Life Long Dental Care
Welcome to Life Long Dental Care, where your dental health is our top priority. Located in Northford, CT, we offer a comprehensive range of general and cosmetic dental procedures, including Invisalign, braces, implants, dentures, and much more. Our highly trained and experienced team of dentists is dedicated to providing the highest quality care in a welcoming and modern environment.
Our practice utilizes cutting-edge technology and strict sterilization techniques to ensure your well-being. Whether you need a routine check-up, orthodontic treatment, or restorations, Life Long Dental Care has everything you need under one roof.
Additionally, we value accessibility. We accept most dental insurance plans and offer flexible financing options so that you can focus on what matters most: your dental health.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment and experience the personalized dental care we provide at our locations in Old Saybrook, Colchester, Milford, and more.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-17h
- tuesday: 8h-19h
- wednesday: 8h-17h
- thursday: 8h-17h
- friday: 8h-17h
- saturday: 8h-12h
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Our comment from Best Dentists Club about Life Long Dental Care:
Comprehensive Dental Care and Modern Facilities
Life Long Dental Care delivers a wide spectrum of general and cosmetic procedures under one roof, ensuring patients receive complete oral health management. The practice operates from several Connecticut locations, including Northford, Old Saybrook, and Milford, where modern equipment and rigorous hygiene protocols create a safe and up-to-date clinical environment.
Patients consistently appreciate the breadth of services available, which are tailored to individual needs. The clinic’s approach emphasizes thorough evaluations and clear treatment planning.
- Orthodontics and cosmetic enhancements, including Invisalign and smile makeovers
- Restorative and surgical options, such as dental implants, dentures, and complex extractions
- Routine preventive care, professional cleanings, and regular dental checkups
A Comforting Experience for Anxious and First-Time Visitors
One of the most frequently highlighted aspects of this practice is the exceptionally warm and patient demeanor of the dental team. Multiple long-term and new patients note that the staff goes out of their way to ease dental anxiety, ensuring every visit feels calm and respectful.
Hygienists are particularly praised for their gentle techniques and habit of explaining each step of the cleaning process, while dentists are commended for their clear communication and non-judgmental approach. This attentive bedside manner helps patients feel heard and comfortable throughout their treatment journey.
Flexible Scheduling and Emergency Responsiveness
Understanding that dental needs rarely follow a strict calendar, the clinic prioritizes quick access and adaptable appointment planning. Patients often mention being seen promptly for urgent issues, such as sudden toothaches, broken restorations, or unexpected infections.
The practice also accommodates working families and individuals with tight schedules through extended hours, Saturday availability, and a responsive front desk that efficiently handles check-ins, insurance verification, and payment arrangements.
Trusted Long-Term Care for the Whole Family
Many reviewers mention years of loyalty, highlighting how the clinic has successfully grown with their families from childhood checkups to adult restorative care. The staff’s ability to remember patients, provide consistent updates, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere contributes to a strong sense of community and trust.
Whether managing routine hygiene, planning complex dental work, or addressing sudden oral health concerns, patients consistently describe their visits as professional, thorough, and genuinely caring.
Life Long Dental Care: Reviews
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Reviews on Google
4,8 out of 5 from 298 reviews
Fantastic experience: Who likes going to the dentist ? I never did until now !!!! Had an amazing experience and would highly recommend.
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Fantastic experience: Competent care provided comfortably for more than 30 years at this location.
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Fantastic experience: good service and prompt service
Fantastic experience: Christine was great!
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Negative experience: Pérdida de mi tiempo todo un día ahí y no hicieron nada
Fantastic experience: Dr.shah and his staff were so kind. He was very thorough and got me an appointment very quickly. Highly recommend Dr. Shah.
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Negative experience: This practice has significantly declined over the last 10 yrs. The dentists come and go, with frequent turnover. The latest “Dr/owner”’ is the absolute worst. Terrible bedside manner and condescending attitude. His only priority is diagnosing patients with unnecessary dental procedures so that he can make money. Run, don’t walk, away from this dentist and practice.
