I am very saddened and disappointed to have to write this review. I saw the Facebook ad and checked out the reviews which were phenomenal plus they provided service to my favorite ballers was an extra plus I figured!! They accepted my insurance and even provided a link for financing for which I was approved for !! I was very impressed with the staff and facilities,this was my dream place... What could go wrong??? Hadeer was very responsive to all my questions via email which meant a lot to me... I was a bit apprehensive about the cancellation policies which varies from a $100 to possible up to $8000 or more if you had to reschedule surgery within a month., I was still willing to take that gamble..however I had a persistent cough from mild controlled COPD and after checking with my Dr, he recommended I get clearance from pulmonologist. They were understanding at first but because I would be under twilight anesthesia for 7 or more hours this posed additional concerns... For instance about the anathesiologist and who would be monitoring me while I am under and even more importantly what kind of plan do they have in place if unforseen complications were to occur. It turns out they do not have a anesthesiologist on staff, never answered the question of if a dedicated and qualified staff member would watch over me and what plan do they in case of emergency... They just ghosted me and stopped taking my calls and responding to emails afterwards., I no longer hold them in high esteem, it's all about the money and prestige but I caution whoever go there for procedures like implants to due your due diligence and ask these hardball questions and note their response.... They did not have care or compassion to tell me I am not their ideal candidate, I would be writing a 5 star review instead. PROCEED with CAUTION or you may pay with your life or health...
Cosmetic Dentistry · Family Dentistry
Dentistry for Life
1601 Walnut St #1217, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Practice overview
About Dentistry for Life
With a focus on cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Kimmie Patel and Dr. Kunal Parikh at Dentistry for Life apply their aesthetic expertise to digital smile design, handcrafted porcelain veneers, gummy smile lifts, dental restoration, and Invisalign. This 4.9-star-rated practice in Philadelphia also provides general dentistry, emergency care, and dental implants. They even offer treatments like Botox and lip fillers for patients who wish to enhance their overall appearance.
Services and specialties
Care available at Dentistry for Life
Location
Find the practice
1601 Walnut St #1217, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Patient feedback
What patients say about Dentistry for Life
Based on the 21 written Google reviews posted between Jan 1, 2026 and Sep 28, 2026. Counts show how many of those 21 reviews mention each topic.
Patients praise
- Staff Friendliness and Professionalism9 of 21 reviews
Staff and People
Patients frequently describe the staff as friendly, polite, and professional. They say the team makes them feel welcomed and comfortable, showing respect and gentleness.
- Comfort, Pain and Anxiety6 of 21 reviews
Care and Clinical
Patients say the staff is gentle and patient, making the process comfortable and ensuring they don't experience pain. Several anxious patients felt reassured and well-cared for.
- Recommendation, Loyalty and Overall Experience6 of 21 reviews
Trust and Overall
Patients highly recommend the practice, with some calling it the best dental experience they've had or the best in the city. A few patients express long-term loyalty to the office.
- Hygienists and Dental Assistants4 of 21 reviews
Staff and People
Patients describe the hygienists and dental assistants as amazing and awesome. They highlight that specific staff members are extremely good at what they do.
Common concerns
- Scheduling, Reminders and Follow-Up5 of 21 reviews
Operations
Patients say their appointments are frequently rescheduled, and some find it difficult to book or maintain an appointment. They describe the appointment policy as problematic.
- Staff Friendliness and Professionalism2 of 21 reviews
Staff and People
A few patients report experiencing horrible customer service. They describe some staff members as rude and unprofessional.
- Recommendation, Loyalty and Overall Experience2 of 21 reviews
Trust and Overall
A few patients advise others to avoid the practice, describing their experience as the worst or horrible.
Summaries are written by AI from the text of these Google reviews and describe what reviewers said, not our own assessment. A topic appears once at least 2 reviews mention it. Updated twice a year; next update January 2027. Practice owner and something looks wrong? Ask us to review this summary.
Services mentioned
Treatments patients mention at Dentistry for Life
How many of the 21 written reviews in the same period name each treatment, and how reviewers felt about it.
