What a gifted Dr. I had a root canal elsewhere a couple…read moreyears ago. It failed due to being incomplete. Dr Pierre was able to correct it, in a gentle, and caring fashion. His office staff is 2nd to none. They offer chair massage, noise canceling headphones, and a neck pillow that I ordered from Amazon before I left my parking spot! Customer service appears to be high on their list ~ as they've nailed it. Highly recommended!

This dentist was supposed to treat my tooth gum with a little injection, but it resulted in an…read moreinfection; then, the issue escalated and needed a tooth extraction. I asked for a refund (over $1000), but I was told 'no' because the service was done (although it didn't achieve its goal). Because of Dr. Daniel Pierre's interventions on my tooth, I ended up needing an implant, which caused me paying a fortune out of pocket.

You won't get a medical opinion here. Seek it elsewhere…read more Here, you will be talked down to, and sold a procedure.

I get my teeth cleaned, brush, use a water pik, and floss…read more The lower molar root canal done by endodentist Dr, Meckler in April 2021 was just removed by an oral surgeon in June 2023. It was cracked in 10 little pieces, with a hole underneath it and an abscess. I was shocked. Only 2 years after the root canal was done? Also - Unlike my painful experience in 2021 with a tight jaw for 4 - 6 weeks after endodentist Dr. Meckler did that root canal - I had no problems with jaw tightness afterwards after the oral surgeon removed that same root canal molar in 2023. Will never do a root canal again. Been reading on several holistic websites about the health dangers of root canals; and sorry I didn't just go to the oral surgeon and get that molar removed and have an implant two years ago.

Came here for a Root Canal and was treated very good. Root Canal was painless. Their office has the…read moremost relaxing waiting area. The Bathrooms are like a 5-Star resort. I definitely will recommend this place to anyone who needs a Root Canal.

I have been going here for years, I wouldn't go anywhere else. I chose to have them do the resin…read moretooth which can be a little more expensive if you have Delta Dental as your regular provider is required to do that part at a slight discount but it is worth not having a hole in your tooth stuffed with medical stuff and a temp cover and then have to go to the dentist to get it finished.. so be aware of what your asking for. Educate yourself and make sure your Dentist puts it on the orders.

Very professional, overall great experience, short wait and appointment times. No pain at all!read more

Overall care is below average. Years ago I had a root canal at this office. During the procedure…read moreshe left two files the canal. Now I need a second root canal and with the files in the canal it impossible. Her response was it happens.

Unbelievable experience with Dr. Pierre and his staff Brittney and candy honestly the best dental…read moreexperience I've ever had very professional very thorough I had a root canal done and left with no pain went to bed that night with no pain and the next day back to work feeling Brand New. I highly recommend Central Coast endodontics for your root canal they are the professionals they are the A-Team. -William K.

A root canal on another tooth with a different nearby endodontist several months prior to seeing…read moreDr. Pierre was problematical. 1) The dentist broke off a piece of metal file inside the tooth, chose not to try and remove it, and did not inform me until he had sealed the tooth back up. 2) I experienced TMD (Temporal Mandibular Jaw Disorder) soreness in the affected jaw muscle where the tooth was worked on for a full 8 weeks. With Dr. Pierre neither of those issues occurred, and he was courteous, professional, and friendly. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

I would definitely have him do another root canal for me if necessary. He was quick and finished…read morethe entire procedure without requiring multiple visits. He was also able to get me into the office on short notice too. Dr Jon Dean was also able to do the root canal without breaking a porcelain crown I had on the tooth. I spoke to another dentist who told me he might have to break the crown. I am very happy with the work Dr. Dean did on my teeth. The procedure was virtually pain free. Very good bedside manner too. I read another review that commented on his bedside manner, and I disagree. He was really professional.

I needed a root canal. I've never had one before and was quite anxious about it. No need! Dr. Dean…read moredid a super job - I was so sufficiently numbed up, I did not feel one ounce of pain. On a pain scale of 0-10 (10 being highest pain level), I felt -2, haha. The procedure took about an hour. The facility and staff were great. Highly recommend.

Wow, rated so high yet I was referred by my dentist on suspicion I needed a root canal and her…read moreoffice never contacted me even after I left two messages (they never answered my 3 calls during normal business hours). I was in pain and left to suffer waiting for them to either answer my initial call or at least call me back after leaving two messages over a 7 day period. Hopefully you will have better luck than I, but if you are in pain and have to leave a message ?????

