Nevins Dental Center is fantastic! I needed several procedures and spent a long time researching periodontists. I'm so glad I chose Nevins Dental! The details:1. Dr. Marc Nevins performed a soft tissue grafting procedure on both sides of my mouth, using micro-surgical techniques, with Veronica Moran assisting.The surgical process and outcome were simply superlative. I was comfortable the whole time. This intricate procedure was so beautifully organized, they were able to complete it in just a few hours. (I really marveled at this later.)Recovery was easy and pain-free. I didn't have to take pain medication, including over-the-counter. This procedure is invaluable for my oral health and will help keep my gums and teeth healthy.2. Two of my central incisors were very small and one was "dead" from a past injury. I needed to get them crowned to stabilize them. Dr. Julie Mitchell performed this procedure, with Salma Melendez assisting to remove them and create temporary crowns, and Natalia Medina assisting to implant the permanent crowns.Each procedure was smooth and easy. Even the temporary crowns fit beautifully. The permanent crowns look amazing, indistinguishable from real teeth! (Though idealized to make my smile look great.) They even made me a new retainer for free!3. I had a deep cleaning for the first time, with Patty Valin. Patty explained everything beautifully and helped me develop a good oral healthcare routine. The deep cleaning was easy and didn't feel like a medical procedure. She kindly let me skip the Novocaine and it still felt like a regular cleaning. Patty is a fantastic clinician, who I continue to see for regular cleanings. The best!4. Some people have questions about cost. Nevins Center requests payment on the day of each visit, a common practice. They then submit a claim to your insurance.If they recommend a procedure, they create a treatment plan that indicates the costs. There are no surprises and they don't rush you. (They would tell you if the matter is time-sensitive, but they don't create a false sense of urgency.)You never feel like a choice-point was skipped over. With this very adequate notice and accurate cost indication, there is time for financial planning.As a former case manager in Boston-area homeless shelters, I frequently made medical and dental referrals and evaluated costs. Nevins Center's treatment planning strikes me as excellent and clear. The treatment schedule and rationale has no irregularities or unexpected costs. Their costs for procedures (implants, crowns, surgery, etc.) seem within a standard range.For routine care:If you're used to reduced-rate community health centers, Nevins Center might cost a bit more, as the care is very comprehensive. This is a hard point to make without appearing to suggest that lower-cost centers don't provide excellent care. They do, especially in Boston! But this isn't an apples-to-apples comparison. Routine cleanings at Nevins Center provide a clinical level of care that can be experienced as especially helpful. For me, it's a great investment.
