Convenient Access from Framingham
A mostly straight run north on Edgell Road takes you from downtown to Sudbury Dental Excellence in roughly 14 minutes. Residents who want a dentist in Framingham, MA with 7:00 AM weekday starts, Saturday mornings and clear pricing for patients without insurance will find our office 6.9 miles away on Concord Rd in Sudbury. Three dentists, including a periodontist, work under one roof.
From City Hall in the Memorial Building at 150 Concord Street, follow Union Avenue to Main Street and go through the roundabout onto Edgell Road. Edgell Road runs north past the Centre Common and Framingham State University, then through Nobscot before continuing as Nobscot Road into Sudbury. Turn right on Boston Post Road (Route 20) for about half a mile, then left onto Concord Rd. Traffic downtown and on Route 20 adds time during the weekday rush.
Our address is 15 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776, beside Goodnow Library, and the Google Maps pin for our office is the quickest way to start navigation. Patients in the northeast corner of the city may also like our Saxonville page, and those to the east can see our Natick page.
A Practical Dental Home for Framingham's Busy Households
Today this Middlesex County city is one of the most populous municipalities in Massachusetts, with about 72,000 residents at the 2020 census and a long history. John Stone farmed on the west bank of the Sudbury River in 1647, Thomas Danforth's land grant followed in 1660, and the town was incorporated in 1700. Voters adopted a mayor-council charter in 2017, and Framingham officially became a city on January 1, 2018.
The city is far more varied than its small-town neighbors. Roughly half of homes are rented, and large apartment and condominium complexes line Route 9 in West Framingham. The median age is in the late 30s, younger than neighboring Wayland, with college students, young professionals and growing families all in the mix.
That variety shapes what people need from a dental office. Some want an early slot before a train from the downtown station, which reaches Back Bay in about 42 to 45 minutes. Others do not have a dental plan through work and want clear pricing before they book.
We aim to make the practical side easy. Our hours run from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday and from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday. A visit here can fit around a shift, a class schedule or the school run.
Geography helps, too. The Massachusetts Turnpike, Route 9 and Route 126 all run through the city, with Ashland and Sherborn to the south, yet the drive north to our office avoids the highway entirely. Edgell Road carries you from the busy center to the quieter Sudbury line in a single, steady stretch.
Before You Pick a Dentist in Framingham, MA: Points to Weigh
For renters and newcomers, insurance is often the first question. Our office accepts a wide range of plans, including Mass Health, and patients without coverage have two straightforward paths. The Savings Plan bundles routine care for a yearly fee, and new patients without insurance and without periodontal disease can start with a $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray.
Students at Framingham State University and other young adults often need overdue cleanings, attention to wisdom teeth and the occasional emergency. A cracked molar during exam week is no fun, and our team strives to fit urgent patients into the schedule. Wisdom teeth extraction is handled in our office, with nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation available for nervous patients.
Families in the city's neighborhoods want everyday care that works for every age. Cleanings, sealants, fluoride and sports mouthguards cover children, while crowns, root canal therapy and implants address the problems adults face as teeth age. With CEREC, many crowns are designed and made in a single visit from digital impressions.
Gum health deserves a mention of its own. Bleeding when you brush, gums pulling back from the teeth or persistent bad breath can signal periodontal disease. Our practice includes a periodontist who offers scaling and root planing, antibiotic therapy and grafting, so that care does not require a separate office.
The area also offers plenty to do between appointments. Garden in the Woods, a 45-acre woodland botanical garden in North Framingham and home of Native Plant Trust, opens from mid-April to mid-October. The Danforth Art Museum, in a former school building on the university campus, and the picnic grounds at Farm Pond are other local favorites.
Everyday Dental Care for Framingham Patients
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, digital x-rays and oral cancer screening keep small problems from growing. Parents can book children and themselves at the same office instead of juggling two practices.
Emergency Dentistry
Toothaches, swelling and broken teeth call for a prompt phone call. New patients can begin with a $49 emergency exam and x-ray.
Restorative Dentistry
Composite fillings, root canal therapy, inlays, onlays and extractions repair teeth or remove those that cannot be saved. CEREC crowns cut down on temporary crowns and extra trips.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Impacted or crowded wisdom teeth are evaluated with x-rays and removed in the office. Sedation options are available for patients who want them.
Cosmetic Dentistry
KoR whitening, bonding and porcelain veneers help young professionals and graduates feel confident in interviews and photos. A smile makeover can combine several of these into one plan.
These services often work together. A cracked tooth might start as an emergency call, move on to root canal therapy and finish with a CEREC crown, all handled by the same team in one building.
Meet Your Sudbury Dental Team
With more than 15 years of experience and a DMD from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Marhama Alvi-Shah provides root canals, crowns, bridges and implant restorations alongside routine family care. Hygienist Sarah Brooks, RDH, has been with the team since February 2017 and is certified in local anesthesia. Dr. Wanpeng Xu and Dr. Travis Thomas complete our group of three dentists.
Insurance, Savings Plan & Financing
Mass Health and United Concordia are among the many plans we accept. Uninsured patients can join the Savings Plan for $399 a year, which covers two cleanings, exams and x-rays plus 20% off dental procedures. CareCredit and Cherry Financing offer interest-free payment plans for larger treatment.
What Our Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Sudbury Dental Excellence from Framingham, and how do I get there?
From City Hall downtown, our office is 6.9 miles away, about a 14-minute drive. Take Union Avenue and Main Street to Edgell Road, head north through Nobscot on Nobscot Road, then turn right on Route 20 and left on Concord Rd. Patients choosing a dentist in Framingham, MA will find us at 15 Concord Rd in Sudbury.
Can bad breath be a sign of a dental problem?
Yes, bad breath that does not go away can point to gum disease, decay or buildup below the gumline. A cleaning and exam help find the cause. If gum disease is involved, our practice includes a periodontist who provides scaling and root planing and antibiotic therapy in the same office.
What is a dental bridge, and when is it used?
A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a false tooth to the teeth or implants on either side of the gap. Bridges are part of our restorative care, and implant bridges are also available. Our dentists explain how a bridge compares with a single implant for your situation.
Can adults straighten their teeth with Invisalign?
Yes, Invisalign is offered at our office for adult patients. Because the clear aligners are removable, they come out for meals, interviews and photos, which suits busy working schedules. During a consultation, our dentists look at your teeth and bite and talk through whether aligners can reach the result you have in mind.
Do you pull teeth that can't be saved?
Yes, extractions are part of our restorative services, and wisdom teeth extraction is offered in the office as well. Our dentists try to save a tooth first when it makes sense. If a tooth must come out, they talk through replacement options such as an implant or a bridge so you can plan the next step.
Schedule Your Visit from Framingham
Getting started with a dentist in Framingham, MA who keeps early hours is as simple as calling 978-718-9870. Every community we welcome is listed on our Areas We Serve hub, and the Dentist Sudbury, MA homepage has more about the practice. City news and resident services are on the City of Framingham website.