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Timothy P Deahl, DDS PC
Categories: Health and Medical Dentists Oral Surgeons Health and Medical Dentists Periodontists Health and Medical Dentists Cosmetic Dentists Oral Surgeons, Periodontists, Cosmetic Dentists [Edit]
2286 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02140
Neighborhood: North Cambridge
(617) 868-4046
- Nearest Transit:
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Massachusetts Ave @ Dover St (77)
Massachusetts Ave @ St Johns Church (77)
Massachusetts Ave @ Woodbridge St (77)
- Hours:
Mon 8 am - 6 pm
Tue, Thu 8 am - 5 pm
Wed 7 am - 5 pm
Fri 7 am - 12 pm
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
13 reviews for Timothy P Deahl, DDS PC
13 reviews in English
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Review from Cheryl D.
Cambridge, MA
12/11/2010
Favorite dentist, ever.
I had been going to Gentle Dental in Belmont, and they seemed pretty typical, not the funnest place, but a good dentist for get your bi-annual check-up. Very recently, I decided that I didn't want to drive to Belmont to go to the dentist anymore (having moved from Watertown to North Cambridge a couple of years ago) when I could walk down the street. So I came here on my husband's recommendation and was wowed.
Let's see, what was different from my standard expectation for the dentist experience? My new patient paperwork could be done ahead of time on the internet, at my leisure, instead of requiring that I come early to my first appointment. The dentist blew up my X-rays on the computer for me and explained his analysis of them on the spot. He also chatted with me while examining my teeth, pausing with the dental instruments to let me answer his questions. The dentist chair had a little water fountain / sink thing that let me rinse my own mouth instead of needing to have it sprayed with water and sucked by the sucker thing. And then, at the part where you usually get a cheap toothbrush or floss, I got a coupon and rebate for up to $25 off of a Sonicare. So high-tech! Alright, so the tech isn't that advanced for 2010, but this place makes it obvious that a lot of dentist offices are still in the stone age!
As if it couldn't get better, everyone I met at the office on my one visit was very personable: receptionist, hygenist, dentist, and .... (what was she?) lady who checked my gums. Oh, right, I almost forgot, Dr. Deahl noticed the bit of rough filling I had gotten from Gentle Dental that had been slightly irritating me for months without my saying anything and offered to shave it down (probably for free?) in a couple of minutes. Definitely an improvement. -
Review from Melissa S.
Chelsea, MA
12/11/2010
I love this office and I love Dr. Deahl...finally a dentist who actually PREVENTS issues instead of just finding them.
I knew this place was different when I called for my first appointment and they actually EMAILED me forms to fill out because they are PAPERLESS. Since I'm a technology geek, I was completely impressed and psyched I could actually deal with these guys through email.
After bonding broke from one of my front teeth, he told me what no one else wanted to - "you're front teeth look like chicklets with all that bonding on them". Thank you - and yes, I will bite the bullet (gently so as not to break more bonding) and get braces. He referred me to an awesome orthodontist and I'm on my way to get braces.
He's gotten pre-approval for 3 crowns that I need and for periodontic scaling that I've already had done and my mouth feels amazing already.
I've had limited money go out of my pocket, the office personnel know their way around my Met-Life Insurance, and everyone is extremely professional and nice. -
Review from Adrian L.
Cambridge, MA
3/4/2011
Very friendly doctor, I have recommended my friends here too. The staff are also very friendly and they me feel comfortable every time I come.
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Review from Stu S.
Stony Brook, NY
2/17/2011
Dr. Deahl did not talk me through my options and insisted on a procedure to "alleviate" (not treat) my severe dental pain, without discussing pros and cons. I went ahead with it under pressure from him to decide what to do, and also because I was in pain, but not before asking him to make sure the procedure would be covered by my insurance. When I received my bill, I found out that my insurance does not, in fact, cover the $1100 procedure. Worse, it didn't make the tooth better (I was in pain for another week until I made an appointment with another) dentist. Whatever he did was clearly unnecessary and expensive, and he drilled my tooth down to nothing which complicated my treatment later.
