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It was a very sudden pain. It’s not like it was a gradual pain that kind of was over a couple months of time or years. It was like, all of a sudden, I woke up and there was this really, really sharp pain. So my number one goal was to, obviously, get rid of the pain.

Basically having Dr. Reeh and River Valley Endodontics basically being able to get me in right away, being able to basically, in one day, take care of the procedure, get it done and have my pain gone. Without any pain doing the procedure was very, very important so it was all about the timeliness. Really, the pain was excruciating, so I wanted to really get rid of that and I did, so it was great.

I was having sensitivity in my right upper front tooth and like a dull pain. I had that for, I’d say a couple of weeks. And then I noticed that it really wasn’t getting any better. So then I called my dentist, made an appointment and she looked at it and then referred me to here to Dr. Reeh’s office for him to look at it. I got in that very same day, which was great. I got here, checked in, they were very courteous, offered me if I wanted some water or something like that, I got in within minutes of getting here, after filling out my forms, got back into the chair, they took some x-rays, Dr. Reeh came in and taked a look at it. He did some testing on the two teeth around and the tooth itself, he said, it looks like a really healthy tooth and stuff like that.

So then he explained the options I had. One, he said, I could just leave it, which then at some point he would abscess and I’d have bigger problems and have to have the tooth removed. He could extract the tooth, but he made a good point of why extract a perfectly good tooth? And then you’d have a space and you have something else to worry about. He said, or weekend do the walking bleach, which is the root canal. And at that point, I said, “well, I’m going to go with option number three, but I want your opinion.” And he said, “I would have told you, option three.” I said, “That’s what I thought,” because I felt very comfortable in his assessment and where he was going. And then to my surprise, he was like, “Okay, we’re going to get you ready and do it right now.”

I was expecting to have to come back. To be honest, the whole root canal process went very well. I mean, he explained kind of what he was doing and things like that. And I’d heard horror stories about root canals. And I experienced nothing like that. I’m guessing for my first one, I was like, “No, this is really pretty good.” And a week later, the office called me to make sure everything was okay and how I felt about it at that point. I said, “Hey, I’m really happy with it. So I’m going to just get one more permanent filling done.” And that was it.

And they said if I had any problems to give them a call and again, I mean, I was very comfortable, very happy. It was a good experience. I mean, if you had to do a root canal, it was a good experience. And I would recommend coming here because it was really a non event was it was the next day I was back to normal. Nothing, no pain medicine, no nothing. So it was a good pleasant experience for a root canal.

23 years ago, I had met Dr. Reeh and I was looking for an endodontist to take care of our patients in our restorative practice in Woodbury and I’d worked with several endodontists years prior to that. And one of the biggest obstacles that I had bumped into is when patients were in pain and needed endodontic care, we would call to help schedule them in an endodontic office and the typical response would be is, “We can see our patient in two to three weeks.” And when you’re in pain, that’s an awful thing to have to tell somebody that they got to wait two to three weeks to get out of pain. And at that time I had met Dr. Reeh and Dr. Reeh had promised, me 23 years ago, which is amazing that he says, “Marc, if you call our office before noon of that day, I will do everything I can to see your patient, to get them out of pain that day.”

And he made me that promise 23 years ago and I have to honestly say, he’s been able to follow through on that every time we’ve called. It’s been amazing and that’s, to me, one of the most important parts of endodontic care or for an endodontic specialist is to help get people out of pain in a timely manner. And so one of the reasons why I referred to Dr. Reeh is the fact he is an endodontic specialist. And the reason why I, as a general practitioner do not do endodontics is because I’ve really learned it is a true specialty. You need very specific equipment to perform the job at a top level and doing it every day you become so proficient at it as a good endodontist like Dr. Reeh, that it really allows you to get more of a consistent A-plus end result.

So with Dr. Reeh with the patients returning from his practice with really top A-plus type endodontic results, I can with confidence, ask people to restore the tooth with a crown, or a bridge or larger restorations knowing I can count on that tooth lasting many, many years.

What I had done here was a root repair. I had a root canal several years ago, and for some reason it became infected and so my lower jaw had enlarged. I had this great big lump and it was growing in my mouth. And so that’s when Dr. Benneman said that you need to see a real specialist and it’s Dr. Reeh that I would recommend.

