Southside Brooklyn solo dental practice
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
Howard A. Silver D.D.S. runs a solo practice on Hooper Street in Southside Williamsburg, in the residential corridor near Broadway and the elevated subway lines. The format is genuinely solo — one named dentist, smaller team, longer visit pace — which gives the practice a different rhythm than the multi-dentist group offices on the busier Williamsburg stretches. Patients here tend to value the continuity of seeing the same dentist across years rather than rotating through providers.
Cavity treatment covers the routine general-dentistry range. Dr. Silver handles tooth-colored composite restorations as the default material, with single-surface and multi-surface fillings, replacement work when older restorations have failed, and the structural call between filling and crown when more tooth material has been lost than a simple repair can address. Beyond fillings, services include cleanings and exams, root canals, crowns and bridges, extractions, gum-disease screening, and emergency dental care. The visit pace supports longer chair-side conversations about treatment options than chain offices typically allow when their schedule books are full.
If you've felt rushed at high-volume practices and you want a dentist who actually walks through your X-rays in detail before recommending any work, solo offices like this one tend to fit that preference by default.
Patients searching for family dental practice in Brooklyn, family dentist in Brooklyn, or general dentistry in Brooklyn, NY who prefer solo-practice continuity over chain efficiency often gravitate toward offices like this. Howard A. Silver fits that solo-practice pattern. The new-patient exam combines comprehensive X-rays, periodontal screening, and a treatment-plan walkthrough at a pace that leaves room for patient questions before any restorative work is scheduled. For Southside Williamsburg residents looking for a long-term solo dentist, this Hooper Street practice is a reasonable 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.
Howard A. Silver D.D.S. runs a Hooper Street solo practice in Southside Williamsburg, providing general dentistry — cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine restorative work.
Best Known For
General & Family Dentistry, Preventive Cleanings, Crowns & Bridges, Emergency Dental Care, Affordable Dental Care
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM |
| Friday(Today) | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
General dentistry at Howard A. Silver D.D.S. covers comprehensive exams, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and decay monitoring for patients across Southside.
Professional dental cleanings clear away built-up plaque and tartar, supporting healthy gums and giving the dentist a clear view for early decay.
Crowns and bridges restore damaged and missing teeth, rebuilding the strength and shape needed for comfortable everyday chewing.
Root canal treatment clears infection from inside a tooth, easing pain and preserving a natural tooth that would otherwise be lost.
Emergency dental care handles urgent issues — severe toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling — with prompt treatment to relieve pain.
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
111 reviews
Smyleee Rating reflects verified profile signals, reviews, and overall care quality.
A Great Dentist & Great Staff. Everyone is helpful and always respectful. Always a pleasure going here. Not one bad experience. I had a really bad toothache that bothered me all the time about 3 years ago and went here and felt better after seeing what the problem was. I’ve got a couple fillings, 6 month checkups, extra teeth removed including 3 of my wisdom teeth and a root canal procedure that all have been successful. 100% would recommend.
Fantastic experience from someone who usually hates the dentist! Dr. Silver, the hygienists and the receptionists were all very accommodating. Dr. Silver was kind and communicative throughout, making the entire process easy. He even gives you a personal phone call the day after a procedure to check in. Great practice, can’t recommend enough!
I’ve been coming to Dr. Silver for over 10 years, and no dentist compares to him. He’s an excellent dentist- skilled and professional. I honestly don’t trust anyone else with my teeth. He always calls the next day to check in, which shows how much he truly cares about his patients. Wait time is great too. I can’t remember the last time (if ever) I had to wait past my scheduled appointment. The entire staff is kind, professional, and the office runs so smoothly. Just a great overall experience every single time.
My first time here from a personal referral and this was like those dentist visits you look forward to when you were a kid! Let’s start with Marisol(front desk) was so accommodating she worked around my schedule to book my first appointment and welcoming when I arrived. Stephanie, the dental assistant was professional and gentle! Margaret the hygienist was patient while giving me a cleaning educated me on how to maintain my pearly whites! Jennifer the other assistant was also a sweetheart! Last but not least the doctor himself! Dr.Silver was such a pleasure to work with he even examined my tongue, neck, under my tongue and more. He made this appointment go by smoothly. I will be recommending my friends and family to hop on the bandwagon!
I had a cleaning done today with Margaret, and I have to say — it was the best cleaning I’ve ever had. She was incredibly thorough, gentle, and so sweet throughout the whole process. I really appreciated how comfortable and cared for she made me feel. Marisol at the front desk was just as lovely — warm, welcoming, and great to chat with (plus she has excellent taste in books!). Big shoutout to the amazing assistants Jennifer and Stephanie as well — they’re always so kind, helpful, and make every visit run smoothly. And of course, Dr. Howard Silver is the reason I’ve been coming here for years. He’s an excellent dentist — skilled, honest, and always makes me feel at ease. The entire team here is fantastic. I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for quality dental care in a friendly, professional, and genuinely caring environment.
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