I made an appointment to get evaluated for a root canal, & was placed on the schedule for nearly a…read moreweek away. On a Friday afternoon, I was called by Dr. Avant's associate, Dr. Appelin and told the appointment was canceled because Dr. Avant had jury duty--which she had to know weeks before my appointment was ever made. No rescheduling was suggested; no call made. I went there in person to make another appointment and again had to wait almost a week to get in. Long story shortened, the wrong tooth was diagnosed as the source of pain, and I was told at that point that any attempt to do a root canal might be unsuccessful, so I should consider having it pulled and a transplant. I was also told that I would have to wait some two weeks over the holidays to even try a root canal & no back up was suggested. Through a chance discussion with my dentist while finishing an unrelated dental procedure, she suggested I get a second opinion before pulling the tooth. So I made the appointment, and spent the Christmas holiday and New Year's in pain, waiting for the new doctor. He diagnosed the correct tooth, fixed it the same morning, and I had no remaining pain in the tooth that Dr. Avant suggested be pulled. So I almost had the wrong tooth destroyed, and subjected to an expensive and time consuming implant without any basis. And I still would have been in pain on the actual tooth... So when the bill came, I asked for an adjustment based on the undue delay and misdiagnosis that cost me both time and unnecessary pain. The letter was addressed to Dr. Avant. This time I get a call from Dr. Appelin again, who tells me I should pay the entire bill. I asked for a written response with a detailed explanation of the charges and told him I was on vacation in NYC. That was over a month ago and no response by mail or otherwise. The really strange thing is that when I went to my dentist who is not associated with this office at all--she tells me that Dr. Appelin called her and discussed my bill with her without my permission! And he asked that she speak to me about my bill. Totally inappropriate for them to contact my dentist--putting her in the middle of this dispute and never responding as requested to a detailed explanation of my bill and why he thought I should pay. Very unprofessional to say the least on both of these doctors part.

I will start by saying that I hate to write a bad review about this office but it must be done…read more Since Dr. Barnes sold the practice to Dr. Atani it has gone down hill. The vibe is no longer the same. I find the provider herself to be rude, dismissive and unprofessional. To top it off she is rough during procedures and you can't understand her. Mainly because she talks under her breath so to speak. The awesome team that she bought into are so sweet but now sadly they have to work in an environment that doesn't appreciate their hard work and dedication to their patients. The carefree upbeat office I once loved is falling apart. Now I hear my favorite hygienist Kristie has left the practice to top it off. When they called me to confirm my appt I said okay I will see Kristie correct?? Nope!! I reminded them Kristie is my preference and they know this. When were they going to tell me? Arghhhh honestly when Barnes left I stuck it out because of the awesome team. Now this new doctor seems to be destroying that team and for that reason we are now leaving as patients. I can't say enough good things about Lisa and Kristie for taking such good care of our family over the years. Those two are the best part of that practice and really got to know each patient. If ever a billing issue of any kind Lisa helped fix it and we had no hassle care. I wish the team nothing but the best and I hope Dr.Atani learns that there is no I in team. Do better doctor!

My entire family was with Higginbotham and then Barnes. We loved the dental office. Lisa is amazing…read moreand both doctors truly cared for their patients. Both doctors who personally call and check in on us after procedures. This place was literally our dental family. Kristie who was our hygienist has been amazing but has now left the practice. Arghhh Kristie and Lisa are the only reason we stayed after Dr. Barnes leaving. We tried Dr. Atani out because quite frankly we loved all the support staff such as Lisa and Kristie. My family has found Dr. Atani to be rude, dismissive and frankly rough with her patients. She is unprofessional with patients and staff from my perspective. The whole clinic seems upside down now. Not the same happy faces as they seem very stressed. I hate that as with the other two providers prior it was very happy and upbeat for all. My family is leaving this office and sad to leave Lisa as she has been amazing with our family. Get it together Dr. Atani!! Whomever replace the fine folks with will never measure up. You we be just a basic clinic folks avoid like Western Dental.

Dr Termotto and Stephanie (the hygienist) are wonderful. And the billing lady in Salinas is very…read moreorganized. But if you go to the Monterey office the girl who does the billing there is terrible. For example, she automatically puts a finance charge on every Monterey patient's bill. She is supposed to manually delete it, so long as the patients pay their bill within 30 days of receipt, but she forgets in at least half of the cases. So patients are constantly being charged a finance charge they do not deserve, which is illegal. It is also extremely annoying. No other dentist office in Monterey County does this.

Dr. Termotto and his team are fantastic. I have been there multiple times and the wait time is…read moregreat and the doctor and office staff are professional and friendly.