Update: Sep19 2022 Summary: I rarely write online review... Unless there is something exceptional.. Just get back today from a quick root canal follow up visit with Dr. Burgener @ Wheaton office ... Couldn't be more happier with the result of root canal.( All the issues with tooth were fixed in just one previous visit ) ************************************************************ Below more details: ( For patients whoever want to know more) The Situation with my tooth was complicated (before root canal).. During the first visit , Dr. Burgener immediately point out there was serious Periodental Pocket around the tooth..If it is left untreated.. The tooth probably can not be saved eventually (even after root canal)... From that moment , I realize why she become Excellent Surgeon..(Looking at the root causes of a issue, foresee all other problem in the mouth that will cause future root canal failure...) Gum issues/ Disease is a different function(Periodentist) I was expecting her to say " After Root canal.. Suggest to see Periodentist) But she never say anything like that... To my surprise, As a talented Endodontist, She come up with a creative solution( Special filling with medication to cover the gum area).. So here I am , Within 2 Weeks after root canal.. My Gum @ that Problem tooth area come back( almost fully recovered) As we all know, Periodental pockets / Disease are difficult to treat...and very very slow recovery.. or in certain cases.. Can not be reversed at all. I feel I owe Dr Burgener a Big "Thank you".. She fix both the tooth problem( Root canal) and Periodental issue( Gum Pocket) in one visit for root canal. She is doing extra work( not her function at all) and don't even mention about it...( My original thought was I might need Periodental surgery or at least root scaling and planing with a Periodentist) Really appreciated for her Kindness. ************************************************************* BTW. One of my friend check on me lately and ask me how I am doing after root canal.. During the conversation , We find out we are seeing the same Endodontist(Dr Burgener) I was thrilled to know she drive all the way to Hinsdale ( That is a one hour drive for her..) to see Dr Burgener two years ago for a front tooth root canal.. The minute the two of us find out we are seeing the same doctor. Both of us smiled with a big relief... as we know we are in good hands and get top notch Endodontic care. My friend also give Dr. Burgener Thumbs up. read more

They charged a convenience fee over $10 for paying by credit card. This is the first time I have been charged for any type of service. The total bill was over $350, and who carries more than $350 cash to see a dentist?" "Did they provide good service? I don't know that for sure. I went there for a possible root canal evaluation. read more

Went here after delaying a dentist visit for two full years. Dr. Wardell was fantastic. This was my second root canal, the first being years ago--which wasn't a great experience, so I was nervous! First visit is a consultation, and I liked him right away--realistic, not rushed, not pushy, and confident. Immediately no longer nervous for actual root canal. There was no pain- none-during the treatment. Only after, which is my own fault for delaying treatment and letting it get so bad! Called to ask a question the next day, and the receptionist immediately spoke to him while I was on hold and got back to me. The reviews are true, he really is the best. Highly recommend! read more

I don't have the words to adequately praise Dr. O'Hara for his painless root canal treatment for my wife. He was able to localize the tooth and perform a root canal in less than an hour. My wifes dental trouble began on a Wednesday night, our family dentist and friend got her in on Thursday, performed x-ray ' s and was unable to locate the source of the pain, because it had gone away at the time. Fast forward to the weekend and the pain returned in force! Dr. O'Hara was able to do a consult on Monday and performed a truly painless root canal on Wednesday. The office even called several times as a follow-up to see how their patient was doing. We don't wish a root canal on any one, but would highly recommend Dr. O'Hara and his practice. read more

I would like to thank Premier Endodontic and Dr Bruna Bergener for an excellent personal service. Dr Bergener was very informative and helpful and had an excellent bed side manner. The whole staff made a root canal so easy to get through. Highly recommended read more

I needed to get a root canal on a difficult tooth that split in the middle. I was a little nervous coming in because 10 years ago I had a root canal done by a dentist and it was not done correctly and I got an abscess, and had to have a specialist complete it. My doctor (I forgot his name) made sure the root canal was completed correctly by spending the extra time giving me a few xrays mid surgery and a 3D X-ray immediately after. This gave me a sense of relief knowing everything was all set! Thank you guys! read more

Let's be honest, who really wants a root canal? We don't ever wake up saying, "Today would be a good day for a root canal, who can I call?" However, if you do find yourself in need of the old RC, I have nothing but rave reviews to give to Dr. Wardell and his staff at Premier Endodontic Associates in Wheaton. I had a very difficult procedure which Dr. Wardell claimed to be 9.75 on a scale of 10 in regard to difficulty. Given that fact, I would have assumed that I was headed for a train wreck. Probably nothing could be further from the truth. Dr. Wardell was methodical, persistent and professionally skilled in regard to my root canal procedure. He provided me with verbal progress reports as he worked through the intricate surgery. I found this helpful and it gave me the opportunity to focus my thoughts and prayers for him (and me) during the +60 minutes in "the chair".. I felt absolutely "no pain" during the procedure and next to nothing once the Novocain wore off yesterday. I cannot say this would be the same for everyone, but I was blessed with a smooth operative and post operative experience. I am now ready to take the next step with my regular dentist for final repair of my tooth. I'm not looking for another root canal, but if it should happen, Dr. Wardell will be the first person I call. I have nothing but high praise for Dr. W and his staff at Premier Endodontic in Wheaton. read more

