Dr. Claire Carrow

Dental care along the Mississippi doesn’t always get the same attention as the bigger clinics in St. Louis, but Alton’s Dr. Claire Carrow fills that gap without fanfare. The practice handles everything from routine cleanings and fillings to crowns and bridges, sticking to the essentials without branching into specialty services. It’s one of the few places in the area where preventive care doesn’t come with upsells—just standard exams, X-rays, and the occasional lecture about flossing.

The office sits at 215 E Center Dr # E, a stretch of Alton that’s more functional than flashy. This part of town doesn’t cater to tourists; it’s for locals who need a dentist between the riverfront and the highway. No surprise, then, that the focus stays on general dentistry: extractions, root canals, and dentures when needed. There’s no orthodontics or cosmetic whitening on the menu—just the basics, delivered without frills.

Questions about coverage or availability are best directed to the front desk at (618) 462-3330. For first-time visitors, the map confirms what locals already know: it’s an easy turn off Center Drive, near the post office.