Central Endodontic Specialists

I have the worse fear of any type of dental work that anyone could imagine. I don’t get numb easily and I don’t normally stay numb for more than a few minutes so the fear of having a cavity filled or a root canal done is beyond terrorizing.
I absolutely could not have asked for a better experience getting a root canal retreat done than I did with Dr. McGuire and his staff. They were amazing in every aspect. I was telling my husband that he needs to see him for any endodontic work he may need later on. I would recommend Dr. McGuire to anyone!

AMAZING experience! Not good news to hear you must have a root canal… as you can assume, my first and hopefully last one. But I was referred to Dr. Mcquire by my dentist. I have had ALOT I mean ALOT of dental work through the years. Braces, gum treatments, wisdom teeth pulled, filings… you name it. So I know mouth pain and the struggle I face before a treatment. Let me tell you, this was the best treatment I have ever received. The staff is extremely helpful at explaining what is about to happen. They answer all your questions and take their time not to rush your decision to move forward. The office itself if very updated, trendy, yet comfortable. I was impressed by all the latest technology and most of all Dr. Mcquire. He has a great personality. Very genuine and honest. He spent some time talking me through everything that needed to happen. He even evaluated all my other teeth. Once I decided to have the procedure they made sure I was extra comfortable. I went to the restroom just before and when I returned they had selected a music channel which was perfect! Just from conversation they guessed pretty well what music I would like. I felt no pain. And I’m serious. The most I felt was the sensation of the numbing medicine. The only thing that was bit awkward at first was the mouth guard I had to wear because they were working on tooth 15 which is the farthest molar. But it wasn’t painful, just had to get use to my mouth being open so wide, but we took lots of breaks and I actually fell asleep. (And I did not have the laughing gas or anything but the numbing shots). I left that office feeling great. A day later they called to check up on me. I had a little soreness but no different from a stubborn filing procedure. I have heard horror stories from root canals gone wrong. I know that all dentists are not created equal, so if you are unsure where to go, I would highly encourage!

Absolutely wonderful. The silencing headphones and laughing gas drowned out my nerves. I didn’t have to worry my head was positioned wrong or I needed to bend a certain way. The staff and Dr explained everything. Plus, the biggest plus, no pain. My tooth doesn’t hurt and I can sleep tonight without an ice pack. This is truly the best experience I’ve ever had with a root canal.

This place was great! I was referred to see Dr. Mcguire and they say me the next week and scheduled enough time for the root canal on the spot (you know when you need a root canal), so he checked to make sure I needed one and they got right to it. I’ve seen many dentist in my life but this is the first time I’ve been truly comfortable during an invasive procedure like a root canal.
The hygienist was very sweet and reassuring, and then lent me a pair of noise canceling headphones and I plugged into those and as I was getting high on the laughing gas she told me that they could mute the headphones if they needed to tell me something and just to crank up the music and relax. I did, and it was fantastic. They put one of those things in my mouth that kept it open and the headphones just about completely drowned out the sound of the drilling and the dentist/​hygienist talking and I actually fell asleep. That really is the best way to have a dental procedure. Then when it was all done they told me everything went great and my tooth was totally fixed and I didn’t have to come back in, that everything was done. Perfect!
One of the best experiences I’ve had at a dentist in a long time. I’m still recovering now, but they said that they’d call tomorrow to check in, I’m sure they will. A+

Our regular dentist was out of town and listed Dr. McGuire as the contact for emergencies. My son called from camp with tooth pain and needed help right away. Dr. McGuire returned our call that night and came in early the next morning to see my son. The experience was fantastic from our first contact with the dentist to all of the office staff. We are so thankful for the care they all showed in what could have been a disaster.

