Dr. Charles Clarke - Advanced Endodontics (South County & Festus)
Information about Dr. Charles Clarke - Advanced Endodontics (South County & Festus)
63129, Arnold
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7:30-17h
- tuesday: 7:30-17h
- wednesday: 7:30-17h
- thursday: 7:30-17h
- friday: 8h-12h
- saturday: (closed)
Dr. Clarke is the only Board Certified Endodontist in St. Louis County. We have over 750 - “5 Star” reviews online!! Painless Root Canals in 1 visit - no referral required. Same day emergency appointments available. Expert, Compassionate Care in our South County and Festus office’s.
Our comment from Best Dentists Club about Dr. Charles Clarke - Advanced Endodontics (South County & Festus):
Dr. Charles Clarke - Advanced Endodontics is a highly regarded endodontic practice known for its exceptional care and expertise in performing root canals. Patients consistently commend Dr. Clarke for his gentle approach, professionalism, and ability to create a calming environment during procedures.
Some key highlights from patient experiences include:
- Expertise and Skill: Dr. Clarke is noted for his top-notch skills, ensuring that procedures are performed with precision and minimal discomfort.
- Patient Care: The staff is praised for their friendliness and professionalism, helping to ease anxiety and keeping patients informed throughout their treatment.
- State-of-the-Art Technology: The practice utilizes advanced technology, including 3D imaging, which enhances the quality of care and the overall patient experience.
- Comfort and Pain Management: Many patients describe their procedures as pain-free, thanks to Dr. Clarke’s careful administration of anesthesia and his attentive approach.
- Emergency Appointments: The office is known for accommodating urgent cases, allowing patients to receive timely treatment even in emergencies.
Overall, Dr. Clarke and his team are highly recommended for anyone in need of endodontic services, making root canal treatments a more pleasant experience than ever expected.
Dr. Charles Clarke - Advanced Endodontics (South County & Festus): Reviews
Fantastic experience: Dr Blake Clarke's skills and abilities are off the charts! I was blown away. I was very scared before the root canal but he allayed my fears. I could never say enough good things about this man. You can judge a man's character by how he treats his underling employees. To that end I noticed right away how nice and courteous he was to his assistant. He often thanked her. That told me a lot about him. He has state of the art technology he uses which really was good for me, especially with 5 roots he had to drill out. Lol. He was fantastic!!!
Fantastic experience: Process started on time. Friendly staff. Dr. Clarke informed me of what to expect during the procedure. Little to no pain during the procedure. Hope I never need another root canal but would not hesitate to use Dr Clarke again.
Fantastic experience: Pain free root canal! Dr Clarke has done several of my root canals and I will never go anywhere else. He is kind and compassionate.
Fantastic experience: Everyone was kind and helped me through my anxiety. Dr. Blake and his assistant were very professional and made my experience with my first root canal a pain free experience. I would definitely recommend Dr. Blake to anyone.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Blake Clark was probably the kindest and gentle dentist I’ve ever seen. He explains everything very well, he warns you about any discomfort you might feel and he isn’t rough. Price wise I was scared to come here but it was just the same as everywhere else and it was worth every penny! If you’re not coming here you’re missing out. Thank you to not only Dr.Clark but everyone in the office.
Negative experience: He claims to be the greatest endodontist in the area due to his qualifications. Every endodontist is just as qualified and well more affordable. If you do your research, he has the highest prices IN THE NATION and the way he responds to customers reviews shows that he does not have any respect for his patients nor the amount of money they are paying. Clearly does not know HIPAA laws according to how he responds to patients reviews. His prices are what’s wrong with today’s dental/health world. It’s now impossible to get any treatment unless you’re well set. Evalutation costs have gotten incredible out of hand.
A review of our records confirms you have never been a patient of our practice. Regarding our fees, a patient who was recently treated in our office wrote in her review:
"Price wise I was scared to come here but it was just the same as everywhere else and it was worth every penny! " (L. J., Nov 2025)
I can understand your frustration based the negative reviews you recently left at multiple Endodontic practices. If you have not had your tooth endodontically treated yet feel free to email me (or have your dentist) your x-ray to [email protected]. I would be happy to suggest a couple of places that may be a better fit for your endodontic needs.
Fantastic experience: I've had two root canal procedures performed by Dr. Clark in the last 9 years and felt very comfortable during both. Dr. Clark is great at explaining the process and I experienced no discomfort during the procedures and minimal discomfort in the following 24 hours. Thanks to Dr. Clarke and his supporting team.
Fantastic experience: I was in tremendous pain yesterday. They got me in today...within 24 hours. Yes I complained about the price, but let me be clear......ZERO PAIN, Dr. Blake was phenomenal. The office staff was incredible. I've had about 15 root canals, and this one was the best one. The price, well worth it. Very happy, I will always go back here if I need a root canal. I will drive multiple hours for this! ITs worth it! Very Very Happy with the end result! Thank you everyone at Advanced Endodontics!!!!
Fantastic experience: If you need a root canal, Dr. Clarke is your guy! Would highly recommend!! Great staff too!
Fantastic experience: When my dentist told me that I needed a root canal urgently, I called five endodontists in my area and everyone was booked out for 10+ days. I told each and every one of them that I was in a lot of pain, and every one told me that I would have to wait. One of them gave me a date six weeks away. I found Dr. Clarke through a quick Internet search and was impressed that he had over 800 positive reviews. I called his office on a Monday afternoon and was blown away when they booked me for Tuesday morning at 8 AM. I asked the receptionist how they could get me in so fast. She said, “we know what it’s like to be in pain and we keep an open slot every day for one emergency patient.” Tuesday morning, they took me in right on time and about 10 minutes later Dr. Clarke had started on the root canal. Dr. Clarke explains everything as he goes along which, for a scaredy cat like me, is wonderful and calming. He is also fast, efficient, experienced, professional, and knows what he is doing. You can tell from his expansive vocabulary that he’s also highly intelligent. Everyone hates root canals, but this man had the work completed and had me on my way in 50 minutes - from start to finish. I highly recommend Dr. Clarke and have in fact recommended him to friends and family.