Worst of all, I tried to have them send my dental Xrays to my next dentist and, 8 months and multiple phone calls later, they have not done so. Melissa, they are not paperless, because paperless dentists would be able to email Xrays and not have to worry about forgetting to snail mail them. His assistant Scott is rude, and they are on vacation whenever I call them so it is close to impossible to speak with someone on the phone.
All in all, I can't think of anything they did RIGHT that day.
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Review from Geof M.
Mansfield, MA
9/11/2010
I'm very impressed with Dr. Deahl and his office and would recommend their services wholeheartedly.
A friend referred me to Dr. Deahl after an unsatisfactory experience with a previous dentist who I felt was pushing unnecessary dental work. This past experience plus my natural aversion to dental work resulted in me not seeing a dentist for several years so you can imagine my fear of going back.
I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I did not have any major dental issues, but Dr. Deahl did find a cavity that needed to be replaced (chipped that tooth about 2 year prior) and thought my gums were starting to recede. Even though my appointment was the last of the day, Dr. Deahl was nice enough to convince his periodontist to stay after hours so I would not have to come back again since I live a good bit away from his office.
The periodontist confirmed that I needed deep teeth scaling so I scheduled a followup appointment a few weeks later. I have to admit that I wasn't looking forward to having this done, but the periodontist was very good at cleaning my teeth without causing pain and checked to make sure I was OK thoughout the procedure.
I've had my teeth cleaned there several times as well and their hygienists are excellent too. They do a thorough job of cleaning but without causing any pain (my worst fear).
Again I can't recommend Dr. Deahl enough. If you fear dental work as I do, you are in good hands at his office. My wife even goes to him now too! -
Review from Shine B.
Boston, MA
4/13/2006
If you have lots of money then Dr. Deahl is for you! But if you have dental insurance and would like to have any part of your work paid for then don't bother with Dr. Deahl. The office will tell you about how they will submit a claim to your insurance, and this is true, but your insurance won't pay. It seems like Dr. Deahl might have some quota he's trying to reach per hour b/c he went right ahead and did work on me while I un-assertively said "well...I don't think I need thaaaa....tt!!" Then of course I was billed heavily for that work I didn't need. Be prepared to be be VERY assertive at this office because they are trying to make a ton of money - no two ways about it.
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Review from Jen S.
Cambridge, MA
1/16/2008
For years I went to Dr. Ronald Weston, down near Symphony Hall. I kept getting a clean bill of health. Then I need a crown and everything went to hell. The lab screwed up the crown, and then Dr. Weston had to fix it, but it took six months and I was still having tons of pain. I feel like I aged ten years in that six month period. His assistant would tell me that I needed to "suck it up."
A friend recommended Dr. Deahl, and I am so relieved. He fixed that crown so that the swelling went down. I still had sensitivity, though, so he had an endodontist check it out. I needed a root canal (pretty standard procedure to have before a crown). He also noticed I've been grinding my teeth and a lot of other things are damaged. He's right. I'm now 41, and honestly, I see the damage. I know what I did in earlier years, and it makes sense. The communication and skill level, care and follow-through I've experienced at Dr. Deahl's taught me to expect better. My insurance covers the procedures. I actually look at the work he's done in my mouth, and am amazed. My teeth look great! They feel much better, too. I think we're used to a different level of care from dentists, and what Dr. Deahl does seems more thorough (his hygienist is so thorough it can be a bit scary!), but I know I'm going to keep my teeth all the way to the end. Dr. Deahl is terrific. -
Review from Laurie C.
Cambridge, MA
8/25/2010
Has it been six months yet?
I have had the BEST dental experience here.
Scott- he runs the office, he's so friendly- which instantly shakes my 'going to the dentist' whoas! He'll help sort out everything, including claims.
Deb- the hygienist, she too is brilliant. I am applying to nursing school- she offered wonderful tips, connections, and wisdom. Plus she gave me $20 coupons for a new Sonicare- Score.
