Dustin Wirig, DDS

tl/​dr — friendly, quick, excellent work, root canal was quicker than a filling, no pain
I have, unfortunately, been to Dr Wirig more than once. I had old fillings that cracked and then needed root canals.
I love that the equipment in the office is all newer and that he did not go through dental school 40 years ago. I feel that the combo of new tech and newer techniques really make a difference.
Dr Wirig will actually talk to you, not just look at the xrays and get to work.
The initial shots always hurt a little, I expect that. But when my mouth still hurt when we started, he stopped right away and shot me up again so that I could not feel any pain at all– major points for me. Not feeling pain is very high on my list, and he won’t start until you are ready.
I was amazed at how quickly he worked. Not only that, but he will xray you after (in the same chair) to make sure that it all came out ok and you won’t have problems down the line.
If you have a choice, go see Dr Wirig.

Great guy. Always friendly, knowledgable, positive and gets you in the office quickly. Cares about his patients and is total pro. Staff is excellent as well. You can tell that he is good to his team because they are good their patients. 5 Star operation.

This office is amazing! The front office staff is very welcoming and friendly. They were able to get me in the same day which was very convenient since I was in pain. Dr. Wirig was was very caring and asked a lot of questions. After a thorough exam, he told me my tooth was fine; best news ever! I trust this office and Dr. Wirig with any future tooth aches :)

This guy is like a tooth whisperer.
I was told by my dentist that I needed to get one of my 10 yr old root canals (I have two) checked out because there may be an infection and was recommended to Dr. Wirig. After looking at an x-​ray it was confirmed that I did indeed need to re-​do my root canal and he also noticed that the other root canal was not only infected as well but was missing a huge segment of a root that hadn’t been filled in. Not filling that in could cause major issues down the line. He basically saved me from experiencing horrible tooth pain that I am so accustomed to having throughout my life.
The procedures happened at separate times and both were so comfortable that even with a mouth full of tools and gadgets, I almost fell asleep. The recovery was just as easy and I was on my way with two healthy root canals. How do I know they’re healthy? I went back for a follow up 6 months later and as we compared my x-​rays side by side you could see the infection had gone away!
He did what I came there for and even found and fixed another hazard that prevented me from future root canal re-​dos.
i also have to give a shout out to the desk and to Dr. Wirig’s assistants. They are super friendly and knowledgeable. It seems like everyone there is happy to be there and is well taken care of.

I won’t trust Unilocal or dentists. Found this doctor as five star. I have toothache and the doctor told me that I have infection and not worth to do root canal and crown. He does not do anything just let me to seek second opinion for root canal and Bill my insurance for consultation and X-​ray. I am still in pain. I think all dentists like to do most is extraction. I swear I will not pull more teeth. No more. P. S., I changed the star from one to two at the dentist’s request since I don’t want to hurt the business of this particular doctor. After all, he is not the worst dentist who wish me to have a zipper on my mouth. Dentists do not work on difficult tooth and just collect easy money. I acknowledge that is the reality of the western dental or the whole western medical industry. Don’t expect me to give more stars though since I expected better service such as at least some suggestions on infection.
Luckily I fight the infection by my own immunity and my pain is better now. So I changed the star from two to three further as a generous gift.

What a wonderful experience! Everyone on staff was friendly and informative, and went out of their way to make sure I understood all the details of my insurance and coverage. Dr. Wirig is so warm and personable, and very, very gentle. This was the first truly painless dental work I think I’ve ever had — I’m very tricky to anesthetize properly, and I’ve had even routine cleanings that were more uncomfortable than this. I was very impressed with how quickly and smoothly he worked, as non-​invasively as possible, and how fast my recovery was afterward.
It was the most pleasant root canal ever! :D

After a poor experience with a root canal at another dentist, I was recommended to go to Dr. Wirig. I have never been more satisfied with dental work. The procedure was fast, smooth and painless (ish). He also gave me good recommendations for future dental work. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend.
(Their office did not ask for a recommendation, I am just a VERY satisfied client)

After a bad root canal and a re-​retreatment, my tooth still hurt. Dr wirig performed a re-​retreatment on the problematic tooth. The whole procedure only took 30 mins. No pain afterward. Great doctor!