Negative experience: Predatory Business Practices! TOTAL SCAM! Insurance fraud as well. Not only do they make you pay ahead of time for your procedures instead of running insurance, but they add a bunch of costs afterwards to keep from giving you your insurance returns. I was given an entire breakdown of charges for imaging, root canal, nitrous etc. then changed alk the prices to equal exactly what they were to owe me and added on extra charges. They also made me get a root canal I did not need. Since I have medical and insurance experience, I actually told them the first 2 times on the phone that I was suspicious of the fact that they scheduled you for a procedure with an exam before knowing if you even need a root canal as I knew I didn't, but sounded like they would do them no matter how your exam went. They wouldn't do just the exam. I also said from an insurance point I thought it strange they run your insurance and tell you what insurance will pay but make you pay it instead abd then they say they will give you it back afterwards. I was told my EXACT Total multiple times abd what I would get back. Then magically after insurance paid them, they added on a bunch of extra charges and changed the original amount so make sure they get more money and owe you nothing, on top of that asking for more money afterwards. I knew it! I had such a bad feeling from day one and knew better, and kept thinking we'll maybe its just their process. I had no infections or pain etc, but had a deep filling I had for 20 years with no issues and a new dentist wanted it looked at to make sure it wasn't too close to nerves, even though all previous dentists said it was fine, after imaging the doctor had to ask me why I was there and which tooth it was he was supposed to be looking at. They literally adjusted all the charges to the exact amount they were to owe me. Definitely going to small claims and reporting to the BBB first thing Tuesday! This was such a criminal act and violation. Id rather pay my lawyer 5x what they owe me just to keep them from robbing people and thinking this is ok.
I reviewed your account history to see if there were some inaccuracies or discrepancies and there were none. You are correct in that you were told multiple times what the cost of your visit would be, prior to your appointment. Your insurance indicated they would pay “X” % and that was used to calculate the amount remaining that you would owe at the time of treatment. You were told if the insurance paid more or less than they indicated your balance would be adjusted and you would either be refunded the difference or you would have to remit what the insurance did not pay.
In your case, you had maxed out your insurance, so they did in fact pay “X” of the fees up to your maximum. The fees at our office never changed, what changed was the amount your insurance paid, leaving you oweing more than you originally thought you would. You reached your maximum allowable insurance benefit and you are responsible for the remaining balance.
It might have been easier to call the office and explain to receptionist that you did not understand why you owe money and she could have explained it your satisfaction.
Negative experience: If they are unable to complete procedure due to unforeseen issues, even after taking x-rays you will be billed for, you will be billed $875 for an incomplete root canal along with exam fee, and associated x-ray costs. After we went to a dentist's office for an extraction, claim was submitted by Advanced Endodontics to our dental insurance. After insurance paid a pittance we received an $1109 bill, which billing department refused to adjust or give forgiveness for as "work was performed" on patient. Hope your procedure goes better than ours.
You were not the patient and you were not present for your wife’s appointment where her options were discussed with her, including the risks, fees etc. She agreed verbally and by signing the consent form. Your wife’s fee actually was adjusted to an aborted procedure code. Is unfortunate your insurance did not reimburse you adequately, it usually does. I can certainly understand your frustration.
Fantastic experience: Dr Clarke and his staff are all very kind and professional. Dr Clarke explained the procedure and gave me plenty of time to ask questions. They eased my anxiety. There was NO pain or discomfort. The office is run in a very professional efficient manner. Dr Clarke is an excellent dentist I would give him 20 stars if the survey would let me!
Fantastic experience: I came to see Charles Clarke on the recommendation of my dentist. In the past, I had had some very traumatizing dental experiences and so I was very anxious coming in to this appointment. I had a ‘hot’ tooth and my dentist had been unable to numb it and so I was afraid that Dr. Clarke wouldn’t be able to either. Thankfully, I was wrong. Dr. Clarke and his whole team (I wish I remembered all their names because they deserve to be thanked by name) were very kind, caring, soothing, and professional. He kept me informed throughout the whole process; explaining to me what he was doing. I found this very reassuring. My root canal experience went just perfectly and I would highly recommend him to anybody needing expert care.
Fantastic experience: The best experience I’ve ever had with dental work. Dr. Clarke and his entire staff far exceeded my expectations. They explained everything thoroughly and answered all of my questions. I have extreme dental anxiety and had absolutely zero pain during the entire procedure. The nitrous calmed my nerves so much that the procedure flew by and I was shocked that it could have been over so quickly. Highly recommend! Thank you to the entire team for such a great experience.
Negative experience: Dr. Clark attempted to do a root canal on me when I could still feel pain. I was not fully numb and he appeared irritated that I was crying and complaining of pain. It was horrific! Never offered an option to stop. Said if we didn’t finish I would be in pain later. He chose to try to make me feel like I had no choice. Who would try to continue a root canal when the patient is not fully numb? I couldn’t take it anymore and told him to stop. He told me if we could get to the root, he could numb me directly on the root. Why would I want him to get to my root while I can still feel it?? No thanks! He was condescending and rude. How awful to violate someone’s trust and leave them so vulnerable and in pain in your care. The tooth had to be pulled and he likely knew that after viewing my images. He even said the root canal may not work but proceeded anyway. At the time I wasn’t knowledgeable enough to understand what was happening. He wanted the $$ and was willing to torture me to get it. I ran out crying and traumatized. Had to go to an experienced oral surgeon for care. Be very careful with this one. Profits over patients.
