Nathan Shapiro,DMD

I am enormously impressed with Dr. Nathan Shapiro. I had been told by several dentists and two periodontists over the past few years that my gums had recessed so badly that I needed gum graft surgery. The more I learned about the procedure the more I tried to convince myself that I didn’t really need it. It just seemed pretty horrific especially since I needed the gums around 8 of my teeth done! My gums got progressively worse and I finally gave in and decided to research several of the periodontists recommended to me. I was very impressed with Dr. Shapiro’s high level of training and experience so I set up an appointment. When I told him I was mortified of having skin and flesh taken from the roof of my mouth he told me about donor tissue (no one else had) and I said «I’m in»! I had the surgery a week ago. Dr. Shapiro is an extremely good surgeon. He is gentle and works with care and precision and I was amazed at how perfect the graft looked. I was more amazed with the lack of discomfort during the procedure even though my gums were being cut and sewn. (Sorry for being so graphic but if this is the procedure you need, you don’t need to be worried about it as I was.) After the novacain wore off I did take 2 prescription pain pills but after that I only needed Advil for a couple of days. I never felt bad pain just some soreness that the Advil took care of. Now a week later I had a follow up appointment today and everything looks great and is healing perfectly! I do credit Dr Shapiro for this. I rarely ever write reviews but if you need a good periodontist I highly recommend Dr Shapiro.

Dr. Shapiro is great, during the pre-​op he explained to me what he would be doing the day of the periodontal surgery and post-​surgery care. During the surgery he was very gentle and informed me of each step. His assistant Alba, was helpful and attentive. Also, I received a follow up phone call in the evening of surgery. Office is clean, friendly staff, overall; good Periodontics and Surgical MD.