Southampton Dental

Satisfied patient :) I have to admit that it looks a little dingy from the outside (they should put up a nicer looking sign or something). But the inside is totally fine. All the equipment looks uptodate. Staff was all courteous. Dr Jines was very professional. Definitely glad I found this place!

I am definitely one of those people who put off going to the dentist for YEARS (4.5 to be exact). I’ve had a lot of bad experiences with the dentist so I was super picky in deciding which dentist to go to in St. Louis. I am SO glad I chose Southampton Dental!
First, their staff are amazing!!! I found the front desk staff to be super inviting and friendly. Furthermore, I absolutely loved my hygienist. I hadn’t had my teeth professionally cleaned in 4.5 years (gross I know) and it was still a SUPER gentle cleaning. Not painful at all, which really says something given how long since my last cleaning. I also loved that my hygienist didn’t rush or lecture me. She was super friendly and considerate.
Second, Dr. Jines is amazing! He does a really thorough job and goes above and beyond other dentists. I think this is due a lot to his MD training. In addition to checking your teeth, he also examines your lymph nodes and your thyroid gland. I agree with other previous reviewers that he’s definitely a character. He talks a lot, which I enjoyed because I can’t stand when people ask me questions while their hands are in my mouth. He also was super thorough in explaining all of the procedures he did and their importance. I ended up having two cavities and filling them wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be. For one of them, I didn’t even feel the needle when he numbed me. It was as painless as a filling can be.
Finally, the location is great. It is directly in between I-​44 and I-​64 on Hampton… making it super easy to get to.
The only downside to this dental office is that it is SUPER popular (which isn’t surprising). It took about 3 months for me to get an initial appointment. Other than that, I can’t really think of any downsides. The place is super clean and, as noted before, the staff here are amazing. If you’re still looking for a dentist, don’t delay!!! Call Southampton Dental today!

The best dentist and staff I have ever been to! They clearly explain things and are not just in the business of selling fillings. Refreshing to come here after all of the super expensive and super scary dentists I’ve had in the past. If you want preventative care by a staff who is truly looking out for you, come here.

All back together again. Dr. Jines and all his staff are awesome. I look to my regular cleaning next week!

5 Star Outfit! They are friendly, personable and professional. Dr. Jines is a credit to his profession. His staff is next to none, they put you at ease and make you feel like family. I can’t imagine going to any other dentist. They bend over backwards to help you. I’ll never go anywhere else.

I just LOVE this dentist and the staff! They really do care about their clients! I have never felt so welcome and happy when and being at the dentist. I would recommend them to anyone!

I’m new to the area and seem to be in the minority in that I love going to the dentist… Getting my teeth cleaned is right up there with spa services for me, I love and miss that squeaky clean feeling! I was really looking forward to finding a great new dentist. I called twice, once around 1pm on 1÷22÷13, again just before noon on 1÷23÷13. The first time the receptionists were at lunch and a very polite woman stated that they couldn’t come to the phone, so I offered to call back. When I did, the receptionist was incredibly curt, to the point of frank rudeness, and seemed as though I was inconveniencing her greatly. I scheduled the appointment, thanked her, but then couldn’t shake her rudeness and decided I’d rather find another dentist than deal with this rude woman for the rest of my residency/​time in St Louis. To be fair, my one-​star review doesn’t, nor should it, reflect the skill of the dentist… But when running a business one should be keenly aware of what first impressions you are making to the public. Big miss. Very disappointed.

5 more stars for Southampton Dental!
Like 99% of other people, going to the dentist is not really my favorite thing and it’s been about 2 years since I’ve been. Thankfully, Unilocal pointed me in the direction of Dr. Jimes. When I first called, it was going to take awhile to get in to see him for an appointment, so I toyed with the idea of trying to find someone else. I’m so glad I waited.
First of all, the hygienist was wonderful. Since you spend most of your visit with the hygienist, it was great to have someone so thorough, friendly and comfortable. (Or as comfortable as you can get when someone’s hands are in your mouth.) She’s also getting married next month, so congrats!
Dr. Jines was also really informative, extremely thorough and you can tell he’s really passionate about his job. Of course we’ve all heard that we need to floss, but I’ve never had a dentist really take the time to explain why oral health is so important and its connection to your overall health as well. I know that might seem like a pretty obvious thing, but I feel extra inspired to take good care of my teeth and gums.

