Robert J. LaRocque, D.D.S., P.A.
Nashua, NH 03062
Testimonials
Not only is he constantly updating his clinical skills and knowledge to be a State of the Art Practitioner, in addition, his people skills have always included tremendous compassion and understanding, with the ability to put the needs of the patient as his first priority. In his pursuit of total oral and systemic health, he never forgets that there is a complete person connected to the oral cavity."
JASON P...
" You know the feeling you get when you work with a consummate professional, who really, really knows what they are doing? That's Dr. LaRocque. I've had hygienists who have worked in this office on a temporary basis mention that this Doctor is one of the most competent dentsts they've ever worked with. When I moved to another state, I've had other dentists comment on the quality of his work. Now that I'm back in the state, I wouldn't go to anyone else. A small chip on a front tooth? You wouldn't know it was ever there. Fillings? All composite- and that, years ahead of other dentists who were still using mercury amalgam. Need to have a tooth worked on? Relax... Dr. LaRocque is outstanding at keeping you comfortable as a patient, and he's a genuinely nice guy. He's been chosen one of the five Top Dentists in the State by NH Magazine. He can do fantastic things on the cosmetic side of the practice. His staff is outstanding. Cleanings are very thorough... But, best of all, I know that I'm a patient with one of the most competent dentists in the state. Why would you want to go anywhere else?"
CHERYL P...
"SHARING MY EXPERIENCE" As a military family, we had moved 22 times in just over 20 years. Consequently, I went to a continuous stream of new dentists for all those years. My dental work, even though I paid a lot of money for some of it, was a hodgepodge patchwork of "current fixes". No matter who I went to, I was always dissatisfied with the cosmetic appearance of the end result, and very discouraged with the cost and quality of dentistry as a whole. No matter how much money I spent, it still wasn't giving me the nice, white smile that I always coveted. Once we knew that we'd be in this area for a while, I decided to find a dentist who could help me achieve a beautiful smile for the first time in my life. After considerable research, I discovered that Dr. LaRocque was the dentist I needed to see. In addition to the spectacular results you see in the pictures (Smile Gallery, Case #1), there are a few results I'd like to share.
"PLEASANT SURPRISES" 1. Dr. LaRocque removed nearly all the deteriorating silver amalgam fillings from my back teeth and replaced them with composite (white) fillings. While the cosmetic result was obvious, there were also unexpected health benefits. I had always dealt with what I call a "metal" allergy. I couldn't wear bracelets, rings, earrings, or necklaces for more than an hour or two without developing a rash whenever the metal touched my skin. Once the silver fillings were gone, the "allergy" was too. 2. I had also suffered from debilitating migraines. Sometimes they would develop during the day and sometimes I would wake up with them in the morning. Dr LaRocque equilibrated my bite as part of my overall treatment plan and I have not had a migraine in over 18 months. To me, that is no small thing. It has made a tremendous difference in the quality of my life. 3. While it is hard to quantify, I just "feel" better now. There's probably no scientific proof for it, but I have all the suspicion that mercury (one of the most toxic substances on earth) was 'leaching' out of my old fillings and literally poisoning my body. Once the silver fillings were gone, so were a number of small but annoying health problems. I didn't realize how much I had been putting up with until I started to feel really good again."SMALL DISAPPOINTMENTS" 1. I am not a very patient person. When I first went to Dr. LaRocque, I wanted my front teeth to look good right away. As it turned out, "doing it right" was more time-consuming than I ever imagined. It was a full year before my front teeth were even touched- and another six months before my smile was finished. Waiting was frustrating, especially since I was undergoing considerable dental work but not seeing what I wanted to see. 2. I also hadn't planned on having any more teeth removed, but Dr. LaRocque advised me that in order to do it right, I'd need my wisdom teeth removed to correct my bite. I went off to the oral surgeon a bit naively, thinking it would be no big deal. It was actually somewhat of an ordeal, but when it was finally over and I had healed sufficiently, Dr. LaRocque equilibrated my bite and the result was amazing. I'd never had a good bite before in my life, and it was a real treat!
"CONCLUSION" Frankly, there were a couple of times during the process when I questioned what I had gotten myself into. For instance, when the temporaries were put in they looked OK (nothing to be embarassed about) but they didn't knock my socks off. I worried that all this extensive work would still leave me disappointed. I should not have lost too much sleep worrying. The final results definitely exceeded my expectations. It was a huge commitment and investment (of both time and money) but I've never been anything but thrilled with the end result. Everyone involved with Dr. LaRocque's practice has the same comittment to excellence that he does. They are all professional, efficient, and caring. I still have more work to be done and I know that they will continue to provide me with exceptional dentistry!"
DAVID E...
"I became a patient of Dr. LaRocque's 20 years ago after relocating to NH. I'd neglected my dental health and needed quite a bit of initial work to regain it. In addition to doing great work in restoring my teeth (fillings cavities, making crowns, etc.), he was the first dentist to recognize that my mouth chemistry requires me to have professional cleaning every three months. In addition, Dr. LaRocque's referrals have been first rate. I give him eleven on a scale of ten."
ANITA M...
"When I first met Dr. LaRocque, I had a real fear of the dentist. He soon changed all that. He is a remarkable dentist, both gentle and kind. His staff is also very special. They treat their patients with respect and address their dental needs in a professional manner. I have had a lot of dental work including bridges and implants. I would highly recommend Dr. LaRocque. In my opinion, there is no better dentist."
KATHY...
"Dr. LaRocque and his staff are great. They honestly provide expert professional results with a very personal approach! I only wish I had "joined" them much sooner than I did. The doctor is genuine in all aspects- very technically savvy and knowledgeable, but also a real person. And that goes for everybody in his office as well. I look forward to my visits and am always happy to hear from them. I am constantly impressed with the priority given to "my" feelings about my teeth and what "I" think is important. Dr. LaRocque pursues every detail with me and makes sure I am completely satisfied. He was able to suggest a course of action for some cosmetic issues I was having and I was very happy with the results and how quickly it all came together. I had constantly mentioned wanting something done for years with my previous dentist, to no avail. I started going there after my son gave a rave review of his own visits. Dr. LaRocque was able to work out a plan with him since he doesn't (unfortunately) get insurance through his work. Along with the evident concern and care that went into the treatment plan, I was impressed with the straight forward way in which things were handled. I can't say enough about Dr. LaRocque and his wonderful crew. I highly recommend them to one and all."
MELISSA...
"My husband has been a very happy patient of Dr. LaRocque's for many years. Several years ago, I laso became a patient. From day one I have extremely impressed with both Dr. LaRcoque and his staff. Dr. LaRocque suggested several procedures to improve my dental health and we worked together to come up with a plan which worked for me. On several occasions I have had dental professionals comment on Dr. LaRocque's attention to detail. Crowns, even temporary crowns, are beautiful. If you want a dentist who truly cares about his patient and is a perfectionist, I highly recommend Dr. LaRocque."
