Life Long Dental Care

Reviews

• PB

  Penny Bruno

  Aug 7, 2025
  5.0
  I haven't seen a dentist in about 12 years. I have a tooth that started falling apart about 2.5 years ago. Every now and again it would hurt, swell up so I would take antibiotics I had leftover, 600mg of Ibuprofen for pain and swelling, and topical 20% Benzocaine liquid on a Q-tip and hold it in different places. Overall the years, the actual tooth disintegrated and there was nothing but a smooth gum where the tooth was, well, the root remained also. This time the pain was intense and the entire side of my face blew up like a balloon. I called Life Long dental with absolutely no expectations. The person who's name I can't remember (regrettably) was so very kind, helpful, and understanding. They were able to get me in 1 hour from that point on time! A new patient with an emergency‽ They took all my info and I was off! Upon arrival, I was asked to check in at 1 of their kiosks which even was able to scan my insurance and license. When I was done, I never sat down, I was called in immediately by the nicest assistant. She took x-rays,and 2 standard photos of the "tooth" and showed me on a large screen on the wall next to me. Then, a very friendly Doctor came in next, Dr. Shah. He was friendly, knowledgeable, gentle, and best of all, he didn't reprimand me for my neglect of dental care. I waited for the scolding that never came. Instead, he was understanding and he gave me options...well for everything after surgery. Unbeknownst to me, the roots of the tooth were getting removed then in there. I expected antibiotics, scolding,and a follow-up for surgery. Now I won't lie, and neither did he. Due to the significant swelling and the massive pain I was already in, the multiple injections of Novacaine were painful. He said he would try his best to minimize it but, yes, it would hurt and he had plenty of it to give me as much as I needed to ensure I was numb. The actual extraction of the roots was painless. My adult daughter was permitted to be at my feet, so she could allow me to squeeze her hand. It also did something else, relaxed her because now she knows what's going to happen to have her broken tooth removed minus the excruciating pain of needles puncturing a very infected gum and adding more pressure onto an already painful nerve. Overall, a very positive, and minimally painful experience. The pain was unavoidable and Dr. Shah and his staff did everything in their power to minimize it and not add to it. Dr. Shah and the staff at Life Long Dental Care in Northford CT come highly recommended by me. I want to thank them for taking a very painful thing when I was scared to death and making me as comfortable as possible not just with Novacaine but with their actions, their words, and most of all hearts. Because true feelings come through in body language. So thank you Dr. Shah and staff of Northford LLDC!
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  Duane Orloske

  Jul 3, 2025
  5.0
  People were all friendly, professional, thorough. What else can you ask for from a trip to the dentist.
• AR

  Adriana “Nana” Restrepo

  Jun 23, 2025
  5.0
  Professional and caring, Gayle is warm and very clear with her explanations about what was done and the treatment plan.
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  Desiree James

  Jun 7, 2025
  5.0
  Office staff was friendly, the dentist was awesome and passed no judgement on me.
• LV

  Laura Del Valle

  Jun 5, 2025
  5.0
  Excellent service!

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