James Altomare, DDS

More harm than good. Got horrible ache after the visit and it was just cleaning. I guess for more serious treatment, you’ll get the appropriate consequences.

All I can say is wow. Typically going to the dentist for me is about as enjoyable as spending a day scratching nails against a chalkboard. I think I just found my favorite dentist. Dr. Altomare was so pleasant and friendly. I was able to make an appointment the day of because my tooth was bothering me. When I got there I filled out the forms and was invited back right away. I didn’t request it at the time of my appointment but I was about due for a cleaning so I asked if I can have that done as well to save myself another trip.
Dr. Altomare took the time to listen to all my concerns and asked thorough questions. He adresed the problem and then advised me that he was going to proceed with the cleaning. So usually cleanings aren’t that pleasant for me either and are typically followed by a scolding session of how bad my teeth are, how I should get a cleaning every 3 months and basically be appalled at my poor hygiene. THIS doctor however did none of that. He did an amazing job cleaning my teeth, I didn’t even flinch once. Instead of scolding me he actually provides useful advice — that i should switch to a sensitive toothpaste because my teeth are sensitive.
He then proceeded to discuss my treatment «options» which aren’t really options but definitely didn’t bully me into a series of services I didn’t need and didn’t create mass hysteria over how urgent everything is. I have been putting of my fillings for YEARS because I didn’t want to deal with dentist but I eagerly made another appointment for the same week to come back and get it resolved. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend to anyone