So I came here and told him my fears about what was going on in my mouth because I could see it growing over the weekend. And he just said, “Here, just sit back and we’ll take a look at it and we’ll go from there but because I have so many years in my practice, we’re going to fix you up and you’re going to be okay.”

Because I had never been here before, one is always a bit apprehensive, but because Dr. Benneman spoke so highly of him, that right there is a great start to it all. But then when I sat in the chair and he talked with me about what was going to be done and the procedure that he was going to do, he totally explained to me what was going to be done. There were no surprises. I don’t like surprises.

I started shadowing in 2018, with Dr. Reeh. I came in here just wanting to learn more about his specialty. I spent like a whole day with him, went through a bunch of different patients and he showed me all sorts of different stuff. I was just amazed. It was a whole different side of dentistry for me. Then after that day, I was like, “Okay, I’m going to look more into this. I think I could see myself doing this.” Then I made that decision and now I’m applying for dental school. Once I get in, I plan on going through the four years and then specializing, maybe after I do some general dentistry.

He explains his procedures very well to his patients. I noticed, instead of just using dental terminology that patients probably aren’t going to understand, he really thoroughly explains what he’s going to do, makes them feel comfortable, puts them at ease. If there’s any questions they have, he just does a really good job of explaining.

Going to the dentist can be intimidating for a lot of people. I know I used to feel that way even a little bit at times, especially younger, not really knowing much about the dental field. I think when a dentist creates a personal relationship with you and is willing to really talk about what they’re going to do and how they’re going to do it, it makes those scary things less scary.

A patient can be very comfortable here. The staff is so welcoming and everybody that works here, including Dr. Reeh, everyone’s just so welcoming. When Dr. Reeh is doing his procedures, he just all throughout the procedures he’s just making sure you’re comfortable, feeling okay, and knowing what’s going on.

I have been here several times, and for several different teeth, and for different reasons. I’ve had a root canal, several root canals. I’ve had an apicoectomy, and a sinus lift with a bone graft. Those are some really big things, and I always know that even though they’re extensive procedures, that I’m in very good hands and I just don’t have any fears coming in here. I always know that I’m going to be in better hands after being here.

Dr. Reeh is a really caring and very knowledgeable dentist to come and see. He always explains things in a very simple manner, in a way that you can understand. And he always listens. He’s always listening to what my concerns are, what my fears are, and he has a way of just calming those fears and I always feel like I’m in very good hands when I come to see him.

I don’t really have any fear about coming to the dentist, but I have had some extensive procedures, and I know that all I have to do is… Once I make the decision of what I’m going to have done with my teeth, I just lay there and I’d let him do the work that he needs to do. I know that I’m in very good hands and I just let him do his art. And he’s very good at what he does.

Rita M.

I have been visiting River Valley Endodontics for several years now and am very pleased of the service they provide. Dr. Ernest Reeh is extremely knowledgeable of his craft, he takes time to not only investigate the problem and if necessary, adds state of the art technology on circular x-ray machines and other devices and explains in full details of his plan and procedure to rectify the issue/s and expected recovery! I say ‘he has magic in his hands’, all my experiences are very positive! I am very happy with his work on my teeth and gum.

Susan S.

My husband has had two visits to River Valley Endodontics, and both were positive experiences. Dr. Reeh and his staff are professional, yet caring and friendly. It was very easy to schedule an appointment quickly, and my husband’s procedures went smoothly and without any issues. He had both a root canal and two extractions. We highly recommend Dr. Reeh!

Jeff H.

I had never had a root canal and was feeling a bit anxious. It turns out it was a “non-event.” Outside of getting numbed up, there wasn’t an ounce of pain. It was actually kind of boring to stare up at the ceiling for an hour while they masterfully worked on my tooth. I would highly recommend the team at River Valley Endodontics. They were able to squeeze me in on short notice and did a great job on the actual dental work.

Tom S.

I was in a world of hurt with a root canal and can’t believe what a great outcome and service I received with little notice. I highly recommend this office and doctor Reeh for the wonderful care I received. I had absolutely no pain 2 hours after the procedure. Thanks again

Everson D.

