Dr. Marina Pettengill DDS
Dentist | General Practice
74 Taunton St Suite 101 Plainville MA, 02762About
Dr. Marina Pettengill is a Dentist practicing in Plainville, MA. Dr. Pettengill specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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