Ryerson & Associates, DMD Reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars based on 382 reviews on Google.
Sallie Polk · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago
I have been going to Dr.Ryerson since he opened his practice in Muscle Shoals in the 70's.He is an expert in dental care.He stays up to date,is courteous,professional,and KIND.I have high anxiety when going to a dentist from having had bad experiences in my youth.Dr.Ryerson puts me at ease.
I love the way he gives back to the community with the yearly free clinic,especially for the veterans. The monument he has on site is worth taking a drive to his office just to see.
Dr.Ryerson has a wonderful staff working with him, not just for him.
Dr.Ryerson is the BEST!!!!
Sincerely,Sallie Polk Hayes
Jessyca Green · 5 out of 5 stars · 5 months ago
My first visit to Ryerson’s was wonderful! The front desk staff were welcoming and helpful. The facility was clean. Caleigh, my hygienist, was a joy to work with! She was very knowledgeable and helpful. She continually asked if I was ok and apologized if she thought part of the treatment would be uncomfortable. She knew I was anxious and was very reassuring. She was calm which helped me stay calm as well. Dr Ryerson was very pleasant and thorough. I will continue to keep my dental care at this office.
Phoenix Britnell · 1 out of 5 stars · 3 weeks ago
Dr. Johnson filled a cracked cavity and trapped an infection inside 6 months ago, filled it too close to the adjacent tooth causing me massive nerve pain a month later, was very rough on the tooth with the adjustment now I need a root canal. I wish he would’ve been honest with me about the treatment I needed or got all the cavity out. When trying to get my dental records sent to another dentist to get this corrected, they acted like they didn’t have my x ray from the adjustment until I let them know I had a picture of it on my phone. Very disappointed in the malpractice that took place and the lengths I’m having to go to save this tooth that he effectively killed.
David Brown · 5 out of 5 stars · a month ago
I'm really glad I found Dr Ryerson's practice for my dental needs. Great people, friendly service, and always happy with the results.
Dr. Ryerson always greets me with a smile and explains the procedure well.
Angela Garner · 5 out of 5 stars · 4 months ago
I was so impressed with Dr. Ryerson. I’m 43 years old and have never seen a dentist that was more compassionate and personable. I was slightly hesitant to take my daughter there because she usually sees a pediatric dentist but I will never go anywhere else now. Highly recommend. 🩷
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About Ryerson & Associates, DMD
Ryerson & Associates, DMD is a general dental practice at 1013 East Avalon Avenue in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, serving patients in Muscle Shoals and the surrounding Shoals communities. The practice describes its approach as preventively oriented, patient centered, and relationship based, with a stated goal of building a trusting relationship with each patient. For patients missing teeth, the practice offers dentures, including implant supported dentures, along with crowns, root canals, fillings, oral surgery procedures such as simple and surgical extractions, and consultations or second opinions for patients who have been recommended expensive dental work.
Sedation dentistry is a notable part of the practice. The website describes several options, including nitrous oxide and oxygen, oral medication to help patients relax, oral conscious sedation, and intravenous conscious sedation, which the practice uses to help anxious patients complete multiple procedures in a single visit. Other services listed on the site include cosmetic dentistry such as whitening, porcelain veneers, and Zoom whitening, Invisalign clear aligners, night guards, snore guards, and splints for jaw joint problems. The practice also notes that it hosts a free dentistry day each year for people who cannot afford care and offers free treatment to veterans on Veterans Day.
Meet the Doctors
The practice is led by Dr. James A. Ryerson, DMD, its founder and owner. Dr. Ryerson earned a chemistry degree from the University of Alabama and his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. He served six years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps before starting the practice in Muscle Shoals in 1977. His website lists memberships in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the International Academy of Implantology, and the Alabama Dental Association, as well as training in intravenous sedation and periodontics.