I was pretty apprehensive as I arrived for a molar root canal treatment. The various experiences of friends had put me in a very anxious state of mind. I was immediately met by the friendly and professional staff persons. Shortly I was led to the room where the procedure was to take place. I was envisioning some kind of torture chamber but instead was greeted by a bright and pleasant room with a large window overlooking a peaceful lake and forest. Dr. Reeh entered and carefully explained my options. I decided to go ahead with the root canal treatment and also nitrous oxide for sedation. The procedure, although not exactly fun, was not terribly unpleasant. Dr. Reeh and his extremely professional assistant were amazing. They worked together perfectly, and each seemed to anticipate the other’s needs instantly. I am confident that Dr. Reeh is a profoundly skilled and thorough craftsman. Everything turned out great, and I would highly recommend River Valley Endodontics.

Debra G.

After suffering a few days over the weekend with a BAD toothache, I went to Dr. Reeh and had a root canal. It was a really nice office and he and his staff were wonderful. I highly recommend going to visit them with any special dental needs you have.

Keith R.

My wife recently had a procedure done at River Valley Endodontics. Everything about the experience was excellent. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Dr. Reeh explained my wife’s options and encouraged her to ask questions. The procedure was painless both during and after. The follow-up has also been pleasant and thorough. We recommend this practice highly.

Chris F.

I highly recommend River Valley Endodontics! Dr. Reeh and his team did such a wonderful job on a root canal rework/redo that I needed. Start to finish it was a very thorough, professional and very friendly experience. The consultation process was informative and the presentation of options available to me was very impressive and straight forward. Best of all, the procedure performed was absolutely painless! I live in the Twin Cities south metro area and without a second thought I will easily drive an hour to Stillwater to have my work done by Dr Reeh. Anyone looking to have a pleasant dental experience should absolutely go there. A huge thank you to Dr. Reeh and his team!

Paul C.

Thanks to Dr. Reeh and his wonderful staff for a very pleasant experience! I had a broken tooth and needed a crown, but prior to seating it flared up. I was in a lot of pain and Dr. Reeh fixed my problem. He made the whole experience very good and pain free! I feel so much better and have had no problems since I saw him. I was able to get my crown finished without any other problems and am so thankful he made time to see me. Thanks River Valley Endodontics for the excellent care!

Michael H.

Great experience. Dr. Reeh and Taylor took great care of me on my root canal and were calming and professional and explained everything along the way.

Scott K.

I have ALWAYS had highly satisfying experiences at River Valley Endodontics! I love the kind thoughtful extraordinarily competent care I have always received. I recall a time many years ago when I was suddenly facing great pain the night before I had to board a flight to a very important distant event that I could not miss. The doctor , (7+ months pregnant!) met me after hours that night! I will NEVER forget that experience and the difference she made. I still can’t believe how fortunate I was to receive such compassionate care. Today I trust Dr. Reeh wholeheartedly! I can’t say enough about this clinic and his highly competent friendly wonderful team!

David W.

Something like tooth extraction and implant prep can seem overwhelming to a patient. Dr. Reeh takes the time to thoroughly explain the entire procedure and what you can expect in an easy-to-understand way. He truly is a gifted health care provider.

Janine C.

River Valley Endodontics is such a great place if you need a root canal. Dr. Reeh was so kind and helpful and knowledgeable. He did such a great job and the office felt so comfortable and relaxing. All of the staff were wonderful! I really had a great experience at River Valley Endodontics and will use them any time I need dental work done that can be done by them.

Tricia C.

Dr. Reeh and his staff are excellent! He took wonderful care of my husband when we ended up with a problem tooth. He is gentle and soft spoken and will put anyone at ease. We are very thankful for his expertise and care. We highly recommend!

Steven S.

An old root canal, performed elsewhere and with complications, resulted in inflammation over the years, together with bone loss. I wanted to keep the tooth if possible, so surgery was performed to remove part of the root and replace the damaged bone with a graft. I don’t lightly submit to medical procedures, but this had to be done and Dr. Reeh’s stellar credentials made me very comfortable in having him do it. Dr. Reeh and the entire staff were extraordinarily accommodating and professional. The superior technology allowed me to “see” exactly what the problem was and what would be done to take care of it. Not only would I recommend this clinic to others, I would “gently insist” on it.