I am surprised at your review. I thought your unpleasant demeanor at the appointment was due to your dental anxiety, lack of sleep and having had dental pain for a long time. You brought your baby to the dental appointment with no one to care for him, you told my receptionist that you thought the baby could lay on your chest while we performed the root canal procedure. Obviously not a good idea having a baby a few inches away from a dental drill. Rather than sending you home in pain for the weekend I had my receptionist take care of your baby during your appointment and stay later that night to perform the work that she could not do while babysitting.
It was unfortunate that your tooth could not be saved and required extraction. It was not through a lack of time or effort on our part. There was a cold test performed, and your tooth was hyper sensitive to the cold test. After the first shot, your tooth was retested with the cold and it did not respond. That indicates the tooth is numb ( in theory). You were advised to tell me if the tooth was not numb and you required more anesthetic, which you did. You were offered Nitrous oxide gas (laughing gas) for your anxiety, which you declined. We gave you more anesthetic waited five minutes and repeated this process each time over a period of 45 minutes until we reached the maximum allowable amount of anesthetic we could give you. At that time you were told the tooth could not be treated endodontically and you would have to have it extracted as soon as possible, as it would be painful once the anesthetic had worn off because we had not started at the root canal. You were told this so you could schedule your extraction with the Oral Surgeon ASAP and avoid pain.
Because you were not able to get numb, the root canal treatment was not started, and therefore you were not billed for it. You were also not billed for the local anesthetic or the patient management fee.
You were billed for the Exam and Images. I can assure you there was no profit from your appointment.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke was outstanding! Advanced Endodontics has state of the art 3D Imaging, the procedure was pain free, successful and no complications. I had immediate relief and comfort within 24 hours after the procedure. Dr. Clarke communicates effectively what is occurring during the procedure and the aftercare associated with the procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Charles Clarke and Advanced Endodontics.
Fantastic experience: Great impromptu experience with Dr. Clarke and his great staff. With an unknown diagnosis and leaving for vacation the next day, the team allowed me to come in toward the end of the day for the 3D scan and follow-up treatment of a smooth root canal. All so friendly, and Dr. Clarke is personable and walks you through the process and progress throughout the procedure. Very happy with Dr. Tenholder's recommendation to see this specialist. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: My husband had a root canal done today by Dr Clarke. He was able to get an appointment quickly. The staff are fantastic, helpful and very upbeat. My husband said the only thing he felt was the first shot. Dr Clarke was very comforting, gentle and reassuring. Procedure took less time than I thought it would. If he would need another root canal he would certainly return to Dr Clarke.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke’s office is amazing. I have seen him twice and both times were great. I am terrified of root canals and other dental procedures, but they make the process easy and as calming as a dental procedure can be. From the office staff, to the assistants, and especially Dr. Clark, they go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable. He explains every step of the process and makes sure you are good throughout the procedure. I would not go anywhere else but Dr. Clarke’s for a root canal.
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Dr. Clarke. His staff is so courteous and kept me very informed every step of the treatment during my visit. Dr. Clarke made sure he put me at ease and explained everything and was very through. I was so at ease having my root canal procedure done there. One of the BEST.
Fantastic experience: Dr Clarke and his entire staff are incredible. As one would expect, I was nervous about the procedure but thanks to the staff, I was quickly at ease. Dr. Clarke was kind, informative and injected humor into the visit. While I'm not looking forward to another procedure, should I need one, I'll only see Dr. Clarke!
Fantastic experience: Went to dentist after a toothache for a couple days. Was told I needed a root canal. Referred to this office, called and they got me in the next day. Super friendly and helpful. Did all the paperwork so one less thing to worry about. Staff and Dr were amazing!! Took an hour and I was walking out feeling great!!! Explained everything they were going to do showing me my X-rays. Highly recommend them for everything!!!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke, his assistants, and the entire office team were very professional and friendly. Dr. Clarke explained everything he was doing prior to and while he was doing it. They cared for my comfort throughout the entire procedure. I would recommend Dr. Clarke and this office to anyone who is looking for a great dental experience.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke was fantastic! Root canals are not my idea of a good time, but he did such an amazing job that the procedure went by in a flash. And he made sure I was adequately numbed the first time, so there was no pain. I can honestly say that this was the best experience I have ever had having work done on my teeth. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing Endodontic services. Great job Doc!
Fantastic experience: Very thankful for Dr Clarke! He is an amazing Endodontist! I’m a huge baby when it comes to pain and mouth procedures.Dr Clarke takes the time to explain everything.He’s very caring and has an upbeat funny personality that puts you at ease and makes you laugh and smile.The ladies that work in the office are also so kind and caring.Such a great piece of mind to know I’ve found an Endodontist I can trust and that will get me in right away if ever needed.
Fantastic experience: Here is what you need to know about how my root canal was performed: Dr. Clarke actually could see what he was doing through a microscope! No guessing, no drilling by feel, he could see exactly what he was doing. Dr. Clarke told me what he was doing each step. I am sore, but healing. Brilliant.
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Dr. Clarke and all of his staff ! Excellent on all aspects ! I’m a very nervous and anxious patient when it comes to anything dentistry I went with using gas the first time and my second time , probably could have not used gas the second time because I was very comfortable with all of them by the time I did my second root canal! Love this office so much , I traveled back 2 1/2 hours to do my second treatment ! Hopefully I don’t need anymore but if I do this is where I’m going !!! A big thank you to this office
Fantastic experience: My root canal procedure was a breeze. Dr. Clarke and his team made sure that I was comfortable and relaxed before, during and after the treatment. Thank you, Advanced Endodontics.