Dr. Wirig performed my first root canal superbly. I had visited another endodontist prior to selecting Dr Wirig, and she was abrupt and imprecise. I went to Dr. Wirig and he conducted a thorough examination and properly diagnosed the issue. He then performed the root canal procedure with the highest degree of professionalism, compassion and efficiency. I was nervous about the procedure, but couldn’t believe he was done after just 25 minutes and no pain. I also healed rapidly with little pain or swelling. I rarely write reviews, but his service was really exceptional and put me at ease. Thanks, Dr W.

Precise, professional, and such a relief to be in their care! I was referred to Dr. Wirig for my first and only root canal over a year ago. I was confused and anxious. Dr. Wirig and his staff were understanding and reassuring. A year later, I had complications unrelated to the quality of initial root treatment. Now in the new office upstairs, suite 420, I was once again impressed and immediately put at ease as Dr. Wirig saved my porcelain crown and its under tooth. No pain during or after both procedures. Beautiful office, views, and the perfect soundtrack for my visit — thank you!

Let me start out by saying how afraid I am of the dentist. I had really traumatic experiences when I was younger with getting 5 teeth pulled for braces and a root canal.
I woke up with some swelling in my gums a couple of days ago and went to Dr. Hoyt (who is also amazing) who recommended me to Dr. Wirig. I was shaking and my hands were sweating profusely when I walked up to his office. As soon as Dr. Wirig shook my hand, he reassured me the procedure would not hurt and he wanted me feel no discomfort whatsoever.
Throughout the entire process, Dr. Wirig was patient, kind, funny, and extremely considerate for my low tolerance for pain. I didn’t feel ONE thing throughout the entire root canal procedure, just like Dr. Wirig said. I would recommend him to anyone with a fear of getting work done on their teeth. He is extremely professional, friendly, confident in his work, and puts your fears at ease as soon as you meet him.
Thank you Dr. Wirig, you made getting a root canal such a seamless process. You are awesome and so is your staff! Thank you again!

I had a toothache and found Dr. Wirig through my insurance website. He’s «In Network» so I got a $ 200 discount off his usual $ 1375 fee for a root canal. His new clinic is nice and airy, with great music as others have noted. The root canal procedure was quick and again as others have noted, I was out in less than an hour, with a prescription for pain meds, but I didn’t need them as ibuprofen and acetiminophen took care of the pain.
Dr. Wirig answered my nervous questions about the procedure, so I felt well informed about what was going on.
Convenient parking below the building, just be sure to park on even numbered level in the garage so the elevator goes directly to his office’s floor.

Dr. Wirig is amazing, I’ve got a fear of dentists and naturally hate going to see them. I was referred to Dr. Wirig by my regular dentist for a root canal that I’ve been dreading. It was my first and I’ve heard so many bad things about the procedure so I was nervous.
From the minute Dr. Wirig shook my hand I was pleasantly surprised. He is such a cool guy– friendly, laid back and upbeat. I had to pinch myself to make sure I was really at a dentist!
The worst part was the anesthetic injection but it’s over pretty quickly and Dr. Wirig handles everything so competently you don’t even have time to panic about anything. I only felt minor pain during one of the root extractions and Dr Wirig made sure I was comfy and gave me more anesthetic. It was over before I knew it.
It certainly doesn’t hurt that he is cute too
Great job, Dr Wirig and staff. Highly recommend them

I was referred to Dr. Wirig from my regular dentist because Dr. Vicino said he’s great at what he does. I needed a difficult root canal, and I was scared to death because my last one was awful. I arrived early and they happily took me early. The whole procedure was pain-​free and Dr. Wirig was so nice. He did a wonderful job and he is very friendly.

UPDATE 6÷4÷2015: A few weeks ago I received mail from Dr. Wirig’s office, and I assumed it was because my insurance had capped out and I owed more. To my surprise and delight I found a check for an amount that I apparently overpaid the last time I went in. His office could have easily pocketed that amount and I would have been none the wiser. On top of all the other wonderful things I have to say about my experience with him and his team, I can now also add «extremely honest» to the list.
‘This guy is the BOMB. Not only is he super friendly, he’s good at what he does and makes something that sounds soooo painful (root canal? could it sound any worse?) a total breeze. I couldn’t believe how easy it was — the whole experience was less of a deal than fillings. I was in and out in an hour and totally pain free. Unfortunately for me I have more work to be done in my mouth but I’m actually not dreading any of it because Dr. Wirig is such an angel. I hope none of my friends have to endure root canals, but I know who I’ll point them to if they do.

