Larry A Sylva, DDS MSCD APC

What a great experience! I am such a chicken when it comes to dental work. Dr. Sylva was so understanding and kind and funny. He really knows what he is doing and the office staff is so great!

Great experience even though there was an initial scare. Dr Sylva and his staff are trustworthy and friendly people.
I was referred to his office by my regular dentist for an evaluation. When I got in I was greeted by Cathy who was very friendly and welcoming. She did provide me with a little scare while I was filling out my paperwork as a new patient though. She was talking to my wife and just casually mentioned that it was a 2 hour procedure. Not sure if she was kidding but I had to pump the brakes because I had no idea I was in for a 2 hour evaluation. I asked her about it and she said the root canal takes 2 hours.
In my mind I was thinking hold on I just came in for an evaluation and the doctor didn’t even take a look at me yet but I’m already slated for a root canal? This made me very nervous and unsure about the legitimacy of this place because if I walked into a doctor’s office for the first time and they tell me immediately in the waiting room that I need surgery before even looking at me that’s just really sketchy. However I asked her about it and she clarified that my dentist indicated to her that a root canal seemed very likely even though he never mentioned that to me. She reassured me that they would indeed wait until after the evaluation before determining if I needed a root canal.
The assistant that did my xray was very friendly also and the actual experience with Dr. Sylva was great. He had a disarming personality and was able to reassure me right away. He took a look at the xrays and did some tests and was able to tell me that I didn’t need a root canal in about 10 minutes. He even went further and told me that I tend to clench my teeth which could be a cause of headaches or a sore jaw that I do experience from time to time. My other dentist diagnosed me as a teeth grinder. He is able to clarify the fine distinction between the 2 and advised me on how to correct it. Cleary he is a very knowledgeable and reliable person to see. Hopefully you never need his expertise but if you do he should be the first choice.

Dr. Sylva is AMAZING!!! He has done two root canals for me and I didn’t even need to take pain meds after. He provides a thorough explanation of the procedure during your consultation, he is NOT the typical dentist, in that, his recomendation is true to your condition and not in favor of $$$. His offices are clean, the staff is super friendly and he is just an all around awesome dentist! If you have to undergo this unpleasant experience, he is the man to go to for sure.

I was looking for a root canal specialist and happened to see the great reviews on Dr. Larry Sylva. I called and Hillary was very informative and upfront and was able to get me in. I was calling around to try to get in the morning time and just did not get that friendly voice on the phone except for here, so my choice was made and what a choice it was. They took X-​Rays and Dr. Sylva explained what was going on and what was going to happen. Luckily for Dr. Sylvia, I had 3 roots in one tooth compared to the norm and handled it very professional and made it seem like he has done this many times. I sat on the chair and it sounds to me that he cares for each one of his patients. He even took time to talk about what’s next to do for me. Again, he is a root canal specialist, but informed me of other things to do in my mouth. I like that. This may sound strange, but I enjoyed my time at the dentist. I normally or never would say such a thing, but there was a good feeling walking into this office. Thank you.

I dread going to the dentist, to the point where I ended up needing a root canal.
Dr. Sylva was great, he talked me through everything he was doing, made sure I was numbed up and went to work.
The staff was super nice and I have to say Dr. Sylva made a horrible experience, painless and rather enjoyable (never thought I’d admit that!).

Dr. Sylva is a very talented and caring doctor. He takes every effort to make this experience comfortable and patiently educates illiterate patients like me on how the tooth will be treated. He redefined what a root canal experience can be and has instilled hope in me to fight against the terrible cavities I have! Thank you Dr. Sylva!

Gifted and talented doctor with an amazing staff. Thank you for making the process informative and comfortable.

Dr. Sylva is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, very personable. Staff is warm, helpful, and wonderful. Overall, a great dentist and a wonderful person. I would recommend him to anyone!

I HATE getting dental work done, but due to some poor decision making on my part (earlier in life) I am now paying my dues… In root canals.
I recently had to have a re-​treatment done on an old root canal that became infected.
Dr. Sylva was very thorough in explaining the problem and solution.
He was funny and made me feel as comfortable as possible.
God forbid I ever need a root canal again, I want this guy to do it.

If you unfortunately have to get a root canal, this is the place to get it done. Dr. Sylva is awesome. He has a great sense of humor and puts you at ease. Plus, the procedure was painless and extremely quick. I’ve had 4 root canals at 3 other offices, so trust me when I say that this place is the best of the best.

I thought I talk fast, Dr. Silva is like a bullet train. I bet the two of us can cover several topics in 5 minutes of time.
Dr. silva is very good at explaining treatments, what needs to be done, why, and the results. I have a complicated case and he explained things well and left it up to me to make my decision about the treatment. There’s no B.S. and he doesn’t try to sell you some treatment you don’t need. He’s also very efficient. Before I knew it, the procedure was done. It was almost painless. ALMOST! No dental procedure is painless for me.

Okay. Seriously. No one wants to have a root canal, let alone have dental work done. When my primary dentist informed me that I need one, I began to sweat.
Dr. Sylva was wonderful. Today’s procedure was easier than some past dental work I’ve had done. They offer gas, which helped tremendously. And he was able to make me pain free the entire time. He understood my fears and put me to ease.
I hope I never have to see him again but I would recommend him to anyone who has to.

Over the last 5 years I have been to see Dr. Sylva for 2 root canals.
I know, everyone shudders when they hear the words «root canal», but Dr. Sylva and his staff really put you at ease when you enter their office door and make your way into the exam room.
They offer «gas» if you’re really nervous, but I’ve never needed it.
Dr. Sylva is an expert at administering the anesthetic required to perform a root canal. If you experience any pain during the procedure, Dr. Sylva pays attention to your expressions (eyes moving, nervous hands, etc.) and isn’t afraid to give you more if you need it.
He works quickly and efficiently. His bedside manner and quick-​witted banter makes you (almost) forget that you’re sitting in a dental chair with a rubber dam draped across your mouth. He makes you feel comfortable with what’s going on by telling you what he is doing and he isn’t afraid to use «big dental words» in front of you. I appreciate that.
Although I hope that I don’t need to return to this office soon, I highly recommend Dr. Sylva.
Plus, they accept AMEX!

Everyone, please read… Dr Silva is the BOMB!!! I love him and always have since 1997! My regular dentist recommended I go to another dentist for my root canal in Concord, but I immediately told her I want to go to Dr. Silva. Most root canals you need pain killers every 4 hours, you can’t eat, etc. When I was done having my root canal, I took a iproproven and went to Panda’s Express and ejoyed every bite. Every review you read I DITTO it! Dr Silva keep up the good work. GO GIANTS! See you in a month or two.

I had a very similar experience to the previous reviewer. Dr. Sylva is aewsome! I never thought I’d say that about a dentist. I am a real baby about pain but the root canals I received from Dr. Sylva were amazingly painless. The worst thing for me is always the shots of Novocain and Larry has an almost magical way of delivering painless shots. And he doesn’t even have to use the new fangled electronic syringes I’ve seen. He just knows how to do it right. Plus, he’s super funny and the staff is great. I almost shouldn’t review him because I’m afraid it’ll get too hard to schedule appointments but I have to be honest. Kudos Dr. Larry!