Smile Life Dentistry - Michael L. Cariens, DMD
Healthy Smiles at Smile Life Dentistry is the perfect place to transform your mouth into a space of bright, healthy smiles. Dr. Michael L. Cariens and his friendly team in Lexington, South Carolina, are dedicated to providing high-quality, comfortable, and professional dental care. From the moment you step into their clinic, you will be greeted with a warm welcome and genuine interest in your dental well-being.
They offer a wide range of services, including family, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, alongside preventive care that ensures the ongoing oral health of your entire family. Whether you need teeth whitening, implants, or solutions for sleep apnea, the team has the expertise and technology needed to meet your needs.
Additionally, they are committed to the comfort of their patients and provide flexible financing options, ensuring that everyone can access the dental care they deserve. Don't wait any longer and visit Smile Life Dentistry to achieve the smile you've always wanted!
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7:45-16h
- tuesday: 7:45-17h
- wednesday: 7:45-17h
- thursday: 7:45-16h
- friday: 7:45-13h
- saturday: (closed)
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Smile Life Dentistry - Michael L. Cariens, DMD: Reviews
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Reviews on Google
5,0 out of 5 from 293 reviews
Fantastic experience: Everything was pleasant the staff the work would definitely recommend it's a 45 minute drive for me an I happily make awesome team
Fantastic experience: Called on Friday and was seen on Monday. I travel 2.5 hours to go to this practice. Friendly and committed to your comfort. I trust Dr Cariens and his staff. Their approach calms me and the hygienists are excellent.
Fantastic experience: An amazing patient experience from entrance to exit.
Fantastic experience: Staff was caring and listened to my concerns. Lucy up front worked very hard getting my insurance info.
Fantastic experience: Very please with Dr. Cariens and his staff. They have been very patient with me. Thanks for making my trips to your office relaxing.
Fantastic experience: Great staff all the way around. Dr. Cariens is a great dentist.
Fantastic experience: Excellent dentist and dental technician for 6 mo check up!
Fantastic experience: Rhonda is the best Dental Hygienist ever!!!!
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and Dr.
Fantastic experience: Great people. They beyond to help. Have never had a dentist and team like this one!
Fantastic experience: Everyone was friendly and pleasant. I got a good cleaning and an evaluation of the work needed. A very nice experience!
Fantastic experience: Love them !
Fantastic experience: Brilliant and knowledgeable staff—very welcoming from the moment you walk in. Dr. Cariens is absolutely wonderful. I am truly pleased with all the services they have provided. I would highly recommend them.
Fantastic experience: My whole family has been patients of Dr. Cariens at Smile Life Dentistry for 22 years and very happy with the services.
Fantastic experience: Dr Cariens and his office staff are always so friendly professional and thorough. I always have a positive experience and recommend Dr. Cariens — Smile Life Denistry to everyone. From the ladies that check you in to the dental hygienists to Dr. Cariens, everybody is so nice, gentle and caring. Always a great experience!
Fantastic experience: All the staff is very kind and the doctor is very thorough
Fantastic experience: Best dentist in the midlands, very experienced, very caring of his patience. The staff is awesome. Your family when your there.
Fantastic experience: This is by far the best dental staff I have ever known. The dentist is okay too!
Fantastic experience: I love this office entire staff. All my needs are continuously meet with high expectations. I recommend Smile Life Dentistry to everyone. You will enjoy and look forward to dental visits!
Fantastic experience: They are the best !!
Fantastic experience: Professional and friendly staff. They’ve served our families’ needs for almost 30 years. They are the best!
Fantastic experience: I appreciated the extra care and attention to put me at ease! I loved the music trivia game while working together. Thanks for a great experience! Danica was awesome as well!
Fantastic experience: Wonderful Dentist and staff. I have anxiety and had to get a tooth pulled. Dr. Michael did very thing to make me comfortable.. A Big THANK YOU
Fantastic experience: I am was so pleased to find a dentist and people who truly care about their patients! I have found my new dentist office! Greeted and cared for wonderfully! I even got a follow up voicemail from the DMD Cariens himself on thanksgiving day to check on me. Amazing !!!’ Highly recommend them!