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Fantastic experience: Modest exterior to the building, but really nice staff. Extremely good explanation of the close-up photos of my teeth. I felt Really comfortable here for my first visit Second visit, i am impressed; small-town friendliness with really modern equipment , the hygienist and dentist are both very attuned to the patient. Ive gone to seven different dentists in my life and really like this place. Third visit I am still impressed. I like the hygienist, she answered all my questions, even when I couldn’t speak correctly, and the dentist is very cool too
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Fantastic experience: I don’t ever remember receiving the exceptional patient care I experienced at Life Long Dental Care in Northford. The staff is truly top level. No reason to be as anxious as I used to be. Thank you!!!
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Fantastic experience: I’m not usually one for writing reviews, but I have to share my positive experience with this dental practice. I recently moved to the area and had my daughter five months ago. To my delight, they quickly accepted me as a new patient within a few weeks of my initial call. I had to bring my infant with me, and my hygienist, Kim, was incredibly accommodating and understanding. She skillfully worked around the baby, which might seem like an inconvenience to some, but she made me feel completely at ease. Kim was exceptionally thorough with my cleaning and took the time to explain every step of the process. She even answered all my silly questions, which was a huge plus. Overall, I had an amazing experience with this dental hygienist and the practice itself. I’m so glad I found them!
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Fantastic experience: I haven't seen a dentist in about 12 years. I have a tooth that started falling apart about 2.5 years ago. Every now and again it would hurt, swell up so I would take antibiotics I had leftover, 600mg of Ibuprofen for pain and swelling, and topical 20% Benzocaine liquid on a Q-tip and hold it in different places. Overall the years, the actual tooth disintegrated and there was nothing but a smooth gum where the tooth was, well, the root remained also. This time the pain was intense and the entire side of my face blew up like a balloon. I called Life Long dental with absolutely no expectations. The person who's name I can't remember (regrettably) was so very kind, helpful, and understanding. They were able to get me in 1 hour from that point on time! A new patient with an emergency‽ They took all my info and I was off! Upon arrival, I was asked to check in at 1 of their kiosks which even was able to scan my insurance and license. When I was done, I never sat down, I was called in immediately by the nicest assistant. She took x-rays,and 2 standard photos of the "tooth" and showed me on a large screen on the wall next to me. Then, a very friendly Doctor came in next, Dr. Shah. He was friendly, knowledgeable, gentle, and best of all, he didn't reprimand me for my neglect of dental care. I waited for the scolding that never came. Instead, he was understanding and he gave me options...well for everything after surgery. Unbeknownst to me, the roots of the tooth were getting removed then in there. I expected antibiotics, scolding,and a follow-up for surgery. Now I won't lie, and neither did he. Due to the significant swelling and the massive pain I was already in, the multiple injections of Novacaine were painful. He said he would try his best to minimize it but, yes, it would hurt and he had plenty of it to give me as much as I needed to ensure I was numb. The actual extraction of the roots was painless. My adult daughter was permitted to be at my feet, so she could allow me to squeeze her hand. It also did something else, relaxed her because now she knows what's going to happen to have her broken tooth removed minus the excruciating pain of needles puncturing a very infected gum and adding more pressure onto an already painful nerve. Overall, a very positive, and minimally painful experience. The pain was unavoidable and Dr. Shah and his staff did everything in their power to minimize it and not add to it. Dr. Shah and the staff at Life Long Dental Care in Northford CT come highly recommended by me. I want to thank them for taking a very painful thing when I was scared to death and making me as comfortable as possible not just with Novacaine but with their actions, their words, and most of all hearts. Because true feelings come through in body language. So thank you Dr. Shah and staff of Northford LLDC!
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Fantastic experience: Kim is the best! I can’t believe how clean she gets my teeth. She is so knowledgeable and I’m very happy to have her. Adrienne and Gayle at front desk are very nice and no problems checking in or out. Nice practice.
