Dr. Carlton A. Sumner, DDS

Dental work on Long Island doesn’t always come with a view of the Sound, but it does come with options. Dr. Carlton A. Sumner, DDS handles routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, and root canals without the downtown traffic. The office sits at 235 Boyle Rd # 2 in Selden, a short drive from Middle Country Road and the local library. Those who prefer to avoid the LIE can take Nicolls Road straight to the plaza where the practice is based. It’s the kind of spot where you book a cleaning the same week you call, and the same-day crowns keep the return visits to a minimum.

Emergencies don’t wait for business hours, so the number to keep handy is (631) 732-8338. Extractions, bridges, and even simple dentures are all part of the schedule. If you’re new to the area or just new to the chair, the map will get you there faster than asking Siri to reroute around the latest construction: directions. Nobody plans to need a dentist, but when the molar starts talking, it’s nice to have one two minutes off the exit.