Cordell Lake, DDS

Cordell Lake, DDS, located at 12 E Harrison St, Farmington, MO 63640, is a well-established dental practice committed to providing high-quality, personalized dental care to the Farmington community. The clinic operates Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Led by Dr. Cordell Lake, a graduate of the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry, the practice offers a comprehensive array of dental services. These include preventative care such as routine cleanings (prophylaxis) for both children and adults, comprehensive and periodic exams with oral cancer screenings, digital X-rays (full mouth, bite-wing, and panoramic), sealants, and fluoride treatments. For restorative needs, Cordell Lake, DDS provides fillings (amalgam and composite), dental implants, full and partial dentures, and addresses periodontal issues through regular cleanings for gum disease, gum recession assessment, and scaling and root planing. They also offer endodontic treatments like root canal therapy and cracked teeth repair. Cosmetic dentistry is another strong focus, with services including teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, and custom smile designs utilizing implants, bridges, crowns, and dentures. The clinic also handles oral surgery procedures like simple tooth extractions and wisdom teeth removal. Furthermore, they offer emergency dental services for traumatic dental injuries, striving for same-day appointments when possible. The philosophy of Cordell Lake, DDS centers on patient education and comfort. Dr. Lake is known for explaining all available treatment options, their pros, and cons, ensuring patients are well-informed to make decisions about their dental health. The staff is committed to creating a welcoming, stress-free, and comfortable environment, treating every patient like family. Patient reviews consistently highlight the friendly staff, minimal wait times, and the doctor's kind, compassionate, and explanatory approach, especially for those with dental anxiety. The practice is accessible financially, accepting various major insurance plans (including Aetna, Cigna, Guardian, GEHA, SunLife, United Healthcare), cash, checks, and major debit/credit cards. They also offer payment plans through Cherry and CareCredit, and an in-house Wellness Plan for patients without dental insurance. Dr. Lake continues a lineage of dentists who have served Farmington from the same building since the early 1970s, taking over the practice from Dr. Tim O'Bryan. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Missouri Dental Association.