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Fantastic experience: The entire staff is incredible! A very pleasant dental experience!
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Fantastic experience: People were all friendly, professional, thorough. What else can you ask for from a trip to the dentist.
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Fantastic experience: Professional and caring, Gayle is warm and very clear with her explanations about what was done and the treatment plan.
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Fantastic experience: Excellent service!
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Fantastic experience: They were very professional, no waiting, the place is extremely clean, I am very pleased and will recommend to all my friends and family.
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Fantastic experience: Office staff was friendly, the dentist was awesome and passed no judgement on me.
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Fantastic experience: Great visit!! Very detailed and honest!! Thank You
Fantastic experience: The staff was very pleasant and courteous. My chipped tooth was fixed on short notice and it looks like new. Thank you!
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Fantastic experience: Two weeks ago, was the first time I went to Life Long Dental Care. The hygienist , Maggie, who cleaned my teeth was terrific. Then the doctor came in afterwards and he was great. I had a broken tooth that needed to be pulled. He put it as a priority and pulled it today. Dr. Shah explained everything to me clearly and was caring and compassionate. I would recommend the Northford Branch.
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Fantastic experience: Kim the hygienist was gentle and informative. I appreciate her explaining what she was doing as she was cleaning my teeth. The office staff is also very friendly!
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Fantastic experience: Kim and Dr. Shah were great.
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Fantastic experience: Very professional office staff. Hygienist was super nice as well as the Dentist. Thank you for a great experience at a new place!
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Negative experience: I did not care for the doctor who took care of me today. I am not a stupid person but he definitely talked to me as if I was. Would not recommend.
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Fantastic experience: Wonderful dentist. Friendly staff. Feels very comfortable here and treated with respect. Absolutely recommend
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Fantastic experience: Needed an appt. due to a persistent toothache, called the office and saw the Dr. within the hour. Had a thorough exam incl. X-ray and a got a good treatment plan.
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Fantastic experience: Very good service. Kim outstanding hygienist. Dentist fees are high regardless where you go .
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Fantastic experience: Great staff. Everyone was polite and professional. My dental hygienist was awesome
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Fantastic experience: Quick and convenient
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Fantastic experience: Very friendly-painfree fillings. Concerned with my comfort.
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Fantastic experience: I was totally comfortable and pleased with the doctor and hygienist on how they took care of my teeth and explained throughout what was going on. I highly recommend!!
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Fantastic experience: I was very pleased w the Doctor s work yesterday (replacing an old, failing filling,).
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Fantastic experience: Beata she was excellent understanding my needs and she did very good job. I will recommend her.
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Fantastic experience: Thank you to the staff at both Northford and Milford! You are amazing!! You seem to always fit me in when I am faced with my dental emergencies! You are the best.
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Fantastic experience: Fantastic place super clean an professional. Dentist an hygienists were also fantastic. Very nice experience.
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Fantastic experience: Dr B is great!!!!!
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Fantastic experience: Very through explained what dental treatment was necessary and everything was done quickly.
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Fantastic experience: Good experience
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Fantastic experience: I had my teeth cleaned and Beata explained everything to me that she was doing. The front desk ladies were friendly.
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Fantastic experience: I been satisfied with all my experience with this dental care for the last 50. Years.
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Fantastic experience: Great visit! Love Kim!
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Negative experience: I sustained several mouth wounds during my 6-month cleaning.
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Fantastic experience: Excellent care
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Fantastic experience: Dr McGuiness and Kerry Ann work very well together. My appointment went very well.
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Fantastic experience: I appreciate it that I was seen so quickly for a chipped tooth, especially that I am a brand new patient. It was my first visit and the dentist and the hygienist were extremely friendly and kind.
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Fantastic experience: Absolutely recommend this practice. Customer service is top notch. Kim is exceptional! Takes her time explaining what’s going on. Offers helpful recommendations for better oral health.
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Fantastic experience: Pleasant, prompt and very caring!
