I left this office feeling frustrated, confused, and frankly, very disappointed. I came in for a dental procedure, only to have Dr. Lee tell me that the treatment will most likely not be effective and that I would likely need a crown instead. I asked why we weren't just proceeding with the crown if that was the more reliable option, but rather than clearly addressing my concern, the dentist kept repeating himself without actually answering my question. As I attempted to clarify my concerns, namely, that I didn't want to pay for two procedures if a crown was ultimately necessary, I felt dismissed. I even said it felt like I was being gaslit because my questions were not being answered directly. Only then did he explain that he was confident in the treatment plan and had only been presenting a "what if" scenario. I appreciated the clarification and told him I understood, and he apologized for the earlier confusion. He then numbed my mouth with a lidocaine injection and left the room. A few minutes later, the office manager came in to tell me the dentist would not be performing the treatment due to what they considered "hostile language." I was completely shocked. I had asked valid questions about my care and tried to understand my options, this should never be labeled as hostile behavior. What's even more upsetting is that they numbed me before informing me they wouldn't continue with treatment. That felt both unprofessional and unnecessary. I will not be returning to this office. Patients have every right to ask questions and seek clarity about their treatment plans. If a provider cannot handle that, it may be time to re-evaluate their approach to patient care. read more

The staff, namely the dentists, convinced me of all sorts of major dental anomalies that were not warranted. I later learned the crowns I had were not required as per another dentist I was examined by after I thankfully left Elegant Smiles. read more

This should be a negative star rating but it makes me leave at least 1. This has been the worst experience ever. I would NEVER recommend going to any of the practices in the Brilliant Smiles Dental Group. I had enough of an issue with the rude staff at Lansdowne Family who talked smach about patients in front of other patients. But Elegant Smiles has taken the cake. I went there for an initial visit which results in 2 additional visits. I am convinced that similar to other reviews the work they claimed I needed was not at all the case. They are money hungry. Dr. Lee told me that I had a cavity on a molar that he said would need a root canal which resulted in me having to go to a an endo who determined that was incorrect. That cost me $100 for a 10 minute visit. And after a second opinion was told it was not a cavity at all just discolored. (Appt also cost me another $50) I was also told at that 2nd opinion appoint that one of the fillings I just paid for was shotty and will need to be redone which will only cost me more money. Elegant Smiles kept trying to convince me it was a cavity and that I needed to have it taken care of along with the need for a crown. But the kicker is over the 3 visits I paid $710.20. When I got the EOBs they total $432. Meaning I overpaid $278.20. Yet basic math is too difficult and I was sent a check for $70.20. Where is my other $208!?!?!?!?!? According to my insurance claims they put in didn't qualify because the issue was not what they made it to be. I'm convinced that the work I did have done was not needed. I mean when you have a dentist who can not even accurately diagnose a cavity you don't get the warma nd fuzzy feeling. So here I have 2 months since the last time I paid them and I am still out my money. Also lets add they said they wouldn't refund me my overpayment until they got the money from the insurance company. Long and Short DON'T GO HERE! They are just after money. read more

Great staff and great Dr! Everyone is so pleasant. Very professional and care about your teeth! read more

Staff is very friendly. They take the time to educate. Very knowledgeable Only downside to this is the location. Parking lot is crowded and tight. read more

They are the nicest people. I finally have found a dental group that I like going to. They are professional and very thorough. They give you options for your treatment plan and keep you informed every step of the way. read more

I have been using office for years...and I have always been treated with kind respect...the waiting time is never long and I enjoy Betti 's work, she's a real asset to the office...If you are in need of good , thoughtful dental work..check out Elegant Smiles !! I'm very happy to be a patient here !!! read more

Can't be trusted. Grateful that my visits were always met with friendliness, and extreme kindness. However, my only complaint is - this dental practice is consumed with inventing teeth problems. Previous to my visits here, my dentist teased that I should eat gummies because my teeth were perfect - no cavities, and no major concerns for crowns. All that changed when I was seen by various dentists at Elegant Smiles. They convinced me I needed crowns, which was later found to be false claims. Furthermore, one of the dentist at Elegant Smiles broke my tooth and I was forced to pay for his mistake...I had to get another crown, thanks entirely to the dentist who forced gauze between teeth while crowning another. read more

Just had a visit for some fillings. Dr. D is the best and it's great to see him again. Debi is always knowledgeable, very thorough and a great conversationalist, Sorry to see Andy moving on to Oregon, but wish him and his wife all the best! This practice has the best people anywhere I've been - painless dentistry, with a lot of laughs (without nitrous oxide) ! read more

I just had appointment at the dentist office. I love the service and Betty is the best. The place is always clean and everyone is nice .

