100+ Dentist Review Examples

Here are 100+ dentist review examples you can copy and paste. These positive 5-star reviews work for general dentistry, orthodontists, pediatric dentists, oral surgeons, and cosmetic dentistry. Use them on Google, Yelp, Healthgrades, or your own website. Just copy, customize, and paste.

Why Dentist Reviews Matter

Dental anxiety is real. Reviews help scared patients find a trusted provider:

• 72% of patients read dentist reviews before booking
• 5-star dentists get 4x more new patient calls
• Fear of pain is the #1 concern – reviews that mention "painless" convert best

What Makes a Great Dentist Review?

4 elements every 5-star dentist review should include:

1. Provider's name – "Dr. Patel" or "Hygienist Sarah"
2. Procedure – "cleaning," "filling," "root canal," "Invisalign"
3. Pain/anxiety mention – "I didn't feel a thing" or "they calmed my nerves"
4. Result – "my teeth are white," "no more pain," "I'm not scared anymore"

100+ Dentist Review Examples by Sub-Category

General Dentistry & Cleaning Reviews

"Dr. Lee is the first dentist who didn't shame me about my gums. She said 'let's just focus on moving forward.' No lecture. My gums are healthier because I'm not scared to go back."

"The hygienist was so gentle. She used the ultrasonic cleaner instead of scraping. My teeth felt clean but not sore. I actually enjoyed my cleaning."

"I hadn't been to a dentist in 7 years. I was terrified. Dr. Patel didn't judge me. He just said 'welcome back, let's see what's going on.' No guilt trip."

"The cleaning took 30 minutes. They used a numbing gel on my gums first. Zero discomfort. I scheduled my next appointment before I left."

"Dr. Kim found three cavities but showed me the X-rays and explained each one. I didn't feel upsold. Just honest dentistry."

"The office has TVs on the ceiling with Netflix. I watched The Office during my cleaning. Distraction works."

"My gums used to bleed every time. After two cleanings with Dr. Ross, no more blood. He taught me how to floss properly."

"The front desk called my insurance beforehand and told me my exact copay. No surprise bill. $25 for cleaning and exam."

"Dr. Chen uses a laser instead of a scalpel for gum work. No bleeding. No stitches. Game changer."

"I have a strong gag reflex. The hygienist used a smaller X-ray sensor and let me hold it myself. No gagging. She's a saint."

"The dentist explained every tool before using it. 'This is the mirror, this is the explorer, now I'm going to count your teeth.' I felt in control."

"My cleaning was scheduled for 1 hour. Done in 45 minutes. Efficient and thorough."

"Dr. Williams gave me a prescription for a single anti-anxiety pill to take before my appointment. Life-changing. I'm not scared anymore."

"The office is spotless. They use disposable covers on everything. I felt safe during COVID and beyond."

"I brought my elderly mom with dementia. Dr. Miller was so patient, spoke loudly and clearly, and finished the exam in 5 minutes. So grateful."

Fillings & Restorative Dentistry Reviews

"I needed a filling. Dr. Lee numbed me so well that I felt nothing. She let me wear headphones and finished in 20 minutes. Painless."

"The white composite filling matches my tooth perfectly. You can't tell I had a cavity. No metal, no dark spots."

"Dr. Patel did three fillings in one visit. I was in and out in 45 minutes. No pain during or after."

"My old silver filling cracked. Dr. Kim replaced it with a white one in 30 minutes. My tooth looks brand new."

"I was nervous about the needle. The dentist used a topical gel first, then the injection. I barely felt the pinch."

"Dr. Ross fixed a chipped tooth with bonding in one visit. It cost $150 instead of $1000 for a veneer. Looks perfect."

"The dentist used a rubber dam and suction so I didn't taste the drill or the filling material. So much better than old-school dentistry."

"I needed a filling replaced that was causing sensitivity. Dr. Chen found a tiny gap, sealed it, and my pain is gone."

"The dentist showed me the before and after photos. The filling is invisible. Artistry."

"Dr. Miller did my filling without any numbing because it was shallow. I felt a little vibration but no pain. Brave, but it worked."

Root Canal Reviews

"I needed a root canal. I was terrified. Dr. Lee numbed me so well that I felt nothing. She let me wear headphones and finished in 45 minutes. Painless."

"The root canal was not as bad as everyone says. Dr. Patel explained each step. The worst part was my jaw being open for an hour. No pain."

"I had an infected tooth. The pain before the root canal was 10/10. After the procedure, 0/10. Instant relief."

