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.