I had a root canal performed there yesterday. The tooth was one that had a crown over it, and something was going awry under the crown, so off I went. I have usually just gone to general dentists for root canals (sadly this was not my first rodeo on root canals!), so this is my first experience with an endodontist. Pros: 1) The practice seems to have a good handle on technology, and utilizes it well within the patient care context. 2) I have to admit I was a little nervous when I met Dr. O'Hara because this guy seriously looks like he's about 12 years old. However he did a great job, made sure I was never in any pain, took the time to explain what he was doing and why, and presented the follow up instructions to me himself. I have almost no pain at all today. This was probably my easiest root canal ever. Cons: 1) The Wheaton office where I went is in one of the saddest looking office buildings ever. Once you get to their specific office it is really nice though! 2) It seemed like the techs/hygenists were in some kind of tiff or something, I could kind of sense the tension. 3) THE CONSULTATION FEE. Just to have them look at my mouth was $72 dollars. Now, I would have been far more placated on this if they had ultimately applied that $72 to the service I ultimately received (the root canal) but no, it was just $72 for me to walk in the door. Then their front office staff tried to tell me "Well, after insurance, your cost for this procedure is X." No, it's X PLUS the $72 I had to pay to walk in the door. They didn't seem to understand that. They also insisted on payment before they had submitted the claim to insurance. The amount they insisted on was what they think would be my out of pocket after insurance kicks in, but still. I have a really difficult time recommending places that charge for an initial consult and demand a lot of money up front. It lets me know what their priorities are in a way that I do not really appreciate. In sum, the care I received from Dr. O'Hara was great, but the internal tension and the fee stuff was a turn-off. read more

I could not be more impressed. I almost fell asleep during my root canal. I had never had one and I was not necessarily looking forward to it. It was completely pain free and even hours later I feel very minimal aches. I was convinced I'd be in pain all day long Since this is my first root canal I guess I can't compare their service to others but I had 2 friends who told me how terrible theirs was with other endo offices so I am assuming this place knows what they are doing read more

Dr. Burgener was terrific, 5 stars plus. The four star rating is due to my experience of three separate interactions with the support staff that were uncomfortable, which made me wonder whether there was some underlying office tension. I show up on time, pay my bill, and am kind even though nervous to be at the dentist, so I do not believe I provoked the behaviors. One of the incidents involved my asking the assistant if the picture that was displayed on the screen upon first entering the exam area was my tooth. The response was, "Of course it is yours. Who else could it be?" My mistake, but be nicer. My dentist does things differently, I thought to myself. I had top-notch care by the doctor. I do not want to offend anyone at the practice, but if there is some unresolved tension, it is noticeable. Good luck and I hope your practice does well. read more

Dr Wardell has good bedside manner and performed a painless root canal in 30 min. Appointment within 12hrs. Temp filing partially fell off overnight and office gave me an immediate appointment to fix. read more

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This was my first experience with Dr. O'Hara and he did a great job with my root canal. On the day of my appointment I had no wait time and the procedure was painless. Dr. O'Hara was very personable and Christy and the staff made the whole experience great. Dr. O'Hara added the bleach to the inside of my tooth which eliminated the need for a crown. Great experience and I highly recommend their services! read more

Dr. Wardell was amazing. First, he rearranged his schedule to get me in for a necessary root canal before my vacation. Saw him in the Hinsdale office. Second, he was prompt. No waiting past my appt. time. Third, it was a quick procedure, but he did explain everything to me and answered my questions. Granted it was the #4 tooth with only one root and through a crown, but the whole thing was less than an hour. Lastly and best of all, it was completely painless. Dr. Wardell is a real pro, and I would highly recommend him. read more

Dr. O'Hara is nothing short of amazing. I went to him pretty desperate and wanting a tooth pulled or have a root canal. He not only told me that root canal was not my best option at this point, but addressed my fears of pain control with my tooth and offered to help me get the pain control I needed. He will absolutely choose what is best for you, and will not give you an unnecessary (costly) procedure. I cannot express how impressed I am with him. Bonus, he is funny and personable, which helps if you have a bit of dental anxiety. read more

