Gentle Dental LI: A House-Call Dentist for Long Island and Queens
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For a lot of patients, the hardest part of seeing a dentist is getting to the office. Gentle Dental LI is set up around that problem. Dr. Terry Grant, DDS, and his team bring exams, cleanings, denture work, extractions and fillings to the patient, at home or in a care facility. For people who can travel, the practice also has an office in Garden City.
At a glance
- Who they are: The Long Island dental practice of Dr. Terry Grant, DDS, with a house-call line called Mobile Gentle Dental and an office in Garden City. The site notes that Dr. Grant is a Health Care Hero Award recipient.
- What they sell: House-call dental visits (exam, cleaning, dentures, extraction, filling, emergency visit) plus general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry at the office.
- Where: House calls in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens and the NYC boroughs. The office is on Franklin Avenue in Garden City, NY.
- Who it's for: Seniors, homebound patients, residents of assisted-living, rehabilitation and nursing facilities, and the families who arrange their care.
- Website: Gentle Dental LI's website
How a house call works
You don't book a fixed appointment time. You pick an arrival window in the morning, afternoon or evening, and Dr. Grant arrives with what he needs for a full exam, cleaning or procedure. The patient stays in familiar surroundings, and the practice handles the rest. The site says the house-call line runs extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
There is no transportation to arrange and no waiting room. The practice explains the setup plainly: getting to a dental office isn't always possible, and arranging a ride, limited mobility or plain nerves can be enough to keep someone from going. Most house-call visits are listed at about an hour, and denture appointments at about 75 minutes. No prices are posted for any service. Each one is quoted.
What can be done at home
These are the treatments the practice lists for house calls:
- House-Call Exam: a full check of teeth, gums and any dentures or appliances, followed by a talk about what, if anything, needs doing.
- House-Call Cleaning: a professional cleaning where the patient lives.
- Dentures, Fit & Repair: new dentures, adjustments, relines and repairs, so they fit well enough to eat and speak comfortably.
- Extraction: a painful or failing tooth taken out at home, with aftercare explained before the dentist leaves.
- Filling: a cavity treated at home, in a single visit when possible.
- Emergency Visit: for sudden pain, a broken tooth or a denture problem, including on a weekend or holiday. You request an arrival window and the practice comes to you.
Who the house-call service is for
The site is specific about who it has in mind:
- Seniors who would rather be seen at home
- Homebound patients recovering from illness or surgery
- Residents of assisted-living communities
- Residents of rehabilitation centers
- Residents of nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities
- Anyone who finds travelling to a dental office genuinely hard
The practice also speaks directly to families caring for aging parents. Its about page describes the care as judgment-free.
The Garden City office
The same practice runs an office in Garden City for patients who prefer to come in. The site says both service lines are run by Dr. Grant to the same standard, and the only difference is where the visit happens. Office services include:
- Checkup and cleaning
- Teeth whitening, done in a single visit
- Porcelain veneers
- Porcelain or zirconia crowns
- Implants and bridges
- Periodontal treatment, from deep cleanings to ongoing maintenance
- Invisalign clear aligners
- Oral cancer screening, which can be added to any visit
Booking
Booking happens on the website. House-call services each have a "Book a House-Call Visit" button that asks for an arrival window, and emergencies have their own request. Office services are requested as an appointment or, for cosmetic and restorative work like veneers or implants, a consultation. The full list is on the Gentle Dental LI services page, and you can read more about the dentist on the Meet Dr. Terry Grant page.
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