Gooch Family Dental
Tattersall Way family dental practice
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About Gooch Family Dental
Gooch Family Dental sits on Tattersall Way in eastern Birmingham, in a quieter residential pocket between the city core and the Mountain Brook municipal line. The practice handles general dentistry for the surrounding eastern Birmingham community — families with school-age kids, longtime homeowners, and patients who've kept their dentist across decades rather than rotating through chain offices for one-off care.
Cavity work makes up a routine portion of the schedule. The team uses tooth-colored composite as the default material, with single-surface fillings for early-stage decay, multi-surface restorations on larger cases, replacement fillings when older work has failed, and the structural call between filling and crown when more tooth material has been lost. Beyond fillings, services include cleanings and exams, root canals, crowns and bridges, basic extractions, gum-disease screening, and emergency dental care. The dentist will show you the cavity on the intraoral camera before treatment so the recommendation feels grounded in what you can see.
If you're new to eastern Birmingham and looking for a family dental practice that handles the whole household, a comprehensive new-patient exam here gives you a single anchor for the family across age groups.
Patients searching for general dentistry in Birmingham, AL, family dentist in Birmingham, or routine dental care in Birmingham tend to choose practices like this one when continuity and slower visit pacing matter. The new-patient exam combines comprehensive radiographs, periodontal screening, and a treatment-plan walkthrough into a single first visit. For eastern Birmingham and Mountain Brook-adjacent families picking a regular general dental home, this Tattersall Way practice is worth a first appointment. If you've had recent medical changes — new medications, recent surgery, ongoing conditions — flagging them at intake matters more than patients usually expect, since several common drugs interact with routine dental work. If you're switching from a chain practice and you've never had a long-term solo or small-group dentist before, the visit pace tends to feel different — slower, more conversational, and often more thorough than the timed-slot model.
Patients looking for cosmetic dentistry on Tattersall Way in Birmingham, Alabama can consider Gooch Family Dental, which lists it among its treatments. The practice is open Monday through Friday. Full service details and contact options are available on this page.
Clinic Details
Parking
Free parking lot
Best Known For
Cosmetic Dentistry, Root Canal Treatment, Emergency Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Bridges
Business Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday(Today) | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Outstanding
1,647 reviews
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Recent Reviews
I bought a friend that has dementia and the whole staff was very accommodating and helpful. He had a tooth removed. Was very satisfied with Gooch Dental!
Professional And highly detailed. Very enjoyable atmosphere
I thought i was liking these folks but my second appointment, they would not do anything until i signed a procedural contract which actually made me mad. I guess the office looks so professional because they only care about the money. Never had an experience like that. I just left!
Quick and friendly. Very happy with my service.
Always enjoy coming to have my dental checkup at Dr. Gooch’s office. The dental hygienists are always friendly and thorough and so willing to make you as comfortable as possible while you have your cleaning. It’s always good to see Dr. Gooch. He’s warm and outgoing and so easy to discuss anything with. I recommend his practice anytime I can!
I had the best experience this morning at Gooch Family Dental! I could not have asked for a better hygienist! Lilly went above and beyond to ensure that I felt comfortable and that I understood each individual step of the cleaning process. She was an absolute joy to work with! I always look forward to coming back every 6 months for my routine cleaning. I would easily recommend Gooch Family Dental as they are Birmingham’s premier dentistry!
This place will overcharge you. No transparent pricing. I have been charged 4 times and only once did I get a receipt - not even a detailed receipt of what I paid for. In 2 months they increased my bill estimate by $20 but didn't give me the printout of the updated plan amount. Also, the dental hygienist who cleaned my teeth stabbed my tongue with an implement so I yelled ouch! She also forgot to floss my bridge. I had to ask her. Billing acts as if you understand math without a calculator and if you ask questions about the plan, they make you feel like you're being cheap or something. Also, Dr. Gooch himself said we will do 2 cleanings, 4 hrs total. "You have a disease we will clean each quadrant an hour each". I didn't get it done right away because I had a slipped disc and when I went, I said I'm in some pain,. I might not be able to lie for 2 hours. This was supposed to be the first of two 2 hour appointments. Well guess what? The dental hygienist finished in 45 minutes. I paid $635 for 45 minutes! That's like $1,000/hr. The cleaning was supposed to take 4 hours total and it took 45 minutes! That means they're committing fraud - They are charging for a service that they did not provide. It is not a coincidence that they have a 3.8 rating here. I'm going to talk to the office manager and demand all itemized receipts, my records. They are literally overcharging me - more than the estimate I was shown. (Photo shows the amount of rinse you don't use (80%?). they tell you to use it 10 times it costs you about $50 and then they tell you to throw it away.)
With this being my first appointment, Dr. Gooch and the entire staff made me feel very comfortable and welcoming. They provided me with great feedback & advice and I look forward to all of my future appointments. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for great dental care. This is an amazing team who handles work with professionalism. Thank you for everything!
I just started going here this year and I love it!
Very professional, knowledgeable and caring staff.
Had an amazing experience here! Chasity was my dental hygienist and she was so sweet, patient, and professional. She explained everything clearly and made me feel really comfortable throughout the appointment. She even brought me a warm blanket which was so thoughtful. The whole staff was friendly and the office was very welcoming. Definitely recommend!
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