Gary Pearl, DDS

Pearl Dental Care

1834 Dixwell Ave
Hamden, CT 06514

Reviews

★★★★★ 4.9 (730 reviews)

Dr. Scott Pearl and all the staff at Pearl Dental are wonderful! Always feels like your in the comfort of family and friends from the minute you walk in the door to the minute you leave. Highly recommend!

Karen Thornton, May 2026

Dr. Scott Pearl and his entire staff were absolutely wonderful with my daughter. From the moment we arrived, everyone was patient, caring, and incredibly attentive. Dr. Pearl took the time to explain each step of the procedure in detail. His bedside manner, along with that of his team, was exceptional—gentle, compassionate, and truly kind. We are very grateful for the outstanding care she received and highly recommend Dr. Scott Pearl and his practice.

Jeannette de la Cierva, Feb 2026

Thank you, Pearl Dental Care, for the amazing job cleaning my teeth by Meghan and my wife’s teeth by Sabrina! Their gentle touch, attention to detail, and friendly demeanor made the experience so comfortable and pleasant. We truly appreciate the care they put into their work—it was a pain-free experience that left us feeling completely refreshed.

Hi Peace, Apr 2026

Such a great dental office! I moved to Florida and will fly in just to come get a cleaning with Emilie. Had some work done with doctor scott and Monique they’re both amazing and totally calmed me down!

Vicky Gaudino, May 2026

Dr. Scott Pearl originally wanted to do one filing and one Curodont treatment, but then said he'd like to try going it as two Curodonts instead. Answered all my questions about what the treatment was and what the result would be if it ended up needing to be a filling after all.nProcedure was ridiculously quick (literally two minutes for two units) and was actually less invasive than a regular cleaning. No needles, no numbness that takes hours to go away, able to eat and drink normally only 30 minutes later.nI highly recommend Pearl Dental Care (I've literally been coming here my entire life) and, if recommended, I highly recommend the Curodont treatment as an alternative to fillings.

Benjamin Stern, Mar 2026

About

Welcome to Pearl Dental Care, a family-owned Hamden practice serving our community since 1987. Led by father-and-son team Drs. Gary and Scott Pearl, we combine advanced technology with a compassionate, patient-first philosophy. Our expertise includes cosmetic dentistry, CEREC same-day crowns, dental implants, Invisalign, and root canal therapy. We specialize in treating dental anxiety with various sedation options, including IV sedation. With a board-certified oral surgeon on-site, we provide comprehensive care for all ages. Enjoy the convenience of Saturday hours and same-day emergency visits. No insurance? We offer a Pearl Dental Care Membership Plan to keep care affordable. From our family to yours, we look forward to perfecting your smile!

Office Hours

Monday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Wednesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday: 8:00AM - 12:00PM

Saturday: 8:00AM - 12:00PM

Sunday: 12:00PM -

Services Offered

Digital X-Rays

Cavities and Fillings

Crowns & Bridges

Root Canals

Tooth Extractions

Gum Disease Treatment

Emergency Dental Care

Sedation Options

Same Day Appointments

Routine Cleaning

Teeth Whitening

Invisalign

Clear Aligners

Pedeatric Dental Care

Scaling and Root Planning

Dentures & Partials

Dental Implants

Orthodontics

Veneers

Coverage Types Accepted

PPO

Private Pay