Ronelle Claypool, DDS

Have been going here for years. Everyone is always so friendly and professional. Dr. Claypool is great and really knows what she’s doing. I finally got my wife to give her a try and she is very happy as well!!!

I was a patient for three years at this dental office and really enjoyed it. The facility is very clean, the staff is super friendly and the front desk was always really on top of it. PLUS they give you a warm lavender neck pillow which is such a nice touch! Dr. Claypool did routine cleanings in addition to cosmetic dentistry.
About ten years ago I had bonding done on two teeth. Through the years the bonding had started to stain and became visibly darker than my natural teeth which really bothered me. Dr. Claypool and I discussed the options and costs up front, and we agreed veneers would be cheaper in the long run since they’re more permanent. I also do not have dental insurance and am very appreciative with how understanding they are, and willing to work with me on payments. She did an excellent job and my smile is more beautiful than it’s ever been!
I would definitely recommend!

Clean office, feels like a home! Didn’t feel cold or sterile at all. I felt very welcomed here and would recommend her and her office to anyone I meet!
Warm towels and spa like feel– who knew dentistry could be so not-​dental like !

Amazing friendly, professional staff & Dr.
You can watch Netflix on a large screen with Bose headphones (great distraction for anxious dental patients, like myself). After a lengthy consultation, I was anticipating 2 hours of dental work & Dr. Claypool suggested I walk into Westwood to get a smoothie since I’d be numb for a long time after. Amazingly thoughtful.
Never felt rushed or pressured. Completely impressed with every aspect of my first visit here.

I have been visiting Dr Claypool for ten years. I started with her because she was covered by UCLA insurance, and have continued after graduation. I have enjoyed regular cleanings, replacement of aging metal fillings with ceramic, and veneers on my front four upper teeth. All of her work has been good, and has lasted well. Also, who can refuse a soothing hot towel at the end of your visit?

Had a great cleaning, no hidden charges and lovely customer service. In addition, the dentist made me feel at ease and the office is very nice, clean and comfortable.

After having gone to Dr. Claypool for 7+ years, though I think she is nice personally, I have to give this bad review based on a bad crown she gave me. I’ve had loads of dental work performed here, only to find out that the latest 2000 $ painful experience was completely unnecessary and due to a mistake they made on previous work they did. I deeply regret not getting a second opinion (having trusted Dr. Claypool) and after seeing two other specialists was horrified to learn that the crown she said I needed to get ASAP was pointless, they took out a perfectly good tooth for no reason other than to cover some bad previous work that had been done (bonding that had gotten lodged into my gum) — which, guess what, after seeing recent X-​rays… that bonding is STILL THERE. I went through so much stress and physical pain (even though they said it wouldn’t be painful) and annoying appointments disrupting my extremely busy work schedule for no reason. Not to mention the cost. For cleanings this place is fine, but for anything else, they try to up-​sell you and my once perfect smile now has a tooth near the front of my mouth with a black line across it. Unfortunately, I have to go through another awful round of re-​doing the crown (by a different doctor this time) and there’s no guarantee that it will go back to looking normal.

I’ve been going to Dr. Claypoole for a few years and I think she’s great. I see her regularly for teeth cleaning (including 2 deep cleaning sessions that I’m in the middle of) and also have had cavities filled and even had a tooth pulled and a bridge made. She was the best tooth puller ever! LOL. OK that part was just joking but she is very good at what she she does and has always been super friendly. Her staff is very nice and attentive too and I never feel like I’m just another patient.
Her office in Westwood is quite nice with modern equipment such as digital x-​rays, Ultrapiks (sp?) and a nice warm neck pillow, as well as a warm face towel at the end.
Dr. Claypoole and her staff have worked with me on insurance and payment issues that crop up from time to time and are very easy to make payment arrangements with.
I would recommend Dr. Claypoole without hesitation to anyone. Finding a good, trusted dentist is difficult. I found her through Unilocal reviews (being able to sort the wheat from the chaff in Unilocal reviews is something I’m good at), and I hope that others will too.

