Convenient Access from Acton
One state road does nearly all the work. Route 27 runs south from Acton Center through Maynard and into Sudbury, where Sudbury Dental Excellence sees patients about 20 minutes and 10.1 miles from Acton Town Hall. For parents and commuters searching for a dentist in Acton, MA, our weekday hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday mornings make that drive easy to fit in.
Start at Town Hall, 472 Main Street, near the Acton Memorial Library and the Isaac Davis Monument on the Town Common. Head south on Main Street (Route 27) for about 3.3 miles as it changes names on the way into Maynard. Jog left onto Waltham Street (Routes 27 and 62), then turn right onto Parker Street and keep following Route 27 south through Maynard. Maynard Road carries Route 27 into Sudbury, where you turn left on Hudson Road, then right onto Concord Road.
Concord Road leads south through Sudbury Center to 15 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776, beside Goodnow Library and just above Route 20. Find us on Google Maps to check the last turns. Families in Maynard and Concord are among our other neighbors to the north.
Built Around the School and Work Calendar
Acton is a town of about 24,000 residents in Middlesex County, with villages that include South, West, East and North Acton. Most homes are owner-occupied, and public students attend the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District. The district runs five K-6 elementary schools, R.J. Grey Junior High for grades 7 and 8, and the regional high school on Charter Road.
Busy families need appointments that do not collide with the school day. A 7:00 AM cleaning can fit before the school day, and Saturday hours from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM leave the afternoon free for games and practices.
Commuters have options too. South Acton station sits on the MBTA Fitchburg Line, and Routes 2, 2A, 27, 62, 111 and 119 all pass through town. Evening appointments until 7:00 PM help anyone who drives or rides the train home at the end of the day.
Acton has deep Revolutionary roots. It was part of Concord until its incorporation in 1735, and its minutemen, led by Captain Isaac Davis, marched to the North Bridge on April 19, 1775. Davis became the first American officer killed in the war and inspired Daniel Chester French's Minute Man statue.
Protecting Active Smiles at Every Age
Active kids and teens take their share of knocks, and a fall on a field or a stray elbow on a court can chip, crack or loosen a tooth. Knowing what to do in the first hour matters. With a knocked-out permanent tooth, every minute counts, so call our office right away.
The practice strives to fit dental emergencies into the schedule and invites patients to contact the office for immediate care. New patients can use the $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray offer, which includes a focused emergency exam, any necessary x-rays and treatment recommendations.
The teen years also bring wisdom teeth, which the practice removes in the office. Many high school students and young adults want straighter or brighter teeth before graduation, college interviews or a first job, and Invisalign or KoR whitening often fits that goal.
Not every patient walks in relaxed. Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, is available for children and adults, and oral conscious sedation, a prescribed pill, is an option for moderate or severe anxiety or for longer treatment. Our team talks through both choices ahead of time so there are no surprises on the day.
Parents juggling two commutes and several activity schedules often let their own checkups slide. Gum disease can develop quietly over those years, with bleeding or tender gums as the first hint. Because a periodontist practices in the same office, treatment such as scaling and root planing does not mean starting over with a new provider.
Adults are not left out. Weekend hikers at NARA Park, the Acton Arboretum and Great Hill Conservation Area deserve a smile that keeps up with them. Root canal therapy, composite fillings and CEREC crowns help repair teeth that have cracked or decayed.
Our Services for Anyone Seeking a Dentist in Acton, MA
Emergency Dentistry
Toothaches, broken teeth and sports injuries need quick attention. The office strives to fit urgent problems into its schedule. Call as soon as something goes wrong.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Wisdom teeth can crowd neighboring teeth or come in only partway. The practice offers extractions in the office, and nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation can help nervous patients relax. An exam and x-rays show how each tooth is positioned before any extraction.
Cosmetic Dentistry
KoR whitening, bonding, porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns improve the color and shape of teeth. Bonding can disguise a small chip from a sports mishap. A smile makeover brings several treatments together.
Restorative Dentistry
Composite fillings, root canal therapy, inlays, onlays and extractions keep damaged teeth working. CEREC crowns are designed and made in a single visit from digital impressions. That means fewer trips down Route 27 for a busy parent.
Invisalignยฎ
Clear, removable aligners straighten teeth without brackets or wires. They come out for meals and for contact sports. Teens and adults alike use them to fix crowding or gaps.
Meet Your Sudbury Dental Team
Restorative and cosmetic work is the focus for Dr. Travis Thomas, DMD, whether a tooth needs a filling, a crown or a brighter shade. Regional Manager Asly Rodriguez has been with the team since July 2012 and is HIPAA and OSHA certified, so the office side of your visit runs smoothly too.
Insurance, Savings Plan & Financing
Payment is accepted in cash or by Visa, MasterCard or American Express, and the office takes many dental plans, including Cigna and United Concordia. Members of the in-house Savings Plan save 20% on dental procedures. Interest-free payment plans come through CareCredit and Cherry Financing.
What Our Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Sudbury Dental Excellence from Acton, and how do I get there?
Plan on about 20 minutes for the 10.1-mile drive from Acton Town Hall. Route 27 carries you south through Maynard into Sudbury, then Hudson Road and Concord Road bring you through Sudbury Center to the office. Families who want a dentist in Acton, MA with long weekday hours will find us at 15 Concord Rd, Sudbury.
How should I handle a tooth knocked out during a game?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, keep it moist and call the office right away, because time matters with a knocked-out permanent tooth. The practice strives to fit emergencies into the schedule. New patients can use the $49 Emergency Exam & X-Ray offer, which covers a focused exam, any necessary x-rays and treatment recommendations.
What is an intraoral camera, and why do you use one?
An intraoral camera is a small handheld camera that shows close-up images of your teeth on a screen. It lets you see the same cracks, worn fillings or decay that our dentists see, which makes treatment recommendations easier to understand. The practice lists it on its Advanced Technology page alongside digital x-rays, Cone Beam 3D imaging and CEREC.
What is a smile makeover?
A smile makeover is a treatment plan that combines several cosmetic procedures to change how your smile looks. It might include KoR whitening, bonding, porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns, depending on your goals. Our dentists review the color, shape and spacing of your teeth with you and build the plan around what you most want to change.
Does the Savings Plan cover emergency visits?
Yes, Savings Plan members get unlimited emergency exams and x-rays. The plan costs $399 a year, or $349 for each additional family member, and also includes two cleanings, exams and x-rays a year plus 20% off dental procedures. It is meant for patients without insurance, which makes it a practical safety net for active families.
Schedule Your Visit from Acton
Your search for a dentist in Acton, MA can end with one phone call: dial 978-718-9870 and choose a morning, evening or Saturday time. You can also explore the full list of areas we serve or return to the Dentist Sudbury, MA homepage.