Dr. Richard Shea

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Get to know the Dentists who serve the population of West Roxbury, Massachusetts.

With two generations of dentists and over 100 years of dental experience, Dr. Shea Family Dentistry office has been helping people with their smiles for over 50 years. The office prides itself on advocating for a patient’s dental health, an integral component of a patient’s overall general good physical health. Treatment involves regular dental checkups and maintenance visits, where the patients are guaranteed to see one of the three Dr. Shea’s: Richard J. Shea D.M.D., Richard W. Shea D.M.D., and Brian M. Shea D.M.D. 

A patient’s needs may involve whitening, cosmetic needs, or implant replacement. Children have also been a large, welcome part of the practice. Whatever your goals for you and your family, Dr. Shea Family Dentistry will help you achieve them. They offer convenient late evening appointments, early mornings, and Saturdays to accommodate patients’ busy schedules.

They have been part of their local community for many years, supporting many causes and sponsoring teams. Their patients come from as near as West Roxbury and as far as the Cape and Maine. Their entire staff takes great pride in getting to know their patients and their families. The staff work to provide unmatched patient service before, during, and after the appointment.

Their clients have excellent experiences with them, one stating “I had been going to one of the corporate dental chains and it was a complete delight to move to Dr. Shea’s office. Before I would always see someone different and the dentists would pop in for their 2 minutes. At Dr. Shea’s they make an effort to know me as well beyond my teeth.”

General dentists provide a wide array of services that are vital to patients’ continued health. These services include: preventive services, including helping to maintain good oral health by stopping disease before it takes hold in the mouth; restorative services, such as receiving timely and appropriate treatment when a problem is identified; as well as cosmetic services, including performing a range of cosmetic procedures, such as teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, and even porcelain veneers. General dentists also address overall health concerns as oral health is seen as the mirror of general health. In fact, some dental problems may reflect issues in other parts of the body and vice versa.

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