Fantastic dentistry, especially Betty! The office is comfortable and modern, and the customer service is quite good. Unfortunately, they are also quite busy, and it can be a bit hard to get an appointment within a short timespan. They are also quite expensive, and I always have rather high out-of-pocket fees even though I have a fairly good dental plan. read more

Elegant Smiles, you're so awesome! A gentle, efficient, and friendly dentist office that's not constantly trying to sell you treatments you don't need. The environment is welcoming, not anxiety-inducing. And let me talk about the staff! They're all so personable. Especially Dr. Barb (who is hilarious, btw), Shanique, and Betty. They're my faves. read more

NEVER TRUST A DENTIST WITH A .. BILLBOARD My husband and I just returned from the most horrible experience from a medical professional we ever encountered. THERE WERE NO COVID PRECAUTIONS There is noone sitting outside to take temps and ask the Covid questions. In fact, we were in the waiting room for 40 minutes and noone ever took our temps. There are no social distancing markers ANYWHERE. The furniture is 2 chairs and a sofa. There were no distancing marks on the sofa, and no signs to instruct you to do the same. The desk was surrounded by plexiglass, but it was dirty. They emailed our paperwork.. I called to tell them my printer didn't work. I was told to come in at 9:30 for a 10:00 appointment. We arrived at 9:20. We were told to take a seat. Again, our temps were not taken. We waited for 15 minutes to sign in and get our paperwork. I then proceeded to line up at the counter, self socially distancing, of course. The gentleman behind the desk couldn't find the paperwork. We sat back down for another 10 minutes. My husband went to the counter and a tech had to tell him where the paperwork was. Again, noone took our temp. My husband voiced his concerned. We were given the usual bull excuse and apology from a tech. We sat down to complete our forms. The first 2 pages were about costs and leaving them my credit card! Hell no! One page had details of how much we would be billed if we were late. Yes, there was a note on the waiting room as well. We did not complete the paperwork. We spent 40 minutes in the waiting room without even a temperature check. DO NOT TRUST THIS DENTIST WITH YOUR MOUTH!!! There Covid protocol is non-existent. Waiting in a waiting room for 40 minutes with others who did not have their temps checked is dangerous! They should close during Covid. They are not equipped to deal with it. read more

I haven't been able to afford dental insurance in almost 9 years, so my teeth are a mess! I was finally able to purchase dental insurance for our family and Elegant Smiles was on our list of providers who accept our insurance. Shortly after my insurance coverage started I had pain in one of my lower molars. I called their office and they were able to get me in fairly quick. The staff was very helpful and kind. Dr. McDowell did my root canal, Jessica assisted, and Liz gave me all the financial details up front. Dr. McDowell explained everything he was doing as he did it. Jessica's kind words about how dental insurance is expensive made me feel better about not being able to afford it for so long. Liz have me the insurance coverage info with exact cost on my end before the procedure was done. The office is very clean, comfortable, and modern. I will be bringing my whole family to Elegant Smes for their dental care! I was extremely pleased with my experience there! read more

You know it's that time in the year where you have to go to the dentist...we all hate it we all cancel our appointments and reschedule them over and over again...well your search stops here...amazing team from Rachel, Betty, Liz everyone is super sweet super knowledgeable and direct you efficiently to where it benefits the patient....thanks for all the hard work you guys do and I'll keep showing up to my appointments read more

After a number of horrible experiences with other dentists which further cemented my dental phobia, Dr. Neilson is an absolute relief. His office staff are the best I've ever encountered, and really add to the relaxed environment of the office. Dr. Neilson is everything you'd want in a dentist and more. His practice is extremely flexible in their approach to dental anxiety, and they have done everything they can to make my visit calm and efficient. This office is an oasis in the middle of a desert of unprofessional dentists. If you have a fear of dental work, I highly recommend Dr. Neilson. read more

