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Taylors Dental

Updated 2026-08-18 · 3,343 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 105 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(105) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Full Mouth Dental ImplantsSingle Tooth Implants
Taylors Dental
Services
Full Mouth Dental Implants, Single Tooth Implants
Reviews
105

What recent reviews say

Patients describe Taylors Dental as exceptionally skilled at making anxious or new patients feel at ease. Dr. James Plaisted and his hygienists are praised repeatedly for thorough explanations, gentleness during procedures, and genuine care that transforms dental visits from dreaded into something patients actually anticipate.

Praised for
  • gentle technique and pain-free procedures
  • Dr. James and staff explain everything clearly
  • anxiety-friendly approach
  • highly skilled hygienists
  • efficient, welcoming, professional team
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Best for: patients with dental anxiety seeking gentle, well-explained care

Strengths

  • Gentle, pain-free approach praised across extractions and cleanings
  • Dr. James explains procedures step-by-step
  • Anxiety-friendly environment and staff
  • Efficient scheduling, no long waits

Worth knowing

  • Dr. James Plaisted (lead dentist)
  • Dr. Plaisted also mentioned in older reviews
  • Dr. Donovan retired; practice was purchased by Dr. James
  • Extraction performed with no pain reported
  • Hygienists noted as exceptionally skilled and thorough
  • Office described as clean and modern
  • Runs efficiently with no reported long waits

What reviews say by service

Single Tooth Implants
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Full Mouth Dental Implants
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How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.79 average across the 165 full mouth dental implants businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 32% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 92
Review volume 88
Review recency 81
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does the practice take new patients?
Yes. Multiple recent reviews note new patient onboarding was smooth and straightforward. The team is described as welcoming to new arrivals in the area.
Is this a good choice if I have dental anxiety?
Reviewers with stated anxiety consistently report feeling at ease here. Staff explain procedures step-by-step, check in frequently, and offer water breaks. Many say they now look forward to appointments.
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Last updated 2026-08-18