Dr. Said Muhammad Khalefa, DDS

Let me start by saying that Dr. Said was very nice and seemed knowledgeable. But my cleaning in June was a complete culture shock.

I’m used to a dental office with modern equipment, so having my teeth cleaned with hand tools only, without water or suction, was quite an adjustment. And by “adjustment,” I mean getting out of the chair every few minutes to rinse blood and spit into a separate sink with a paper cup. My gums bleed a lot during cleanings, but until this appointment, I’d been spared having to see just how much. It was honestly traumatizing.

I don’t need luxury amenities or a fancy office. But suction? Yes. I didn’t realize that was something I needed to ask about before booking a dental appointment. Between the hand tools and the trips to the sink, I felt like I had stepped back into 1985.

I chose this office because of the glowing reviews, and I really wish I’d seen a review describing this process before making my appointment. I walked out in disbelief and, honestly, didn’t feel like my teeth and gums were as thoroughly cleaned as they have been at other offices. That’s how I felt leaving the chair; I can’t speak to the clinical quality of his work.

He was kind, and I can appreciate that. But this experience was not for me, and I won’t be returning.