I love this dentist’s office, and I have referred multiple people to Dr. Jines. I heard about Southhampton Dental from other Unilocal reviews (thank you!). When I was looking for a dentist, most of the offices I called had extensive waiting lists. Fortunately Southhampton was taking patients and Dr. Jines accepted my dental insurance. :)
Since becoming a patient in the fall of 2011, I have gone in three times: a routine cleaning, wisdom teeth extraction (2 teeth), and a follow-​up appointment. All three times I have been extremely satisfied.
Perhaps I am one of the lucky ones, but the wisdom teeth extraction caused me little pain. I received a local anesthetic and laughing gas, and that was enough to put me in a great mood. Dr. Jines was very thorough and even explained what he was doing throughout the procedure (although I did not care at that point). After the procedure, Dr. Jines even called to check up on me. He did this on Friday, which I though that was pretty cool since the office is closed that day.
As other Unilocalers have mentioned, the cleanings are very thorough. Dr. Jines moved my tongue and did some fancy head/​neck massage to check for potential throat and neck cancer. I had never had a dentist do this, and I thought it was rather neat.
Overall: Dr. Jines is great, and all the the hygienists have been friendly and helpful. And the woman who works the front desk (I should know her name…) is amazing!

I am another Unilocaler that found this dentist’s office based on Unilocal reviews. Yay Unilocal!
I had been avoiding the dentist for a long time… it had literally been 6+ years since I had been. It was one of those things where I didn’t want to go because I would be lectured on not flossing everyday, and I was ashamed for having waited so long to go, that I just waited longer, and it just spiraled.
I wish I could remember my hygienist’s name (it’s been about 6 months so I’m fuzzy on details — eep, time for another appt soon!) but I was very pleased that she did not judge me, which was my biggest fear. She understood why I hadn’t been in so long, and though she did say, «Yeah, you need to be flossing, and here’s why» it didn’t feel like I was getting slapped on the wrist like at other dentists. The best part though, was that she was incredibly thorough. It sucked because… it was pretty painful, not gonna lie, but she sweet-​talked me best she could through it, and I know my teeth have never been cleaned as well as she did it. She literally spent about a half hour working on my teeth. I really appreciated her taking the time to work on my teeth the way they needed to be worked on. She was also sweet as pie.
Don’t let the pain part scare you — it was only like that for me because I literally haven’t been since high school! And even if you’re in the same boat as me, it’s not that bad. Especially because you know you’re finally getting your teeth really well taken care of. Dr. Jines also pointed out that if I start going every 6 months, it will be a short five minute sort of thing because the years of buildup had been taken care of.
Dr. Jines was very pleasant — seemed a little rushed, as most healthcare providers are, but I could tell he knew what he was doing, and I didn’t feel like he didn’t care about me as his patient.
The coolest part was that not only does he check out your teeth and gums, but he does a whole assessment of your cranial nerves, thyroid, and cervical lymph nodes. Nurse Christine is impressed. I pointed it out to the dental hygienest and she explained that sometimes you will find a person who, for whatever reason, goes to the dentist but not the doctor, and she says Dr. Jines has actually found patients with undetected thyroid issues and the like. Really interesting.
In addition to the dentist and the hygienist, the front desk person was also very helpful and friendly — this is all around a great office. I highly recommend.

I just had my second appointment at Southampton Dental and, so far, I’m still a fan. Choosing a new dentist is incredibly hard because there are some really bad ones out there, but based on other Unilocalers I chose Dr. Jines. I’ve had two cleanings there and no issues. The office seems up to date and very clean. Dr. Jines is kind of a character — I’m not even really sure how to describe him. Very nice, talks a mile a minute, and gives a very thorough check up of not only the teeth and gums, but my whole head. He did all sorts of prodding and checking and pulling to everything above my neck. Interesting.
I’ve had the same hygienist both times. At my first visit, it was one of her first days at the practice so I was a little worried about getting a newbie, but she seemed to know her stuff and was very gentle during the cleaning. She’s also really nice and I point this out because I’ve had some very snooty hygienists over the years. At my last appointment, I did have to wait almost 40 minutes before getting in, but I’ll cut them some slack on that since they were closed the two previous days because of snow and were doing a little catch up. Still, in the future I’ll stick to the first appointment of the morning.
My only real complaint is that I didn’t see Dr. Jines at all on my last visit. The hygienist made a comment that I didn’t need to see him since I saw him last time and I find that extremely strange. I’m not totally comfortable with only getting face time with the actual dentist once a year. I’m sure the hygienists know their stuff, but I’m really paying to see the doctor.

I really liked this dentist they were great and empowering and this is coming from someone who has serious issues with going to the dentist. If something goes wrong when I have a filling done in two weeks I will deduct stars but honestly I thought they were fantastic. so you should go here!

I’m not a big fan of going to the dentist… in fact, I’m a great big chicken, but I really love this dental office.
Dr. Jines really does a great job w/​putting me at ease, and I’ve had 2 root canals and really no pain. He is always entertaining to listen to as he works away, telling me about the latest movies and whatnot.
The dental hygienists are also very nice and caring.
Highly recommend!