A Root Canal... That I'd Actually Go Back For? Yes!…read more I never thought I'd be writing a positive review about a root canal, but here we are. I had some urgent dental work done by my regular dentist in Longmeadow, MA, who found a cavity under a crown that required removal and ultimately a root canal. Unfortunately, I'm recently retired and, like many in that boat, have little to no dental coverage. UnitedHealthcare offered no help, so I knew I was looking at an out-of-pocket expense--and I wasn't thrilled. I spent the better part of an afternoon calling around to various endodontists, explaining that my dentist had already diagnosed the issue and I just needed the procedure. But many insisted on separate consultation visits and couldn't see me for another 2-3 weeks. Meanwhile, I was in serious pain with an exposed tooth. Then I called Dr. Christopher Carrington's office in Hartford, which was a little farther than I hoped to travel--but it turned out to be the best decision I could've made. The office staff was professional and understanding. Despite having no insurance, they were transparent about the costs and, best of all, they fit me in the very next day. From the moment I walked in, Dr. Carrington put me at ease. He welcomed me warmly, explained every step of what was about to happen, and made the environment far less intimidating with a great sense of humor. (I actually had to ask if he was the doctor--he was that personable.) While there was some trial-and-error in dialing in the right amount of Novocaine (he didn't skimp on comfort once he got it right!), the rest of the procedure went incredibly smoothly. He worked with efficiency and care, explaining everything as he went. My tooth, it turns out, was more complicated than average--three roots with twists and turns--but he handled it expertly. No one ever wants to get a root canal, but if you do need one, I genuinely cannot recommend Dr. Carrington highly enough. He took a stressful, painful situation and turned it into something manageable--almost pleasant, believe it or not. Thank you, Dr. Carrington and team--you've earned my respect, and if needed, I'll be back (hopefully not too soon!).

underrated, excellent care Trying to find a dentist in…read morenetwork can be so difficult when you are in pain. My. dentist tried to direct me to associates that were out of network that were going to cost me a pretty penny...thankfully I was fortunate to find this safe haven hidden in Hartford with expert care that saved me when I was at my lowest. Dr Carrrington is a humble and skilled practitioner who goes above and beyond for his patients. His office manager Tanya has worked for him for 20+ years so I knew this was a good place that treats people right. In addition, when I parked there was a scripture 1 Samuel 7:12 in the yard and I knew God brought me to a safe place. Did I mention the building is lovely with state of the art dental equipment with all the bells and whistles? I can't say enough about this wonderful office.

They did a very good job. I do not like needles and Dr.Rifaey was very understanding and talked…read more with me and I felt comfortable with him doing to work. The work was very well done and I have no pain at all. Thank you

I hate to leave a bad review anywhere but here it is. This is for the Southington office only, I've…read morehad no dealings with any of the others. I had a consultation appt for a root canal retreatment. I was assured both by phone and on the website that they offer many different types of sedation for anxious patients. After an hours drive just to get there, I was informed by the staff that they do not offer anything besides some nitrous or a Valium. Despite their website clearly stating IV sedation. If this is true, stop advertising it on your website so you don't waste peoples valuable time. If you do offer it please inform your staff.

This review is for Dr. Desrosiers only, I did not interact with any of the other dentists in this…read moregroup. I needed a root canal and was referred to Dr. Desrosiers from Dr. Whidden. Dr. Whidden spoke very highly of Dr. Desrosiers, stating that he was a dentist who decided to focus on what he loved, root canal procedures. Because he so thoroughly enjoys what he does, it made the entire process much more comfortable (and less intimidating) than I was expecting. My appointment was for 10:15 am, everything was completed by 11:30 am. My husband has had a root canal before, and I remember he was gone the better part of a morning. I know what you're thinking, speed does not usually equal quality. In this case, it did. He's such a professional and practiced hand, the actual root removal was roughly 5-10 mins. The rest of the appointment was pre-examinations, post work filling in the root canal and then post examinations. Dr. Desrosiers was very concerned with my comfort, whenever I started to feel anything I let him know and he immediately took care of it. According to Dr. Whidden, I am a fast metaboliser of anesthesia. I told Dr. Desrosiers this, and he took it very seriously. He gave me a long acting (usually lasts 6-8 hour) local anesthetic and then some shorter acting anesthetic at the tooth to be worked on. A couple times during the work itself I started to feel pressure in my jaw and Dr. Desrosiers did not hesitate in giving me more short acting anesthetic. It was fantastic to have this completed and to have felt no pain other than the very first shot. Less than 4 hours later all the drugs had worn off and my tooth feels absolutely fine. No residual pain, even a day afterwards. I highly recommend Dr. Desrosiers if you need an endodonist. He is personable, professional and efficient. I also recieved a follow up phone call the day after just to see how I was doing. It was a very nice and thoughtful touch. P.S. He also sings and hums while working on you. I found it to be endearing and helped me to relax and trust him to do what he does best.