Fantastic experience: I was so apprehensive to have a root canal done. I knew I had to have it done. When I called the office, I was greeted with a kind friendly voice. I was reassured that I would be not be in pain. I liked that Doctor Clarke was so confident. Dr. Clarke was very professional while he made me feel like he really cared about me. He understood how scared I was. I was so surprised that it was done! I had not only survived but it was OK. Thank you Dr. Clarke.
Fantastic experience: I am, admittedly, the biggest baby when it comes to anything dental visit related - even a simple cleaning - so I was incredibly anxious going into an appointment for a root canal. Dr. Clarke made sure I was comfortable the whole time and explained everything he was doing throughout the whole procedure, which helped ease my worry and besides the cold test at the very beginning before the numbing, it was 100% pain free. Added bonus was that I was in and out of the door in about 40 minutes, counting x-rays and payment processing.
Fantastic experience: I have been told that I have PTSD with dental work due to many procedures when I was younger. On a scale of 1-10, my anxiety was a 15 to get a root canal. Eleah, Erika, and Lindsey were kind, empathetic, and very accommodating to my situation. As for Jenna and Dr. Clarke they get an A+. They walked me through the procedure and kept me updated on what was going on. Dr. Clarke has a great bed side manner and explained the alien looking x-rays thoroughly. The only bad part of the visit was the sensitivity test. The numbing shot was not bad. Thank you Dr. Clarke and team for helping renew my confidence in getting dental work especially since I have to have another root canal. You are appreciated.
Fantastic experience: I went in for a root canal and I was very nervous. Dr Clarke and his staff made me so comfortable and put me at ease. Dr Clarke talked to me the whole time during my procedure and made me feel a lot better. Highly recommend this office to anyone!
Fantastic experience: I had root canal treatment by Dr. Clarke on 10/3/23. I had been in pain for 5 days. I woke up this morning pain free! The entire procedure was painless! I can not thank him enough, as well as his caring staff! I have been to Dr. Clarke in the past and would never go anywhere else! Many, many thanks! Donna Session
Fantastic experience: I went to Dr. Clark for emergency root canal. Dr. Clarke is the best doctor for root canals. All of the staff are kind and caring. I tried the gas for the first time and it doesnt knock you out. It just makes you dont care that you are at the dentist office. It was the best experience i have had. Dr. Clarke is extremly freindly and caring. They explain everything you can expect during the procedure as they are doing it, which has a calming effect.
Fantastic experience: After seeing two dentists who weren't able to diagnose the source of my excruciating tooth pain with radiographs, I was referred to Dr. Clarke. He was able to diagnose my issue with the cone beam CT and perform root canal treatment in the same visit. It was extremely quick and easy, virtually painless procedure, and my excruciating pain I had been dealing with for days was immediately resolved. I'm very happy with the care I received and highly recommend Dr. Clarke and staff.
Fantastic experience: I had two root canals and the experience could not have been better. Extremely professional and was able to get me into the schedule quickly. I particularly appreciated the doctor's attention to making sure that I was feeling no pain and taking the time to explain all the steps while they were happening during the procedure. This really helped me relax, almost to the point that I thought I may fall asleep in the chair! Thank you Dr. Clarke and staff for such great care!
Fantastic experience: Everyone from the front desk to the assistants to Dr. Clarke himself were beyond amazing. They went above and beyond what I would consider baseline, acceptable treatment. I was probably one of the more difficult patients to treat because I hadn't eaten or slept in 4 days because of the pain from an abscessed tooth. I called all the endos my dentist recommended, and they couldn't get me in for 3 weeks. So my girlfriend found Dr. Clarke's office, and they got me in the same day. We arrived, and the office was clean and well-kept, and they even had a cooler with free Dasani water in the waiting room. Again, above and beyond. I went back and the assistants were patient because I was pretty much in shock from 72 hours of pain, and Dr. Clarke came in and was personable, explained everything. And he is a master at what he does. 24 hours after the procedure, I haven't felt pain once, and I had an infection so bad it went to my jawbone. I don't ever want a root canal again, but if I do, I'm not going anywhere else. Thank you all.
Fantastic experience: I saw my dentist because my top back right molar, tooth #2, was hurting. My dentist said I needed a root canal and recommended Dr. Clarke. Fortunately for me, I was able to get in 2 days later. Dr. Clarke is very professional and he uses the state of the art equipment. I was in the chair less than an hour. The shots to numb the tooth were not painful at all. Dr. Clarke communicated what he was doing at every turn of the procedure. Some dentist are performing root canals. Don’t risk it. See Dr. Clarke. I’m glad I did. Every staff person was polite and helpful. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Great experience once again. Dr Clarke is the greatest. Answers all my questions. He did some extra stuff this time to make a extended diagnosis on what is going on with some other teeth and sent that information back to my dentist. He is a firm believer in the patient not experiencing pain during the procedure. I asked about how much painkiller he administers. He said it is 4x what you get normally during a crown without a root canal. I asked him also about the pressure I was feeling which did feel like an well drilling rig going on, but that was just the brain talking. He said that you always feel the pressure during the root canal, but will never feel the pain. It is just a weird sensation though. Dr Clarke is well worth the money. He has the experience and is like a well oiled tooth mechanic.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke is the best! I was so anxious and he made my root canal appointment the best experience ever. He is an expert and very personable. His staff and all the nurses are the best too! They made me feel welcome and less anxious as well! I will definitely go to his office again for service if needed.