I must say that Dr. Claypool is a very knowledgeable and a thorough Dentist. Being a professional myself it is very important to find a doctor who is well rounded in every aspect of Dentistry. Of course I can’t forget her wonderful staff and hygienist. They know you by your first name and treat you with great respect and care. I highly recommend Dr. Claypool she is an amazing Dentist. You will not be disappointed.

Dr. Claypool and her staff are awesome. I have been seeing Dr. Claypool now for about 7 years and have had some dental work done over that period of time as well and she has always done a great job, provided a warm and inviting atmosphere and was very reasonable with pricing. I always ask before any procedure gets scheduled what the out-​of-​pocket costs will be so there is no surprise and so I have had no issues with costs/​pricing as I always know what to expect based on what my insurance will or will not cover. Her office is very clean and high tech, the staff offer warm neck towels while you get your teeth worked on and then a warm face towel is also offered after the appointment to freshen up, which I think is a nice little touch and very appreciated. Dr. Claypool is very sweet and pleasant and does a thorough job; she explains everything clearly and with concern and care.

Dr Claypoole and her staff are very professional. I never get the impression I am at a used car sales lot and if I’m not ready to do a procedure I just let her know. I’ve been going here for 3 years now, had some good work done and plan to do some more.
Office and location is great too.

DR. Claypool is professional, warm and caring. I always feel she has my best interest at heart. Her office is beautifully designed and high tech too.
I know people tend to be suspicious of some detists motivation. I have NEVER felt theat way about her.
By the way, her staff is always warm and friendly.

I’m sure this review will go into the abyss, but I have to say what I have to say.
I went to Dr. Claypool’s office about a year and a half ago and was told I had about 6 – 8 «pre-​cavities» that needed fillings. I have never had a cavity in my life so I was really surprised by this. They quoted me about $ 700 for the dental work (after my insurance) which threw me into a mild panic, and I avoided their incessant phone calls and e-​mails to have the work done and avoided going to the dentist ever since! Scary.
Well, I went to a new dentist today, finally, in Santa Monica. I had an amazing cleaning and x-​rays. I sat with the dentist and had a good conversation with her in which she informed that I had one tiny cavity that doesn’t even need to be bothered with, just checked on during my next cleaning. I needed NO FILLINGS.
HOW can Dr. Claypool’s office attempt to charge me $ 700 on fillings that I don’t even need? The same thing also happened to a co-​worker at the time and she actually paid to have the work done. She’s had problems since, so I’m so glad I didn’t have the work done.
Be careful!

I agree with other posters here… don’t let the hot towel fool you…
I never had any teeth issues until I saw this doctor. Thousands of dollars and one root canal later I regret the day I step foot into her office. In addition to that her office staff (with the exception of Stephanie) can be rude and abrupt, which isn’t surprising as the doctor herself is the same.
I am still on the hunt for a good dentist! Not sure why this is so hard?

Dr. Claypool is both close to my house and she takes my insurance. These were my deciding factors.
I had a VERY positive experience. The negative reviews about her seem odd compared with the treatment I received. Since I ended up as needing two root canals I think I had enough of an experience to make a full determination of the quality of care.
In summary, the office is nice, her staff is professional and qualified and my teeth are fixed. The only complaint I had was that she lacked an iPhone charger. I retrieved one from my car and donated it to the office. I feel confident that she is first rate dentist and any person considering using her services should do so with an expectation they will receive proper care in an expeditious manner.

I LOVE Dr. Claypool’s office! The first time I went in there was almost 4 years ago. I hadn’t been to a dentist in 2 years and I took generally good care of my teeth. Her diagnosis? NO cavities, but I needed I deep cleaning because I had 2 years of build-​up from not getting my regular cleanings. Not a surprise. She didn’t try to upsell me on anything. She did ask if I was interested in whitening. I said no and she never asked again.
After the 2-​session deep cleaning, everything’s been great. I get my cleanings every 6 months and Dr. Claypool gives me an exam once a year. No pressure, no unnecessary charges. Just great service. And she’s always so friendly and remembers me! The hygienists have always been great, too. They do a thorough job. And the office staff is so hospitable. I have absolutely no complaints. My husband started going here 2 years ago and he’s been completely satisfied.
As for the other reviews? The dental work here is very thorough and very preventative. So if they’re suggesting something, it’s probably because you could use it. And if you don’t want them to do something? Say so. It’s perfectly fine.