Magical Adventures in Tooth Land, Part I
I woke up to the most horrible tooth pain of my life two days ago around 2:30 am. The pain was so bad it manifested as part of the dream I was having until it finally completely awakened me. From about 2:30 to 5:45 I laid awake, in pain, waiting for my Tylenol to kick in and watching mind numbing videos of people falling off of things on Youtube. I drifted back to a 1000mg of Tylenol sleep just about 5:45 only for my alarm to go off at 6:15. This was going to be a fantastic Monday, I just knew it!
At work, I asked around to see if anyone had a referral for an Endodontist and was immediately referred to Dr. McGuire at Central Endodontic Specialists by 3 of the executives in my office with a glowing recommendation from all of them. Obviously the track record was strong, plus they accept my insurance, so that’s good enough for me.
When I called and described my particular situation (a long-​ago half-​finished root canal that has now become a wasteland of pain and suffering as well as a food magnet) they were able to squeeze me in the same day — which was surprising. I made an appointment, instead, for this morning to suit my schedule.
Okay, enough prefacing.
My first impression of the office was that it is extremely serene, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The reception desk area is also open, you don’t feel like you’re being separated into the land of indefinite waiting. The couches are comfortable, complimentary coffee, creams, and filtered water is available and there is a television for your entertainment.
The staff go above and beyond not only to explain the procedure you’re going to have, but also how your insurance will particularly function, they are up front about the cost of any anticipated work. The office is spacious, clean and relaxing, even in the exam area and their equipment is clearly the newest and top of the line. There are televisions above each exam chair to occupy you while your mouth is otherwise occupied.
Dr. McGuire’s bedside manner is phenomenal. He is thorough, professional, to the point, and at the same time, reassuring, personable and pleasant.
I was treated immediately for pain, the tooth was filled with a temp to protect it from all those painful elements like temperatures of any degree, food… and air. I was prescribed appropriate medications to prepare me for the root canal. Also, I was in and out of the office in a reasonable amount of time.
I’m returning next week for a root canal and can could aaaallllmooost say «I’m looking forward to it!» — Well, maybe I’m looking forward to the Valium and taking the rest of the day off!
Useful tip: You have to park in the building’s garage, which does charge for parking. But bring your parking ticket up with you and they will validate it after your appointment.
Part II will follow after the main event.

Dr. McGuire is absolutely the greatest! If you have to have a root canal, he is the man for the job. I am recommending him to everyone I see. Besides the fact that he is an expert in his field, he is easy to talk to, encouraging, and has a great sense of humor. I was totally dreading having to have this done (of course) but Dr. McGuire and his assitant, Makayla, were so compassionate and kind through the whole process that it made it easier to handle. As for pain, I only took one of the Ibuprofen (prescription strength) that I had gotten, and that was more for the preventative, just-​in-​case I might have pain after the numbness wears off. His staff is wonderful too. Do not hesitate to use Dr. McGuire if you need him!

Who loves a root canal? Nobody that I can think of but since it’s sometimes necessary one can only hope to find a place like this that rocks! I was referred here by my primary care dentist because of some «fancy smancy» 3 –D X-​ray machine they have. I called, talked to them, set-​it all up went in and VOILA… Yep, a re-​treatment was necessary… Cest La Vie right? Well – today I had part 2 – yes it’s a 2 step process for a re-treatment.and I have to say Rich – yeah that’s his new nickname is a pretty cool dude! So is Michaela –she was assisting him today. They can all understand what I’m saying when I sound like –uh illy ike his shoe= I really like this show! Oh and did I mention they remembered that I was an HGTV fan from my 1^st visit and had the TV preset for me? If I ever had to recommend someone to a dentist for a root canal… Rich and Mikey (short for Michaela) are gonna get my vote! I pray I don’t have to see them again soon… Well unless it’s at EZ’s LOL – Rich likes their bean burgers –ewwwwwwwwww

I was referred to Dr. McGuire over a year ago by my Dr. Patton (who is also the greatest!) and I’m so glad I met this guy. He and his staff were so sweet, he took a look at the mess a dentist in Amarillo made of this one tooth and explained what was up and what needed to happen and it wasn’t him that would have to do it. They were very patient and took their time with me even though they weren’t making a dime off of me.
I love this practice and if I ever need to have anything done that is in this field I will be back in that office in a flash! The office is beautiful, quiet and inviting. There’s no way to say enough good things about them.
You will love this place!

Nothing fun about root canals, but these guys made the process about as pain-​free and anxiety-​free as possible. Dr. McGuire is kind and inspired a great deal of confidence when he so casually explained the procedure… I almost believed he could do it with his eyes closed. The staff members are fantastic, too… so kind, patient and helpful. I felt I was in good hands and can definitely recommend them.

