TL;DR, if you have anxiety about dentists, if you don't have anxiety about dentists and need to…read morefind one in the greater Portland ME area? Call Dr Jean-Paul Boudreau's office. Ah, the 1970s. A time when men were men, women were women, and velour bell bottomed suits were a thing people actually left the house wearing without even a hint of irony. Unfortunately for young me, the 70s were also a time when it was considered perfectly appropriate for dentists to be absolutely terrifying to kids, and border on abuse. The first dentist I had as a child in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood was right along Center Street, and nearly everyone I knew would see him, and every single kid who did see him would burst into tears at the thought of having to go, or even the mention of his name. Not exaggerating here, this dentist would do nothing to alleviate children's anxiety, and in fact would seem to go out of his way to make things WORSE. Frankly I could go on for hours about how horrible the dentist visit were when I was a kid. From the bitewings he used being made for adult mouths to x-ray, which would lacerate a child's gums, to how he would have one of his dental assistants (literally) kneel on your chest and restrain your head if you cried and got upset. Oh, and when you were done? Know what he'd do? Give you a lollypop. No joke. You just came in because you had a cavity that needed filling, your mouth is numb, your face is covered with tears and you're traumatized? Here. Have some fucking sugar. Needless to say that as an adult, I would rarely go to the dentist. I had issues galore, evident gum problems, but even with good dental insurance I'd only go if there was a major problem (read: Pain). So, when I started having severe pain in my teeth and jaw, I had serious anxiety and put if off for days and days. Thankfully one of my friends suggested I visit Dr Boudreau. When I got there and we talked, I admitted that it had been years since my last dental visit, and told him about the dentist I'd had as a kid. And know what Dr Boudreau did? He listened. And he acknowledged how horrible that was and how it could be in the past. Talk about a different experience. From there he assessed my teeth, figured out what the issue was (actually a sinus infection that was putting pressure on nerves up around my teeth... who knew that was a thing? Apparently him), and then came up with a plan to deal with the not-inconsiderable amount of plaque under my gums. That was about 3 years ago, give or take. After numerous visits, and the use of several heavy duty belt sanders to chisel away at the decades of buildup, my gums are today quite happy. Could I do better at flossing? Yes. Yes I could. Old dogs, new tricks, etc etc, and this dog ain't quick to change habits! BUT I no longer have borderline panic attacks at the thought of getting in the chair. Dr Boudreau's offices are clean, well lit, and man does he have some high tech toys!! I mean granted, when I was a kid the average dentist's office looked like something out of an H. R. Giger illustration. They'd take an x-ray, and this fucking massive swing arm device would be laboriously turned your way, they'd have you bite the thing and destroy your gums, put on the lead apron, then the staff would yell "FIRE IN THE HOLE" and dive into a lead lined bunker. Frankly I'm amazed I don't have an arm growing out of my neck. ANYway, Dr Boudreau's office has these wicked cool portable x-ray things that look like a nifty prop out of Battlestar Galactica. In fact everything is far more cool and high tech than anything I'd seen previously. And when he does a filling? Scoops in some sort of stinky goo, shapes it, then takes a little Sonic Screwdriver looking thing and goes "BOOP... BOOP", and that's it. Filling is done. Well, I mean after the novocaine and the drilling, of course. Fucking technology, man. I love it. Everyone I've met who works with Dr Boudreau are also great. Professional, friendly, really easy to talk to, and I have to admit, going to the dentist's office is now an almost pleasurable experience. I mean, as long as you don't mind someone taking a metal hook and going "scrape scrape scrape" to your face. But "pleasurable" as opposed to "horrifying and traumatic". So yeah. I'll take it. But they're all great. If you need a dentist? Go see him. If you're also Gen-X and used to the horrors of dentists in the 70s and 80s in particular.

Not sure it's that often that someone has glowing reviews of a dentist but I'm so glad that…read moreJean-Paul and his team are now in charge of my pearly whites. The whole staff is very personable and not often does the actual dentist greet you at the front desk. Highly recommended!!!

Of course nobody really likes going to the dentist, but my last one left me with such a bad taste…read morein my mouth I was afraid I'd never find anyone trustworthy enough to stick their fingers and shiny, sharp instruments in my pie hole ever again. When I told a colleague my horror story, she recommended Progressive and even gave me a recommendation card with a discount off of my first visit. When I called to schedule my appointment, I was told that all initial visits take about two hours. Yikes- that's a long time to keep a mouth open! At 8:00 on the appointed morning I opened the door with trepidation. My reaction was immediate- relief! The waiting room was cheerful and bright and the receptionist friendly and welcoming. The other patients even looked happy to be there. I sat down long enough to text my husband about my good feelings when I was called back by a smiley hygienist who gave me a tour of the office. A tour! Never once have I ever been given a tour of a dentist's office. It's clean, modern, and every employee I passed smiled and waved. The two hours flew right by! Regrettably I can't remember my hygienist's name- but she was really sweet and funny. She and the dentist, Dr. Fox, asked me lots of questions, walked me through my x-rays, explained every step of the cleaning process, and made sure I was comfortable throughout my entire visit. Not only did they tell me the work I would need done to improve my smile, but they also recognized and praised my daily personal mouth care habits. Then they sent me on my way with a goodie bag of floss, tooth paste, a tooth brush, a water bottle, and an appointment in November. Progressive was such a breath of fresh air compared to my previous dental providers. They didn't try to bamboozle me. They weren't patronizing. They were kind and didn't act as though my presence was an inconvenience. They genuinely seem to enjoy and take pride in the work they do. I'm recommending them to all my friends. If you need a new dentist, this is the place to go!

