Hampstead Dental

We recently moved to the Hampstead area and probably like many others hadn’t had the opportunity to visit a dentist due to CoVid restrictions in over a year.nnI wanted to have a cleaning and had been in need of crown work for some time.nnAfter reviewing the Google reviews of the local dentists (all seemed to rank very high), I chose Hampstead dental.nnOn the initial visit I met with Robin who took X-rays and then went about a thorough measurement of my gums and dental records.nnAfter an hour had passed, I asked if I were still going to get my teeth cleaned. She said no and that she didn’t have the time to do it.nnAfter she completed her measurements the Dr. came in. He and Robin discussed back and forth the information she had collected, a bit of it seeming like physician speak or code. Robin recommended that I have a deep clean instead of a regular cleaning. The doctor wanted to replace a current crown, which I considered having done, but after the following visits, I won’t have that done here.nnSo I went home without a cleaning and an appointment to return to begin work on the original crown that I was part of my reason for going in the first place. The experience was the usual except for all of the contraptions used now that are placed inside your mouth to keep it open and the suction devices continually running. There are no sinks where you rinse and spit. It’s all cleaned up with suction. Anyway, my bad tooth was ground down and a temporary crown prepared for placement. Lexi fitted the temporary which always seemed a little higher than it should have been, but after four attempts to grind it down, I really just wanted to leave.nnThe temporary was odd feeling, felt nothing like a tooth but something foreign and irregular. Lexi gave me all of the precautions and told me that should the temporary fall out, I could pick up some similar adhesive at WalMart and take care of it myself.nnYes, I still went back. A month later, it was finally time to get my cleaning and permanent crown put in. The cleaning went as most cleanings do. But the crown?nnIt started off well and that’s where it declined. The doctor had to do some grinding to fit it between my other teeth. Once he got it in there, he had to grind the top of my new crown down because it sat to high. What’s worse is that he also ground down my natural tooth above the crown ( there was nothing wrong with this tooth). The bottom of my tooth on top has been ground smooth and at an angle. My crown has had the top of it ground smooth. This feels so unnatural. They should probably stick to cleaning teeth only.nnI am really VERY disappointed. I wouldn’t typically write such posts and would just avoid this business in the future, but I really don’t want anyone else to ever experience this.

Very professional and efficient. Thanks Hampstead Dental!

The staff here is great! Dr. Rich is one of the few dentists that doesn't worry about churning out as many patients as possible, like most dentists. He takes the time with each patient, cares for them, and is honest with his prognosis. If you don't need a procedure, he will tell you. Honest Dentist. Honest office. The hygienists are great, especially Kim. She is gentle, but thorough. My mouth feels so clean after my appointments with her.

Everything was completed in a very professional manner. The Dr.'s assistant was very competent and I would not hesitate to recommend this practice to all.

Exceptionally high quality of care from friendly people in a pleasant environment. Up to date use of technology in every dental service provided, including records and documentation.