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Fantastic experience: I have been going to Life Long Dental of Northford for over a year. I have to say they are absolutely fantastic. The ladies at the front desk are amazing. The staff from the dentist hygienist the best cleaning I have ever received. The dentists are very professional and personable. I meet Dr. Norman yesterday for a consultation for an implant. She took the time to explain all my options regarding this procedure. I was so impressed with her it is wonderful that everything is going to be done in the office. Dr. Norman makes you feel relax, her professionalism and kindness is outstanding. I am looking forward the treatments. I am going to receive from her. I highly recommend this group..
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Fantastic experience: Excellent
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Fantastic experience: Very professional and staff is very friendly. Highly recommend!
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Fantastic experience: Life Long Dental is wonderful. The staff, hygienists and dentist are pleasant, experienced and do a great job. Highly recommend!
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Fantastic experience: Great experience at Life Long Dental Care. Kim provided gentle, compassionate care while still getting rid of plaque and bacteria. Kims voice and hand techniques kept me relaxed while she explained and performed the procedure. The entire office atmosphere is clean and friendly. Thank you for the great care.
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Fantastic experience: Gonna miss Sue Scalion as my hygienist. She was numero uno!!!!
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Fantastic experience: I have been going to Life Long Dental for approximately 4 years. I have had all good experiences here. The people are very friendly. The hygienists and dentists have all done a great job.
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Fantastic experience: I am very satisfied with the treatment at Life Long Dental.
Fantastic experience: Very careful and precise. Nicely done. Beautiful color match.
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Fantastic experience: Excellent staff, attentive, friendly and professional.. dental work is done with care and precision.
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Fantastic experience: Not happy. A implant tooth has broken off and i am responsible for restoring. I have been referred to a prosthodontist. Implant put in 2019.
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Fantastic experience: Dr. Mejia was empathetic and calming. The perfect dentist for anxious patients. I highly recommend her.
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Fantastic experience: Made me feel comfortable & definitely satisfied with the start of the process!
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Fantastic experience: Staff and Dr Mejia absolutely wonderful! I called with an emergency infection, office got me in immediately and I originally wasn't a patient. I have since continued to see Dr M who is very compassion, friendly and an excellent Dr. I am now a continued patient at LifeLong Dental Northford Ct
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Fantastic experience: I broke a tooth Monday evening & it was repaired Tuesday morning- can't beat that!
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Fantastic experience: I was very happy with my experience with everyone at the office today kind considerate and professional I would recommend them
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Negative experience: If you want lifelong problems with your teeth, this is the place. Run, do not walk away.
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Fantastic experience: Had the best experience with THE BEST hygienist!!
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Fantastic experience: Saturday hours!
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Fantastic experience: Very professional and friendly
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Fantastic experience: Best cleaning since 1998 and i had lots of cleaning since then. I felt the tartar coming off my teeth when Kim was scaling them, the root surface was left silky smooth, Thank you Kim
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Fantastic experience: I had to make an emengency appointment they fit me in right away they were very patient and understanding gentle with care I was comfortable through out the process and satisfied at the end of my appointment
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Fantastic experience: I get anxiety going to the dentist. I am a new patient with a tooth urgency. They we're fast with completing paperwork and getting me in. The entire staff was very kind, compassionate and professional.
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Fantastic experience: My visit was very good they did what they could do to save my tooth. I will go for a root canal and come back for a filling & crown. Everyone was very nice & polite at the office.
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Fantastic experience: Great experience today all around with lovely, helpful staff! Always so friendly, attentive and caring. I have been a patient here for a long time now (since a child) and my hygienist today was amazing and so thorough. Dr. Ma is very kind and knowledgeable and you can tell he really cares for his patients. Thanks Life Long!
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Fantastic experience: Shout out to Gayle. Not only does she know my name but is so nice.
