SHORT STORY:
If thoroughness, competency, aesthetics, and/or painlessness mean anything to you, then you will probably like Dr. Deahl.
LONG STORY:
I have moved around the country a lot, so I have seen many dentists in my day. Dr. Deahl is good.
I went to Dr. Deahl despite the negative reviews I read here on Yelp. On DRoogle, the reviews were fantastic. I decided to see for myself armed with information that few patients have - I actually knew the dental work I needed because I consulted 2 dentists in MD prior to moving to Cambridge. I knew that my work could wait till I completed my move so got settled in Boston first.
I came into the office and was struck by the EXCELLENT customer service. I was treated so kindly and attentively. I usually don't care when I see doctors, but if you already come into an office very nervous I am sure Scott, Debra and Dr. Tim would do their best to put you at ease.
Debra, dental hygienist, gave me the MOST THOROUGH GUM EVALUATION I have ever had. Not saying that all my other hygienists were bad (some were though), but she explained everything to me and performed the work virtually painlessly. I asked a lot of questions as I often do.
I had horrible mercury fillings that were degrading due to age and the teeth were in various states of decay. I knew this going in. Dr. Deahl was totally on the spot and with his camera (which my 2 previous dentists didn't have) was able to show me the actual decay. It makes it all the more visible what needed to be done.
To be clear, I have been to the office twice. I went in for the cleaning, which is when I tried them out. I felt comfortable enough to go for my 4 fillings. Dr. Deahl uses state of the art material, and your insurance may not pay for the very best material because his specialty is aesthetics (which is pretty darned clear from his website - in fact, I thought aesthetics were all they did so at first I didn't think I was going to be an appropriate patient).
This is the BEST looking dental work I have ever had. If aesthetics mean anything to you, this is your man! I really didn't care going in, but I really do feel so much better about my teeth now.
PAINLESS. Wow. The procedure was virtually pain free. Even the Novocaine needle didn't hurt - which is always the part I brace for. His assistant was out, and he had to do the work himself. It was very impressive. He let me listen to my iPod the whole time too.
I have lots of family in the medical field, so I am not intimidated by doctors. I ask a lot of questions to see how they answer my questions.
COST: Insurance or no insurance?
Please note: * I don't have dental insurance.* I have a dental savings plan, and it makes a difference. I pay out of pocket for my kids. My savings plan doesn't cover them at all, so I have a good idea of what procedures cost without insurance. Dr. Deahl is reasonable if you pay out of pocket. read more