"Dr. Kim did my root canal in one appointment. No temporary filling, no second visit. Crown in two weeks. Efficient."

"The dentist used a dental dam and microscope. So precise. I felt like I was in an operating room."

"I fell asleep during my root canal. Yes, fell asleep. That's how comfortable Dr. Ross made me."

"My endodontist specialized in root canals. He finished in 30 minutes. No pain the next day. Worth the referral."

"Dr. Chen called me the next evening to check on me. That's never happened with any doctor."

"The root canal cost $900 with insurance. I was expecting $1500. Honest pricing."

"I had a root canal retreatment (the first one failed at another dentist). Dr. Miller saved my tooth. I'll never go anywhere else."

Crowns & Bridges Reviews

"Dr. Lee did my crown in one appointment with a same-day CEREC machine. No temporary crown. No second visit. In and out in 2 hours."

"The crown matches my other teeth perfectly. Dr. Patel spent 20 minutes on color matching. Perfectionist."

"I broke a tooth on popcorn. Dr. Kim made a same-day crown. I ate dinner that night with no issues."

"The temporary crown was so comfortable I forgot it was temporary. No sensitivity, no rough edges."

"My bridge replaced three missing teeth. Dr. Ross did it in two visits. I can chew again. Life-changing."

"The dentist used a 3D scanner instead of goopy impression material. No gagging. Took 2 minutes."

"My crown is 5 years old and still perfect. Dr. Chen's work lasts."

"The lab they use is local. My crown was ready in 1 week instead of 3. Fast."

"Dr. Williams adjusted my bite after the crown was placed. She spent 10 minutes making sure it felt perfect."

"The crown cost was fully explained before we started. No surprise lab fees. $650 after insurance."

Orthodontist & Invisalign Reviews

"Dr. Lee did my Invisalign. My teeth are straight in 8 months. She answered every anxious email within hours. The results are perfect."

"I had braces as a teen and didn't wear my retainer. Dr. Patel fixed my relapse with Invisalign in 6 months. No metal, no pain."

"My daughter has braces. Dr. Kim is so patient with her. She lets my daughter choose her band colors and gives her a prize after every adjustment."

"The orthodontist offers payment plans. $150/month for Invisalign. Affordable."

"I had severe crowding. Dr. Ross did traditional braces in 18 months. My smile is magazine-worthy."

"The Invisalign attachments are barely visible. Most people didn't know I was in treatment."

"Dr. Chen uses Acceledent to speed up treatment. My Invisalign took 4 months instead of 8."

"My son's expander was uncomfortable. The orthodontist adjusted it twice until he was comfortable. Compassionate care."

"The office has a rewards program – wear your rubber bands, get points, redeem for gift cards. My daughter wore them religiously."

"I'm 45 and got Invisalign. Dr. Miller made me feel normal. No judgment. My teeth are straight and I'm so glad I did it."

Oral Surgery & Wisdom Teeth Reviews

"I had my wisdom teeth removed. Dr. Lee called me the night before to ease my nerves. The surgery took 20 minutes. I ate soft food that same day."

"The oral surgeon used IV sedation. I closed my eyes and woke up with gauze in my mouth. Remembered nothing. No trauma."

"My recovery was so fast. I iced as instructed, took the meds, and was back to work in 3 days. No dry socket."

"Dr. Patel removed a broken tooth in 10 minutes. Simple extraction. No pain. Cost $150."

"I had a dental implant. The surgeon placed the post in 30 minutes. Four months later, the crown. My missing tooth is gone forever."

"The oral surgeon called me the night after surgery to check in. That's above and beyond."

"I was awake for my wisdom teeth removal (local only). Dr. Kim talked me through it. I felt pressure but no pain. Saved me $500."

"The bone graft for my implant healed perfectly. Dr. Ross used my own bone from another site. No synthetic material."

"My extraction site healed in a week. No infection. Dr. Chen gave me a syringe to irrigate the socket. Clear instructions."

"I was terrified of IV sedation. The anesthesiologist held my hand and told me exactly when I'd fall asleep. Woke up fine."

Pediatric Dentistry Reviews

"My 7-year-old was scared of the drill. Dr. Lee showed her every tool, let her touch them, and counted down during the filling. She left smiling."

"The pediatric dentist's office has a jungle theme, video games, and prizes. My daughter asks to go to the dentist."

"Dr. Patel did my son's filling with laughing gas. He was relaxed and cooperative. No tears."

"My toddler has a small cavity. The dentist used silver diamine fluoride instead of a drill. No numbing, no crying. Saved us both."

