About Our Ashland Dental Office
We are an Ashland dental office for kids and adults. In the chair, we show you what we found, say what likely caused it and explain what drives the cost. You hear every reasonable option, and the choice stays yours. Nothing gets added to the bill without a talk first.
How we run the office
Most people reach out about one thing. A tooth that aches when they chew. A filling that broke. A child who has never had a checkup. A smile they would like straighter. That one thing is where we begin, and we keep the visit focused on it.
During the exam we look closely, take only the X-rays we need and put the images on a screen so you can see them too. Then we name the likely cause in everyday words: decay creeping under an old filling, a crack from clenching at night, gums that bleed from buildup below the gumline. Some problems can safely be watched for a while, and we will tell you which ones. Others should not wait, and we explain the reason.
You leave the exam with a written treatment plan that lists every step in order, so nothing starts until you have read it. We talk through what your insurance will probably pay and where it may fall short. If you have no coverage, we explain how our Office Dental Plan works. If paying over time helps, we can show you the CareCredit Patient Payment Plan.
How we treat every patient
Why it happened, not only the repair
We explain what made a tooth decay or break. Once you know the reason, you can protect the teeth beside it.
Every choice laid out
Most dental problems have more than one fix. A cracked tooth could need a crown, or a large filling may hold up fine. A badly damaged tooth might be saved, or pulling it could be wiser. We walk through each choice, how well it usually lasts and what upkeep costs, and the decision is yours.
Prices discussed up front
Cost depends on which tooth it is, the material used, how much damage hides below the surface and what your plan pays. We cover all of that before treatment begins, not once it's done. Most dental insurance plans are accepted here.
Patient with children and anxious adults
We take our time, tell you each step before it happens and pause the moment you lift a hand. Kids get to see the tools beforehand so nothing catches them off guard.
Patients from Ashland and nearby towns
Our office is in Ashland, MA. Families drive in from Framingham, Hopkinton, Holliston, Southborough, Sherborn and Natick, and from Marlborough, Milford and Westborough. Not every concern needs a trip right away. A quick phone or video talk can sort out how soon a tooth should be looked at, or what paperwork to have ready for a first visit.
Parents and kids often come in on the same day. We can pair kids' dentistry for the children with exams and cleanings for the adults, then group any follow-up work, like fillings or crowns and bridges, so the family spends less time going back and forth.
- Ashland
- Framingham
- Hopkinton
- Holliston
- Southborough
- Sherborn
- Cordaville
- Marlborough
- Natick
- Milford
- Westborough
Bring us your question
Give us a short rundown of what is bothering you and we will set up a visit around your schedule. First-time patients are glad to come in, and we will let you know ahead of time what to have with you.