Good dentists?

[mindstalk.livejournal.com]

I need fillings soon. Recs for trustworthy, feel-comfortable, competent dentists in the area? I'm particularly looking at Dr. Dental in Central or Havard Vanguard in Davis, live near various others as well.

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[springhill02143.livejournal.com]

We love Dr. Francis Bane, Jr. on Mass. Ave. at Rindge Ave. next to the funeral home. If his practice isn't open, his brother's - in the same office - might be. Dr. Bane is gentle, competent, conservative (no unnecessary procedures), a second generation dentist. The office is very well run and they take some insurance.

Tel: 617.864.8629
Address: 2179 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA

[taerowyn.livejournal.com]

Seconded...I go to Micheal Bane (the brother) and would definitely recommend

[real-green-tea.livejournal.com]

Have you checked out the other dentist discussions on dslj?
e.g. http://davis-square.livejournal.com/2499509.html (re: affordable dentistry)
Casey Cook also gets rave reviews from people in the community.

[mindstalk.livejournal.com]

No, thanks. Though I'm less concerned about 'affordable' and more about "won't fuck up my teeth".

[contradictacat.livejournal.com]

I personally liked Dr. Lorna Lally in Davis on College Ave before I had to stop seeing her because of lack of insurance. She let me know of some problems with my teeth that previous dentists hadn't alerted me to before (and that have since been corroborated) and was super nice.

[ataralas.livejournal.com]

Agreed. I'm fond of her and her practice. When I had fillings done, she was very responsive to the amount of anesthesia I told her I needed. When we found a place in my mouth that was painful, she asked if I wanted to continue and listened.

[enveri.livejournal.com]

I just went to Dr Lally's practice to break my 15 year streak of not seeing the dentist.

They did a preliminary cleaning (debridement), then a regular cleaning, and I have 2 appointments to get my 3 cavities filled. I haven't caught the name of the hygeinist that worked on my mouth (thinking English is not her first language), but...

I have to say, she broke my phobia of dental work. Now I may sing a different tune after the fillings, but that was the most pain-free and gentle cleaning I've -ever- had.

They were extremely thorough, explained everything they were doing, showed me the x-rays of my teeth, explained THOSE to me, and explained our future plan of action for my mouth with patient efficiency.

Dr Lally's office is on the east side of College St, less than 5 minutes' walk out of the Square.

Edited to add: Dr Lally's office is 8-5 except for Thurs, when they are open til 7. I do not know about weekend hours. They saw me the same day I called to make my initial cleaning appointment, then have called me about cancellations within my preferred time periods. Thursday evenings fill up fast though, so if you don't have a lot of time flexibility, may not be the best practice for you for emergency or urgent care.

[jadelennox]

Peter McDonald in Harvard is absolutely fabulous. 617-547-0606

[rmd.livejournal.com]

I'm happy with Dr Garcia at Dental Services (http://www.dentalservicespc.com/) on Mass Ave

[closetalker11.livejournal.com]

Everyone always talks about him, and I'm not sure if he's taking new patients, but I love love love Dr. Cook at Davis Square Dental. Love!

[gingernoname.livejournal.com]

I love Dr Cook as well.

[cheeseydreams.livejournal.com]

I love Dr Michalowski at Harvard Vanguard Dental in Davis. He's very competent and his office is great with dental emergencies - I've gotten in seen the same day for things like broken teeth, cracked fillings and tooth aches.

[lincambridge.livejournal.com]

I second the recommendation for Dr. Michalowski. I hadn't been to the dentist in more than too long and he didn't judge me or make me feel like a horrible person. He even humored me when I thought my filling had fallen out by checking it for free at the last minute. The filling hadn't fallen out at all but he was patient and kind all the same.

[rozhinka.livejournal.com]

Everybody at this practice is amazing:

http://www.restorativedentists.com/

Not especially inexpensive and about a mile from Davis, but I don't think you'll find anyone better.

[grapefruiteater.livejournal.com]

Yes! I love them. It's a professionally run practice with very high standards for everyone. My hygienist says it's a great place to work, too.

[secretlyironic.livejournal.com]

I'm a big fan of Dr. Geoffrey Davis: http://www.drgeoffreydavis.com/

He's not in Davis Square (despite the name) but he's right on the T and definitely a stellar dentist.

[pukwudgie.livejournal.com]

I really like Harvard Street Dental outside of Central Square -- very up to date with lots of stuff that seems to make the process easier and faster.

[she-of-emeralds.livejournal.com]

Kool Smiles in the Galeria at Porter Square. They were originally kids-only, take adults now, but because of the kid thing they're very calming and reassuring. I'd recommend them to anyone.

Plus you gotta love the Muppet scrubs they wear.

[upsidown.livejournal.com]

North Cambridge Dental on Mass Ave. Very happy with them. Ditto most other people-- see Yelp.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/north-cambridge-dental-cambridge