A Hertel Avenue practice for routine restorative care
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
Nickel City Dentistry runs a small independent practice on Hertel Avenue in the Central Park section of North Buffalo. The patient mix skews toward the families and long-time residents who live within a few blocks — Hertel is one of those streets where the dentist, the bakery, and the dry cleaner are all within walking distance, and that local feel comes through in how the practice operates. If you've been looking for a general dentist who'll know your kids by name in three years rather than rotating you through a roster, this is closer to that model than a chain.
Cavity work here is mostly routine — composite fillings for caries caught at six-month checkups, occasional larger restorations when something's been put off too long, and the bread-and-butter of general dentistry. The team uses tooth-colored composite as the default and amalgam only when a patient specifically requests it. They'll typically show you the cavity on the intraoral camera before drilling so you can see what's being treated and why, which makes the diagnostic-to-treatment handoff feel less opaque. Other services include cleanings, exams, basic crowns, and extractions.
If you've moved to North Buffalo and you're picking a new general dentist, a check-up visit here is a low-stakes way to see if the practice fits your style.
Patients searching for affordable dental fillings in Buffalo, tooth filling in Buffalo, or cavity filling near me in Buffalo tend to want a regular practice rather than one-time emergency care. Nickel City fits that — it's set up for ongoing relationships, not transactional visits. For Hertel-corridor and North Buffalo residents comparing small independent practices, this clinic belongs on the shortlist of first appointments. The visit pace tends to be slower than chain offices because the appointment book isn't padded with overlap, which means more time for actual conversation about what your X-rays show and what realistic options look like for your specific teeth and budget.
Nickel City Dentistry sits on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo's Central Park area, handling everyday general dental care — fillings, cleanings, and restorative work for adults and families nearby.
Parking
Free street parking
Best Known For
Dental Crowns, Emergency Dental Care, Tooth-Colored Fillings, Tooth Decay Treatment, Affordable Dental Care
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday(Today) | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Tooth-colored fillings repair teeth affected by decay, restoring shape and function with material matched to the natural tooth.
Nickel City Dentistry places clear emphasis on affordable dental care, keeping routine treatment accessible for Buffalo patients budgeting for their care.
A dental crown caps a tooth that is cracked, heavily decayed, or weakened, restoring its shape, strength, and everyday function.
Emergency dental care addresses urgent problems such as a severe toothache, a broken tooth, or a lost filling, with prompt attention to relieve pain.
Tooth decay treatment catches and repairs cavities early, before they reach the nerve and require more involved care.
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
436 reviews
Smyleee Rating reflects verified profile signals, reviews, and overall care quality.
Nickel City Dentistry is the BEST Dental experience I ever had! The whole team at the Hertel Avenue office was Amazing, Dr, Palotta was very compassionate and understanding of my concerns. But it all started with my phone call on Monday Alyssa, Receptionist was Amazing! When I walked in for my appt the next day Alyssa was attentive. Aamna, Dental Assistant was funny yet considerate, she really put me at ease. After seeing Dr. Falotta there was a cancellation so they had me see Kaitlyn, Hygienist, again Compassionate and understanding and explained everything thoroughly just as Dr Falotta did!! I’ve been telling everyone about this office! Thank you for being You 🫶 2/25/26 I’ve had two visits with Kaitlyn, Dental Hygienist since my initial appt on 1/6/26. Every visit from the moment I walk in and greeted by the Amazing Alyssa at the front desk makes you feel truly Welcomed and is very knowledgeable about Insurances. And as for Keen Kaitlyn, she made me feel comfortable and understood my worries, she is a very compassionate human-being. I can’t say enough about this Office, but again Thank You for being YOU 🙏💜
I’ve always loved this place, everyone is super friendly and attentive. They’ve always cared and catered to my needs. I was so happy when they opened up near my neighborhood, besides being in Snyder, it made life so much easier when I had young kids. Even though my husband and I grew up in Snyder. He chose to stay at that location. We’ve both been happy. However I had a 6 month cleaning this week and was very disappointed to find out that Dr. Augello will no longer be coming there on Tuesdays. I honestly would have liked a heads up ahead of my scheduled day especially since I’ve been seeing her for many years.
Very good service in and out walked in in a lot of pain and they were very attentive and was pain free in less than 5 minutes after I sat in chair this is my first visit and now my new dentist
Dr. Pallotta installed my Invisalign and was very thorough with instructions and after care. There was no pain at all during application and it only took a half hour. I highly recommend Nickle City Dentistry and Dr. Pallotta to anyone that is considering Invisalign.
Completely unhelpful. Did not listen to my needs. Condemned to continue existing in extreme pain. (Did NOT ask for drugs.)
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