I have been so afraid of going to dentists in general. I thought I was doomed when I was told I need led a root canal. I went to dr Wardell. BEST decision ever!! Painless!! I had never had a dentist this amazing. read more

Yesterday, I had a root canal with Dr. Melton. She is awesome! I think she could tell that I was nervous, and she explained every part of the procedure to me as she was doing it. I had heard how painful root canals are, so I was pretty anxious, but I shouldn't have been. It was literally zero pain. It took less than two hours total, and honestly I almost fell asleep at a couple of points. I would reccommend bring earbuds, because without the noise of the drill, you'd probably be able to get a nice little nap in. I was expecting to wake up with a painful tooth today, but I haven't had to take a single advil or ibuprofen yet! I'm a big fan of Dr. Melton, and I wish that I could see her for my regular dentist visits as well- normally dental stuff makes me so nervous, but Dr. Melton is very calming and soothing. read more

I am writing this review after almost of a year. Doctor Wardell is someone i would highly recommend for a root canal! Doctor Wardell was phenomenal at it!! The procedure was done swiftly and with Ninja like precision! I had a pressing timeline because I had to relocate to another state within 5 weeks. Doctor Wardell explained the entire procedure and the timeline of healing. This actually helped to put all my worries to rest. He was very thorough and knowledgeable! Also he made me feel comfortable by making light of the situation with his cheerful personality! The procedure was indeed pain free and so was the recovery! Dr Wardell was happy with the procedure as well! I am so full of gratitude and awe of Doctor Wardell! He is spectacular!! I would recommend Dr Wardell to everyone who has to get a root canal or any other complicated procedure done to their teeth. Doctor Wardell , this review has come In late by a year. However , my gratitude and blessings for you have never stopped since. read more

Dr. Wardell is a great doctor. I love that he was able to look at my x-ray, diagnose then do the procedure. I don't like multiple visits for one tooth. After my tooth was numb I felt nothing. My tooth did not hurt after the procedure, no need for meds.! Highly reccommend. BTW I have had over 6 root canals and this was by far the smoothest. read more

Dr. Brian Wardell, you are an endodontist par excellence! After all the concerns I had about getting a root canal, the good people at Premier assuaged any fears I may have had as the process was quick and virtually painless. I would recommend Premier to anyone in need of anything endodontic. read more

I highly recommend Premier Endodontics! Both Dr. Wardell and Dr. O'Hara have helped me through some painful times using their ways of expertise, care and comfort. And doing so without pain! Their explanations of the situations and processes really helped to get rid of any anxiety. Also, the staff of Premier Endodontics is excellent and helpful. read more

After a deep filling done by my dentist it turned out this tooth really needed a root canal so I was referred to Premier and right away scheduled for the first available with Dr. Bruna Burgener. I have a major fear of dental work and that fear is made worse when I am seeing someone new and this was my first root canal so I had no idea what to expect so I was a scared mess when I went in to see Dr. Burgener. First off the office is nice the front desk staff were super sweet which helps and they right away explained the out of pocket expenses to me so I knew what to expect which was great! I didnt wait to long and I was taken back to a room. There was some question as to which tooth may be causing my pain and Dr. Burgener ran a couple tests to rule out that we had the right tooth. She right away had a very calming demeanor I just instantly felt comfortable with her and she really took her time with me and pinpointed the issue and during the procedure I felt I was in the absolute best hands literally! I have to say this root canal was better then most fillings I had in the past I felt ZERO pain and the other thing I was dreading was having to keep my mouth open for so long and the nasty debris that usually I have had to deal with for fillings. Even this part was great! they use this plastic shield so you don't taste anything and you don't have that annoying sucker thing hanging out the side of your mouth like a fish on a hook LOL you can swallow and they even give you this cool block thing to bite down on so you don't even have to think about keeping your mouth open. At points I started to feel like I was going to doze off thats how comfortable I was ! My fears of a root canal are long gone the only thing I fear now is the expense of it LOL Afterwards I was pretty numb so didn't feel anything and as it wore of just a bruised sore feeling but nothing severe no pain meds nothing. It was great! Dr. Burgener is wonderful and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a root canal! The loss of a star has nothing to do with the Dr. or procedure but afterwards they took a final x ray to just double check the tooth and while that was developing the Dr. went out to another room and the assistant was still in the room with me they began cleaning the room and kind of acted like I wasn't sitting there anymore. I understand having to clean up and get ready for the next patient but I felt so awkward and out of place at one point I was going to ask if I should leave the room it was so weird!! Another assistant came in and the two of them were chatting and cleaning around me they didn't say a word to me the entire time.. like are you okay can I get you some water nothing at all, like I was invisible. It was strange and just didn't get that caring vibe from them at all I felt like I was in the way and super awkward which you don't want to feel after you just had your tooth drilled for an hour. Then the Dr. came back in to review the x ray and the two ladies left and she was wonderful took her time walking through the x rays with me and then walked me to the front to finish up. I think if they move there patients into the first room you go into before the procedure so they can clean would be way better and would offer a truly 5 star experience but hey I am just being nit picky the Doc was awesome and the procedure was painless and fingers crossed so far a success so I am happy! read more

