Craig Wm. Anderson D.D.S.

Dr. Anderson is a dentist, yes but he is an endodontist– which for me equates to a really scary dentist. However, Dr. Anderson is the opposite and so much more. My dentist, Dr. Aaron Schwartzman referred me to Dr. Anderson for root canals. Dr. Anderson not only is treating the root canals but also figured out that I clenched my teeth which were causing a lot of my tooth issues (it wasn’t all candy to blame!) What I appreciate the most about Dr. Anderson is he meticulous, relentless, explains his process which eases the anxiety I associate with dental work. He’s also highly masterful in his work, very professional, super nice and has a wonderful staff.

I can’t recommend this office enough. My husband was in extreme pain after a filling came loose in one of his teeth and there was a sudden burst of cold and biting sensitivity. Our dentist fixed the filling and then referred us to Dr Anderson for a root canal in the adjacent tooth (which my husband thought was the source of the pain). Dr Anderson did extensive x-​rays, bite tests, cold tests and my husband was surprised to discover that he wasn’t having any pain from the tooth that we thought needed the root canal. Apparently all of his pain was from that lost filling which, once replaced, solved the problem. It is astounding and very gratifying to have found someone who put my husbands care above money. He could have easily done the root canal, made several thousand dollars and none of us would have been the wiser. Now we will be going back to Dr Anderson and always know that he’s giving us the best care. Also — his staff and office could not have been more lovely and helpful. Highly recommended.

Dr. Anderson is a phenomenal specialist in endodontics. He’s very knowledgeable and reputable. I have sent many many patients to him and I get great feedback, his procedures are painless, and his work is truly beautiful. If you are looking for a great Endodontist that cares about you and will take care of you– he is your doctor!

Dr. Anderson is a rare find. Not only do you feel like you’re in the hands of a master, while in his chair, but I have yet to meet another medical/​dental professional with such a lovely bedside manner. The warm, compassionate way he communicates a propos the root canal procedure, is simply amazing. I never felt anxious or scared while in his care. I wish I could see Dr. Anderson for all my medical needs!

Unbelievably wonderful, caring, professional dentist and staff. My husband had a nightmare situation with a tooth and Dr. Anderson was a lifesaver.
If you have an issue and need a root canal you will be in excellent hands with Dr. Anderson and can rest assured.

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Anderson and his staff. My seven year old broke off almost all of his front tooth yesterday at 5:15pm. I called his office — we were not even a patient of his — my dentist was unavailable — and even though they had already turned on their answering service when Dr. Anderson heard that it was a seven year old he stayed in the office to wait for us for an hour as we drove through traffic. He couldn’t have been any kinder or gentler with my scared seven year old. We were fixed up and out of there two hours later. Tyler the front office manager was also so kind to my son saying how well he did, etc. I would send anyone to them they are amazing and I am forever grateful.
Julia Caulder