Ok, let’s get it out there — there are surely cheaper people in town to do a root canal. However, I am glad I was referred to this office. Root Canals are never fun, but this was pain free, relaxed, and easy as can be. Dr. McGuire introduced himself to me and handed me over to his assistant (you were awesome, I can’t remember your name though!). The funniest thing about the visit — they get you high on nitrous and numb the hell out of you, and then try to have a conversation with you. I would think that this is the way they entertain themselves and screw with patients… sadistic as hell, but as long as the gas is flowing– who cares. It was simple, pain free, in and out. State of the art equipment and nice office. No issues here. Recommended.

Dr. McGuire and his staff are EXCEPTIONAL. I had a visit earlier today, and – though I rarely write reviews – I was so touched by the consistent kindness and impressed with the consistent professionalism and attention to detail that I had to Unilocal about it.
First off, I have seen him as an endodontist for several years – I’d guess five or so. Unfortunately, my genetics tend to lend themselves to more root canals than I care to remember so I have seen a couple of different endodonists in Austin before I finally discovered Dr. McGuire and his team. Prior to seeing Central Endodontics the experience of a root canal was the typical miserable and dreaded process (not to mention a real lack of attention to detail and condescending staff). The first time I went to McGuire I was just happy because he was much closer to my home – I had no idea what I had been missing in the way of quality care. In short, they FAR exceeded my expectations (and continue to years later).
From the outset, the staff are kind, helpful, and warm. They are super professional but they also remember my name, my husband’s name, my daughter’s name and make sure to ask about her. They are thoughtful when scheduling appointments and just overall GREAT people. As for Dr. McGuire, he is also kind, warm, and remembers my husband by name and daughter as well. He is the consummate perfectionist – which is what I want from healthcare providers – and has taken so many more precautionary steps to ensure that the procedure is optimal than other endodontists that I have seen. It has also been a pain free experience (compared to minor issues I’ve had with others). He has state-​of-​the-​art equipment and knowledge and it shows up in the relaxed environment it affords his patients.
Last year because of vacation scheduling I had to see another endodontist and the comparison highlighted the quality of care that Dr. McGuire offers. Together with his staff, he has set the bar very high for other medical professionals.

Apparently, someone started a new page specifically for Dr. McGuire. Much of my review is copied from there, but I’d encourage those who have good words to say for Dr. McGuire, also go to the other page to copy over your review.
Regarding Dr. McGuire, he has a calm, relaxed, and good humored demeanor that can only come from someone who is fully confident and competent in their trade. He truly does keep his patient’s well-​being at heart. For my self, I came in expecting a simple pulpotomy, but found out the best option was an extraction. Mary, Dr. McGuire’s dental assistant quickly checked around for oral surgeons that could get me in, while Dr. McGuire explained to me his diagnosis and the best recourse. He knew I was in shock of the situation and was willing to prescribe antibiotics and pain medication if I needed time to think it over. I ended up choosing the extraction (why put off the inevitable?), to which Dr. McGuire commended me. This along with another gesture of great will from him, I have nothing but respect and whole hearted recommendations for Dr. McGuire.
As for his office and procedural stations:
Coming from an IT and Enterprise Software background, I was thoroughly impressed with the amount of effective technological integration Dr. McGuire has implemented through his office. For those comfortable with computers, filling out that long new patient questioneer can be a pain. CES has it all conveniently available on their secure website, which I happily filled out within 5 minutes. Arriving at the office, they had tablet computers ready to fill out a couple of final items and to sign.
The dental equipment Dr. McGuire uses are the absolute forefront of dental technology. Unbeknownst to me, I had been painfully suffering from a cracked molar for a month. The crack was from front to back, so it did not show up in those side-​view x-​rays nor visible through the magnifying glass of other dentists. Dr. McGuire was quickly able to diagnose the crack using a series of magnifying scopes mounted on a large articulating arm frame. This scope had a second position that allowed his assistant to see his exact same view AND a professional level Canon DSLR Camera attached to the optics to take high-​res photos for further diagnosis and record keeping.
Keep your list of root canal specialists along with your worries and anxiety short; go see Dr. McGuire and his office staff. You won’t regret a minute of it.

