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    Mel J Carpenter, DDS Dentistry

    4.6 (10 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - Mel J Carpenter, DDS Dentistry

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Teeth cleaning

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    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Troubled about a potential root canal costing about $1600 with insurance from my dentist,I called Dr Carpenter for a second opinion.

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    Beaumont Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics

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    2.2 mi

    I've been coming here for 3 years now. My kids have braces and the orthodontist is amazing!…read moreEverybody here is super kind and helpful. The quality of care is so much better than surrounding area .. they work with you on financial plans and do not make you feel less than for needing to adjust. They really work with you.

    I've been to twice last year 2025 in late March, and again April 24 2026, I had called for a…read moreappointment last year and specifically started that I'm a senior and I'm using my Medicare insurance,I also informed them that I already know that I needed a lot of dental work done due to a prior dentist that took X-rays and needed,a root canal extraction, new bridge, a crown or detail implants, being on social security, and retirement,I couldn't afford the $2800 quote that was given, at Beaumont dental I explained I couldn't afford any additional out of pocket expense and wanted to make sure they would qualify me for just a exam and they basically gave me a similar quote after taking X-rays, at that time I didn't even get a cleaning, nothing,so this year they had all my information including X-rays,, and I started I didn't want the X-rays, and just needed a cleaning,they insisted or they would not service me the dental cleaning, after a very frustrating experience,I explained I was there for my dental benefit and didn't want nor could afford additional out of pocket charges, low and behold,I received a letter from my insurance that the X-rays were not covered, what a disservice to senior citizens using their insurance and go to these dental offices,it like going to a used car lot SMH,I would stay clear of this dental office, especially if you're a senior citizen using your Medicare insurance, SMH ,I would never recommend them, and they should improve their ways of talking care of senior who just want to use their benefits without going out of pocket for just a simple cleaning, buyer beware.

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    Went here just a little over 2 years ago at the end of 2022, for a lot of work to be done:…read moreimplants, root canal, deep cleaning, etc. Had to go back on 3 separate occasions to get "cleared" for the actual implants after the anchor points were done, because someone there couldn't chart worth a dang. They lost the molds for said implants twice, only ended up doing part of the work. Got fed up with "oh you'll have to come back for that" being said to me at every booked appointment (so they could milk my insurance) so I told them I wasn't going to pay for work not rendered. Fast forward to early 2025, try to give them the chance to correct the root canal that is now failing. Booked the appointment, got insurance squared away, had to wait until end of the day to see them to get told "oh you still owe us money, we can't see you." Mind you, I have 3 separate dental plans. No offer to fix their mistake. Wasted my time. Cherry on top? They were telling people in the lobby and the wait line at the end of the day they would have to reschedule appointments because they "were short-staffed." One gentleman in the front row had already been there for FOUR HOURS WAITING. So even if they weren't squeezing me for money, they would've reschedule anyways. Why accept appointments when you know you can't fulfill patient needs? Why not call people to warn them not to come in versus wasting their time? Place is an assembly line to "get 'em in, get 'em out" for quick money making. Was warned this place was a scam. Now I see why. Sharing this on all review platforms.

    I received prompt, friendly, professional, true concern for my dental health, and affordable cost…read morecare on my visit with the Dental Works team.

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    3.5(58 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Edited to Add: I just left another office to get my tooth fixed and the dentist did not require…read morenumbing and it only cost $81. I would leave 0 stars if I could. This was honestly the worst medical experience I've ever had and I want to share my story with anyone who's willing to read it. I was a patient at this office for 3-4 years and initially had a very positive experience, particularly with Dr. Sydney Dawson. She repaired a chipped tooth with composite bonding and was transparent that it might need to be redone in the future. Since her departure, the overall experience has declined significantly. I've encountered multiple situations that felt like upselling, including a "deep cleaning" that did not match what was described by former hygienist Mia, as well as repeated recommendations for services I did not request or need. At a recent annual visit, I was encouraged by owner Dr. Sanaz Khaleghi to pursue Invisalign and replace existing amalgam fillings with more expensive ceramic options, despite having no issues with my current dental health. While recommendations are part of care, the level of persistence felt excessive and unnecessary. During my most recent visit to repair the same chipped tooth from three years ago, the experience escalated. Despite clearly declining more extensive treatment, I was repeatedly encouraged to consider a veneer or crown for a small chip. When discussing the composite repair with OM Vivian (or Hilda?), I was quoted $250 and told it would be treated as a cosmetic procedure. When I asked about my previous treatment, I saw in my chart that I had paid $88 for the same repair, with an original billed amount of approximately $1,200. A nearly threefold increase in out-of-pocket cost for the same procedure, without a meaningful change in treatment, is difficult to justify. When I calmly shared that the repeated recommendations were making me uncomfortable, the office manager reassured me that recommending a filling was not upselling and added that if the doctor HAD intended to upsell, she would have recommended a veneer. However, a veneer is exactly what Dr. Khaleghi recommended, which directly contradicts that statement and reinforces the serious concern with unnecessary upselling. When Dr. Khaleghi returned, the interaction became openly confrontational and it was only coming from her side. Instead of acknowledging the feedback, I was told there was an issue with "how I was saying things" regarding her recommendations and my concerns were dismissed. I was then told she was not comfortable proceeding without anesthesia, which I declined based on prior experience (because why would she need to NUMB me to replace a small piece of composite filling??), and the visit ended without care being provided. At that point, the issue was no longer about treatment. It was about how feedback was handled. Being challenged for respectfully expressing discomfort, rather than being heard, was both surprising and unacceptable in a healthcare setting. I shared as much with the front office before I left, who was apologetic. I do want to acknowledge that the front office staff and hygienists have consistently been kind and professional. Unfortunately, that consistency did not extend to the provider interaction that ultimately matters most. I have also noticed an increased push for patient reviews, which, in my experience, has not been matched by a willingness to genuinely listen to patient feedback. Asking for positive reviews while dismissing real concerns creates a disconnect that patients can clearly feel. As someone familiar with how dental organizations operate, I understand the balance between patient care and revenue. However, this experience felt far more focused on selling services than on building trust or providing patient-centered care. For that reason, I will not be returning.

    Horrible quality of care…read more My husband had his front teeth shaved down and capped, and within just six months one of the caps popped off and chipped twice. Instead of taking responsibility for their own work, the staff treats patients poorly especially when it comes to finances. The way they speak to patients who need to adjust or restructure financial plans is completely unacceptable. Threatening people about their balance going to collections is unnecessary, unprofessional, and none of their business. Insurance pays this office well, yet they still treat patients with zero dignity. Their priority should be fixing the mistakes in their own dental work and focusing on their patients' health, not lecturing people about finances. This office needs to do better.

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