Dental care in Pittsburgh, at your pace
Family dentistry on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from the same team every visit. You hear what it costs before we begin.
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We Accept Most Major Insurance Plans Including Pennsylvania Medicaid
“After years of abandonment, I knew enough was enough and wanted to find a good dentistry.”
I will say, I have been to Five Star Dentistry for a year now and I have to say this was the best decision I ever made. I had years in the past as a young adult with my trauma of getting my teeth done at Nova Dental so I abandon the routines of getting my teeth done. After years of abandonment, I knew enough was enough and wanted to find a good dentistry. I stumble upon this dental clinic last year, and the 1st visit was very comforting when I told the staff my story along with the abandonment of my teeth. The staff comfort me, and gave me that day a long-term plan of work that needs to be done on my teeth. Over the previous visits, it has been lovely. The representatives at the front desk are very nice and respectful. They are always willing to work with me payment wise even when I don't have the full payment or if there is a change to my insurance. The dental/hygienist assistants are so patient and communicative with me before and during my every procedure. I also have to thank Dr. Matera (hopefully I am spelling his name right). He is quick with my procedures, always talk to me of what is going on during my procedure and so patient. I'm so thankful for Five Star Dentistry. I never felt more confident than ever when it comes to my teeth routine at home.
Amberly Boxley-DavisGoogle review · a month ago
- Amberly Boxley-Davis, 5 out of 5 stars, a month ago: I will say, I have been to Five Star Dentistry for a year now and I have to say this was the best decision I ever made. I had years in the past as a young adult with my trauma of getting my teeth done at Nova Dental so I abandon the routines of getting my teeth done. After years of abandonment, I knew enough was enough and wanted to find a good dentistry. I stumble upon this dental clinic last year, and the 1st visit was very comforting when I told the staff my story along with the abandonment of my teeth. The staff comfort me, and gave me that day a long-term plan of work that needs to be done on my teeth. Over the previous visits, it has been lovely. The representatives at the front desk are very nice and respectful. They are always willing to work with me payment wise even when I don't have the full payment or if there is a change to my insurance. The dental/hygienist assistants are so patient and communicative with me before and during my every procedure. I also have to thank Dr. Matera (hopefully I am spelling his name right). He is quick with my procedures, always talk to me of what is going on during my procedure and so patient. I'm so thankful for Five Star Dentistry. I never felt more confident than ever when it comes to my teeth routine at home.
- Andrea Robinson, 5 out of 5 stars, a month ago: Five star dentistry is very clean and peaceful. The receptionist is very pleasant. And overall the whole staff is very friendly everyone from the Doctor to the Manager Michael to Hannah and Britt. Everyone is helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. Very pleased with my recommended treatment plan.
- Bonnie Sullivan, 5 out of 5 stars, 5 months ago: I had to have a root canal and was really anxious! The dentist was amazing, so skilled, and they went out of their way to keep me comfortable. It was painless. I’m so happy that I found this dental practice, and I recommend it without reservation!
Comfort on every visit
If the dentist has never been your favorite place, we understand. At Five Star Dentistry, our doctors and team meet you by name, move at your pace, and tell you what comes next before it happens. Modern care from people who know you, right here in Pittsburgh.
How a first visit goes
Three steps, no surprises.
The Five Star Dentistry promise
- We take care of our patients as if they are our family.
- We explain what we see and what it costs before we begin. You decide with the full picture in front of you.
- We accept most insurance plans and file the claims for you. No insurance? Ask about our options and Cherry payment plans. You will always know the number before we begin.
- Your treatment plan always includes a breakdown of every fee, and you will know all costs before treatment begins. Charges are payable at the time of treatment, and we work to get you every insurance benefit you are entitled to.
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Reach out
Call or send the form. Tell us a good time and we will find a spot that works.
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Your first visit
X-rays, a full exam, and a cleaning if you need one. Gentle the whole way through.
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A plan that fits
You leave with a clear plan, the cost up front, and your next visits booked at your pace.
Whatever your family needs, one team you know
A cleaning, a crown, or the smile you have been putting off fixing: one team you know handles all of it, for everyone in your family.
Routine dental care
Cleanings every six months keep small things small. If your gums need extra attention, we will see you every three or four months until they are healthy again.
- Cleanings and checkups
- Digital x-rays
- Gum and periodontal care
- Oral cancer screenings
- Mouth guards
- Care for kids and seniors
Restorative dentistry
Missing teeth or dealing with decay? There is a fix that fits, and we will walk you through it gently until your smile is comfortable and strong again.
- Fillings, white and silver
- Crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays
- Dentures, partials and repairs
- Root canals
- Extractions and wisdom teeth
- Implants
Cosmetic dentistry
Natural-looking work that leaves you feeling happy and confident. Whiter, straighter, and still you.
- Whitening services
- Clear aligners (OrthoBrain)
- Veneers
Emergency dental care
Dental problems pick the most inconvenient times. Same day emergency care is available and walk-ins are welcome, so call us or come in during regular business hours.
Our own dental labs
Your crown comes from our own labs
Made here, adjusted here.
The Cleveland Dental Management family runs its own dental labs: crowns and bridges are built in Ravenna, and dentures and partials in Akron, by technicians who work only with our dentists. That means a better fit and faster turnarounds, made between your visits.
Made by our own technicians
Skilled hands who work only with our dentists, so your restoration is built to match your bite and your smile.
Faster turnarounds
No waiting on an outside lab means fewer trips back and forth and a quicker finish.
Fixed close to home
If something ever needs an adjustment, it is handled by our own labs, not put in the mail.
Step 1
Scan
We capture your tooth in detail, so the fit is right from the start.
Step 2
Craft
Our own technicians shape and finish your restoration by hand.
Step 3
Fit
You return for a fit that is checked and adjusted, right here.
What waiting costs you
Small things stay small when they are seen early.
- A cleaning every six months keeps small problems small.
- Gums that are not healthy get seen every three or four months until they are.
- A root canal ends the pain and saves the tooth instead of pulling it.
- Cost should never be the reason care waits. Payment plans are there when you need them.
Your first visit is one call away.
New patients are always welcome. Call or send the form, tell us a good time, and you leave your first visit with a clear plan and the cost up front.
Right here in Pittsburgh
On East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Side Flats, a short walk from the Birmingham and Tenth Street bridges.
A short drive from
- South Side
- South Side Slopes
- Mount Washington
- Downtown Pittsburgh
- Oakland
- Squirrel Hill
Find us on East Carson Street
On East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Side Flats, a short walk from the Birmingham and Tenth Street bridges.
What patients ask us
The brand of the toothbrush is not as critical as the type of bristle and the size of the head. A soft toothbrush with a small head is recommended because medium and hard brushes tend to cause irritation and contribute to recession of the gums, and a small head allows you to get around each tooth more completely and is less likely to injure your gums. It’s unnecessary to “scrub” the teeth as long as you are brushing at least twice a day and visiting your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings.
Generally, no. However, it’s advisable to use a fluoride containing toothpaste to decrease the incidence of dental decay. We recommend our patients use what tastes good to them as long as it contains fluoride.
Flossing of the teeth once per day helps to prevent cavities from forming between the teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach. Flossing also helps to keep your gums healthy.
These are restorations to repair a severely broken tooth by covering all or most of the tooth after removing old fillings, fractured tooth structure and all decay. The restoration material is made of gold, porcelain, composites, or even stainless steel. Dentists refer to all of these restorations as “crowns.” However, patients often refer to the tooth-colored ones as “caps” and the gold or stainless steel ones as “crowns.”
More answers on our New Patients page, or ask us anything.