Why Dental X-Rays Are so Important for Your Oral Health
When patients visit the dentist, one of the most common questions we hear is: “Do I really need dental X-rays?”
Welcome to Nikhil Patel, DMD Dental Office.

Dr. Nikhil M. Patel, DMD, is a highly experienced family dentist in Worcester, MA, providing comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages. At his Worcester dental office, Dr. Patel and his friendly, welcoming team serve families from Worcester and the surrounding communities, restoring and enhancing smiles with compassionate, personalized care.
Born in India, Dr. Patel earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Government Dental College and Hospital in Ahmedabad in 1983. He later moved to the United States, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University in 1990.
Dr. Patel emphasizes building close personal relationships with his patients, a hallmark of his practice. He offers a full range of general and cosmetic dentistry services in Worcester, including preventive care, dental exams and cleanings, crowns and bridges, teeth whitening, implant crowns, aligners, and clear braces. To stay current with the latest dental techniques and technology, Dr. Patel completes 50–60 hours of continuing education each year.
He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the Worcester District Dental Society, and the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Outside the office, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his wife, their three children, and two grandchildren.
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Welcome To Nikhil M. Patel, DMD
❝ We want to help bring out your beautiful smile ❞
Our Services
Get your 6 month smile with Clear Braces
Dr. Patel offers three types of clear braces that straighten teeth faster than traditional braces. All three are excellent alternatives to traditional braces.


We accept payment in the form of cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Our office also offers convenient senior and student discounts. In addition, we have partnered with CareCredit to provide you with affordable low- and no-interest payment plans. For more information on CareCredit or your other financial options, please call or visit our office soon.
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If you have any questions you can text us at (774) 275-3585
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