Needed a root canal on an upper molar today, and I could not be more pleased with the whole experience. No pain whatsoever; even the shots were not painful at all. It was fast — I was out of the chair in less than an hour. All the staff and Dr. Wirig were great people. I liked that he shook my hand. But the very best thing — fantastic EDM being played on the house sound system. I was dancing in my chair (quietly). That helped a lot with my nervous condition!!!
Thank you for the good dental work and the great music, Dr. W.

It’s hard to say things about Dr. Wirig that haven’t already been said– so I’ll just add my voice to the chorus! Incredible. Called late on a Thursday to schedule a root canal because I stupidly waited until the pain in my tooth was unbearable. Rather than make me wait the weekend Dr. Wirig worked THROUGH HIS LUNCH BREAK on a Friday to do my root canal! On top of that it was the most seamless and painless medical procedure I have ever had. It was my first root canal and now I’ve been spoiled. If anyone ever asks me if root canals are painful I would have to say not at all. Also– like other reviewers have said– it is great that you have Dr. Wirig and not one but 2 dental assistants helping out! He and his team work hard to make sure that you feel completely comfortable the whole time. Procedure took 35 minutes.
Additionally it’s hard to find offices in the city with easy, convenient parking– Dr. Wirig’s office has that too! Located right above an inexpensive parking garage.
A++ for Dr. Wirig and his team.

From here-​on-​out, I shall refer to Dustin Wirig as the Tooth Wizard.
This is my third root canal, and this was by far the fastest and least painful. I had been having bad, bad sensitivity to cold and was referred to him by my dentist. When I arrived, he did a consultation and tested the teeth and found the problem quickly and gently. He was going to schedule me to come back for a root canal, but they were able to squeeze me in just an hour and a half later!
Now listen: I’ve had a LOT of dental work. I had 13 teeth pulled as a kid (some baby, some adult), I’ve had braces, a palatal expander, tongue spur, retainers, at least a dozen fillings, and as mentioned, two other root canals. Basically, you name it, I’ve had it at least a few times — so I know the good from the bad and mediocre. This guy is GREAT.
I’ve never experienced such a smooth and well-​rehearsed dental procedure before. Two assistants helped him while doing the root canal, and he never stopped moving the entire time. Of course, your mileage may vary, but my root canal took under 30m, which is zippy by any standard.
And pain was totally non-​existent. Despite a lot of dental work, I’m a flincher nonetheless, and I will say that the worst part was the novocaine shot. After that, I didn’t feel a thing.
Day after, and I’m back at work with almost no pain at all (just a little soreness, which is much less than usual).
God forbid I need another one of these things, but if I do, I know who I’m coming back to. Thanks Dr. Tooth Wizard!

The day after I posted this review, I got a very sincere call from Dr. Wirig. He was really concerned that I had a bad experience and wanted to chat about my visit. Dr. Wirig said that they had a staff meeting that morning to discuss the situation and what had happened. He explained to me that it was a huge misunderstanding and understood why I had been upset. He ended up matching me the $ 100 I was misquoted for the initial root canal which I thought was really nice of him. His call was very sincere and it seemed like Dr. Wirig truthfully wanted me to have a good experience, which I really appreciate from a small business owner. I’m so glad that Dr. Wirig called so that my experience with their office ended up being a completely positive one!
I’d definitely support any business owner who is willing to call their customers and make their bad experience right. Koodos to you, Dr. Wirig!

Dr Wirig is a godsend. I had a filling at my regular dentist, and afterward they said they’d come very close to the pulp and that I might need a root canal.
The next day, it began. Sharp, shooting pain unpredictably every few hours. Horrible! The issue? It was the first day of a long weekend.
I eventually got a recommendation from my dentist to reach out to Dr Wirig on the weekend, and he responded immediately, listened to my case and got his team together early on the day after Labor Day to get it done before my 11:00 am flight to Asia.
It went off without a hitch. Quick, painless, courteous, and hyper efficient. We discussed the X-​rays afterward and he explained everything, including next steps (a crown at my regular dentist).
If your tooth is killing you, call Dr Wirig. He’s thaaaaaaaa best.