Fantastic experience: Friendly, caring and they make you feel comfortable. Great staff! I would guve them 10 stars.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Cariens and his staff are the best! I highly recommend them.
Fantastic experience: Seen promptly as scheduled. Hygienist professional, thorough and very gentle. Front office staff are friendly, accommodating and professional
Fantastic experience: I went in for a consultation & I really was at ease with everyone from check in to check out. I found the Dr. & staff to be extremely pleasant!
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience I would give a five star Excellent work
Fantastic experience: Great office very friendly and caring and affordable!
Fantastic experience: Wonderful staff. Capable efficient polite personable. Rhonda provides exceptional dental hygiene care and Doc Cariens is top notch with diagnosis and dental management of problem cases and cosmetics.
Fantastic experience: First time going to this dentist. If I could give 10 Stars I would, called in the morning for an appointment and they got me in that day. I don't think I've ever been treated better in a dentist office. Everyone in there is super nice and make the experience so much better when you're in pain. When the dentist came in to see me he took the time to explain everything to me! Told me what I was doing wrong in a very nice way and explain to me how I should be taking care of a tooth I lost. There is not a better dentist to go to whether you live in Lexington or the Columbia South Carolina area.
Fantastic experience: I've been going to Dr Cariens for years and have always had a great visit each time. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Fantastic experience: Dr Cariens and his staff are the BEST in the every way! They make me feel welcome … it’s like they’re actually glad to see me! Everyone’s friendly, professional, and caring. I’m grateful to Dr. Cariens and his team for the excellent care they always provided me.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Cariens and his staff always provide excellent service.
Fantastic experience: My dental problem was treated seriously and dealt with immediately. Friendly staff, very professional and knowledgeable.
Fantastic experience: Most kindest and friendliest people I know in any professional service I've been around. The more you go to this Dentistry the more you feel like you're part of their family. They give you plenty of reminders about your appointment, which is a big plus in my book!
Fantastic experience: What a great place with great folks. Took me in on a moments notice with no appointment. I was in severe pain. My issue was diagnosed and I was put on the path to recovery. Relaxing atmosphere with a fish tank and lava lamps in the waiting room with great “oldies” music playing throughout. Thank you to everyone today for your professionalism, help and friendly banter…
Fantastic experience: Amazing, as always! So thankful for Dr Cariens and his wonderful staff!!
Fantastic experience: I must say the most friendliest staff and doctor I have ever met. Doctor was Extremely honest about the work that I’m going to have done. I was very happy and very comfortable with this doctor. What a blessing it is to have met them. I highly highly recommend this office.
Fantastic experience: Love to go to dr Cariens an amazing dentist and Rhonda who does my cleaning she does an awesome job
Fantastic experience: I am always appreciative of the care I’m given at the dentist office. Everyone is personable, caring and just plain nice folks!!
Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable very professional awesome staff
Fantastic experience: I’m thankful for finding such a great spot with a superb dental experience. Highly recommend for all comers.
Fantastic experience: I absolutely LOVE this dental office - the Dentist is amazing and caring . The staff are all incredible, sweet and kind . My kids and I all come here. My brother who is a veteran with PTSD also comes here and feels safe and at home. I highly recommend this dental office.
Fantastic experience: Super friendly staff and professional services.
Fantastic experience: Outstanding Dental practice that has always been extremely thorough and left me feeling healthier when I left. The dental hygienists are all extremely kind (especially Della!!) and you can tell they take their craft seriously. Dr Cariens is an incredible dentist who I recommend very highly. If you’re just moving to Lexington or need to find a new dentist practice this is the one.
Fantastic experience: Always kind and thorough.
Fantastic experience: I chose this office simply because of the awesome reviews. It was a great experience from the minute I walked through the door. Leah, Lucy, Quiana and Dr. Cariens are caring, respectful and thoughtful.