Fantastic experience: My dentist Dr. Trost referred me to Dr. Charles Clarke for an emergency root canal. I was able to get same day service! In a busy world, that is priceless! Dr. Clarke's team was fabulous and their positive energy was felt. I was amazed by the state of the art equipment to show me step by step how my producer will go. Dr. Clarke's sense of humor was great, it helped ease any fear that I had. ZERO PAIN!!! Dr. Clarke went over care instructions with me and made sure I felt good to travel home. Thank you! Christine
Fantastic experience: Dr Clarke and his staff were kind, caring and made me feel so comfortable! The procedure was painless. I could not believe it! I will go no where else for a root canal! And I will not be so afraid prior to my visit! Thank you Dr. Clarke!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke and his staff are top notch. Anyone putting off or apprehensive about getting a root canal should stop worrying about it and go get it taken care of. I can tell you from experience, (having to have 3 of them) he is the very best at what he does. He will relieve the pain you are having and you will walk out of his office saying to yourself "why did I put it off and wait so long". He is very proficient and thorough and will explain what he is doing and answer any questions you have.
Fantastic experience: No one wants a root canal and when we have to get one the jitters kick in. I had called two offices prior to calling Dr. Clarke’s office and was going to have to wait 7 to 8 weeks to get in. This was God working because what an experience with Dr. Clarke and his staff. The office staff was FABULOUS, she put me at ease and made me feel like a person and that I was important. Dr. Clarke was AWESOME as well, he understood I was nervous and was calm and polite. He explained every step to me so I knew what was happening. This put me at ease and I have nothing but GREAT things to say about my experience.
Fantastic experience: I was absolutely terrified when I had to get an emergency root canal, and to say I wasn't looking forward to it is the understatement of the year. Dr. Clark and his staff were friendly, informative, and put me at ease. The procedure itself was simple and painless - two words I had NO idea could be used to describe a root canal! I said yes to the nitrous oxide and it really made the whole process more bearable. If you are nervous about getting a root canal like I was, trust that these guys are the best and it won't be as bad as you think!
Fantastic experience: Through the years I have had numerous bad dental experiences so I get very anxiois and occasional panick attacks at the thought of going until I met Dr Clarke! Truly in my 50 years never met a dentist that put me at such ease, made me feel calm and such painless procedure for the not 1 but 2 separate root canals had done, simply amazing. I can not recommend him enough and his staff is wonderful! Thank you so much!!
Fantastic experience: OMG! Dr. Clarke did a great job! I can't thank him enough. The staff was so great. Eleah was even extra nice to me. She made me feel at home. I made a bunch of mistakes on my paperwork, they didn't get mad or upset... they helped to work them all out for me. With out the staff, I would've been so lost. It's funny to say... but this was the best root canal I have ever had. I hope to never have another root canal, but if I do, I will 100% be going back here. I have bad teeth, I know this. I never felt as though anyone in the office was judging my bad dental practices. They made me feel comfortable all the way through the procedure, from beginning to end. 100% recommend
Fantastic experience: I needed an emergency Root Canal prior to leaving on vacation. The staff worked hard to fit me in the schedule. Everyone was kind. Dr Clarke explained each step of the process as he was performing them. All in all a very good experience. I would definitely recommend!
Fantastic experience: Wait for treatment was a little too long after arriving for my appointment time. Of course, I assume that Dr. Clarke was working with another patient, and I would want the same dedication if he were working on me. So, I made no mention of it. Treatment was exceptional. Dr. Clarke explained what he was going to do before he started the procedure and showed me the x-rays so I could understand his explanation. Once started Dr. Clarke was dedicated to the procedure. He explained what he was doing as he went along. The procedure was quick and pain free. I would go back to Dr. Clarke in the future if I needed another root canal and I would certainly recommend him to others.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke and his entire staff were very friendly and accommodating. He did an amazing job on my difficult root canal and his knowledge and expertise was obvious. He was also very personable during the procedure and with follow-up. I have already recommended him several times and although I hope I don’t need his services again, he would definitely be my go-to without hesitation! Thank you!
Fantastic experience: An absolutely wonderful experience. Saved my tooth, even with finding an extra root and making the procedure more difficult. Staff was so kind and professional. Dr. Clarke did a fantastic job of putting me at ease, making me laugh, and explaining every step of the procedure along the way. Highly, highly recommend!!
Fantastic experience: Second root canal with Dr. Clarke. The staff are all very nice and considerate. I appreciate that everyone is very informative the entire time, and explained what was being done. They were very efficient and I felt no pain during the procedure. I would definitely recommend Dr. Clarke if you do need a root canal.
Fantastic experience: I was very anxious about having to get a root canal, have heard horror stories about pain/ procedure. I was recommended to this office by my dentist and am very happy that I went to see Dr Clarke. Office staff was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and Dr. Clarke is excellent at what he does. They understood my concerns, were very accommodating and procedure was done explaining every step along the way.
Fantastic experience: While I wouldn’t wish a root canal on my worst enemy, I’ll always recommend Dr. Clarke if someone I know needs one. His office is comfortable, the staff is friendly and I’m sure I wasn’t the easiest patient to deal with. Dr. Clarke was friendly and quick and made sure I knew what to expect. I was able to wear headphones and listen to music during my procedure and it was over before I knew it.
Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience. I was in a great deal of pain from a tooth with infected roots. Trying to find someone who had room in their schedule was very difficult. Dr Clarke and his team were willing to come in early to perform my root canal. Thanks to Dr. Clarke's skill, he was able to drill through my tooth's crown, saving the crown. Other specialists just wanted to cut off the crown. Thank you Dr. Clarke for saving my crown! He and his team are very skilled, and very nice as well. I will definitely recommend him to others needing advanced dental work.
Fantastic experience: I needed an emergency root canal in December 2021 and Dr. Clarke was the only office recommended by my dentist who could see me the next day. He did a great job and so did his staff. When I had a follow up concern, again he was able to see me immediately and made a few adjustments without charge. I highly recommend him in every respect from communication to demeanor and especially for availability in a timely manner. The recommendation applies to his staff as well.