"The hygienist taught my daughter how to brush properly using a giant teddy bear model. She's been brushing better ever since."

"Dr. Kim has infinite patience. My son wiggled, cried, and tried to bite. She never got frustrated. Just rescheduled and gave us tips."

"The office has a 'first visit' certificate and a photo. We have it framed. Sweet touch."

"My 9-year-old needed two extractions for braces. The dentist used nitrous and a topical. She was calm the whole time."

"Dr. Ross called me after hours with my daughter's X-ray results. She waited until I was off work. So considerate."

"The waiting room has a fish tank and iPads. My kids don't complain about waiting anymore."

Cosmetic Dentistry & Veneers Reviews

"Dr. Lee did my veneers. Six teeth. She showed me the wax model first. They look completely natural. No chiclet teeth."

"My teeth were yellow from coffee and antibiotics. Dr. Patel did Zoom whitening in one visit. 8 shades lighter. I can't stop smiling."

"Dr. Kim fixed my gummy smile with laser gum contouring. No scalpel. No stitches. My teeth look twice as big."

"The cosmetic dentist did a smile makeover in 4 visits. Veneers on top, whitening on bottom. I look like a different person."

"My bonding was 10 years old and stained. Dr. Ross replaced it with new composite. Looks brand new for $200."

"Dr. Chen showed me a digital smile preview before we started. I saw my future smile on a computer. Sold."

"My veneers are 8 years old and still perfect. No stains, no chips. Dr. Williams's work lasts."

"The dentist did enamel shaping on my uneven front teeth. Took 15 minutes, cost $75. Huge difference."

"I had a dark tooth from a root canal. Dr. Miller did internal bleaching. The tooth is now white like the others."

"My smile makeover cost $8k. Worth every penny. I used CareCredit with 0% interest for 12 months."

Emergency & Same-Day Dentistry Reviews

"I cracked a tooth on a Saturday. Dr. Lee saw me within 2 hours. She did a temporary crown and saved my weekend."

"My toothache was unbearable on a Sunday. The office had an emergency number. Dr. Patel met me at the clinic in 30 minutes."

"Same-day appointment for a broken filling. Dr. Kim fixed it in 15 minutes. I was back at work in an hour."

"I knocked out a tooth playing basketball. The dentist re-implanted it and splinted it. The tooth survived."

"The office holds emergency slots every day. I called at 8 AM, seen at 10 AM. No ER visit needed."

"My abscess was swelling my face. Dr. Ross drained it and gave me antibiotics. Pain gone in 24 hours."

"Dr. Chen stayed late to see my daughter's toothache. 6 PM on a Friday. She needed a pulpotomy (baby root canal). Saved the tooth."

"The dentist prescribed an antibiotic over the phone for my infection until I could come in. Responsible care."

"I chipped my front tooth before a job interview. Dr. Williams fixed it with bonding in 30 minutes. I got the job."

"The emergency fee was $50 extra. Totally reasonable for Sunday care."

How to Write a Dentist Review (5-Step Guide)

1. Name the dentist/hygienist – "Dr. Lee and hygienist Sarah"
2. Name the procedure – "deep cleaning and two fillings"
3. Address fear/pain – "I was terrified but felt nothing"
4. Describe the result – "my gums don't bleed and my teeth look great"
5. Recommend – "If you're scared of the dentist, go here"

Example before vs. after:

• ❌ "Great dentist, very nice."
• ✅ "5 stars for Dr. Lee. I hadn't been to a dentist in 7 years because I was terrified. She didn't judge me, numbed me perfectly, and my cleaning was painless. My gums are finally healthy. If you're scared like me, go see Dr. Lee."

How to Respond to Dentist Reviews (10 Templates)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I write in a 5-star dentist review?

A: Name the dentist, the procedure, address fear/pain, and describe the result. Example: "Dr. Lee did my filling. I was terrified but felt nothing. My tooth is perfect."

Q: Can I leave a review if I haven't been in years?

A: Yes, especially then. Mention your fear and how the dentist handled it. That's the most helpful review for other anxious patients.

Q: Should I mention cost or insurance?

A: Yes. "My copay was $25" or "They take Delta Dental" is very helpful to others.

Q: How do I leave a Google review for a dentist?

A: Search for the practice on Google Maps, click "Write a review," sign in, select stars, and paste. See our Google review guide.

Q: Can I copy and paste these examples?

A: Yes – but customize the dentist name, procedure, and details. Change at least 3 things.