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Worcester Dentistry and Braces

Worcester Dentistry and Braces offers comprehensive dental and orthodontic care for patients of all ages, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontic treatments.

544 Southbridge St STE 1, Worcester, MA 01610
4.6(194 reviews)
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About Worcester Dentistry and Braces

A two-year course of braces earned praise from one family, and pediatric visits make up an unusually large share of appointments here.

Worcester Dentistry and Braces is a general dental practice that also offers orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign, traditional braces, clear aligners, and early treatment. Reviews mention an unusually high number of visits involving young children, and one family described a two-year course of braces in positive terms. Dr. Gusar comes up often in reviews for gentleness with anxious patients, though he has announced plans to retire. A handful of reviews raise concerns about how extractions were handled and about long waits for appointments.

Summary of 115 patient reviews, June 2022–September 2026, updated September 2026

Worcester Dentistry and Braces offers comprehensive dental and orthodontic care for patients of all ages, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontic treatments.

The practice provides advanced diagnostic tools like digital X-rays and digital impressions, same-day braces, and treatment options including traditional braces, ceramic braces, and Invisalign clear aligners.

Treatments offered

Early TreatmentEarly TreatmentInvisalignInvisalignClear AlignersClear AlignersTraditional BracesTraditional BracesRetainersRetainersTMJ TreatmentTMJ TreatmentSurgical OrthodonticsSurgical Orthodontics
GuidesHow much does Invisalign cost? →Clear aligner costs explained →Adult braces cost guide →

Who They Treat

Worcester Dentistry and Braces provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+

Technology & Equipment

Worcester Dentistry and Braces uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.

3D Digital Scanning
Digital Records
iTero/TRIOS

Orthodontists at this office

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Schafft

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Khalid

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Alex Bejian

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Jodi Parker Steimel

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Philippe Farha

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Insurance accepted

26 plans listed
AetnaAltusAmeritasAssurantBlue Cross Blue ShieldCareingtonCignaCt Husky Health
Worcester Dentistry and Braces accepts Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.

What patients say

Latest review 4 weeks ago

What patients praise

  • Families with young children make up a notable share of visits, and reviews describe gentle handling during pediatric appointments.
  • A two-year course of orthodontic treatment was described as effective, with patients pleased with the resulting smile.
  • Treatment plans are explained before procedures begin, which anxious patients in particular say helps ease their nerves.

Things to know

  • Some reviews describe long waits, including instances of being kept waiting for hours despite arriving on time for scheduled appointments.
  • A few reviews describe feeling pushed toward specific procedures, such as extractions or a root canal, without enough discussion beforehand.

Who it suits

  • Families with young children
  • Families with several kids in treatment at once

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. Philippe Farha · 2 reviews
  • Dr. Gusar · 15 reviews
  • Dr. Gupta · 3 reviews
  • Dr alani · 3 reviews

Orthodontic care in reviews

The small number of reviews focused on orthodontic care describe a two-year course of braces that a family was pleased with, including satisfaction with color choices, though one evaluation found a child did not need corrective treatment.

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68 reviews
averaging 4.8★
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What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • The dentist28 / 7
  • Friendly staff20 / 4
  • Gentle, comfortable care15 / 3
  • Clear explanations11 / 2
  • Scheduling & wait times3 / 9
  • Great with kids7 / 2
  • Treatment results8
  • Responsiveness4 / 4
What patients talk about
ThemePraiseCriticism
The dentist287
Friendly staff204
Gentle, comfortable care153
Clear explanations112
Scheduling & wait times39
Great with kids72
Treatment results80
Responsiveness44

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Recent reviews from Google

4.6
194 reviews
Paul Marquis
Paul Marquis
Edited 2 weeks ago
“

Clean place, friendly staff, but had to wait longer than expected.

Review from Google

Hugo Viruet
Hugo Viruet
2 months ago
“

I wanna say that my experience was great Wildoeliis and Ashley did a wonderful great job if this is the way they work with clients their job performance needs to be noticed they love what they do as employees and have great personalities and attitudes with my experience as an entrepreneur and a businessman people like this need to get noticed would be nice for them to get a bonus or even a raise for doing the job that they love to do God bless you all

Review from Google

Arthur Breault
Arthur Breault
Edited 2 months ago
“

It was an outstanding experience. Maria is excellent and extremely thorough. I enjoyed my visit and will continue supporting you. Thank you.

Review from Google

Maureen Mortell
Maureen Mortell
Edited 3 months ago
“

I’ve been getting a lot of different procedures done by Dr. Farha (including root canal, crowns, and extractions). Today he extracted a very difficult wisdom tooth. Dr. Farha is the best dentist I’ve ever been to. He is he is kind and gentle and he makes dental work of all kinds painless. He discusses treatment options thoroughly (for example today helping me understand about different options for the partial I need). He makes himself available for any questions I may have, and he’s very patient, understanding, and professional. I highly recommend Dr.Farha if you want to have THE BEST dentist ever!!

Review from Google

Jamie Eichelberger
Jamie Eichelberger
Edited 4 months ago
“

Today, I received a warm entrance hello. I entered the Office and Wilvalis welcomed me. A very lovely person.It was most inviting. Then proceeded and met a wonderful Dental assistant named Delilah. She is incredible she really knows her job and she and Dr. Gusar are so professional and calming! Now, Dr. Gusar was the most amazing Dentist that I have ever been to. I have been to many and in South America! I have had a bad experience and Dr. Gusar was so helpful, in guiding me through the process. Gentleness and calmness mixed with true professionalism and HIGHLY EDUCATED IN THE FIELD. I asked Dr. Gusar if he would teach other dentists his gifts that he holds it can help so many people like myself through their nervous and anxiety. His reply was as follows I AM RETIRING. A true role model, kind, caring and definitely patient oriented. A definite asset to the business. Thank you. I hope that you will enjoy your retirement. You will be so missed!

Review from Google

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does Worcester Dentistry and Braces offer?+
Worcester Dentistry and Braces offers: Early Treatment, Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Traditional Braces, Retainers, TMJ Treatment, Surgical Orthodontics.
Does Worcester Dentistry and Braces accept dental insurance?+
Worcester Dentistry and Braces accepts Aetna, Altus, Ameritas, Assurant, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and others.
Does Worcester Dentistry and Braces offer free consultations?+
Yes, Worcester Dentistry and Braces offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (508) 492-3300 to schedule.
Is Worcester Dentistry and Braces accepting new patients?+
Worcester Dentistry and Braces is currently welcoming new patients in Worcester, MA. Call (508) 492-3300 to schedule.
Where is Worcester Dentistry and Braces located?+
Worcester Dentistry and Braces is located at 544 Southbridge St STE 1. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=16595823078356723621&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Worcester Dentistry and Braces?+
Worcester Dentistry and Braces office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Worcester Dentistry and Braces offer payment plans?+
Yes, Worcester Dentistry and Braces offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Worcester Dentistry and Braces?+
Worcester Dentistry and Braces is staffed by Schafft, Khalid, Alex Bejian, Jodi Parker Steimel, Philippe Farha. The practice is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and board-certified.
What is the patient rating for Worcester Dentistry and Braces?+
Worcester Dentistry and Braces has a 4.6-star rating based on 194 patient reviews on Google.
How long has Worcester Dentistry and Braces been in practice?+
Worcester Dentistry and Braces has been providing orthodontic care since 2018, serving the Worcester, MA community for over 8 years.

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