Boston Periodontics & Dental Implants

Dr Nevins is true to his website’s mission statement - “He strongly believes that modern treatment approaches based on the latest advances in biotechnology and clinical science are the gateway to providing the best patient care.” After a root canal and crown elsewhere in 2017, I experienced increasing numbness in one side of my lower jaw, which led to a cascade of diagnostic attempts and numerous visits to various dental practicioners and neurosurgeons. Dr Nevins was the first to recommend laser treatment to restore nerve function, and I have improvement already from the first treatment. This is a huge quality-of-life issue for me. I had radiation for Head & Neck cancer back in 2000. One consequence can be a softening of the jawbone and difficulty with implants. Dr Nevin’s website deals with the issue, offering a possible treatment with growth hormone at the time of the implant surgery - that’s how I found his office. Another really positive thing about my experience with his practice is that they prescribe medication in advance of the appointment. (My recent experience includes a doctor who refused to prescribe pain medication post implant surgery.) It always seemed to me, given the occasional pain and unpleasantness of oral surgery, that it would make sense to be medicated prior to an appointment in addition to local anaesthetic. I want to applaud Dr Nevins for doing just that, having a compassionate, sensible approach to pain management and antibiotics.

Dr. Nevins and his entire clinic team are outstanding. I'm generally terrified of things like this, but they went above and beyond to make both myself and my parents feel comfortable every step of the way. I can't believe I ended up actually enjoying my clinic visits after being so scared of the procedure at first. They made me feel like I was visiting my family whenever I would pass by. When I had questions, they always responded quickly, and when I wanted to visit the clinic, they were always so accommodating. They are a wonderful and genuine group of individuals with amazing talent. I'm so happy with how my gum graft turned out, and I'm even happier that I was referred to Dr. Nevins. I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you Dr. Nevins!!!

Nevins Dental Center is fantastic! I needed several procedures and spent a long time researching periodontists. I'm so glad I chose Nevins Dental! The details: 1. Dr. Marc Nevins performed a soft tissue grafting procedure on both sides of my mouth, using micro-surgical techniques, with Veronica Moran assisting. The surgical process and outcome were simply superlative. I was comfortable the whole time. This intricate procedure was so beautifully organized, they were able to complete it in just a few hours. (I really marveled at this later.) Recovery was easy and pain-free. I didn't have to take pain medication, including over-the-counter. This procedure is invaluable for my oral health and will help keep my gums and teeth healthy. 2. Two of my central incisors were very small and one was "dead" from a past injury. I needed to get them crowned to stabilize them. Dr. Julie Mitchell performed this procedure, with Salma Melendez assisting to remove them and create temporary crowns, and Natalia Medina assisting to implant the permanent crowns. Each procedure was smooth and easy. Even the temporary crowns fit beautifully. The permanent crowns look amazing, indistinguishable from real teeth! (Though idealized to make my smile look great.) They even made me a new retainer for free! 3. I had a deep cleaning for the first time, with Patty Valin. Patty explained everything beautifully and helped me develop a good oral healthcare routine. The deep cleaning was easy and didn't feel like a medical procedure. She kindly let me skip the Novocaine and it still felt like a regular cleaning. Patty is a fantastic clinician, who I continue to see for regular cleanings. The best! 4. Some people have questions about cost. Nevins Center requests payment on the day of each visit, a common practice. They then submit a claim to your insurance. If they recommend a procedure, they create a treatment plan that indicates the costs. There are no surprises and they don't rush you. (They would tell you if the matter is time-sensitive, but they don't create a false sense of urgency.) You never feel like a choice-point was skipped over. With this very adequate notice and accurate cost indication, there is time for financial planning. As a former case manager in Boston-area homeless shelters, I frequently made medical and dental referrals and evaluated costs. Nevins Center's treatment planning strikes me as excellent and clear. The treatment schedule and rationale has no irregularities or unexpected costs. Their costs for procedures (implants, crowns, surgery, etc.) seem within a standard range. For routine care: If you're used to reduced-rate community health centers, Nevins Center might cost a bit more, as the care is very comprehensive. This is a hard point to make without appearing to suggest that lower-cost centers don't provide excellent care. They do, especially in Boston! But this isn't an apples-to-apples comparison. Routine cleanings at Nevins Center provide a clinical level of care that can be experienced as especially helpful. For me, it's a great investment.

There is simply no way to overstate the knowledge & skill Dr. Nevins brings to his patient's care. In October of 2022, Dr. Nevins performed major gum grafts on both sides of my lower gums. The results a few months later have been nothing short of amazing. Both my dentist and dental hygienist could not believe how well the graft took...they were both blown away by the amount of tissue and the quality of the graft itself. Dr. Nevins is the consummate professional. In addition, his team are all outstanding. I found them to be on top of all the details, big and small. Nobody, and I mean nobody wants to go through major gum surgery. But if you have to do it, there is NOWHERE ELSE you should go. I simply cannot recommend Dr. Nevins and his team highly enough!

You wrote a review for Marc L Nevins, DMD MMSc PC 4 minutes ago 5.0 star rating1/17/2022 I am very pleased with the service I received in Nevins Dental Center. I came to this office in a need to do tooth extraction and grafting. During the surgery doctor Nevins made me feel very comfortable. I felt very limited discomfort and was quite surprised when he told me that the surgery is over. Overall, the procedure was painless and went extremely well. The recovery was also incredible. I did not have any pain after the surgery, just small discomfort the next day. Doctor Nevins is an excellent dentist and oral surgeon! All office staff were very pleasant and super helpful. I rescheduled my appointment several times due to family circumstances. Monique from the reception office was very helpful in scheduling my appointment in a short notice. She squeezed me in to doctor's very busy schedule to ensure that my surgery will be completed before the winter break. Veronica, doctor's assistant, was very supportive and kind. She was willing to help any time during the surgery.