I have nothing but praise and gratitude for Dr Brian Wardell and the team at Premier Endodontic Associates (PEA). When I reached out to my dentist regarding my new-onset tooth discomfort he immediately and highly recommended Dr Wardell. My pain arose over a holiday and just before I was due to travel to Asia. When their offices re-opened (coincidentally on the day of my departure), the reception team empathized and (somehow) managed to create a space for my consultation with Dr Wardell. Upon meeting with me and evaluating my tooth, Dr Wardell generously offered to extend his day to ensure that I would receive the treatment I needed before my long-haul flight that evening. Just as my dentist suggested, Dr Wardell's care was without flaw. He listened attentively and patiently. He clearly explained every step of his assessment and treatment. Even though he was extremely gentle, he repeated checked on my comfort level. Simply put, he was the perfect balance of professional and personable. I understood at all times that I was in expert hands, but also felt that he genuinely cared for my recovery and wellbeing. Thanks so much for everything, Dr Wardell and Premier Endodontic Associates! read more

I'm someone who is a pretty tough cookie except when it comes to the dentist office. I finally found a wonderful new general dentist after two previous, who were horrible and created such a severe anxiety within me. I had a broken tooth that had a previous root canal and the dentist said if anyone could save the tooth it would be Premier. He referred me to Dr. Burgener. The first visit I was so anxious due to my fears and the worry of losing another tooth. I have a history of bad genetics which has made for bad gums and loss of teeth. The front office staff were so warm and welcoming. I literally filled out paperwork and was whisked away. Dr B came in with this peaceful demeanor that I knew instantly I was in the right place. She was honest and informative about the tooth. Yet she didn't judge or say anything negative like "why didn't you ever get a crown?" I was waiting for that but nope, she didn't say it which I appreciated. I had no insurance for years and these things aren't cheap. She said she thought she could save the tooth but she wouldn't know for sure until she got into the procedure. I was able to get old paperwork for her for the day of the procedure. Fast forward to today. Again I had some anxiety but not nearly as severe as in the past. Again Dr B was chipper and calm. Explained what would happen. Told me at any time to let her know if I needed something. She consistently asked if I was ok. Told me I was doing wonderfully. I felt like she cared. This was the first time in my life that not only did I not even feel the numbing shots, but I also relaxed so much during the procedure that I was able to concentrate on happy places in my head. Dr B was able to save the tooth and actually redid the root canal that wasn't done properly before which she did not say but I gathered. I hope I never need another one of these but if so she is whom I will always see. I would drive hours if that's what needed to happen. I will also note a positive testimony anywhere and everywhere I can. Thanks Premier and Dr Burgener!!! You have no idea what this experience has done to ease my fears of dentists. I also have to thank Dr Beck who referred me. He too is a keeper! read more

Just moved to the area recently and was going to the dental school for basic fillings, cleanings, etc. But I needed a root canal, two in fact, and a student at the dental school recommended this place. They called my insurance within an hour of my initial call to them to see how much I would be responsible for which I thought was impressive. I was taken from the waiting room within minutes of completing my paperwork. But the most impressive part of my experience was once I got into the exam room. Dr. Burgener was extremely informative, explaining every thing to me in detail before we started. Was very patient with me and my questions. Asked me numerous times during the procedure if I was doing okay. She gave me specific instructions on how to deal with pain, eating, etc. She also made sure I had everything I needed to follow up with my regular dentist for the post and crown including my x-rays she sent with me. The price was exactly what they said it would be. And I just got a phone call from their office this morning asking how I'm doing. I am not a fan of going to the dentist but I have to say, this experience at Premiere Endodontics was as pleasant as it could possibly be because you're left with the impression that they actually care. Props to them for taking the time to really care for each patient and their needs and concerns. read more

I just had a root canal performed by Dr wardell. He and his staff were great. It was a painless experience. Dr wardell also took his time to talk to me and explain what to expect and next steps. His staff was prompt and courteous. I was in an out in about an hour feeling the same as when I arrived with just a little numbness. read more

Dr Wardell was amazing! My 16 year old was in need of a root canal (and she is not great with any dental work. )and Dr Wardell took the time to explain everything to her and kept her calm and relaxed during the procedure! read more

It was as fun as a root canal can be. Seriously, Dr. Wardell was top notch and put me at ease. I highly recommend seeking his expertise.