I went to CCE for a root canal consultation about a month ago. I technically have insurance but…read morethey're out of network. I assumed insurance wouldn't pay anything but she ran it and they ended up paying some! I really appreciate her doing that. Today, I had the root canal and the entire staff was super friendly and caring, including Dr. Ashkan. He explained everything and made sure I was comfortable the whole procedure and it was over before I knew it! A huge thank you for making this experience so pleasant. It's not every day you find a dentist office that is actually pleasant to deal with. (This was the Glastonbury location)

I am a fairly new patient and am pleased with my experiences so far. I feel that the hygienists go…read morethe extra mile to complete a thorough & beneficial cleaning in a comfortable stress-free setting. The dentists are great at what they do, pleasant, fun, but down to earth. The front desk receptionists are also more than willing to help with insurance-related questions to make sure you (the patient) has the best possible experience.

I've been with this practice for many years seeing both Dr Eagan and Dr Fernandez. They are…read moreprofessional and friendly and painless! They constantly update their equipment and have the most innovative procedures particularly with lasers. Jan and Pat hold it all together and will find a way to accommodate your needs. And Kelly my hygienist is simply the best, she is awesome, she walks on water. And she didn't pay me to say that. Their varied office hours have made it possible for me to stay with them through job changes. Who knew going to the dentist could be fun? I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Thank God there is a dentist named Dr. Hugh Finch in Connecticut!…read more For clients that get very overwhelmed about going to the dentist I'm confident that your next visit won't be because Dr. Hugh Finch understands most people are and he has gone to great lengths in mitigating that "anxiety " by: -Laser fillings with no drilling (most of the time) -no need for numbness injections inside your mouth. -Alex (Dental Hygienist) is SUPER gentle & caring while cleaning your teeth (approx 45 min long)No hard scraping or digging on your . -The office uses a new advanced oral cancer screening test which is non-evasive and lasts up to two minutes long only! -Lastly, No strange "dental odors " when you walk into his waiting room . -free cold bottled water and coffee available too! I definitely recommend calling this office for an initial appointment to meet Dr. High Finch for your future dental needs!

I recently moved to the area and had my first cleaning today. What a great experience. The…read morehygienist, Diane, was very thorough and just all around pleasant and such a lively person to work with! I will certainly be making this my permanent dental office for the future. An all around pleasant dental experience!

Dr. Neal Schapiro is absolutely wonderful fantastic skilled professional kind and thoughtful…read more Because of previous bad experiences I had not gone to the dentist for a long time. because I could not wait no longer I tried Dr. Shapiro and was pleasantly surprised he was not judgmental and did and does everything possible to make the experience tolerable and pain-free every time. I actually needed a crown and after his gentle care I did not need any pain medication post procedure. I now bring all of my children there we are so happy to have met him. The entire team is excellent thank you so much I would highly recommend Shapiro dentistry to anyone and everyone! Most sincerely Evelyn Trinidad and family

Amazing Dentistry great people exceptional care. Go outta there way to meet all your dental needsread more

Dr katz and his son Mike at Farmington Ave dental care are amazing gentle dentists! They truly…read morecares about making you feel comfortable in their chairs. They are straightforward and kind and as pain free as dentistry can be ! Erica and Yvonne are amazing at helping to figure out your insurance and helping to schedule appointments that fit your lifestyle. Hang , Stephanie, and Annette are amazing gentle and conscientious hygienists. You will never want to go anywhere else. The office is super clean and newly remodeled with paint, carpet, modern chairs and equipment. It's just an all around great dental office.

The absolute best dentist I've ever been to. I live out of state and I refuse to to go to to any…read moreother dentist besides Dr. Robert Katz. I have had horrible experiences everywhere else. I literally fly into Connecticut for all my dental cleanings and needs rather than go somewhere local. I don't trust anyone, but Lehang to clean my teeth. She is kind and honest and Dr. Katz has an amazing bedside manner He's the best!

Sadly this place does not use Nitrogen Oxide a gas you inhale to help with pain and to relax you…read morewhile getting this procedure done. If you can't do this very simple and safe procedure as in using that equipment I question their abilities to do their job.

I was referred to DR Arman by my general dentist . Telling…read moreyou the truth Root canal was very scary term for me and brought be anxiety . But after meeting Dr Arman and getting Root canal treatment done , I was so satisfied and would only come to him if I ever needed Root canal again . DR Arman has magic hands , painless dentist . Please don't hesitate to call him he is worth every cent . I wish I could give ten stars to him .

My Dentist referred me to Dr. Cabral Burke due to an…read moreextremely painful emergency I was having....I needed a Root Canal....both the Dr.and her Assistant treated me with the utmost respect and dignity...making me feel comfortable from the first minute I arrived....the procedure was completed with the utmost precision while making sure I was both comfortable and aware of every step that was being performed...in the future my Family and I will be using this Doctor whenever she is needed....the only way anybody would understand the level of care I received is if they experienced it for themselves....I assure you...she will not let you down...this is Old School care that is nearly impossible to find these days.....

Patient beware Faulty accounting and billing systems can…read moreleave you with a surprise bill Be very cautious and be sure to get copies of any dental work done

The entire staff at Newington Family Dental is absolutely fantastic..! Dimitri is a wonderful…read moredentist. I can't say enough about his professionalism, nonjudgmental disposition, and willingness to answer any questions you may have. On a scale of one to 10 they are a 100...!