Fantastic experience: I was in need of a root canal and Dr. Clarke was able to get me in within two hours! I was nervous, as it was my first root canal but the staff and doctor were excellent at explaining every step and keeping things moving. I actually enjoyed seeing the x-rays they use and the different angles the tooth, gums and bone can be viewed. After my experience, I highly recommend the doctor and office!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clark & Leslie were very informative & made me feel as comfortable as I could have felt for this procedure. They were very caring! I paid about $600 more than I was quoted from another doctor but he was able to see me right away, close to home & top notch equipment. My appointment was set for 12:30, Dr. Clark was running behind so they asked me to arrive at 1:00. I arrived at 1:00 & was not seen until 2:00. That would be my only complaint. I would definitely recommend him to others.
Fantastic experience: I'm so pleased with my experiences with Dr Clarke and his staff. I've had two root canals. Both times they were extremely prompt to schedule, check insurance and overall great communication. One of the times they even stayed late to keep my appointment after the whole area had lost power for several hours. Great staff and great technology to get the job done!
Fantastic experience: I wasn't expecting to need root canal. I can't remember the last one, it has to have been over 20 years ago! So today I was surprised that Dr. Clarke's office was willing to fit me in their schedule the day before Thanksgiving and do my much needed root canal. I am a baby when it comes to dental work! I hate the drilling. But Dr.Clarke reassured me every step of the way. He explained everything he did step by step as he worked. In less than an hour, I was done. The only thing I felt was a little stick from the novacain shot. He is truly amazing. Thank you to Dr Clarke, Leslie and everyone in the office. I'm very happy to have met all of you and I am very glad my root canal was done in you office!
Fantastic experience: Okay, how do you put a positive light on 2 root canals I ask you? I know, right? Well, I can say that Dr. Clarke and his staff will be considered "Top Shelf" by me after my experience with them. Let me preface my following statements with the knowledge that I can be very hard on doctors. I am the type of guy who believes that, as the patient, you are in charge of everything because you hired the doctor to perform a service, much like you would a carpenter to build a house. If it is not done to your satisfaction, well guess what, you as a doctor, can be fired as well. I have done it before and will probably have to do it again at some point in my life because the odds are just to great that it will happen again. Having said that, I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Clarke and his staff. The assistants to Dr. Clarke were very knowledgeable, kept the mood light, listened to my concerns and did everything they could to alleviate them, as well as explaining everything along the way clearly and precisely. Very skilled young ladies with great dispositions. The office staff were equally skilled and kind as well. Now, for Dr. Clarke himself. Usually, I find doctors to be somewhat arrogant and full of themselves and possibly the worst listeners of the bunch. Sorry, I don't pull punches in this arena. Dr. Clarke sets himself apart with a very genuine and friendly nature from the moment you meet him. He has an excellent bedside manner if you will. All during the procedure he explained everything he was doing so there would be no surprises for me and I appreciated that vey much. Even during the procedure he is laid back and has the ability to keep you distracted somewhat from what is going on with his quick wit. The intuitiveness that exists between Dr. Clarke and his assistant was on full display all during the procedure as well. Two people became one and worked flawlessly together. Another nifty skill of his is the ability to read body language. There were a couple of occasions during the procedure where he was ahead of me and prepared to deal with my issue before I had to say anything at all. That is a priceless skill if you ask me. To wrap this all up succinctly, the Doctor and his staff are true professionals here, and believe me, I have had enough bad ones to know. If I ever need an Endodontist again, I am making a bee-line directly to this man and his staff. I really cannot say enough good things about these people and the work they do. Once again, top marks all the way around.
Fantastic experience: Dr Clarke & his staff were kind & compassionate & really helped to ease my anxiety. He was able to keep the procedure mostly pain free. Dr Clarke explained each step and kept me informed of what was being done. I appreciated that. I would recommend him to anyone looking to have a root canal.
Fantastic experience: I couldn’t ask for a better experience, considering the circumstances. No one “wants” to have a root canal done but if needed, this is the place to go. Dr. Clarke and his team did a wonderful job easing my anxiety, made sure I was comfortable at every step, and explained the process so there were no surprises. And they use of state-of-art equipment - my favorite was the electronic needle wand which resulted in less shots!
Fantastic experience: I have a phobia about going to a dentist. I had heard horror stories from those getting a root canal. I was totally wrong. They made me feel relaxed and comfortable. Dr Clarke explained every step of the way. Aimee was so reassuring! I highly recommend this office. State of the art technology! This was easier than getting a crown at the dentist! I will definitely recommend Dr Clarke to anyone needing his expertise.
Fantastic experience: Everything about my appointment (aside from getting a root canal) was perfect. When I first called, Maddie was so kind and helpful. She booked me an appointment next day! Upon arriving I was greeted instantly. Aimee assisted Dr. Clarke during my procedure. She is so sweet and caring in making sure I was comfortable. Dr. Clarke explained the entire process and has a nice bedside manner! If you have to have a root canal, this is the place to go.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke and his staff have been wonderful. The procedures were quick with zero pain. It was my first time having a root canal and his staff made sure I was comfortable and at ease. Recommend this office 100%.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke's staff is extremely helpful and friendly and Dr. Clarke is a great doctor as well. He really took the time to explain everything of note he saw on my x-rays. Overall, the whole experience was one of the best I've ever had in ANY clinical setting. I will have to have additional dental work done in the future, and I will happily give Dr. Clarke my business!