Fantastic experience: Everyone very professional! Nice experience!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Cariens and his staff are the best. Everything today went smoothly. He is always explaining what and why he is doing something. Been with him since 2011. Love him and his staff.
Fantastic experience: I have been with Dr. Cariens and his crew for 35 years. That should pretty much say it all. Professional, friendly and concerned with giving me the dental care I need.
Fantastic experience: Most caring Dentist i I had a few bad teeth and he has got me back to normal happy to smile again
Fantastic experience: I’m new and throughly love the staff and Dr Cariens
Fantastic experience: Always a great environment and care
Fantastic experience: Dr Cariens and his team are friendly, efficient, timely, affordable and kind. They do their job and may give you some giggles while you're there. They have been taking care of my dental needs for years and I will not go anywhere else!
Fantastic experience: Fabulous friendly staff! Very good people and ready to help!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Cariens is the most professional, patient =centric dentist in the state.
Fantastic experience: Exceptional staff and dentistry work! I’m someone who doesn’t care for dental work but the personality, care, and compassion provided by everyone made the experience calming with comfort. 10/10 recommended!!!!
Fantastic experience: We recently moved into the area and found Smile Life, my son has said this is the Best dentist office he has ever been to. I agree, the staff is warm, inviting and from my interactions I feel cared for as if I were one of the family. 5 stars - 2 Thumbs up
Fantastic experience: Lovely office and wonderful people work here. First class care and experience.
Fantastic experience: Great first time experience. Everyone was pleasant and welcoming.
Fantastic experience: Super friendly and knowledgeable staff! Highly recommend!!
Fantastic experience: Gre as t place. Friendly and professional staff
Fantastic experience: Rhonda has been my Dental Hygentist for a very long time. I came in this morning with a problem with bleeding after brushing my teeth over the past 2 weeks which had gotten really bad over the last couple of days. Not only did Rhonda do a good job with cleaning my teeth but she found the tooth that had the bleeding tissue problem. With her and Dr. Cariens help I hope this issue can be resolved.
Fantastic experience: Excellent care and service!! feeling great after my procedure!
Fantastic experience: The staff was extremely friendly. I got done in a timely fashion. The doctor was extremely helpful in informing me of things I had no idea about, and the building itself was spotless.
Fantastic experience: I have gone to Dr. Cariens for 30 years. Dr. Cariens and his staff are always nice and have done a great job on my teeth for years. I always enjoy our conversations and guessing who sings that song?
Fantastic experience: Very wonderful and hospitable practice. Cannot say enough great accolades to all the staff. Thank you for making me feel welcome as a new patient and for your caring in my time of need for some tooth pain.
Fantastic experience: Very caring and attentive through whole experience of my extractions. I was nervous going into it, and they calmed me down. More extractions ahead, but I believe the next step will be a breeze. Thanks Dr. Mike for understanding my reaction to the numbing process. Would recommend Smile Dentistry.
Fantastic experience: My mom and I love him, we’ve been seeing him for years. Professional office and staff, definitely recommend!
Fantastic experience: A great experience!! Friendly, caring and excellent service!
Fantastic experience: Had a problem with my crown, they were able to get me in fast & fix the issue, plus did my teeth cleaning, done in a very short time, congrats to the team
Fantastic experience: Amanda and Dr. Carries are always amazing—thank you! It’s great to see the continuous upgrades to the dentistry equipment and technology.
Fantastic experience: This dental practice is, hands-down, the very best that I have ever encountered. Extremely talented people and the very latest dental technology. An awesome and painless experience.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Cariens has been my dentist for over 30 years. You won't get better dental care or a more caring staff anywhere.
Positive experience: Great visit as usual. Such a pleasant staff and Dr. Cariens is wonderful.
Fantastic experience: Good people and great care!
