I was a 30 year and family patient. Dr. Chebuske retired. Practice Cancelled my teeth cleaning…read moreappointment. Couldn't reschedule for 2 months. ‍

Everyone at Coastal Family Dental--the front office, dental hygienists dentists and dental…read moreassistants--has been unfailingly helpful, warm and caring in the many years I've gone there. When I had a cracked and ultimately crumbling molar, I was quickly scheduled for a visit with Dr. Atienza, who performed several complicated procedures involving three posts, temporary and permanent crowns, virtually no pain, and finally, a restored and perfect tooth. She and her assistant were professional, efficient, and kind throughout, and succeeded in making a somewhat daunting experience a highly positive one.

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!!!

I had my first dental appointment at Thrive today. The quality of care was outstanding. Jodi is an…read moreexcellent Dental Hygienist who combines high-level clinical skills with empathy and meticulous attention to detail - she made me feel immediately comfortable. Dr. Sye took the time, to discuss possible procedures I may need in the future and addressed my questions with patience and clarity. I can't say enough about my administrative experience with Connor. He is remarkably efficient in navigating insurance matters. As a new patient with a new insurance policy, Connor took the time to locate answers to last minute questions about coverage that saved me a considerable amount of time. I highly recommend this practice!

They will charge you, double even though they do not spend any more time on you than other people…read morebecause they say that you had a problem with Your gums! They will also charge you extra on x-rays, even though they said that your insurance would cover it! They are a scam!

Excellent dental care, and I should know after 20 years as a patient with these dental…read moreprofessionals.

I had a very positive experience here today as a new patient. Christine who I think is the office…read moremanager is very friendly and answered all of my screening questions (one must do this, especially in the age of Covid!) without any hints of being put out before I made an appointment. They have an air purification system that is designed to kill viruses and other various evil air particles which made me feel more at ease about going to the dentist during Covid. I had x-rays done and the fellah who took them was very personable. Dr. DeRice was very down-to-earth, has a nice sense of humor and was very thorough with my exam. He took the time to address my dental questions and concerns. I'm returning soon for my cleaning and will update if needed. (A new patient exam takes longer but once you're established the dental exam and cleaning are always done together.)

I'm sorry to be a jerk, but holy moly, I don't think I realized how abusive and horrible this…read moredentist is. I now have a weird hole in my tooth because he was "rushed," and he made me feel awful about my dental care. My teeth are in bad shape because of this dude. Like, what? Never again and please never go here.

Dr. Lucas repaired my emergency failed filling perfectly! I have sensitive teeth and not only…read morereceived the new crown in his high tech crown maker on site, but I didn't need to have the bite adjusted. I had never been to the office, but was recommended by a friend. I felt extremely well cared for, even though I was new, and they took the time in an obviously busy schedule to help me out. My insurance was accepted no problem! Dr. Lucas and his office team and hygienists are all top notch.

I love the dentist! I know, such a weird-o, but there is literally nothing like the feeling of…read moreleaving a cleaning with your pearly whites being freshly cared for. It's also music to my ears when I hear "no cavities!" That being said, Gannett Drive Dental is the best dental facility that I have been to. The staff are INCREDIBLY nice and accommodating, and you can tell that they really have a passion for what they do. Whenever I go, I always get Michelle as a dental hygienist and she is fantastic at what she does. She always makes sure to tell you what she is seeing and why she is doing what she is doing, but she doesn't expect you to talk back, which is nice. There is nothing worse than having a hygienist who wants to have a conversation with you while their hands are all up inside your mouth. Michelle will take pauses and ask questions to get to know you, which is a nice added touch. Dr. Kivus is incredibly personable and makes an effort to get to know every one of his patients. It's these little personal touches that make Gannett Drive Dental what it is. I will definitely be a faithful patient to Gannett Drive Dental.

I had been with the same dental practice for 32 years (I'm a creature of habit and when I find a…read moreplace I'm comfortable and happy with, I tend to be a loyal customer/client/patient). Unfortunately my long time dentist retired and I needed a new dentist. When I called Gannett Drive Dental, the first person I spoke with was Kathy, the office manager. She was so friendly and helpful! She set me and my husband up with appointments, took some basic information down and mailed out our new patient forms promptly. I had my first routine cleaning today and I had a very positive experience overall. I was greeted upon entry, the waiting area was clean and comfortable and my wait wasn't long. The dental hygienist, Gina, was friendly, kind and did a great job cleaning my teeth. I didn't experience any discomfort. She listened to my concerns and addressed them patiently, professionally and knowledgeably. Dr. Fillebrown was also very kind, patient, friendly and knowledgeable. I was pretty anxious initially but after awhile I found myself much more at ease. I'm very happy with my experience and would highly recommend Gannett Drive Dental.

I had the most positive experience here, after having some horrible experiences at other dental…read moreplaces. Dr. Oshetski is very receptive and took my opinions/budget into account when making recommendations, which was a huge relief. Traci was lovely, and was very careful to make sure I was comfortable. Vanessa was also a sweetheart. Everyone was very positive and kind, and as I said open to discussing my particular issues and helping me come up with a manageable plan (I do not have insurance, and paying out of pocket is a very frightening venture). Also the view is just gorgeous so you aren't just staring at a blank wall, which actually makes the whole dentist experience much more pleasant.

The people here are nice enough, however when I mentioned that I had a permanent solution to a…read moredental problem that they had only offered a temporary solution to, they got upset and immediately dropped me as a client/patient. Makes me feel like all its about is the $, and not what is best for the person. Talk about a very bad experience!

Relatively new patient (today was just my second visit) on peri-maintenance. Such a courteous,…read morecaring office. Everyone I've interacted with is so nice, from front desk to dentist. Special shout-out to MJ who is amazing. I love working with her and the support / encouragement she provides. Definitely happy I found this provider.