Dr. Allen is the BEST! I had had a root canal procedure before he opened his practice, and the infection below the gum line had obviously returned. He (and the others on his staff) were truly concerned about my welfare and getting the problem solved. I ended up having two more investigations, with medicine put inside the tooth, but the infection was still there. Dr. Allen was always careful to explain to me what the next procedure would be, and finally I had an apicoectomy, which solved the problem. He found the bad tissue and sent it off to a lab to be tested, and I am just fine now. No pain or swelling.
The equipment in the office is all top-of-the-line, with a microscope used to work in the tiniest places. All the x-rays are on file chronologically, and he compares the pictures with older ones constantly. The computer screen is just behind your head. I could actually see what was going on. Best of all, Dr.Allen loves doing his job! I have a friend who is a retired dentist, and he said that using an endodontist for a root canal is the way to go. I feel lucky to have found Dr. Allen and his staff. He gives out his cell phone number and encourages patients to call if they are having any problem at all. In fact, I did call him on a Friday night when my gums seemed swollen, and he told me exactly how to solve th problem myself. I am sure that he would have gone into the office if he felt it was needed. The cost of the procedures was very reasonable too. And like the other person who has wirtten about him, I too almost dozed off while he was working on me!
I would highly recommend Chris Allen as a medical professional. Root canals are not fun, but if it has to be done, he is the BEST guy to go to in the TC area!