- Teeth cleaning & hygienePreventive2 of 21 reviews
2 positive
- Veneers & bondingCosmetic2 of 21 reviews
1 positive · 1 negative
- Invisalign & bracesCosmetic2 of 21 reviews
2 positive
Treatments are identified by AI from the text of these Google reviews. A treatment appears once at least 2 reviews name it; it reflects what reviewers wrote about, not the full list of services the practice offers.
Recent reviews
New Google reviews by month
23 new reviews for Dentistry for Life since January 2026, averaging 4.0 stars: 17 five-star, 0 four-star and 6 rated 1 to 3 stars.
| Month | 5 stars | 4 stars | 1 to 3 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| November 2026 (so far) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Featured on Google
Google's most relevant reviews
The reviews Google shows first for Dentistry for Life, in full.
Friendly staff, quality work, and affordable. They also check in regularly before doing stuff to make sure you’re comfortable/not stressed. They do schedule out quite a bit (and have limited business hours/days) so it can be hard to get a non-emergency appointment, but if you do have an emergency pop up they get you right in.
I had an amazing experience with the entire team—Aishah, Phoenix, Hadeer, Dr. Patel, and Melina. From the moment I walked in, they made me feel welcomed and comfortable. Everyone was extremely kind, patient, and professional, and they took the time to explain everything about my dental health and Invisalign treatment so I felt confident in the process. You can really tell this team cares about their patients and takes pride in what they do. The atmosphere is warm, positive, and very professional. I truly appreciate the level of care and attention they gave me. I would highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a trustworthy and friendly dental team. You will definitely be in amazing hands here!
I’ve been coming here for the past two years for my dentist appointment and have not left disappointed, confused nor nervous about a procedure. They provide a high quality service and greet you with respect, professionalism and gentleness. The past few times Phoenix has taken care of me, and makes sure I leave every appointment with all my questions answered and is very gentle and considerate when performing any procedures. As it is located in center city the only downside is that it can be tough to fond parking nearby.
DO NOT GO THERE. I repeat, DO NOT GO THERE, here is the reason. I went there for dental implants and porcelain veneers. At first, they will give you all the attention you need until they get payed. Then they will reschedule you until rescheduling becomes your routing. One day they had me scheduled, they waited until I got into the office and waited for like 10 minutes, then they canceled the appointment. Second, it takes them for ever to make a simple crown, two moths at least. Went to Miami, did all of my veneers (top and bottom) within one week. Even if they get your crowns, they don't let you know. You always have to call and check on them. Think, they will call you back and let you, think again. Last but not least, I've asked them multiple times in person and by emails to send me all of the documents related to my treatment since I started going there, but guest what, STILL DID NOT RECEIVE THEM YET. Not talking about how rude and unprofessional they are. Oh and did I mentioned that they tried to charge my insurance twice for the same treatment which was already paid? HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE
Review activity
Monthly Google review history
New Google reviews for Dentistry for Life and the average star rating of those new reviews, over the last 30 and 90 days and month by month.
Last 30 days
- New Google reviews
- 1
- Rating of new reviews
- 5.0 out of 5from 1 review
Last 90 days
- New Google reviews
- 2
- Rating of new reviews
- 3.0 out of 5from 2 reviews
| Month | New reviews | Rating of new reviews | Overall rating | Total reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Scanning… | Scanning… | 4.9 | 726 |
| October 2026 | 1 | 5.0 out of 5from 1 review | 4.9 | 726 |
| September 2026 | 1 | 1.0 out of 5from 1 review | 4.9 | 725 |
| August 2026 | 0 | No new reviews | 4.9 | 724 |
| July 2026 | 1 | 1.0 out of 5from 1 review | 4.9 | 724 |
| June 2026 | 0 | No new reviews | 4.9 | 723 |
| May 2026 | 0 | No new reviews | 4.9 | 723 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 5.0 out of 5from 2 reviews | 4.9 | 723 |
| March 2026 | 12 | 4.8 out of 5from 12 reviews | 4.9 | 721 |
| February 2026 | 3 | 2.3 out of 5from 3 reviews | 4.9 | 709 |
| January 2026 | 3 | 3.7 out of 5from 3 reviews | 4.9 | 706 |
New review counts and ratings include every Google review published in each period. The current month is counted so far. Overall rating and total reviews show the practice's standing at the end of each month, worked back from Google's current totals using the date and rating of every review since, so they may differ slightly from what Google displayed at the time.