I never write reviews but when i saw this I knew i had to say something.
I’ve been going to see Dr. Claypool for 7 years now and am surprised to see all these mixed reviews about her that are in stark contrast to my own experience. Never have i been told that I needed 9 fillings or anything crazy like that. In fact, on my last visit I was in and out with a clean bill of health and the one time i did need a filling, Dr. Claypool found another smaller one and took care of it free of charge! So this other review that she is out to rob you of your hard earn money is an exaggeration to say the least.
I find Dr. Claypool kind and thorough. She loves her job and knows what she’s doing. She’ll take the time to explain to you how to properly care for your teeth and is more then happy to share with you her knowledge of what happens to your teeth and why certain procedures should be done and not ignored. I feel like she’s really taking care of me whenever I am there and have sent several of my friends her way who all have had the same experience.
In all honesty, go and see for yourself.

First off I hate going to the Dentist. So as I started shopping for a new dentist near my job, Dr. Claypool came highly recommend. I had my first appointment about a week ago. When I walked in a sense of calmness came over me. Not only was the atmosphere relaxing but the staff was welcoming and friendly.
I teeth felt sooo clean after my cleaning with the hygienist. Dr. Claypool gave me a thorough exam and breakdown of what work I needed done and what steps I needed to take for preventive care. She is definitely looking out for me so I do not have to endure more work then I need.
I also love the fact that she is up on all the new technology being used today in the dental industry.

–WARNING–
Do NOT go to this dentist’s office!!!
It is absolutely the worst dentist ever!
You like the hot towels and spa-​like atmosphere?
That’s not the main reason why you go to see a dentist.
Don’t let these peripheral things fool you.
I went to this Dr. Claypool’s office to get a regular checkup because, like every other person here,
she was in my Dental Insurance network.
When I first went there, I was told that I had EIGHT cavities!
I was very suspicious and looking back, I wish I had gotten a second opinion.
But they started treating my cavity from the first day and partially finished.
Basically, what they told me was they started working on three cavities already
so they had to finish this on my next visit, meaning, I had to come back.
So, letting them using this «strategy» by partially finishing the job for each tooth,
I ended up paying $ 1,300 there!!!
Looking back, I think it was totall unnecessary that all the «cavities» had to be treated.
I am not even sure all those cavities existed. :(
Besides, they totally messed up one of my molar teeth
and I still cannot chew well with that very molar tooth even after 1 year
because it is still sensitive which it never was before!
(Basically, they not just rip you off, but also do their dental work horribly!!!)
What is worse is, every time I went there, the different dentists took care of me.
I saw Dr. Claypool once, and never saw her again.
That means I could not consult with Dr. Claypool about my previous treatment that I had with her.
They could not explain AT ALL why I was charged certain amount for the treatment for each tooth putting into account insurance reimbursement. The lady sitting in the front desk could not explain anything to me. And she never called me back when I left the voice message regarding the bill.
(In fact, she only called me and left a voice message to say, I had a current balance to «pay».)
I hope there is no more victims like me,
and I really think they should reconsider their morals.

Was referred by a friend who likes shiny things and well her office is definitely shiny.
I arrive at 8 AM for my first appointment, cleaning and exam. At 8:45 the doc isn’t there yet. Finally, someone comes, and it’s not Dr Claypool but some other dentist. I ask why I wasn’t seeing Dr Claypool when my appointment is with her. The dentist (Dr Yasser I believe) says that she never was on the schedule for the day.
So Dr Yasser does an exam, I’ve never hurt nor bled so much from just an exam. She says I need a deep cleaning and that all my fillings need to be replaced. Then I find out that the appointment is only for the X-​rays/​exam but the cleaning is going to be another day.
I’m now late for work so, I head out. They want me to schedule appointments for everything and start talking about a payment plan for all the fillings. They even try to take my credit card.
I’m completely pissed at this point and never going to come back. I decide to go back to my previous dentist and am told there’s nothing wrong with my fillings.
This practice is clearly about raping you for every penny you might generate in billings and are completely misleading.