The list leans general, with 28 of the 34 offering general dentistry, but most specialties do appear at least once. This guide covers what the registry holds here, the distances to what it does not, and the limits of our data.
What is listed in the South Common Historic District
Twenty eight of the 34 practices list general dentistry. The specialist listings are three in orthodontics, two in endodontics, and one each in pediatric dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics and dental public health, with two entries recorded as dental clinics.
The addresses are spread across several streets rather than one corridor. George St and Jackson St have 11 practices each, Church St five, Middlesex St three and Warren St two. Everything falls in ZIP code 01852.
Twenty two of the listings are individual practitioners and 12 are organizations. Only 10 of the 34 were registered before 2010, which is a lower share than most neighborhoods, so a good part of this list is more recent. The oldest registration here dates to 2006.
- 34 practices, 28 listing general dentistry
- 11 each on George St and Jackson St, five on Church St
- One ZIP code: 01852
- 22 individual practitioners, 12 organizations
- 10 registered before 2010, oldest in 2006
How to choose between them
With most listings offering general dentistry, the differences that count are practical. Ask whether the practice is in network with your plan, how soon a new patient can be seen, and which treatments are completed in house rather than referred.
Because only 10 practices were registered before 2010, the registry gives you less history to lean on here than elsewhere. That is not a warning sign, but it does mean asking directly how long the practice has been at its address is worth doing.
Twelve of the 34 are organizations, a relatively high share for a neighborhood this size. Group practices often have more appointment slots, though you may not see the same dentist each time. Ask which you are booking into.
If you need something the district does not have
Prosthodontics is the only specialty entirely absent. The nearest listings are in Lawrence, about 8.5 miles away, where five practices are recorded. For dentures, complex crowns or bridge work, that is a trip worth planning rather than arranging at short notice.
Several specialties are present but with a single listing each, including pediatric dentistry, oral surgery and periodontics. If that one practice is booked or out of network, you will be looking beyond the neighborhood.
Nearby, the City Hall Historic District has 43 practices only 0.3 miles away, which is more than the South Common district itself. Merrimack-Middle Street Historic District has three at 0.6 miles and Centralville 15 at 1.5 miles.
Insurance and paying
Ask about network status before booking. In network means your insurer has agreed the fee with the practice in advance. Out of network means the practice sets its own fee, and your share is usually larger even when the treatment is covered. Confirm the answer with your insurer, not only with the front desk.
For any treatment beyond a checkup and clean, ask for a written estimate showing the procedure codes, the practice fee, the expected insurance payment and your balance. If you are referred to Lawrence for prosthodontic work, ask that practice for the same before you travel.
Our listings hold registration details only: name, address, specialty and registration date. They record no fees, no opening hours and no insurance networks. None of the 34 practices here has claimed its listing, and none has published a website or hours with us.
If it is urgent
Call early and ask directly whether the practice can see you today. With 28 general listings inside this district and 43 more practices a third of a mile away in the City Hall Historic District, there are plenty of numbers to try before giving up.
Some symptoms need an emergency room instead of a dental office. Go to hospital if swelling is spreading toward your eye or down your neck, if breathing or swallowing is becoming difficult, if you have a fever with facial swelling, or if bleeding will not stop. These point to an infection or bleed that needs medical treatment first.
If you would rather search by distance from where you are than by neighborhood, dentist directory orders practices by how far away they are.
Questions patients ask
How many dentists are in the South Common Historic District?
The directory lists 34 dental practices in the district, all in ZIP code 01852. Twenty eight list general dentistry, three list orthodontics and two list endodontics, with single listings for pediatric dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics and dental public health. George St and Jackson St hold 11 practices each.
Where is the nearest prosthodontist?
Prosthodontics is the one specialty missing from the district. The nearest listings are in Lawrence, about 8.5 miles away, where five practices are recorded. If you need dentures, a bridge or complex crown work, ask your general dentist first, since many carry out this treatment themselves without a specialist referral.
Are there more dentists nearby if I cannot get an appointment?
Yes. The City Hall Historic District has 43 listed practices only 0.3 miles away, which is more than this district holds. Centralville adds 15 at 1.5 miles and the Merrimack-Middle Street Historic District three at 0.6 miles. Because our listings do not include opening hours, you will need to call to check availability.