Here’s a summary of my review for all of us TL;DR types (full review follows): Dr. Anderson is not our dentist, but was referred to us when my 7 yr old knocked his front tooth out. He not only saw us immediately, but he reopened his office after hours to do so. We live in Santa Monica, meaning that we had to fight rush hour traffic at 6pm to even get there. So he and his staff, who had their coats on and were walking out the door, had to wait around for nearly an hour just so we could get to him. No one complained to us. Not only did Dr. Anderson did an amazing job repairing the tooth, he was masterful at treating our son. He treated him like an adult, with respect and sensitivity. He was not patronizing or condescending. He was wonderful. Go to him.
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Dr. Anderson is not our regular dentist. And that’s so unfortunate, we should correct that.
My seven-​year-​old fell down our patio stairs and broke his left front tooth in half diagonally. This was at about 5pm on a Monday. We called our regular dentist and she said to put the tooth we’d found into a small bag of milk to keep it moist and to give her a call the next day and maybe she’d see him on Wednesday, the first day she’d be back in the office (she doesn’t work Monday or Tuesday).
This didn’t sit well with neither myself nor my wife, so my wife got to work and eventually was referred to Dr. Anderson. When she called his office it was closed (it was after 5:30p by this point). She left a message with his answering service and kept searching.
A few minutes later his office called back and asked what was going on. After explaining the situation they said to bring our son in. Again, this was after the office was closed. Both he and his staff were getting ready to go home. Imagine the feeling you get when the work day is finished and you’ve turned off your computer, pushed your chair in, put on your jacket, and are ready to leave. No imagine someone saying, «Hey, we’re going to hang around and work for a few more hours.» But no one was anything except courteous to us. Once they heard a 7 yr old needed help, they responded with kindness and generosity, without acting like they were doing anything special. The feeling we got was, «Of course we’ll help. That’s what we do. We’re just sorry this happened.»
Keep in mind that we live in Santa Monica and Dr. Anderson’s office is in Century City and it was approaching 6pm on a monday. They all had to just wait around while my wife fought traffic to get to them.
The care they provided was phenomenal. Dr. Anderson and his team repaired my son’s tooth so that it looks like new. They didn’t rush, and Dr. Anderson held to his high standards, making sure to do it as close to perfect as it could be. It honestly looks like it did before the accident and my son came home as happy as normally is. He even said the numbing shots didn’t hurt.
And one of the most impressive aspects of his treatment was that Dr. Anderson never spoke down to our son. He treated him with kindness and respect, in a manner that both comforted our son and made him feel very adult. When our son asked if the shots were going to hurt, Dr. Anderson answered honestly and with sympathy. Yes it will hurt, but it won’t be for long. And throughout the procedure he explained everything he was doing. «I’m filing your tooth to smooth out this edge,» «I’m going to use this bright light to help seal the bond,» and so on. It’s rare to find a professional who treats kids with this kind of respect and kindness.
I highly recommend Dr. Anderson.

I hate going to the dentist and I hate root canals even more. Dr. Anderson’s staff was very nice and made me feel comfortable. Dr. Anderson was professional and I appreciated that he checked in on me multiple times during the root canal to make sure I was doing ok. Overall, a pretty pleasant experience considering I had a root canal. PS: I appreciated the blanket they provided while getting the procedure.

Of course if always happens on a weekend or holiday. My toothache reached maximum level the day before Thanksgiving. Dr. Anderson took my phone call on the eve and again on Thanksgiving Day and gave me the best advice to calm the pain until I could make an emergency appointment the day after. His assistant, Judy, came to work on her day off to assist and I am so grateful to the team for performing the root canal and explaining the procedure thoroughly. Easy injections and operation. I hope that I never have to see him again LOL but if I need another one, he’s the first person I’m going to call. Brilliant! And the office space is nice appointed with great views of Beverly Hills. Thank you!

Dr. Anderson worked me in on emergency basis for a root canal. The local anesthetic was superb in that it affected only the region necessary rather than half the mouth and dissipated before prescriptions were filled. The equipment of the surgery was impressive in that radiation is so minimal that no shielding of either technician or patient was needed. The surgical microscope is first class as is the obvious skill of Dr. Anderson. I not likely to find his equal on return to Oregon.

Getting a root canal is never fun and it’s never cheap. I’ve had a couple from Dr. Anderson and I can’t say enough good things about him. First, unlike the whiner below who complained that the doctor didn’t immediately start drilling and ringing up the charges, I appreciated the fact that he wanted to make sure I actually needed a root canal. Yes, I was in pain for a while longer, and yes, I had to see an ENT to confirm my sinus condition first, but we did the root canal after having a clearer picture of my situation. Likewise, the whiner below complained about his manner, but I have found his demeanor and compassion a real lift, especially compared to the dentist I have been seeing. The office atmosphere is very calming (though I think sometimes the classical music over the ceiling speakers is not always as calming depending on what the source is playing). And how many doctors personally call you — not once but twice afterward to see how you’re doing? Not the office admin, but the doctor himself. I was astounded when he called me over a holiday weekend to make sure I was OK. Finally, he does great work, which is what you go there for. So I have absolutely no qualms about recommending him.

