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Willoughby Dental

General dentistry in Downtown Brooklyn

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(718) 795-2923WebsiteUpdated Aug 19, 2026

About Willoughby Dental

Willoughby Dental is a dental practice on Lawrence Street in Brooklyn, New York. Gum disease treatment ranges from a deeper professional cleaning for early inflammation through to more involved periodontal care once bone around the teeth has started to be affected. Bleeding gums are usually the earliest sign, and the early stage is reversible with proper cleaning and better daily plaque control.

Comprehensive care generally means a practice can handle most of a patient's dental needs in-house — preventive, restorative, and often minor cosmetic or surgical treatment — reducing how often patients are referred elsewhere for routine work.

A filling repairs a tooth after decay has been cleaned out, most often using tooth-coloured composite resin that is shaped and bonded to blend with the surrounding tooth. It is usually completed in a single appointment and is one of the most routine restorative procedures in dentistry.

Tooth Decay Treatment is also among the treatments offered here, and the practice can explain what it involves and whether it fits your situation at a consultation.

General dentistry covers the routine and restorative care most people need most often — examinations, cleanings, fillings, and preventive checks that catch problems while they are still small and inexpensive to treat. Regular attendance, roughly every six months for most patients, is what makes that early-catch approach actually work.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.

Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts. This page has the practice's contact details and full service list. Get in touch through it to ask questions or book a visit.

Willoughby Dental is a dental practice on Lawrence Street in Brooklyn, New York, offering gum disease treatment and comprehensive dental care among its listed services. The practice is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. You can reach the practice through this page to ask about treatment or request an appointment.

Clinic Details

Insurance

11 plans accepted

Appointments

Online & In-Person

Best Known For

General Dentistry, Preventive Dental Care, Routine Checkups & Cleanings

Accepted Insurance

Aetna DentalAmeritas DentalAssurant DentalCigna DentalDelta DentalGEHA DentalGuardian DentalHealthPlex DentalMetLife DentalPrincipal DentalUnited Concordia Dental

Business Hours

Monday
9:00 AM7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM7:00 PM
Thursday(Today)
9:00 AM7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM1:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
Sunday
10:00 AM1:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Willoughby Dental located in Brooklyn?
Willoughby Dental is on Lawrence Street in Brooklyn, New York (11201).
What days is Willoughby Dental open?
Willoughby Dental is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Contact the practice through this page to confirm current appointment times before travelling.
What services does Willoughby Dental offer?
Listed services at Willoughby Dental include Gum Disease Treatment, Comprehensive Dental Care, Dental Fillings, Tooth Decay Treatment and General Dentistry. The full list is shown on this page.
What are the early signs of gum disease?
Gums that bleed when brushing or flossing, redness and puffiness along the gumline, and persistent bad breath are the usual first indicators. Bleeding is the one most often dismissed, and it is the clearest early warning.
Is gum disease reversible?
The early stage, gingivitis, is reversible with thorough cleaning and better daily plaque control. Once it has progressed to periodontitis and bone around the teeth has been lost, that bone does not grow back — treatment then aims to halt further loss.
What does comprehensive dental care actually include?
It generally means the practice can handle most of what a patient needs under one roof — preventive checkups, restorative work like fillings and crowns, and often cosmetic and minor surgical treatment — rather than referring out for routine needs.

Location

Services Offered

General Dentistry

General dentistry at Willoughby Dental covers the routine care that keeps a smile healthy — exams, cleanings, fillings, and decay prevention — for patients in Downtown Brooklyn.

Other services

Gum Disease TreatmentTooth Decay TreatmentDental FillingsComprehensive Dental Care

Reviews

83 reviews

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J***3 months ago

Dr. Trachtenberg Helped me, as always. Explaining options clearly and working with sensitivity.

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C***3 months ago

Very excellent

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A***4 months ago

This was my second visit to Dr. Trachtenberg. I got a whitening done today and it was an extremely successful and comfortable process. During both of my visits Dr. Trachtenberg was very detail oriented with the cleanings and Xrays. I personally like Dr. Trachtenberg, because I find him to be a warm and a patient individual. I highly recommend Dr. Trachtenberg for anyone looking for an excellent dentist.

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C***5 months ago

I have been seeing this dentist for more than 22 yrs. The reason I kept seeing him. My experience, no pain, no infection, no broken tooth left in area, he's been very gentle, he listens. Actually I never had a bad experience. He has been my only dentist. I hope he stays around for a very long time ⌛️

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C***6 months ago

Dr.Trachtenberg was exceptional, I arrived around 9:45 for my10 :00 appointment. The receptionist was fast and efficient, i was seated in the office and a minute later, my x-rays were done. The doctor came in about five minutes later asked me questions about my mouth and my teeth and I explain what was going on. He took the time to answer each question thoroughly. What made me impressed by his work is when he said he would check for oral Cancer I’ve never had a dentist do that. He then clean my teeth I asked him about getting braces for my teeth. He then thoroughly again went through the process of how it’s done. I was grateful because I did not know that this is how it was done and he also said he knew a good orthodontist that I could work with my teeth. I would highly recommend Dr. Trachtenberg to everyone who needs a dentist he is professional. He is personable and he’s a great dentist and this was my first visit. I will be returning the following week . Thank you, Dr. Trachtenberg for making my visit comfortable.

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J***6 months ago

I have went to many dental offices. When tell you Willoughby dental has been in he best this far. The dentist was VERY patience. He took his time and cater to my need. He gave me great advice which has led me to take better care of my mouth. This was the best service I have experienced

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T***8 months ago

I had a very good experience at Willoughby Dental. The staff was polite, the office was clean, and the dentist took his time to look at my concerns. He explained things clearly, didn’t rush me, and made sure I understood what was going on. I appreciated that he was honest and recommended I see an oral surgeon for a deeper evaluation instead of guessing. Thank you for being professional and helpful.

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A***10 months ago

Dr. Trachtenberg took time to explain what my options were and what possible outcomes would be. This made it easier to make my decision. His office also helped me find an oral surgeon that was in network and provided me with everything I would need to make sure that the next step goes as smoothly as possible.

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