Fantastic experience: Today was my first visit at Smile Life. I had such a positive first experience. The front desk was so friendly. Della was so sweet and knowledgeable. I was so scared to go because I have been neglecting my dental needs for a few years, but today was so easy and pain free. Friendly and patient staff, 10 out of 10 experience
Fantastic experience: Super pleasant and friendly
Fantastic experience: The staff is always great and it is a joy to be apart of this dentistry
Fantastic experience: Dr. Cariens and his staff, as always, have provided the best dental care possible. Very professional and courteous from start to finish. Great job! !
Fantastic experience: I want to let everyone know how wonderful my mother was treated by Dr. Cariens, Kianna and his entire Smile Life Dentistry staff. My mother, Josefina, has dementia and can be a difficult patient because of her low tolerance to pain and language barriers. She was diagnosed with having bruxism, so she needed a night guard to keep her teeth from grinding which was causing her great pain. After finally getting the mold casted and night guard fitted for her mouth, we unfortunately lost the night guard on only the second night. Dr. Cariens had wisely saved the mold so we were able to make a replacement night guard quickly without having to go through the uncomfortable mold process. In addition to the worldclass service, the price of the professionally made nightguard was extremely reasonable and Dr Cariens did not even charge me for the second visit. Thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: My family has been seeing Dr Cariens since he opened his practice! I love the care I get! The staff are the best!!!
Fantastic experience: Everything about this place is top shelf.
Negative experience: Will not let me make an appointment because I have Medicaid. She said that she didn’t know when they would be allowing people like me with Medicaid insurance to make appointments again. It’s sad when you can’t make an appointment because the doctors office can’t make the max amount of money off of you.
Fantastic experience: I can't say enough good things about Dr. Cariens and his entire staff. The office atmosphere is calm and welcoming at every visit. Everyone is professional and genuinely friendly. Dr. Cariens demonstrates a deep commitment to providing the best dental care. He communicates well and listens to patient concerns. His knowledge of best dental practices is evident. I highly recommend this practice to everyone seeking professional dental care in a relaxing atmosphere.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Cariens and his staff are fantastic and very friendly. I had an emergency and he worked me in the next day. I would recommend to anyone.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Cariens and staff are very professional and friendly. I would never think of going elsewhere. Always more than pleased.
Fantastic experience: Staff was awesome. Will go out of their way to help you ! DR. C knows what's best you. He tells you what you need and then his plan to get there! Finally found me a good dentist! I recommend him and his office hands down. Doesn't get any better! Love his music he plays too! That's a plus!
Fantastic experience: I have been using Smile Life Dentistry for many, many years. I have always been satisfied with the care I receive. I highly recommend them to you. .
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend them! They made me feel confortable. Staff very kind. The doctor was great, explaining me all procedures
Fantastic experience: Dr Cariens and team were able to work me in to see them quickly after I cracked a tooth. While he could have gone the most invasive route, Dr Cariens thought he could save the tooth by putting a crown in it. He and his assistant did a great job creating and fitting the crown quickly and painlessly. They are definitely a team I trust.
Fantastic experience: This is a great dental practice—everyone is professional, knowledgeable, prompt and cordial. Location is great for those living and or working in Lexington.
Fantastic experience: My favorite dentist of all time , very caring and welcoming they always make me laugh and feel comfortable!
Positive experience: Excellent dentist,staff,very professional,friendly. They make everyone feel comfortable. We have been going about 16 years and hope to never change
Fantastic experience: I am new to the area and had an unexpected cosmetic emergency. I called many other dentist offices and, because it was Friday, they were all closed. I called Smile Life Dentistry and was greeted warmly over the phone. They got me in to to see the dentist immediately. The dr and the staff treated me very well. I have found my new dentist home!
Fantastic experience: Office staff and Dr Cariens are super! Love going here.
Fantastic experience: I have been going to this dental practice for years. Everyone is kind and friendly. Having my teeth cleaned is quick and easy! Very good about handling COVID measures!
Fantastic experience: Always great and friendly staff who do a great job. I would highly recommend using their dental services.
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