Setting aside the question of fee, since Century City/​Beverly Hills office locations mean hefty fees, I’ll leave that out of the equation. I went to see this endodontist on the basis of a referral from my own dentist, and had a nightmare experience. I am pretty stoic when it comes to pain, so when I say I was in AGONY, that is an understatement. All I wanted was relief from the pain. It was pretty obvious that I needed a root canal. All the other descriptions of Dr. Anderson as being sweet and patient, etc., are valid, but I didn’t go there for a social encounter. I went there for the dreaded root canal. But I left without any procedure at all. Why? Because he «couldn’t confirm» the diagnosis. What? Remember the old adage that if it waddles and quacks, it’s probably a duck? So, Dr. Patience and Sweetness squirted HOT COFFEE into my mouth because he wanted to replicate the experience I described. I kept asking what the alternate explanation might be, and he said there is no alternate explanation, that I had all the signs of needing a root canal. Yet, he wanted to wait. Wait for what? I had been close to tears when I arrived, and barely made it to my car before bursting into tears of frustration and pain. Did I mention that I am a stoic when it comes to pain? Well, ditto when it comes to crying. Crying is NOT my default emotion. I sat in my car at nearly 5:00 PM and randomly phoned endodontists in the Beverly Hills area, and to my amazement I found one who said, «come right over.» I don’t want this to seem like an ad for another endodontist, so I won’t say the name, but when I left his office at 6:30 PM, I had my root canal and have been pain-​free ever since. Did I have a root canal that I didn’t need? I doubt it. The duck is no longer quacking. Never will I set foot in that office again.

Dreaded a root canal like the plaque, but Dr. Anderson and his staff seriously made
what would be considered an unpleasant experience almost pleasurable.
I could not recommend him more!

My teeth are problematic unfortunately :(
This time I had an especially troublesome tooth which my oral surgeon in Beverly Hills thought maybe had a fracture or an infection — he wanted to «save the tooth» — so he sent me to Dr. Anderson.
Working with Dr. Anderson is a pleasure despite the nature of the situation.
He is everything you would want when it comes to care — thorough in explanation, patient with your concerns, super gentle but efficient with the work.
His staff are also attentive, helpful and sweet.
The office validates your parking which is nice and makes parking effortless.
The cost of the visit (s) is well worth the quality and confidence you will feel about the experience.
I hope you never have angry teeth like me but if you have a problem I highly recommend you head here.

I don’t mind saying that at 60, I was a little nervous. Never had a root canal and never heard anything good about it. It didn’t help that I had an infection on top of it. As nice as the office personnel were, I was still quite nervous when I sat down in the chair. They were reassuring, but that wasn’t going to help my apprehension. Once the doctor got started, I had nothing but respect and admiration. I actually dozed off for a moment or two in the chair. I went to work afterward and never missed a beat nor did I have any residual pain. As great as a root canal could ever be, this was great! As I said, I have nothing but respect and admiration for Dr. Anderson and his nurses and office staff. Thank you

First class care from beginning to end. Dr Anderson is a pro — and he is surrounded by great caring staff that complement him.
I had a problematic root canal job done — because the infection had spread into the jawbone by the time I saw him.
He did the work with professionalism and empathy, explaining every step along the way. I got calls regularly to ensure I was doing OK and much TLC at every opportunity.

Solid endodontist. Excellent technique, confident, good result. Fine «chairside» manner. Attentive followup. Century City location can be a hassle, but that’s L.A.

If you need (or think you may need) a root canal, you’re probably not very happy. In fact, you’re probably stressed out, scared and may want to cry.
Dr. Anderson, on top of being a technically skilled endodontist, really understands patients anxieties. He is extremely throrough, asks lots of questions and makes sure you feel comfortable. He was also available ²⁴⁄₇ via a messaging service in case I had any concerns. He also is great about following up after the fact. I came in wanting to bawl my eyes out, and left feeling totally at ease.
As for technical capabilities, I had my original root canal botched my a general dentist. It was a complicated case, but Dr. Anderson was able to fix the previous work and I have had no problems since. I would strongly recommend going to a specialist (endodontist) rather than a general dentist if you need a root canal for this very reason.
Root canals aren’t fun, but they do serve an important purpose — saving your tooth! You will be in good hands with Dr. Anderson.