Fantastic experience: I would give these fine folks a 5-star review a million times over. “Super Cool Aimee” and Dr. Clarke (with an “e” LOL) were the most personable people ever and I was comfortable for every step of this procedure. They were patient when I had questions and explained exactly what they were doing as they completed my root canal…including walking me through what we were looking at in each x-ray (before AND after). I never would’ve thought starting my day with a root canal would be a pleasant experience. They made it happen. Great great great experience!!!! (Doc, if you’re reading this, please give Coby an extra piece if lunch meat before bed. )
Fantastic experience: Very efficient staff. Dr. Clarke and his assistant, Aimee, are extremely capable. I had never had a root canal, the thought always terrified me. Their methods were smooth, quick, easy. They fit me in with two hours notice! That night I was sore, a day later I could tell some work had been done, within two days I had no discomfort whatsoever! Great work! I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
Fantastic experience: Hard to write something good about a root canal but this was about as good of an experience I could have had. Friendly staff, state of the art technology and comfortable office. Doctor Clarke and his assistant did a great job explaining every step of the process making you feel confident of a positive result. I highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Everyone from the receptionist to the assistant Aimee and to Dr. Clarke is professional, friendly and so knowledgeable. Dr. Clarke made me feel so comfortable during my procedure by being patient and explaining to me what was happening every step of the way. Aimee was so attentive and caring and considerate. She even thought to bring me a blanket in a cold room. Hopefully i will never need a root canal again but if i do, i will always go see Dr. Clarke.
Fantastic experience: I have never had anything major done to my teeth except 2 fillings. I went in to get a root canal feeling very anxious. From the front desk to the end, the staff was TERRIFIC! Dr Clarke was very gentle and made this procedure very bearable. He made sure pain was controlled and I was comfortable. I highly recommend this practice! Thank you Advanced Endodontics for making the patient first!!!
Fantastic experience: They got me in next day of calling. Very professional and left me at ease. Office was very clean . Dr Clarke explained everything before. A great experience considering it was for a root canal. And pretty painless. If you need a root canal see Dr Clarke. His assistant Sophia was excellent as well. Thank you both!!!!
Fantastic experience: Dr Clarke did an excellent job explaining the procedure and what he was going to do. The procedure did not hurt and I was comfortable thru the whole process. This was my first root canal and I hope it is my last one ever, but if I would unfortunately need another one I will have him do it. Great job and thank you Dr Clarke
Fantastic experience: Always an incredible experience. All of my fears from early in life regarding dental work were extinguished by Dr. Clarke several years ago. It is obvious he has put much thought and energy into how best to create the most calming and harmless atmosphere for his patients, considering the work he and his aides do. Root canals were once a frightening concept for me, but whenever he has conducted one on me, I feel inner peace while in the chair. Highly recommend!!!!
Fantastic experience: The staff at Advanced Endodontics was friendly and professional. I was very impressed with Dr. Clarke and the time he took to explain the procedure. I felt comfortable the entire time and was in no pain at all. Aimee who is Dr. Clarke's assistant is really nice and easy to talk to. If I would ever need another root canal I'll be back to see Dr. Clarke.
Fantastic experience: Never thought I would say this, but getting a root canal has been a fairly enjoyable process (as much as possible I suppose!) Dr. Clarke and his staff made me feel incredibly comfortable throughout the entire process. He kept me informed as to where we were during each step. I was even able to watch TV! Definitely changed my opinion about what getting a root canal would be like! I would highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke did a great job with my root canal. The staff had been very patient, courteous and help ful. I had been very nervous about the whole procedure. But their professionalism and clear explanation had calmed me. I was very happy with the results.
Fantastic experience: I can not say enough good things about Dr. Clarke's office and staff. I was in excrutiating pain for over a week before I finally got to him. I went to my general dentist 2 days in a row and he kept telling me there was nothing wrong with any of my teeth. I then found another dentist to see me the next day, who said I needed a root canal and set me up with Dr. Clarke 2 business days later. Within an hour of being in Dr. Clarke's office, I was completely finished and completely pain free. He explained everything I needed to know and even found another tooth that had a previous root canal that needs retreated. I honestly can't wait to go back. I have worked in dentist offices, and I have NEVER seen another dentist that knows his stuff like Dr. Clarke. I highly, highly, highly recommend him and his staff!
Positive experience: Let’s face it, nobody likes going to the dentist, and especially when you have to go to a specialist for a root canal! (Or, should I say I don’t like going!). But, I’ve got to tell you that Dr. Clarke and his staff were awesome! Dr. Clarke told me entertaining stories while he was working on my mouth, thus keeping my mind occupied! Also, he didn’t leave his stories open ended, like I needed to reply. I was in and out very quickly, thus reducing the amount of time my mouth was wide open. His staff was so caring and courteous. They really put me at ease. I definitely would recommend this office to anyone who finds themselves needing a root canal.
Fantastic experience: I had a somewhat complicated tooth that my dentist didn’t feel comfortable treating, so he referred me to Dr. Clarke for a root canal evaluation. When I called their office, I wasn’t expecting to get an appointment for over a month. They were able to get me in first thing the next morning. The staff were amazing and Dr. Clarke is great at what he does. He took the time to listen to me and we even talked about our kids. During the procedure, he explained everything to me and most importantly numbed me up very well! I had my root canal done about 5 days ago, and I am happy to say that I can finally drink a cup of coffee without my tooth’s nerve twitching at me. I will definitely go back to Dr. Clarke if I ever need a root canal again.
Fantastic experience: Cr. Clarke's office is a clean, friendly cutting edge office. His hygienist is super nice and helped to make a potentially stressful experience very calm and even pleasant! The doctor did the same! Dr. Clarke's investment into very current equipment allowed him complete the root canal quickly and with no pain! When looking at the end x-ray, everything was very precisely completed. I left the office and had no problem going back to teach Chemistry for the rest of the day. Thank you Dr. Clarke!
Fantastic experience: I've been to Dr. Clark to have several root canals done over the past years, from the first one on, I new then he is the best in his profession, he makes sure that you are not in any pain from the start to the end. He's quick and thorough, he knows what he's doing and great at explaining what he's doing though the whole procedure. The office girls are very nice and do a good job assisting you and explaining everything to you. And the girls that assist Dr. Clark, are very friendly and easy to talk with. I would give them and Dr. Clark a10 star rating.
