Gary Pearl, DDS

Pearl Dental Care

1834 Dixwell Ave
Hamden, CT 06514

Reviews

★★★★★ 4.9 (733 reviews)

Pearl is a great place staff is very manual handles you with Care very nice very pleasant. All the dental work they do is always great. Never had a problem. Been coming here for several years always does great work.

Aaron, Aug 2026

I've been a patient at Pearl Dental for more than 30 years, and I continue to be impressed by the excellent care I receive. Megan, my dental hygienist, is always friendly, gentle, and thorough. She makes every visit comfortable and takes the time to explain what she's doing and answer any questions I have. The entire team is professional, welcoming, and genuinely cares about their patients. After three decades of visits, I can confidently say that Pearl Dental has consistently provided outstanding dental care, and I highly recommend them

Sara Patterson, May 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

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

Dr.Pearl and his team are absolutely phenomenal. Not only are they knowledgeable and efficient they are also courteous. I had a crown and five fillings done during my visit and it was painless. He also talked me through each step and kept asking if I was ok. If you or anyone you know is looking for a great dentist you’ll find it here at pearl dental. Looking forward to my next cleaning thank you again.

Roberto Rabassa Jr., 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

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