2023 Dentist recommendation Newton/Allston/Brookline/Waltham/Back bay

Submitted by Brendayy t3_11bv7wk in boston

Hi everyone, I moved to Newton area a year ago and have no knowledge about the dentists here. Now my teeth finally decided to not to delay and broke into pieces. I would like to ask if any of you would share/suggest some good personal experiences with dental offices in the area, especially somewhere that won't rip me off because I am still in school. I saw good reviews with Newton Dental group but their office will be closed for another week or so, and I would like a sooner treatment if possible...and I don't mind driving a bit further for a good visit.

I have a basic insurance for college students. TIA!

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emptythecages t1_ja12b83 wrote

My best general advice: do not go to any "chain" office like Gentle Dental. I went to Gentle Dental in Allston after a year of not going to the dentist, was told I had 9 cavities, and the dentist recommended I get them (all) filled in the office right away. I told him I wanted a copy of the x-ray sent to my dentist back home, who told me the x-rays were illegible and a dentist could "see" anything he wanted to in them. When I went to my home dentist the following summer, he only saw one worrisome spot that ended up not even turning into a cavity.

My recommendations:

Dr. Spitz (I know) and the whole team at Smile Boston in Brookline were great for me for a while until insurance issues. Very welcoming, informed me of recommended procedures, helped me navigate insurance, and were understanding of my dental anxiety.

Now I go to Brighton Family Dental behind St. Elizabeth's and the team there is also great, and in my insurance network.

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br41nLESS t1_ja1p6wv wrote

second brighton family dental. they’re always very thorough and it feels like they actually give you attention.

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333pickup t1_ja0ghn9 wrote

Also - Tufts Dental School has a low cost dental service. Many friends and colleagues have used them and been satisfied

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Darklighter10 t1_ja0to4r wrote

Guy, asking for a dentist in newton or Brookline is like asking for a nail salon in quincy

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Public-Buddy6652 t1_ja0fkwt wrote

James W. Triant is the man for that area. Very good work. Late appointments.

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Advanced-Bluejay-988 t1_ja06yz9 wrote

Though I’m not sure about the insurance implications/ costs, Masterpiece Dental at 441 Stuart Street, 4th floor, Boston is excellent.

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333pickup t1_ja0g4zb wrote

Suffolk Dental - I could not recommend them strongly enough. Excellent office staff, dentist, hygienist. Kind, conservative thoughtful. Just wonderful. I have pretty big dental fear. Was in foster care as a kid and the requisite dental visits were nasty. Then, didn't have dental insurance until I was 35 and I didn't have great teeth.

I love Suffolk Dental. They are on Tremont St near Park St so outside of the area you propose but not by much.

https://www.suffolkdental.com/

In Brookline, I remember Guen near St Mary's stop also good.

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Brendayy OP t1_ja0nztx wrote

Thank you! I spent a whole day researching and realized I have to wait until Monday to have anything scheduled. Dental problems are real...

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Low-Interaction-7469 t1_ja36tt2 wrote

For Waltham I recommend Dr Damien Meola Smile and Skin Aesthetics. They did all my dental work past year and I am working with them and ortho to do Invisalign. I was pretty scared of dentist before them so they have been really great about dealing with my anxiety and also getting my thru a bunch of things to go thru to get to Invisalign. They bring in an ortho for that which most dentist don’t know better to do, which I also appreciate, anyway, other option in Waltham for you! Good luck!

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mikeyd7797 t1_ja4jwu2 wrote

2’nd - Was a pt of Dr. Meola for many years before moving away. Awesome for routine preventative stuff and cosmetic as well. Definitely recommend

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make_shakespeare_gay t1_ja0h0xs wrote

I see Dr Patel at the Dr Dental in Allston for regular checkups, and also after my molar broke into pieces. I made an emergency appointment and he made me feel a lot less freaked out during the whole process - I hope things go okay for you!

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Brendayy OP t1_ja0ntj9 wrote

Thank you! It sucks when your teeth got a problem on weekends and no place is open. I will check with them on Monday.

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make_shakespeare_gay t1_ja10o0p wrote

It does :( if there's no pain you should be okay for Monday though. I think you can book appts online over the weekend if you definitely want a spot

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trudeljb t1_ja13i28 wrote

Cleveland Circle Dental!

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ElderMillenialBride t1_ja184it wrote

Beacon Place Dental in Coolidge corner! I have been seeing Dr Papadopoulos there since 2008. He is incredibly kind and was very patient with my dental phobia when I first started.

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Im_just_sore t1_ja1al89 wrote

Newtonville Dental Associates! Dr. Jordan and her team are great

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Used_Yak7254 t1_ja1f1gk wrote

Love Dr. Bley at 2 Center Plaza downtown (across from City Hall). Have been going there for decades and he’s awesome.

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PersisPlain t1_ja2qtgg wrote

Dr. Chen at C&C Dental by Brookline Village is great. Small office, friendly, never tries to tell you there’s more wrong than there actually is.

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ACatNamedLuna t1_ja4l8fq wrote

Turning leaf on newbury in back bay got me in really quickly last year and they’re SO nice.

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tittyj t1_ja1at4p wrote

I go to Premier Dental Care in Watertown and have had a great experience so far!

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bosXdg t1_ja2xajs wrote

I highly recommend premier dental in Watertown. Been going there for 5 years and very happy

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Long-Quarter514 t1_ja2yq8p wrote

Way too drill-happy there. Never had so many unnecessary procedures foisted upon my mouth. And the out of pocket expenses were so ridic. When I cancelled out, i owed a bunch more that they hadn’t even billed yet.

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Boston1_ t1_ja0clmo wrote

Hands down Partners in Oral Health Newton Upper Falls! I travel 40 minutes to go there because I’m so happy with them

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