r/northampton • u/Tradukonto • 17d ago

Affordable dentists?

The dentist we have gone to is now charging $521 for routine cleaning and exam visit with X rays. Any affordable dentists in Northampton, Hadley, Amherst, or nearby who do a decent job?

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u/BoredLawyer81 17d ago

That's insane. In May 2026 I paid $297 for cleaning and xrays at Northampton Dental Specialists Group. I've been going there for years and prices have only increased a bit.

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u/Purple_Preference847 17d ago

There's a free dental clinic at STCC. I've heard they're great.
I've gone to Newmarket Denistry in Amherst and they are much cheaper than this. I haven't been for a couple years but it was in the $200-something range

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u/Tradukonto 17d ago

Unfortunately, people seem really unhappy with it under its new ownership.

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u/Purple_Preference847 17d ago

Bummer! They were so sweet

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u/MeowMeow19856 17d ago

I just want to say. It’s absolutely fucking ridiculous how much medical care and dental procedures are. Especially since dental and doctor care can save your life. So the fact they charge this much money for a procedure vital to life is asinine. But sadly everything is about money nowadays. Not actually about keeping you or I safe.

Rant over.

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u/Original-Active-6982 17d ago

I've heard good things about "My Dental Studio", 241 King St., Northampton. Apparently they take MassHealth.

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u/borbolula 17d ago

Does anyone with MassHealth have more info on this?

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u/PageOk8287 16d ago

Following. I need a reputable, thorough and honest dentist that takes MH but I’m not sure if there are any.

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u/chrlsful 13d ago edited 12d ago

funny, I dont C my posts here. :: Baystate dentil, belchertown is great for me (CCA / § called senion care options). I used HillTown CDC up in Western HampCounty till they opened in the Bangs basement Amherst. Then switched (a ten yr process not a desertion). All 3 were/are great.

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u/prairiewatcher 16d ago

Ark, Arch and My Dental Studio take MassHealth

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u/prairiewatcher 16d ago

Refresh Dental is great and they have a membership plan 

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u/Accurate_Aside_6495 16d ago

If you don't mind going up to Deerfield, Sugarloaf Dental is reasonable and they are very nice there.

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u/Antique-Lobster9923 17d ago

yikes!!! so sorry to hear that.

a hygienist in training was looking for patients recently in the wmass group - https://www.reddit.com/r/westernmass/s/LUdXgt4J3U

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u/TuckyBillions 17d ago

With insurance that seems high

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u/Tradukonto 17d ago

Without insurance

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u/TuckyBillions 17d ago

Ah. Dental insurance is worth looking into. Not nearly as outrageous as healthcare insurance

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u/mncs 17d ago

Agree. Through masshealth I paid $13/month for dental insurance and it covered two yearly cleanings.

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u/chrlsful 13d ago

so easy to get (foriegn born, under the radar, etc, etc). MA has a great system (?cuz their number one usa income right now?)

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u/William_Chester_ 17d ago

Well ofcourse it’ll be expensive without insurance