Dr. Deahl- a cheerful, understanding dentist. He has great conversational skills and he is diligent. He is so kind.
Everyone who works there is a 5* class act. The office is clean beyond clean! Also, it is filled with great amenities- from a K-cup coffee maker, luxurious lotions, comfortable sofas, and great magazines- small stuff, but it counts!
Has it been six months yet? I'm so proud of how I've enhanced my dental regimen! -
Review from Jennifer P.
Cambridge, MA
4/26/2011
I have had a lot of dental work, and I've learned a lot just by being a constant patient. Dr. Deahl did a great job fixing a crown that another dentist had messed up. The lab he uses is excellent- the crown is very tooth-like (anyone who's had a lumpy flat crown placed knows what I'm talking about), and Dr. Deahl did a great job prepping the tooth. He does all the work himself and is a perfectionist, which I can appreciate. I'm only sad I discovered him a few months before I'm moving out of town. But I can recommend him, and do.
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Review from Matthew M.
Cambridge, MA
7/18/2009
So far I've had great experiences with Dr. Deahl. Very professional and friendly staff, nice offices with modern equipment, and I've felt as though I can trust his estimates of work that was needed.
For example, my previous dentist (Gentle Dental on Park St. near the Common) was pushing hard for me to have surgery for my receding gums. I was dubious about this, since she had given me only a cursory examination at my checkup and I had felt pressured by her in the past. I went to Dr Deahl, had a (very) thorough gum evaluation and was told that while my gums were receding, there was no reason to do major surgery yet. Instead he just had me change my brushing habits, and my sensitivity and pain has decreased immensely. Since then I've referred several friends to Dr. Deahl as both a primary dentist and for second opinions, and they've all been satisfied and impressed with his work.
As for insurance, I've never had a problem with them (I've got Metlife Dental). Claims have been processed smoothly and there have never been any unexpected charges. That said it's always a good idea to be very careful about what you agree to in any dentist's office -- get prices for every single procedure they suggest, and don't let them do it until you call your insurance company. Sadly most dental insurance is horrible and crappy and you have to be self-reliant when it comes to guarding against high bills. -
Review from Whisperer W.
Arlington, MA
12/8/2009
I couldn't agree more with Shine B. I fought with the office manager about the price of one filling which I had to pay over $1K before I left the office and then they would charge my insurance the same amount - more or less. They are a total ripoff and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
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Review from Chloe C.
Cambridge, MA
12/6/2009
When I decided to switch dentists (I wont go into that here) my parents recommended their dentist, Dr. Deahl. I went to his office and made an appointment. I was treated with nothing but respect and the office was kept very professional looking and extremely clean.
I've been to him twice now, and have had nothing but excellent experiences. I would recommend him to anyone! -
Review from Jana B.
Medford, MA
3/10/2011
I am so happy that my friend referred me to Dr Deahls office. I had avoided the dentist for years because of fear. But a broken tooth and a bad tooth ache made me face facts that I HAD to go. My friend told me that she loves her dentist and now know why. Dr Deahl and his staff made me feel very comfortable. They were all so kind and Dr Deahl is gentle and knowledgeable. He explained what type of work I would need and the different options for treatment that I had. I have read other post of people complaining about the price and/or lack of coverage from their dental insurance. What those people maybe don't understand is that insurance is between the patient and insurance comapny. It has nothing to do with the dentist. The dentists job is to make sure the patient gets the exact care that they need. The patient is in charge of finding out what their insurance is going to cover. I called my insurance company the day after Dr Deahl had given me different options for treatment. Unfortunately the treatment that I wanted to follow was not covered by my insurance. But i still felt like it was the best treatment for me so I chose to pay out of pocket and Dr Deahl worked with me to set up a payment plan. I never felt like I was being pressured to get unnecessary treatments to raise the bill. (Which is what happened to me many years ago when I went to Gentle Dental) I would recommend Dr Deahl to anyone who is looking for a extraordinary dentist. He really is the best I have ever been to. A big thank you to Dr Deahl and his amazing staff.