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Fantastic experience: Dr. Ma and his assistant provided excellent service to me this afternoon. I am thoroughly pleased with Dr. Ma's knowledge and expertise in his field of dentistry. He was very gentle with procedure and explained everything thoroughly. The front desk ladies were also very friendly and helpful explaining the cost and my dental insurance coverage.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful service, Dr.Ma did my dental work today nicely, and I feel much better after today’ treatment. Thank for professional job done with me
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Fantastic experience: Wonderful staff and very accommodating. I had to bring my toddler with me to my appointment and everyone was very helpful in keeping her entertained!
Fantastic experience: I have an absolute devastating fear of dentists and problems with teeth. I just moved to CT from NY and this highly recommended office was first on my list. This will be my life long dentist office. I dont remember any names but the young male dentist could not have been more patient with my scared butt. He was calm and explained everything very clearly. He felt how nervous i was and made sure i was comfortable and cool. Pain management and procedure could not have been better if i could give 1000 stars i would. If you need a dentist come here. Dont look anywhere else just take my word for it.
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Fantastic experience: Dr. Ma is fantastic,,gentle, personable, and great at his craft. UConn Dental School doesn't hurt for sure...
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Positive experience: I have had 2 temporary crowns as the lab did not make a great permanent one. Today that happened but not without part of the temporary crown going down my throat. I had to swallow it. Kerry Ann is a great assistant and Dr. Ma was persistent in getting me the correct crown. Thank you but I encourage everyone, including the Doctor to share what is happening to the patient as it happens. I should not have to ask what is going on. Thank you.
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Negative experience: I am at the dentist office 3x a year. I can go 1 year and never see the dentist for my exam when I get my teeth cleaned bc they aren’t in today. If you do… next time he’s gone. You might as well be on a conveyor belt. Dr. Connolly was wonderful…Lifelong Dental ruined what he established.
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Fantastic experience: Very good and fast service. Thank you very much.
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Fantastic experience: Everything was handled by your professional perfectly. Bravo! jmb
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Positive experience: Very friendly and reasonable prices
Fantastic experience: First time everyone was great. Office was clean. Dentist, assistant , and office all friendly respectful.
Fantastic experience: Always on time, everyone is friendly, always working together, and they take great care of my teeth.
Fantastic experience: very good from start to finish very clean and friendly.
Fantastic experience: Love Dr. Lee! Office staff is great!
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Fantastic experience: I had the best cleaning visit today with my hygienist Kim! She was extremely thorough and explained everything to me. Thank you very much.
Fantastic experience: Pleasant, staff very warm and professional. Would recommend any time. Thanks very much. Mom is doing great after four extraction the day after surgery she is hav I ng a big breakfast without discomfort.
Fantastic experience: Very impressed by the service and professionalism. Thank you Katlyn my hygienist, and Dr Lee!
Fantastic experience: I had a dental emergency. The Dr. & his assistant stayed after hours. They were very kind, professional, respectful, & took care to be sure I was comfortable. Thank you!!!
Fantastic experience: The staff was courteous and professional, and I had full confidence in their work.
Fantastic experience: Everyone makes you feel very comfortable. I would recommend them to everyone I know. Thank you all
Fantastic experience: Everyone at the office were super friendly and helpful at this dental office. Kim was very thorough and informative during the whole teeth cleaning process. Kim and Dr Lee answered all my questions and concerns. If you need to find a dental office this is worth going to! They even close at 7 on Tuesdays, super late for a doctor's office!
Fantastic experience: Kaitlyn always does a wonderful job.
Fantastic experience: Everyone is very nice and professional. I am happy with the outcome that was promised.
Fantastic experience: When I had an emergency broken tooth they were able to see me quickly and worked with my schedule. Once they explained the problem to me, they were able to do most of the repair right away and schedule the follow up appointment at a convenient day and time that also worked with my crazy schedule. Very professional and convenient! Thanks
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Fantastic experience: Excellent service
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Fantastic experience: Wonderful staff! Very friendly and helpful! Loved my experience here! Would recommend to everyone!!
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