Dr. Karriem Thurman, DMD

This review is focused on Dr Thurman’s staff. I have to summarize my opinion and experience due to insufficient writing space. I had to wait 40 minutes past my appt time to see the dentist. After a brief 5 minutes with the dentist, he sent a lady in with forms she wanted me to sign. They were financial forms containing the amount I would have to pay out-of-pocket after my insurance paid their 50%. But the paperwork stated I would pay about $750 and my insurance would pay about $450. They were charging me for $300 worth of services I did not request and not covered by insurance. Next, they said, I had to pay the entire amount upfront, and wait to get a refund check once my insurance paid their part. Then I was told if the dentist discovered my tooth was fractured, he would not finish the route canal, but will be charged $400 for the attempt. If I want to decline doing a route canal, I owed them $160 for the 5 min exam. It felt like I was in a shady used car lot. STAY AWAY!!

Procedure: root canal Length of time: about 1 hr. Sounds lengthy but it went by faster than expected. My anxiety was high regarding this apt. However, the visit went very well. It was virtually painless. On a scale from 1-10, I’d say my pain level was a 1 during the procedure, if even that. The anesthetic shots were also the least pain-inducing that I’ve ever experienced. The biggest discomfort for me was holding my mouth open for that long. I’m 24 hrs post procedure and I have zero pain and discomfort aside from light soreness at injection site. I’m a high maintenance patient and I recommend!

I have had several root canals in the past but never have I experienced no pain at all either at the time or 24 hours post surgery. He and his staff are incredible - and also funny! What a fabulous experience! ??

Five star rating for Dr. Thurman's caring and special skills in treating my infection associated with a root canal. Most everyone associates root canal with pain, however, his treatment and even the after effects was virtually pain free! I am so happy and impressed with the results! His office is so comfortable, beginning from the waiting area. Thank you Dr. Thurman!