After roughly 22 years, a root canal I had from a previous dentist failed. It was spotted on X-ray…read morefrom my current periodontist and cosmetic dentist roughly in 2013 however. They had watched it continuously yearly. It decided it was "not playing games anymore" and I knew it was infected. I went to urgent care and all the doctor had to do was look at my gums near that tooth to know there was an issue. She prescribed Augmentin. As the tooth had the root canal, I didn't have an idea an infection was there, until the day after Christmas. I couldn't bend down without it throbbing. I couldn't touch way up at the root area without it hurting, and because of where the tooth is located, I couldn't smile or laugh without pain. This Endo Group got me in ASAP so that Dr. Choi could look at it. X-rays were taken, and he confirmed that there was indeed an infection, and that the best option at this juncture would be a procedure in layman's terms, where they go into the gum and clean out all the diseased and infectious tissue, cut a small part of the tip of your root off, and then fill the top off so that nothing gets back down into the root. Dr. Choi did state that he doesn't preform this particular procedure and that only Dr. Nagel does, so they booked me with Dr. Nagel very quickly too considering this was all during the holidays for another consult. Dr. Nagel stated he could perform it after looking at my X-rays and the tooth, and conveyed to me that if I desired to get this tooth fixed more quickly, he worked mostly out of the Framingham office. (I did meet with him and Dr. Choi originally in Milford) When I asked the scheduling department what they could do, luckily for me someone canceled, and I could have the procedure done the day after I saw Dr. Nagel, but in Framingham. The procedure was painless as Dr. Nagel knows exactly how much local is needed, & I felt nothing. The procedure was also extremely quick. You're booked for an hour, but most of that is simply prep (numbing) and it felt like he wasn't in my mouth that long. When we did speak during consult, I did convey to him, that I am the type of individual that doesn't desire a play by play of what someone is doing in my mouth as I suffer from panic attacks. He stated he would only tell me when he needed to leave to take X-rays, which made me feel better. He also asked me NUMEROUS times how I was doing. So he not only performed a pain free surgical procedure, but he made sure that you were doing well every step of the way. They even gave you a blanket if you felt cold. There was ZERO bleeding afterwards because of the cauterizing he did as well. So you're not walking out with a whole bunch of gauze. Or blood all over your lips. He prescribed Amoxicillin, a prescription mouth wash, and I don't like pain killers, so he gave me 800 ibuprofen which you don't even need to take much of it. I'm on day 5 of healing, and I think I took 1 for three days. Not the 2 as I didn't need it. It's healing outside of the gum wonderfully. You wouldn't know he did anything to you. He did inform me on what to expect. I had no bruising which I was happy about (but he stated that could occur), minor swelling that has went down to almost nothing. He genuinely cares about his patients and their concerns. He listens attentively, and you will see that, as he's performing your procedure (whether it's a root canal, or an apic that I had performed) that he listens to all your fears and makes sure you are doing wonderfully every step of the way. He's excellent in post op care instructions, so you know exactly what to expect and what you can and can't do. If I ever need another root canal or this particular procedure, I would not hesitate to book him in a heartbeat. Thank you Dr. Nagel for being an exceptional doctor. It is appreciated more than you'll ever know.

By far the best care and group of endodontists and periodontist in New England. I've had 17 Root…read moreCanals with Dr. Nagel and he is the best. Highly recommend this amazing group of Dr's and love that they have all the newest equipment to make things easier and more efficient!

This was my 2nd consult with Endodontist. Upon my initial interaction with Dawn at the front desk…read moreI was met with warmth and asked a lot of questions about the office and Dr. Lisa Tran. Dawn has 30+ years in that office and was sympathetic to my situation. This is a long post for those who have trauma or sensory issues - please read. I went to this office because I am an adult with trauma. I didn't go to the dentist until I was 11 and having my teeth cleaned took 4x due to swelling and cavities. It was horrific. Recently I had a crown at Aspen Dental after leaving a dentist in Griswold due to coverage changes and they said I had $12K of work to be done with cracked teeth that didn't show on xrays (later found out upon returning to Griswold Dentist). They did the first crown at Aspen and I had unexplainable trauma as I started to cry and felt a panic attack. I also had wisdom teeth out when I was 20 and they gave me a shot of novocaine to the roof of my pallet that I almost passed out as I suffer from sensory issues. Later, I found out later this is one of the main reasons women have trauma in a chair from sexual trauma and I was molested and raped when I was younger. So, I knew I needed to have potential laughing gas (nitrous oxide) and wanted a dentist that is emphatic and understood the situation. Dr. Tran had Ashley assist in the procedure and she was very nice and understood my needs. I brought earbuds and listened to music so I didn't hear them. Dr. Tran and I talked before about the complexities of my issues and she was so sympathetic and touched by what I shared - not making me feel bad for having hangups about my needs. During the procedure, she explained everything but I didn't want to know and said to just do it. She did not have to give me a shot to the roof of my mouth, nor did I need nitrous. I needed trust in knowing I was safe. I had a major abscess in that tooth and it's been 1 week out and I am thrilled to say I feel great. I would drive for hours to see her if needed. She's an incredible person....and an expert in her field. I can't say enough good things about this office. I have a child with sensory issues and know Parents are always looking for experts in field who can work with those that are sensitive - she and their office would be the ones that fit this need. Thank you to the entire staff for creating an environment of psychological safety and learning about the whole patient. With gratitude, Suzanne Arena

