Des Moines Dental Center
Endodontics • Des Moines, WA
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Des Moines Dental Center in Des Moines, WA offers root canal treatment and endodontics to address infected or inflamed teeth. The clinic removes infected pulp, cleans the tooth, and seals it to save the tooth, typically completing treatment in one or two visits. After root canal therapy, a crown or filling is placed to restore the tooth and protect it.
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FAQs
What is a root canal?
A root canal treats infection or inflammation inside a tooth by removing the infected pulp and sealing the tooth to save it.
Why might I need a root canal?
Decay or infection that has reached the pulp and could cause pain, swelling, or further complications.
Do root canals hurt?
With modern anesthesia and techniques, root canals are typically no more painful than a regular filling.
How long does a root canal take?
Treatment time varies, but many root canals can be completed in one or two visits.
What happens after a root canal?
Typically a restoration such as a crown is placed to protect the tooth and restore function.
Is a root canal safe?
Root canal therapy has a long track record of safety and effectiveness for saving natural teeth.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- PatientConnect365, BestProsInTown: Generally favorable patient-reported satisfaction scores found on provider websites (53 reviews for Des Moines Dental Care; 14 reviews for Dr. Marvin J. Osterhout)
Patients praise
- gentle and painless procedure experiences
- professional and efficient clinical staff and dentists
- helpful guidance regarding insurance and treatment explanations
- availability of emergency care and quick responses to urgent dental pain
Common complaints
- long wait times and overbooking concerns
- communication issues including lack of appointment reminders and difficulty reaching staff via phone
- billing and insurance coverage clarity issues
- reports of unprofessional or dismissive front desk staff
"Best of the best the Dr. is very gentle I've been there twice and didn't even feel what I had done"
- Yelp Review for Dental Speciality Clinic"They were 20 minutes late for my crown appointment. When I said, 'you guys are running behind?' the hygienist/assistant answered, 'yeah, they overbooked, triple..."
- Yelp Review for Des Moines Dental Center"She had a positive experience with her root canal and said it was not that bad. We will be going back for her other root canals next month."
- Review for Sea Mar Des Moines Dental ClinicSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Root Canal Therapy: Preserving Natural Teeth at Family 1st Dental - Jul 11, 2025
- Timberline Dental Elevates Personalized Patient Care in Spokane Valley, WA - Online Press Release: Submit123PR - Jul 29, 2025
- Redmond Dental Office Offers Invisalign, Implants & Sedation | Press Releases | kdhnews.com - Jun 28, 2026
- Allen Medical Aesthetics Hosts 'Beauty in Bloom' Event in Des Moines - Des Moines Today - Apr 10, 2026
- Dr. Virginia Agustin, Dentist | La Puente, CA | WebMD - May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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