Excellent work from top-​notch, professional and courteous people. I dreaded a root-​canal so much, I put it off only to suffer nearly every time I ate on that tooth for a year or more. Dr. McGuire made a much-​feared procedure effortless and pain-​free. They will take care of you and I would recommend them to my best friends and family. I only wish I’d gone in sooner: I can eat ice-​cream again!!!: D

Go HERE! McGuire and his staff are AWESOME! I had a root canal done on Friday and they worked with me before and even AFTER the procedure as I’ve had issues with the antibiotics and inflammatory medications not working. They seemed to understand the problem and quickly came to my aid. In fact, Eli called me on Monday, after the procedure to see how I was doing. YAY! I love follow-​up… and not meaningless follow-​up but follow-​up where if I need something… they are there… and they were. McGuire was very very nice. He was running a little late which didn’t bother me at all because he was supposed to have Friday off… but decided to come in because a couple of his patients, including myself, were in real need of his help. I like being talked to throughout the procedure and told what is going on… it helps calm me down. He did that and his medical assistant, Mary, was sooooo great! I couldn’t see her from my angle but she touched my shoulder and it immediately put me at ease. He also offered me, and I accepted, the ability to view the procedure on video — which was super cool! It was so calming and gave me great insight so that when I was talking with my dentist on Monday, I knew exactly what happened. I don’t want any more root canals… but if I am unfortunate enough to need one… there is NO QUESTION where I will go! McGuire ROCKS!

I have a sweet tooth.
Needless to say it does have it’s downsides.
I am what might be considered a «frequent flyer» in the root canal game.
Basically i was settled with getting 4 root canals very close together. My dentist sent me to Dr. McGuire and it may sound crazy but i loved my experience.
I am naturally a very curious person and so it was nice to have a surgeon who would indulge my curiosity about what was happening in the procedure. While i am not a typically nervous patient i think if you are they are very skilled at making you feel at ease.
I enjoyed it so much i was kind of sad that i could only go when i need major procedures done.

No one likes going to the dentist, and having to have a root canal is right up there with hiking barefoot down the highway through broken glass.
However, it certainly helps lessen the fear and loathing of dental procedures when the dentist and staff are this competent and personable. I’ve just had my second root canal experience of the year at this office, and I can say that both procedures were very positive and pain-​free.
Dr. McGuire is a gentle and caring person and an outstanding dentist, and this is his specialty for a reason. He is good at root canals. My dentist recommended him as the best in Austin.
He explains everything about the procedures and never rushes the patient into anything, just gently makes recommendations. I am a big wimp when it comes to pain and having things done to my mouth, and he went out of his way each time to make sure I was comfortable. He even made me laugh. His assistant was gentle and reassuring as well, and they work very well together as a team. When I had questions or concerns, they patiently answered them all.
The front office staff is also very kind and personable. I wouldn’t go anyplace else.

I wanted to write this quickly, as I have only left Dr. Mcguire’s office a few hours since.
The receptionists, firstly, were hilarious and welcoming. The dental assistant explained the procedure fully and the doctor, when he appeared, had a very fun relationship with his staff. They made sure that I was comfortable and even showed me what I looked like in a mirror, which was HILARIOUS. Alone, totally worth the trip.
The procedure? Not too bad with surround sound headphones to block out the drill noise and TV to flip through. The doc was quick and efficient and I barely felt a thing. The nitrous was actually pretty fun.
I’ll be back for a second treatment soon, and this time, I won’t be dreading it one bit! :)

I do NOT recommend these people. There are a million choices.. . don’t make this one.

I’m sorry to see that Corey B. had a bad experience with the folks at Central Endodontic Specialists. Here’s mine:
The office is in a central location, which I appreciate. When you walk into the office, its clean, bright and welcoming. Its a small staff, but they are all super friendly.
When I went in for my consultation, Dr. McGuire sat with me and answered all of my questions without rushing me. I am a nervous dental patient and since these procedures are costly, I want to make sure this is something that I absolutely had to do. He was really helpful and made me feel as comfortable as possible.
The office was supposed to call in a prescription for me to take before my procedure. They did this immediately– so convenient.
Today (¼) I had the first appointment of my root canal. I arrived early and the appointment began right on time. I was taken back to the chair and the hygienist made sure I was comfortable– asked me if I wanted a blanket, if I was anxious at all, if I wanted my iPod or TV on, etc. The root canal came and went. While dental work is never comfortable or enjoyable, Dr. McGuire did an excellent job. They are encouraging during the procedure telling you that you are doing a good job, etc. etc.
I would recommend Central Endodontic Specialists any time. They are great in many aspects.