Dr. Amaro completed 2 re-treatments of previous root canals I had done in 2014, which were horribly…read morebotched by another practice. When I entered her office, I knew I had a large abscess above one of the affected teeth. After using her special "CAT scan" machine, we found out I actually had 2 Abscesses and a fistula, which had formed from the infection. She very patiently discussed my options and benefits of attempting to retreat both teeth. We both agreed that the case would be challenging due to a broken file that had been left behind in my canal from the first procedure--and due to the fact that my root had a hook at the end of it that she would have to navigate. Well, Dr. Amaro did a wonderful job! I ended up having 2 appointments. She is gentle and very kind. I didn't have any pain or discomfort at either visit. The Novocain injections were painless. She was able to navigate around the broken file and my crooked root. She saved both of my teeth--and for that I will always be grateful. I highly recommend her for any of your endo needs!

Great Dental care especially from DR JON RUEL and JESSICA!…read moreVery professional and the location has great parking and the office and rooms are super clean and updated to the newest procedures and techniques! JESSICA will also give you the Best Experience and a wonderful personality and upbeat !

Aquidneck Dental still gets a 5 star rating from me BUT Dr Ruel gets a 0 rating!…read more Disappointing Denture Relining Experience with Dr. Ruel I had a highly unsatisfactory experience with Dr. Ruel at Aquidneck Dental in Portsmouth for a hard relining of my dentures, which cost $1,600. My upper denture was initially comfortable, with only a minor thin spot prompting the relining, but my lower denture was problematic, requiring denture adhesive before meals and still becoming loose during eating. Dr. Ruel, nearing retirement and working only one day a week, scheduled my impressions for the following week, promising a next-day turnaround. However, when I called to confirm post-relining care for potential sore spots, the office assured me Dr. Ruel would be available. Upon dropping off my dentures, he then informed me they would take a week, contradicting his earlier promise. After I reminded him of his initial claim, he made a brief call to the lab and stated they could deliver the next day. I suspect he was reluctant to come in on his day off, leaving me without dentures for longer than expected. When I received my dentures, the upper plate was uncomfortably tight, and the lower plate felt unchanged, as if no work had been done. After pointing this out, Dr. Ruel reduced the charge to $800 and offered an immediate soft relining. Unfortunately, the soft relining was poorly executed: the lower plate had untrimmed excess material and there are sharp edges on the outer teeth, while the upper plate's roof lining felt like sandpaper, causing significant soreness in the roof of my mouth. I had to return multiple times, waiting a week between appointments, to address persistent sore spots and problems. The teeth still feel unpolished and rough. Now, my upper denture requires adhesive to stay in place--unlike before--and moves when chewing tougher foods like steak. The lower denture is so loose that I need to re-apply adhesive multiple times during a single meal. Overall, my dentures are in worse condition than before, and I'm don't think they can be fixed. I strongly advise against seeing Dr. Ruel, who has since relocated to Tiverton. This review pertains solely to Dr. Ruel's service, not the other excellent dentists at Aquidneck Dental in Portsmouth.

I have been a patient at this practice for 24 years and have recommended it highly, however, it is…read moreunder new management and leaves much to be desired. They have not updated their website, they have billing problems and the front desk employees at the Portsmouth office are extremely rude. For the 1st time in 24 years, I called with an emergency and left messages daily but no one called back even after 1 week. It is inconceivable that there are now 5 doctors and no one is monitoring the phones. They finally got me in a week later at the Newport office. The employees there were wonderful. The front desk people in Portsmouth are sadly lacking people skills, are rude and talk over you and not let you finish a sentence. After calling several times asking for help, Ariana put the phone on auto-answer for the remaining office time of one hour. It is unacceptable to treat a valued patient like this. Additionally, they are no longer accepting certain insurances. After 24 years, this practice management is down the drain. My husband and many other patients are leaving this practice.

I'm very pleased with the level of care and attention to detail that Portsmouth dental associates…read moreprovides. The entire staff is very friendly and down to earth! If you're looking for a local dentist, look no further!

KATHERINE LACOSTE SURPRENANT I recently had to see Dr. Suprenant for severe tooth pain. She saw me…read morea total of three times including an emergency visit on a weekend. She was so kind, understanding and accommodating. She was a Godsend to me.

