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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paxmomma t1_ja02fxt wrote on February 25, 2023 at 8:54 PM

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I really like these guys

https://www.cfadc.com/

Advanced-Bluejay-988 t1_ja06yz9 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 9:26 PM

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

Boston1_ t1_ja0clmo wrote on February 25, 2023 at 10:05 PM

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

Public-Buddy6652 t1_ja0fkwt wrote on February 25, 2023 at 10:27 PM

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

333pickup t1_ja0g4zb wrote on February 25, 2023 at 10:31 PM

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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.

333pickup t1_ja0ghn9 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 10:33 PM

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

make_shakespeare_gay t1_ja0h0xs wrote on February 25, 2023 at 10:37 PM

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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!

Sir_Jacobson t1_ja0ki6p wrote on February 25, 2023 at 11:03 PM

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Maria Vasilakis in Brighton. She's the best

https://www.drmariadental.com

Brendayy OP t1_ja0norc wrote on February 25, 2023 at 11:26 PM

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Replying to paxmomma (#2,004,392)

Thank you! I've seen other posts giving them credits too. I will try to call them on Monday.

Brendayy OP t1_ja0npeh wrote on February 25, 2023 at 11:27 PM

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Replying to Public-Buddy6652 (#2,006,638)

thank you!

Brendayy OP t1_ja0ntj9 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 11:27 PM

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Replying to make_shakespeare_gay (#2,006,907)

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

Brendayy OP t1_ja0nztx wrote on February 25, 2023 at 11:29 PM

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Replying to 333pickup (#2,006,750)

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

Darklighter10 t1_ja0to4r wrote on February 26, 2023 at 12:12 AM

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

LindsAMs t1_ja0u08q wrote on February 26, 2023 at 12:14 AM

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Love f&d! https://www.fddental.com Locations in Waltham and Watertown

make_shakespeare_gay t1_ja10o0p wrote on February 26, 2023 at 1:06 AM

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Replying to Brendayy (#2,008,045)

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

emptythecages t1_ja12b83 wrote on February 26, 2023 at 1:19 AM

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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.

trudeljb t1_ja13i28 wrote on February 26, 2023 at 1:29 AM

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Cleveland Circle Dental!

ElderMillenialBride t1_ja184it wrote on February 26, 2023 at 2:06 AM

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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.

theavatare t1_ja193ke wrote on February 26, 2023 at 2:13 AM

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Replying to Sir_Jacobson (#2,007,500)

I came to say this. I was so sad after I moved too far to keep going. Drove an hour for two years to go here

Im_just_sore t1_ja1al89 wrote on February 26, 2023 at 2:25 AM

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

tittyj t1_ja1at4p wrote on February 26, 2023 at 2:27 AM

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

Used_Yak7254 t1_ja1f1gk wrote on February 26, 2023 at 3:01 AM

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

br41nLESS t1_ja1p6wv wrote on February 26, 2023 at 4:28 AM

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Replying to emptythecages (#2,010,804)

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

PersisPlain t1_ja2qtgg wrote on February 26, 2023 at 12:08 PM

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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.

bosXdg t1_ja2xajs wrote on February 26, 2023 at 1:20 PM

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

Long-Quarter514 t1_ja2yq8p wrote on February 26, 2023 at 1:33 PM

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Replying to bosXdg (#2,022,400)

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.

Low-Interaction-7469 t1_ja36tt2 wrote on February 26, 2023 at 2:41 PM

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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!