Dr. Joseph Grider

The dentist up on 333 W 41st St — Dr. Joseph Grider’s practice in the professional building off Meridian — has quietly become the fallback for cracked molars and forgotten retainers south of 5th Street. Cosmetic touch-ups, gum contouring, and Invisalign consultations all share the same schedule, while root canals and emergency extractions slot in without fanfare. Night guards for bruxism sit beside pediatric exams on the same patient list, turning the appointment board into a rotating menu of routine and urgent work. No frills, no premium VIP tiers — just consistent slots Monday through Friday, with enough days held open for walk-in repairs when wires break at dinner time. From outside, the place keeps the same mirrored glass that reflects palm fronds and tour buses rolling down West Avenue. Inside, they leave the details to the chairs and lights; patients bring their own gripes about billing and await the cavalry. Crowns and fillings flow in weekly, but the real traffic spikes every six months when the cruise ships empty out. Endodontics and implants share an X-ray room down the hall, and the front desk double-books periapical shots with porcelain consultations so no chair stays idle. Need to locate them? Dial (305) 674-0095 or punch the address straight into your map: 333 W 41st St #818.