I absolutely love Elegant Smiles! They have fantastic customer service and experienced dentist who legitimately care about you. Betty, my dental hygienist has been a fantastic motivator. Because of her, I love the dentist. I have great respect for what she and everyone does at Elegant smiles. Dr. Barb is also so sweet and gentle with all the work (filling & crown) she has done for me, I'm never fearful when getting any work done. I enjoy going to the dentist now all because of Elegant Smiles and what they do. I look forward to finishing up with the rest of my fillings and 1 root canal before I am ready to just maintain through biannual cleanings. read more

This used to be a top notch facility when Dr. Barb was in charge and had excellent support staff. Now the entire place is subpar, from top to bottom, especially at the front desk and billing. Total disaster. Literally changed overnight. Even the setting feels like a graveyard, cold and unwelcome. Far from it used to be not that long ago! read more

Betty is amazing, the whole office staff is friendly, never more then a 10 minute wait. The staff will constantly send text messages from the office reminding you of your appointment, as well as letting you know if a different time slot has opened up, and give you the option to move your appointment. For someone who can't stand going to the dentist, they do a great job of making you feel comfortable read more

Betty is a life saver! I'm terrified of the dentist and she put me at ease. Very professional. The office is clean and there's TVs/music while you have your teeth worked on. The front desk staff are super friendly and helpful with all questions. Definitely recommend! read more

My son had a dental emergency during this awful COVID-19 pandemic. They got him in for an appointment the same day I called, for which I am so grateful. The staff is lovely, and Dr. Mcdowell was informative and very patient and kind answering all of my questions. They took every precaution to keep everything sterile. I would happily recommend them. read more

Longtime patient for 17 + years. They were my best decision then and now. Caps, bridges, all great work and had compliments on it from periodontist not affiliated with this practice. Always good communication with work needed and cost. read more

I took a family member here for her dental appointment. It was not a good experience. She felt the dental work was inferior and was concerned about the charges. She is a senior citizen so I take her to appointments. We won't be going back here. Would not recommend. read more

My go to place for healthy teeth n gums. Betty is my go to hygienist but they are all great

I have been going to Elegant Smiles for over 3 years now and I have had nothing but incredible experiences. They really care about your experience from the moment you schedule your appointment through when you walk out the door. Betty has been my hygienist since day 1 and I don't plan on going anywhere or to anyone else ever again. They also work really hard to make the most of your insurance availability annually, which is much appreciated. Thank you thank you! read more

I loved it here so much that I didn't mind coming back two days in a row. Betty, my hygienist, was INCREDIBLE. I haven't been to the dentist in a really long time and have a great amount of anxiety. She put me at ease immediately and was so warm and also non-judgmental! She explained everything that she was doing, which I loved, because it made me feel better about how the process was progressing. In addition, she gave me tips on keeping my teeth in great shape in between cleanings. Even Debi, who I only interacted with briefly as she helped set up the TV for me, was lovely. Dr. Barbara Neilson is incredibly warm and friendly. She helped me both days I was there and also put me at ease. Alyssa did some fillings for me and was 100% patient with what I considered to be my annoying fidgeting. I can not imagine giving this place anything less than five stars. Incredible staff from the front desk to the dental chair. I believe Elegant Smiles provides the highest benchmark of excellent care for all other dentistry practices. read more

Dr. Barbara Neilson, and her husband Dr. Howard Neilson, both licensed in the field of Dentistry in the state of Pennsylvania, pride themselves in providing the highest level of professional Dentistry throughout the Delaware County area. Going to the dentist is no longer a fear you have to face, because Elegant Smiles goes above and beyond the call of duty to make your appointment a pleasant, and comfortable one. You will always be greeted with a warm and welcome smile from the time you check in, and until your dental visit is complete. But, most of all you can be sure to receive top quality care from a great staff who will answer all of your questions, and who will do everything they can to give you a great experience. Elegant Smiles treats you like family, and you can count on them to be there every step of the way. What to expect as a new patient: FREE Full Mouth Series of X-rays FREE EXAM FREE DIAGNOSIS A free consultation, because your dental health is their primary concern! read more

