Smile Smile Dental

Definitely the best dentist appointment I’ve ever had. Everyone was so friendly and professional but I only waited 1 minute past my appointment time, unheard of for almost anything in NYC. Dr. Gaurav answered all my questions and the took the time to find out about my lifestyle. Cannot recommend highly enough!

It’s rare to find a doctor or dentist who puts patient care first these days, but Dr. Mahindra is an exception.
Unlike many of the upscale dental practices I’ve been to, where dentists grace you with an overblown greeting and a 2-​minute glance-​over (aka, $ 90 social call, in addition to the $ 150 cost of cleaning), Dr. Mahindra is generous with his time ($ 150 cost for cleaning and doctor exam). My cleaning (which he performed himself but did not charge extra for), took maybe 30 minutes, and I never once felt rushed. Dr. Mahindra was careful and fastidious, offering lots of personalized information on how to improve my dental routine based on my particular ‘smile anatomy.’ In the first 2 minutes of the visit he pointed out to me my asymmetrical bite and explained how I should work to correct it if i’d like to avoid overuse issues in the future. None of my previous Park Avenue dentists or orthodontists or their hygienists had ever pointed out this glaring issue.
Also, Dr. Mahindra is extremely patient and receptive to questions. He answered every one of my many questions with attention, thoughtfulness, and interest. Presented with one or two obscure questions that he didn’t know the answer to, he actually took time to research and called me back with answers. Dr. Mahindra seems to like both dentistry ant patient care– even when caring for a ‘zealous’ patient like me.
I should also mention cost. Dr. Mahindra’s cleanings cost around the same amount as those of other dental offices, but when it comes to incidentals, his prices are phenomenally lower than standard prices. Unlike many other doctors and dentists, who take advantage of patients by charging exorbitant costs for standard lab services, Dr. Mahindra forgoes huge profits to give patients a fair deal. For example, a previous orthodontist charged me around $ 800 each for three retainers (totaling $ 2400), and my current other dentist quoted me a similar cost for new retainers. Dr. Mahindra charges around $ 500 or less for all 3 retainers (totaling $ 500), saying that since the lab entitles him to 3 retainers per mold, he’s not going to take advantage of the patient, and he’ll just give you the extra 2 for free. This is really a unique and generous approach to medical care– and definitely works out well for anyone who doesn’t want to spend an arm and a leg on dental retainers.
As for the Smile Dental office, booking a last-​minute appointment has always been easy; the staff are courteous; and the 9^th Avenue storefront location could not be more convenient.
I came to this office looking for a quick, local, one-​time alternative to seeing my fancy midtown dental practice, but I’m staying with Dr. Mahindra from now on!
I highly recommend Dr. Mahindra and Smile Dental.

The best dentist I have ever seen. Honest, went through all the options and treatments. Nicest guy ever and extremely good looking too! The rest of the staff were equally as nice. No wait time (12.30 pm appointment) and very thorough consultation. He needs to be cloned and made available to every medical facility in the world! :)

Hands down best cleaning I’ve ever gotten.
–Prompt start time (Ok to be fair I think I was one of the first appointments of the day)
–Great bedside manner and very professional.
–Thorough care. Explained in detail what was going on, how to prevent further complications, and steps he would take (I think this is one of the most important qualities a medical provider should have!)
–My teeth are squeaky clean! The process was slightly painful (as cleanings tend to be), but the good doc gave me some numbing cream and asked throughout the whole process if I was ok. However, it was definitely less painful than other dentists I have visited.
–Last but not least, and this may seem trivial, Dr. Mahindra DID NOT let me drool all over myself. Pet peeve of mine with other dentists: if you see that the procedure is causing drool spillage that I may not feel, please don’t allow me to continue to drool on myself. Please wipe my face. Lol

Dr. Mahindra went so far beyond the call of duty for my care. He worked to specialize a crown for me to suit my allergies and my crazy bite and all of my particularities. It is amazing to me that after being in pain for so long I now am pain free and had no discomfort at all in his chair. I have to take great care with my teeth and my bite as I am an actor and worked hard to find someone I can trust. I am never using another dentist in New York. He is also kind and personable. And very reasonable in his pricing!

Really excellent bedside manner and up-​to-​date equipment (yes the office is older but clean). Dr. Mahindra has an impressive ability to explain why he thinks work does or doesn’t need to be done and takes the time to explain what’s going on with your teeth. Highly recommended even from someone with dental anxiety!

