Giangrasso Dental
Joseph Giangrasso, DDS:
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I’ve been going to Dr. G.’s office for over 15 years. These guys are great! It’s a family office and they always make you feel welcome. They run on time which makes getting back to work easy. I usually see Dawn or Amanda for my cleanings and Dr. Joe does my exams. They are all so nice and make a terrific team. The cleanings are always very thorough and they take time to explain everything to me. When I need crowns or fillings done, they go over the whole process so it’s clear. The front desk even works with my insurance to help pay for some of the work. If you need a dentist downtown, call them!

Dr Giangrasso Sr is such a wonderful dentist. He has the best upbeat personality and makes sure to explain everything he is doing to keep you at ease and comfortable. Every time I have an appointment he has been very thoughtful and thorough.  I’m never a fan of going to the dentist (who is?), but he makes the visits a bit more pleasant by just his caring attitude.

I’ve been going to this dentist office for at least six years – I picked it based on its proximity to my office . . . as well as its proximity to Mike’s or Modern Pastries . . . If I manage to leave my appointment with no cavities, I can reward myself with a North End treat. (I’ve never actually had a cavity, so I can always equate a dentist appointment with a cannoli. Makes one want to go the dentist). Now, I’ve never had any real dental work, so my only real experience with the dentist is the biannual cleanings (which, given my coffee habit is a little more aggressive than need be) – but the staff has always been prompt, friendly and professional. In one of my first appointments, Dr. Giangrasso (the son) did ask me if I was interested in teeth whitening (after ranking my teeth on a scale as a 2, in a 1 to 15 ranking [1 being the best]) – I think I snapped at him for recommending something purely cosmetic when this should be a health care facility (I am opposed to the American dentist way of attempting to enforce a uniform, perfectly straight gleaming white smile in every individual. We lose the beauty in uniqueness). Since then, I haven’t heard a peep about this. Nor has anyone pushed any other service on me, where other dentists have (Like braces. I have a slight overbite). It’s the way the dentist should be – they remind you of your appointment, you sit in a chair, they give you a hard time for not flossing, clean your teeth, give you x-rays, the dentists comes in and checks you out, you schedule your next six month appointment and then you go across the street and get pistachio cookies. And then repeat.

Everyone here is very friendly, and more importantly, good at their jobs.  I’ve had a number of cleanings and several cavities filled here, and the procedures are always relatively quick and not painful.  I had no idea how bad my last dentist was until I switched to Dr. G & Son– they are top notch.