If you are searching for a good dental office, Elegant Smiles is the place for you !!! I'm a long time of patient of Dr. Howard... and let me tell you I am not an easy patient! When i first started coming to Elegant Smiles I could barley get into the door!! I had such a fear of seeing the dentist. Dr. Howard and the staff made me feel so comfortable. All of the staff was super patient with me. I recently started seeing Dr. Barb and I LOVE HER! Allyssa usually works along side with Dr. Barb and she's the best.. she always eases my nerves, and I love chatting with her during my appointment! If you need any help with you're insurance Andy is you're go to man! Thanks Elegant Smiles ! read more

YOUR SEARCH STOPS HERE! We all know the feeling of "I've been looking for the perfect [insert provider here] forever..." and with Elegant Smiles - you've found the best of the best dentist! As far as dentists go, Dr. Barbara Neilson has proven time and time again to be the most personable and professional dentist I have ever experienced! She not only takes a moment to chat with her patients, but goes the distance to offer suggestions and *listens* to you. She's not the typical "in and out of the chair" doctor who can't remember one patient from the next, she is clearly invested in her work and your health. Happy teeth aside, the staff at Elegant Smiles is exactly the type of team you'd want probing your chompers. They work together effortlessly and get to know the patients. From Betty (how many reviews do you see where the same person is mentioned over and over ? I mean, isn't that a selling point in itself?!) who gives great dental advice to Andy and Liz in Reception who ALWAYS brighten a visit. It's rare to find a perfect doctor's office and I feel lucky to have found a place I'm willing to travel far and wide to get to as I know it's worth it. ............................................................... and since we're on a review-roll here, I would also recommend taking any "low star" ratings with some mouthwash. Elegant Smiles is clearly receiving some amazing 4-5 star reviews and those who are lowering their score with only 1 star are ALSO taking the time to comment on the kind staff. Nobody's perfect - things happen - and perhaps these people need to accept that the one visit/time something didn't go according to their liking, it doesn't make the establishment worthy of 1 star. read more

Betty and the rest of the staff are so friendly and happy all of the time. I've been coming here for the last 4 years and would recommend this dentist office to anyone. Many people hate going to the dentist, that's because they don't go to Elegant Smiles in Havertown! read more

I came to this office because it was closer than where I had been going. I was pretty annoyed about poor communication in November of 2016 during my first visits. I was provided an incorrect appointment time, incorrect appointment time to see a specialist, and then the wrong time again when I had come back. Dr. Barb is very sweet and so is the hygienist, Stephanie. I wasn't told about costs for work to be completed until I received bills in the mail. I still continued to come and then in January I was told I owed a large amount. After speaking with a co-owner who kindly worked with me on the costs (all problems apparently from old staff) I then waited an hour to be seen before leaving. I was numbed up by a kind hygienist with excellent hair but sat in the chair with an assistant who popped her head in once or twice the doctor would be in in 5 minutes 20 minutes ago kind of deal. For personal reasons made clear to the office from my very first visit I could not wait. I am pretty disappointed with the experiences and will not be coming back. Some nice staff people but it's not worth it. I had to call the office a few times about a refund, as I had already paid. My recommendation is steer clear based on my experience. read more

I've seen Doctor Barbara Nielsen for many years. She and her staff of talented professionals like Debby and Betty are simply the best. Regardless of the work I'm having done Dr. Barb always has a smile and explains everything upfront. I live over an hour from the office but I'll never go anywhere else. Just wish they would bring back cable (ESPN) in the back rooms. read more

I am very disappointed in the lack of respect i received at Elegant smiles. My children loves going to see Barb & Betty, however my last encounter with Liz and Andy was condescending and just plain rude. This particular issue happened about 2 months ago and i waited to write this review in hopes that someone would give me a call to rectify and no one did. I also went to elegant smiles to speak with a supervisor, one was not there. So i had to speak with Liz who was at the front desk. I explained to her that our last conversation i requested a supervisor or Andy to give me a call (when i asked to speak to him he wasn't available) and at that time it had been 2 weeks and no call. She said "I can't help that he didn't call you". I also said to her our last conversation was very condescending on your part and it was disappointing. She just stared at me and said nothing. Here we are weeks later and still no call at all. read more

I was really pleased on my first visit to Elegant Smiles. The staff was friendly and efficient from the first appointment call through the dental services. I felt comfortable asking questions and received thorough replies with photos to help with with explanations. I worked with Dr. Barbara Nielsen and Stephanie and highly recommend them for their excellent service. read more