Select Dental Group

After several years of avoiding the dentist, I finally had to suck it up and find one for an immediate tooth issue. I used 1 – 800 dentists and they recommended this location. I was pleased with the friendly staff, but maybe I shouldn’t have been so forthcoming about my dental past.
First off, I knew I needed a root canal, but money was tight and it was just a molar. I wanted it pulled, and fast! I was given reasons why that was a bad idea, along with $$$$ worth of other issues.
I didn’t get anything beyond X-​rays and a consultation, but that was already too much. I walked out thinking I had 9 cavities, needed braces and had a serious gum disease. Terrified of the dentist, and the several thousands quoted to me, I never went back!
I did sign up for care credit (under their suggestion), but it was never used. I do have insurance, but there were several cosmetic procedures recommended.
I did recommend Dr. Khalife to 2 friends, and both left with similar stories, never to return. Fast forward two years, and I have found a fantastic dentist! He told me I only needed one filling! How did I go from 9 to 1 cavity?!
I’m glad I waited and got a second opinion (even if it was 2 years later). Don’t ignore the detailed reviews ahead of me either!

Another reviewer had the same issue I did, being told they needed dental work that wasn’t necessary. I also had bought a groupon for my cleaning because I do not have dental insurance. I had several issues with this place.
First, I was called and told they needed to push my appointment out 2 hours because they were running behind due to another patient. It wouldn’t have been a problem except that they called me as I was pulling into the parking lot after having driven 30 minutes to get there. I had to wait a ridiculously long time.
Second, I was told by the hygienist I had advanced periodontal disease and needed to come back for a deep cleaning. I told her to move forward with the regular cleaning and I would like to get a second opinion before getting a deep cleaning. The hygienist was so rough during my cleaning I was excessively bleeding. I have never, ever bled like that during a cleaning. She claimed it was because my gums were unhealthy, and I felt it was due to how rough she was.
Third, after being there over 3 hours, I see the dentist and she confirms the periodontal disease assessment from the hygienist, tells me I need a $ 700+ bite guard because I’m grinding my teeth and am doing a lot of damage and I have 4 cavities that need fillings. After leaving with an estimate (discounted mind you) for over $ 2,000 worth of dental work they claimed I needed, I went and got a second opinion like I said I would. Guess what? I don’t have periodontal disease. In fact, my gums are super healthy! I just have a little recession going on due to brushing too hard. Also, I don’t have any cavities. And I don’t need an expensive mouth guard. The grinding damage is minimal and of no concern at this point. But the cleaning was so poorly done and staining still left on my teeth I had to have another cleaning done.
Obviously I am dumbfounded at this practice’s attempt to take advantage of me to make more money. I had bought a groupon for my husband and contacted groupon for a refund which they obliged. I have also emailed the practice and have received no response in over a week. This groupon ended up costing me a lot more in the long run, but I am so glad I was smart enough to get another opinion. Lesson learned, find a dentist you trust and stick with them.

This dental office is conveniently located on southeast corner of Beck and Five Mile Rds (same shopping strip as Jets Pizza). The office is modern, immaculate and clean. ADr Khalife and her staff are accommodating and very professional. I’ve had routine and cosmetic procedures performed which went without a hitch. All of the documentation including x-​rays are digital. I highly recommend Dr Khalife for any routine or complex dental work that you need.

As a student in Michigan, my insurance currently does not cover dental work outside of my home state, and I didn’t have time to get my teeth cleaned while I was home for winter break. So, I decided to use a Groupon to go to Select Dental for a cleaning. It was great while I was there — very professional, clean, and inviting. However, I was told that I had 4 cavities that needed to be filled, and given a plan that would have me spend $ 800 on getting them filled. I told them I’d have to think about it and see if I could travel back to my home state to get them done.
I made an appointment to see my dentist at home, which requires me driving six hours each way. But I thought it was necessary because I apparently had 4 cavities. My dentist needed the X-​rays they took at Select Dental. Twice I called Select Dental asking for the X-​rays to be sent and providing the necessary contact information. I also emailed them a release to send them to my home dentist.
I got to the appointment in my home state and my dentist tells me 1) Select Dental never sent the X-​rays or even called them about me and 2) I have no cavities whatsoever. This was so incredibly frustrating. Not only is Select Dental trying to make money off poor students whose insurance doesn’t cover them in Michigan, but they’re performing unnecessary medical procedures on people! The money is one thing, but this is downright dangerous. I would recommend going if you really need a cleaning, but don’t believe anything they say about your teeth.