Phenomenal dental experience! The entire staff is amazing! Everyone is so friendly, easy to talk…read moreto, and really knowledgeable. Dr. Wilson really makes you feel like family. Can't recommend enough!

I am a professional photographer...Last year I was contacted to photograph the doctors Christmas…read morecard and some head shots....The photo shoot went great and I totally enjoyed working with everyone. The staff and team are very friendly...... They used my images for social media and their Christmas card... . Fast forward to this year... Thankfully they enjoyed working with me, liked my work and I was called back to photograph this years Christmas card. The only difference this year was...I had a cracked tooth....I've been putting off a dentist appointment but after being around these guys and their staff...I felt as though I was in the right place and booked an appointment right after our photo shoot. . I went in for a check up, some x-rays and a teeth cleaning....I am very happy with how informative everyone has been with me, how professional everyone is and how nice everyone is. . I felt inspired to come on today and write this review after having Bea do my teeth cleaning....What a wonderful person she is....I am not a fan of having my teeth cleaned...She made it a very comfortable experience for me....I actually gave her a hug when it was over....This woman is a true asset to this business....The office staff was very helpful and pleasant and just want to say what a great experience I had with everyone across the board! I highly recommend the Prosthodontics Associates!! I appreciate them for working with me but appreciate them more for the service they provided me. I feel like I ended up in their office for a reason. Below you will see the 2 different looks we did...One professional look for their web site and then a more fun look we did for their Christmas Card.

I was in a very low spot after having to get my teeth removed (always brush your teeth kids!) and I…read morewas desperate. I organized a fund raiser to get the money for my teeth and Dr. Traina came to me and told me that whatever we didn't raise he would cover. Now don't expect them to cover cost lol that's not what this is about. But they took care of me every step of the way. Now my dental health is better then It has ever been and my new teeth are amazing! No one can even tell i have dentures and I often forget I'm wearing them. They fit like they were my own and being able to eat has made me happier then I could have imagined. They will treat you like family. And that makes the difference.

So I live in Florida and broke a tooth. I went to see Dr…read moreGoff he was fantastic. He patched me up till I get home. Was very nice and knows what he's doing. Great staff and nice office. Only down side when I asked him if he played golf and he said he was no good at it. It's ok though your a great Dentest. Much thanks Doc.

He is a very nice dentist. What I especially like is that he is not aggressive in his treatment…read moreapproach. He does not try to push treatments or any kinds of aesthetic procedures like whitening. He generally seems to delegate well to the dental technicians who work there, so I learn a lot from them which I also like. The office also handles my insurance well - there are never billing issues. I have been going to Dr. Goff's office for more than 4 years for regular cleaning and check ups and have only good things to say about this office.

Everyone was great, I was going to get an Aortic Valve Replacement and my teeth were bad, so I had…read morethem removed to avoid complications with my valve surgery! My oral surgeon and dentist was Kembria Mayes and she was fantastic. This is the first time I had multiple teeth removed and the day after no pain or swelling at all and she has been there through the whole process, and everyone has been pleasant and professional, I highly recommend this dental clinic, the only negative thing is sometimes you may have to wait due to emergencies that come in!

I owed $687 my insurance didn't cover. The creepy looking character in finance told me that I could…read morepay 12 monthly payments of $58 to pay it off. And that it would be a soft check on my credit so it wouldn't affect my credit score. So I agreed. LIAR! What actually happened is he signed me up to a credit card with a $3500 limit and my credit score took a hit of 34 points! These are the most slippery slimebags on the planet! Stay far far away from Aspen Dental. They are complete liars! If I could give a zero I would. They don't even deserve the one point.

Best Dental Specialist EVER! Very thorough. Incredibly informative. A+ rating from me.read more

Excellent service Top quality care and very kind staff. Receptionist was kind and answered all my…read morequestions

Portland is fortunate to have a world class dentist in Dr. Yee. Although the office itself is…read moremodest, the modern equipment, expertise and level of care are top notch. Dr. Yee could be fixing the smiles of celebrities in NYC but instead he chooses to take care of our community. Highly recommend!

Dr. Yee is our ONLY choice! We found him 6 years ago during a dental emergency and have been…read moretraveling to Portland everytime we need any work done! You CANNOT find a better, more thorough dental professional! Definitely search him out if you have ANY dental needs! He also has pretty wicked dad jokes

This is about the Brighton Road office…read more Honestly, I'm shocked about the negative reviews, but I understand that each experience can be different. Mine was outstanding, so I feel compelled to talk about it. I had to have two teeth pulled and 5 cavities filled. Yes, what a mess--everyone remember to brush AND floss! All the procedures have been completed except for 2 fillings. The staff is always consummately professional, and also reassuring and kind. My anxiety levels for going to the dentist are beyond ridiculous - bordering a phobia - and when I told them this, they did their absolute best to put me at ease (and they succeeded). In fact, this last visit, I opted to have two teeth worked on at the same time instead of two separate visits even though that meant I'd be in the dentist chair for a bit longer. Huge kudos to Bryce for being so kind and fun during my initial cleaning, as well as the other staff members whose names I didn't get. You all really did a great job, and I appreciate it.

Please get a second opinion before agreeing to any treatment here…read more I was quoted $9,000 for a deep cleaning and two crowns at my first visit. It seemed excessive even with insurance, so I asked for copies of my X-rays and records and brought them to an independent dentist for review. The second dentist's findings: no cavities, no fractures, no crowns needed. Deep cleaning treatment was only $220 compared to the $2,600 Aspen quoted me. That's for the exact same procedure. I can't speak to every patient's experience, but mine matched what I've since read about this chain's treatment plans for new patients. If you've been given a large quote here, you have the legal right to request your records and get an independent opinion. Do that before signing or paying anything.