Fantastic experience: One of the best experiences ever with a medical office. I spoke to 2 different staff members in the course of making the appointment, discussing insurance benefits and asking a question about the procedure. Both were extreme no professional, friendly and helpful. Dr. Clarke explained everything that was happening to both my son and I and put us at ease over the procedure. My son is very anxious with going to the dentist and they made it as painless as possible. The assistant who went over the discharge instructions was so helpful also. The office is clean, state of the art and has a very friendly feeling. Definitely a 5 star experience. We highly recommend!!!
Fantastic experience: I was very anxious about my appointment. The moment I walked into his office his staff put me at ease.. Dr. Clarke is very kind and thorough. I hope I don’t need another root canal, but if I do I know I’m in good hands. It was a pleasant experience.
Fantastic experience: Today was my first root canal. I was nervous. Dr. Clarke and the staff were excellent at understanding and responding to a patient's uncertainty and anxiety. The procedure was very close to being completely painless--just a slight pinch on the numbing up--and lasted under an hour. I am completely satisfied with Dr. Clarke and the staff and the professional way I was treated.
Fantastic experience: From the minute I walked into Dr. Clarke’s office, the staff made me feel welcomed. I have such bad anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist and Dr. Clarke and his team did everything to make my root canal procedure painless and timely. 100% would recommend Dr. Clarke to anyone and everyone who needs a root canal— him and his team are amazing.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke and his staff were exceptional. The numbing process they use is one the most efficient I've ever experienced and the root canal procedure was done before I knew it. Everyone I spoke with was very nice and they communicated every step along the way.
Fantastic experience: This was my first visit to this office. I was referred for a root canal. My first one so I was obviously anxious. The office staff greeted me with paper work that I filled out and was quickly escorted back by the friendly staff.and had the photos taken of my teeth. They then went over the photos with me before Dr. Clarke came in and showed what was wrong and what he would do on this huge screen. The sctual procedure was quick and painless and I actually started to fall asleep during it. That should say enough good things about Dr. Clarke to fall asleep during a root canal without any drugs.
Fantastic experience: I got my root canal done today this morning and it went fantastic. Dr. Clarke and his staff are very caring and professional. Dr. Clarke explained every step of what he was going to do before he started the root canal. He was able to work with my limited mouth opening without any problems. After over three months of pain in my second left upper molar, I am finally pain free and I have zero pain from the root canal that was done this morning. If I ever need another root canal done I will definitely be coming back.
Fantastic experience: Dr Clarke and his staff were very caring and patient. They kept me fully informed of what they were doing at each step in the procedure. I normally am stressed and anxious during dental procedures but I was able to remain calm during this procedure. I attribute that to Dr Clarke’s excellent care. This was the second root canal Dr Clarke did for me. I highly recommend him.
Fantastic experience: I was referred to Dr. Clarke, by my primary dentist, after I experienced pain from a tooth which previously had a root canal. Dr. Clarke has the high tech imaging equipment to see what's really going on with your teeth. Way better than just x-rays. The staff was very friendly and explained everything that was happening and what will happen. Dr. Clarke explained the whole process and like advertised, there was minimal discomfort during the procedure. I almost fell asleep. After the procedure, he explained what the next step was for me and what my restrictions were until I could get the tooth capped. After this, Maddie in the billing department, did a great job explaining all of the payment options available I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Clarke and his staff for root canal procedures.
Fantastic experience: I can’t believe I’m saying this...... but having a root canal was actually a very easy, fast and pain free experience. The office staff are all very friendly and accommodating. Lauren was my assistant and she did a great job !!!! Usually I dread being numbed up , but Dr Clark’s technique was flawless. No discomfort at all. If you need a root canal then I highly recommend Dr Clark !!!!
Fantastic experience: My root canal with Dr. Clarke was far better than a previous root canal with a different endodontist. Both procedures were successful, but Dr. Clarke and his staff are very considerate and ensured that I understood my options every step of the way. My comfort and safety were priorities and, while I never hope to have another root canal, I will definitely choose Dr. Clarke because I think this was the best experience a root canal could be.
Fantastic experience: I was dreading my first root canal! Dr. Clarke and his staff were so professional and they all worked to make the entire visit welcoming and minimize any discomfort. So grateful for their professional care. Dr. Clarke and all of his staff are amazing!
Fantastic experience: If you are needing a root canal specialist, I would highly recommend Dr. Clarke and his staff! He made the procedure less frightening by explaining what was going to happen. He also had a funny personality and talked about his dogs before my procedure, which made the environment calming. The hygienist was very sweet too, by taking her time to listen to my needs. Then the two receptionists were very helpful in getting me a quick appointment and answering all my questions! Overall, I would give this office a prefect 10!! Thanks again for making my tooth feel better!!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Clarke's office got me an appointment within a day of calling to schedule. The whole exam and procedure took 90 minutes, no pain and no problems. Everyone involved was very reassuring and helpful. If I need another root canal, I would come back to Dr. Clarke with no hesitation.
Fantastic experience: I enjoyed my first root canal in February 2020 so I went back for another in December 2020! The office staff are super friendly and Dr. Clarke is a perfectionist in his trade. The pain was minimal during the procedure, and Dr. Clarke checks several times to make sure that you’re comfortable. Highly recommend if you need a dental procedure.
Fantastic experience: My daughter needed to have a root canal that wasn’t your “typical” procedure. We were referred to Dr Clarke’s office by our dentist and the entire experience was amazing. From the communication about the procedure to the care she received, I was beyond happy with our visit. A special shout out to Aimee, my daughter went on and on about how you helped make her so comfortable such a comforting feeling for a parent. Thank you all and while we hope we don’t have to visit again if we did, we will know that we will be in great hands!!
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