He’s a straight talker, telling you only what you need, not what he wants to sell. He has a real sense of professional ethics and responsibility. His Dad was a dentist and, I imagine, is mighty proud of his son!
Dr. Mahindra’s the best!

Dr Mahindra is fabulous. He has a wonderful manner which immediately puts you at ease and as well as being a great dentist to myself and my husband (we’ve been coming to Smile Dental for 6 + years), he’s REALLY good with kids and has a strong background with kids dental, our 3 year old and one and a half year old have been seeing him since they grew their first tooth and he’s very relaxed with them and vice versa. Fab neighborhood dentist.

I went to see Dr Mahindra here. He has a great personality, and definitely made the experience pleasant. I’m not particularly uncomfortable with dentist visits, but he was patient and understanding throughout the whole session. Wasn’t expensive at all, and the office staff were friendly. Will definitely make this place my regular dentist from now on.

This place needs basic hygiene. The X– ray machine is so outdated and I needed to go through the pain in biting the small plate around my sensitive gums and teeth. I was waiting for 40min in the old operation chair. i was grossed out by the dirtyness in the garggle tray area and got a back pain from the chiar. Eventually, I left the place before i had a chance to meet the doctor who loves to talk to other patients on and on and on despite the fact that he knows that I was waiting for more than half an hour.

I came to Dr. Mahindra in so much pain because I had to have a root canal. He is an amazing dentist. He explained everything to me and is so caring and very easy to speak to. I was very apprehensive because I no longer have dental insurance and was extremely nervous that he would charge me an arm and a leg. This did not happen when I went into his office. He put me on a payment plan and immediately put me in the chair to perform the root canal so that I would no longer be in pain. I have never been so happy to have work done on my teeth. I’ve always heard horror stories about root canals, not with Dr. Mahindra. The procedure was basically pain free! I can not say enough about Dr. Mahindra accept that I highly recommend him.

I wish I had found Dr Mahindra earlier. The other day I realized I was overdue for a cleaning. My regular dentist, who I really didn’t like, couldn’t see me for 6 weeks. I wanted it sooner. When I called Dr Mahindra’s office, I was offered an appointment one week out. On the off chance, I asked if I could come the next day, and the answer was yes (on a Saturday). Dr Mahindra was a pleasure; he is the best dentist I have been to in 25 years. I have been in NYC for 11 years. Oh how I wish I had found him 11 years ago. Dr Mahindra is a Hell’s Kitchen resident with a dental practice in Hell’s Kitchen. I highly recommend him, without reservation.

Best dentist I have ever been to. Very comfortable dentist, and extremely nice. Very good at his job and I’m recommending him to everyone I know in the city. Also — probably the only dentist/​doctor that I could imagine hanging out with because he is such a cool/​fun/​personable guy. Highly recommend.

I randomly picked this place because it was the closest dentist office to my apartment that was open on Saturdays. I totally lucked out! Dr. Gaurav Mahindra is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, dentist or not! He was very personable and talked me through my procedure. I will definitely go back!

Dr. Gaurav Mahindra is clearly passionate about dentistry and is more interested in his patients than in becoming rich! The son is now working in his father’s practice of 30 years, and is thorough, conscientious, well educated and … basically painless!!! He is easy to talk with and clearly explains what the dental situation is, and what options are available. I DEFINITELY recommend this dentist.

Dr. Gaurav Mahindra is clearly passionate about dentistry and his patients. He is very good about explaining issues/​procedures at the right level of detail, laying out options (including pro’s and cons) and executing on the plan of action. He is a people person, which makes visits quite pleasant. I would highly recommend Dr. Mahindra to anyone looking for a dentist in NYC.

I’ve been going to Dr. Mahindra’s office for few months now. Initially for cleanings, but most recently for zoom whitening. He was very attentive and took his time. He explained the entire process before starting and as we went along. The before and after shots speak wonders. Highly recommend his work.

Dr. Gaurav Mahindra is awesome. I felt very comfortable with him and he took extra time to make sure I was at ease. I basically stopped going to the dentists a few years back because I never felt like they understood the anxiety that I had and they never had the patience to remedy the situation. But Dr. Mahindra cured my anxiety and I feel very comfortable going to him. I have recommended him to many friends and now my family goes there as well. My teeth look great too! Thanks again.