If you need a root canal and a great referral, Southcoast Endodontics is definitely the place to…read morego. For myself, I always look at reviews and ask around before making a decision. In this case, Daniel Mejia, DMD from Coastal Dental referred me. I knew it would be a great decision because Coastal Dental truly cares about their patients. I decided to check out the reviews from Southcoast Endodontics. The doctors rated very well, but I chose Quan Nghiem, DMD. Sometimes you just get a feeling and go with it, which is what I did. At the end of March I went for my consultation. As soon as I walked in, I had already felt relaxed. The building was very well kept and immaculate. Karen Nunes, the receptionist was a pleasure to deal with. There are times I find that receptionists are not very friendly or accommodating. I have seen them be rude to other patients and even their own co-workers. That is definitely not a good reflection on the people who employ them. After filling out my forms, I was seen by one of the assistants, Karen Casado, who took x-rays. We started talking about different things. I felt like I had been going there for a long time. She was so easy to get along with. Dr. Quan Nghiem then walked in and explained to me what was going to be done. He was very friendly. They scheduled my appointment the following week. When I left, I was 100% confident I was going to be in good hands. I had my root canal done April 3rd. I was fully relaxed. Dr. Nghiem and his assistant Karen Casado did an amazing job. Although I was not nervous, I love how they distract the patient so that they don't think about what is being done. They were AMAZING!! I felt no pain or discomfort during or after the procedure. What an outstanding team the two of them were!! Needless to say, I was very impressed and extremely happy with SouthCoast Endodontics! Please strongly consider them if you are in need of the services they offer.

Office experience- woman at desk who took my payment and documents..straight hair...very…read moreunfriendly, no hello, no explanation of insurance breakdown, no smile, just a rude miserable middle aged woman. Patient says Dr and asst. were wonderful.

Service was good, I just wish they would have informed me that the novacaine you receive with this…read moreprocedure is much more "intense" than the novacaine you receive for a typcial cavity filling at your dentist's office. Never having this procedure before, I was totally not prepared for the shock of the intense burning feeling that shot up the side of my face when they administered the novacaine. It hurt and scared the heck out of me - I have to say I was shaking uncontrollably after that and still can't believe that happened without warning. I came to understand why they have to do that but I would have liked to have been given a warning before hand. Once the novacaine had numbed me, the rest of the procedure was totally pain free for which I will always be grateful.

Outstanding! I had a very painful back molar w crown that needed a root canal and QUICK as it was…read moreget worse with each throb - Linda who took my call and followed up with an immediate appointment- Dr. Beniwal was delightful - she was very gentle with a wonderful chair side charm and most importantly sent me home pain free!! Highly recommended!!

Recently needed a root canal done over due to my old dentist missing a canal and creating painful…read morehavoc in the tooth. Was recommended to South Shore Endodontics and was treated by Priti Beniwal, D.M.D and may I say she was fantastic. Thorough (she found the missed canal, which was tricky.. Good eye), sensitive, gentle touch, and soothing voice to the point that I fell asleep during the root canal!!! If you ever need a root canal or a specialized endodontist please visit Dr. Beniwal, you can thank me later.

I just left Dr. Tyler's office, after getting the second part of a root canal. I've had a half…read moredozen pr so root canal's previous to this one. And in my experience Dr Tyler is as good as it gets. Both Dr. Tyler and her staff are extremely thorough, fully explaining everything involved in my procedure just prior to it being performed on me. I really appreciate the professional yet kind and caring manner in which I was received and treated. I really appreciated that. As funny as it might sound I kind of enjoyed my root canal visits. I highly recommend Dr. Tyler to anyone needing dental services.

Great Endodontist! Performed a root canal for me and I had no pain. Not during the procedure or…read moreafter. Great staff - all very friendly and accommodating.

My 9 yo son chipped his front tooth and I searched Google for a cosmetic dentist. I came across Dr…read moreConforti's page. I called at 7am and he had an opening to see him at 8:30. He was so patient with him and explained everything to my son the entire procedure! He took his time and wanted to make sure it was perfect! I am so grateful for finding him!! I would recommend him to anyone!

This guy is amazing. Took a lot of time with me...gave me an honest assessment when he easily could…read morehave took my money. He even waived the consultation fee. Would use them for any of my dental needs

They did a good job with my root canal, but today I received a call from them that the insurance…read moreoverpaid by $2 something, and that I would have to come PICK UP the check! It would cost me much more in gas! I asked if they could mail it, but they said they couldn't do that! And why didn't they just give it back to the insurance company? So basically they overcharged me, but want to inconvenience me for it!

Who ever thought a root canal would be an easy, painless experience??? Believe all the good reviews…read moreabout Dr. Kraut. Everything people have been writing- like how he walks you through the process, was 100% accurate. He was methodical, explained everything, and there was NO pain. It was the easiest root canal experience EVER. You can tell he has done a million of these, and is the best at what he does. A work colleague begrudgingly told me he was getting a root canal one day and when he told me it was with Dr Kraut, I was excited to fill him in, to his relief, and no surprise- he had the same positive experience.