Healthy Life Dental
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Certified professionals
10 years in business
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Free parking
Consultations available
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Review Highlights
“Dr Elaine Lu (dentist) was very thorough and explained all the X-rays and work that needed to be done on my teeth!” in 95 reviews
“Gloria at the front counter is very personable and always takes the time to go over the details.” in 61 reviews
“The receptionist Christine was so nice and welcoming; made me feel like I've been going there forever.” in 4 reviews
About the Business
Business owner information
Elaine L.
When you visit our Monrovia dental office, your smile is our top priority. Dr. Elaine Lu and her entire team are dedicated to providing you with the personalized, quality dental care that you deserve. Healthy Life Dental is a full-service dental office that can provide you with all the dental services you need to create and maintain a healthy smile. Your mouth is important to your overall health. When you don't take care of your teeth and mouth, you can experience a long list of other problems. This is why choosing the right dentist in Monrovia is critical. Our Monrovia dental clinic offers a list of services in general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry to meet your needs.
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What insurance do you accept?
A:
Hi, Eli: Thank you for your interest in our dental office. We accept most of the PPO insurances. Please call our office at 626-256-3368 to verify your insurance.
Thomas L., Business Owner6 years agoQ:
Hi good morning! I am looking to find a new dentist for my kids. They have not had the best dental experience and we are searching for a kid friendly dentist. Also, Do you accept medical?
A:
Hi, Evelyn: Sorry we missed your message. Dr. Lu is very good at giving treatment to kids. Many children have good experiences at Healthy Life Dental. You can give a try. However, we don't take medical at this moment. We accept PPO insurances… more
Thomas L.6 years ago
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- Erin S.Monrovia, CA01Mar 21, 2024
Healthy Life Dental is amazing!
If you're looking for a dentist and team who are respectful of your time, financial situation , and needs this is the office for you.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Donald T.Rancho Cucamonga, CA121Nov 29, 2023
Very professional, happy with my dental care . Happy with dentist Dr. Lu . Highly recommend.
The staffs are nice.
Front desk lady, the manager is excellent, helpful and kind.
I appreciate her kind advice.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Apr 2, 2024
I went in today to get my teeth cleaned and X-rays and the staff was awesome! Barbara at the front desk was so kind and helpful! Edith( dental hygienist) was very professional and sweet! Dr Elaine Lu (dentist) was very thorough and explained all the X-rays and work that needed to be done on my teeth! Office is very clean and parking was easy to find! Highly recommend!! Thank you healthy life dental!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Ashley M.Downey, CA0172Feb 28, 2024
I absolutely love this office. I moved to a new area and had not been to the dentist in years. They've helped me get back on track. The office staff is amazing, very friendly and accommodating. The care I've received has been gentle and convenient. And they are. Great find with this office! I'm very grateful.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Michael P.Los Angeles, CA035Oct 24, 2023
SCAM! STAY AWAY!
I came here to get a new nightguard.
That's all I needed.
I'm not even due for a clearing or checkup since I've done it recently at my regular doctor's office.
As soon as I got into the office, they started taking an X-RAY.
While taking the X-RAY, the assistant injured my gum.
Then, the doctor came in and started taking photos of my teeth.
After 10 minutes, she put those photos on the screen in front of my face and started telling me that I have like 3 cavities.
Both of my fillings were old and rotten and had to be replaced immediately (even though one of them was less than a year old). Otherwise, I'm looking at a root canal.
My wisdom teeth are rotting and also need to be taken out.
I have abrasions all over my teeth that require gum surgery by an orthodontist, who conveniently also comes to this office.
And also, why is my gum injured? Her assistant just injured me!
I was blown away since I had no issues anywhere, and I saw my dentist, whom I'd been seeing for years, just 4 months prior (and she also took an X-Ray and told me everything was normal).
When I asked about the original reason I came here -- the nightguard, the doctor said she couldn't do it before she took care of all the cavities. Otherwise, the nightguard wouldn't fit.
That's when I was 100% sure it was all BS because I've had my nightguard for 4 years, I had several fillings done during this time, and my dentist never told me to make a new nightguard.
It was just fine.
When I told her I was not going to do anything and I was going to seek a second option, she wasn't surprised even a bit.
After coming home, I read a bunch of other reviews of this place, and it all checks out.
They scam people into doing completely unnecessary procedures. That's their entire business model.
I can't believe this doctor is allowed to practice.
The 5 star reviews you see here are all fake.
This is the first time in my life I have walked into a 100% scam.
STAY AWAY.
Just to be sure, I went to my doctor 3 weeks later, and she again said, all my teeth are fine, and I got a new nightguard.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Lucille S.San Francisco, CA1113Nov 14, 2023
Just had a bunch of fillings done, was super nervous but glad it's all out of the way and teeth are taken care of
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Tara T.Glendora, CA402419Sep 22, 2023
If I could give them a negative*I would give them 10 negative stars. As a first time patient, I scheduled a cleaning. I went to my appointment, only to have 23 x-rays done and told that I had to have eight fillings and two crowns. They would not do my cleaning that day. I thought it was weird because my previous dentist for the last three years told me I only needed one for sure filling and wanted to keep an eye. I canceled my future appointments with this dentist and went to my old dentist only to find that I didn't need two crowns and eight fillings. I only needed one filling and to keep an eye on another tooth for a potential filling. My partner also went in and was told he needed six fillings, and that his gums were bad. We both went back to our previous Dentist without telling them what happened to tell us how many fillings we needed and how many crowns we needed, and he did not need any fillings, and I only had the two that were suggested. If you add up the cost of eight fillings, and two crowns figure out how much they would've robbed me financially. Be careful of this, Dentist she will make sure that she price couches you for every tooth.
And if there's staff is sitting there, watching her do that to people they are just as wrong and guilty as she is. I do not recommend this place at all.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Patricia P.Monrovia, CA5441Feb 1, 2024
The staff are always very kind and friendly. I get great dental care and never a fear of going to dentist either.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Brucr P.Monrovia, CA01Oct 5, 2023
Appreciate all at Dr Lu's office from Cindy at the front desk to Ariana and Edith !!!
Actually, look forward to my dental appointments.
And of course Dr Lu's expertise and chair side manner
Thanks to all
BruceHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Allison L.CA, CA01Jan 18, 2023
Oh Elaine Lu, thy name once sweet and true,
Now stained with greed, and charges due.
Your patients, once loyal and fair,
Now flee from your practice, in great despair.
Thy gentle touch, and care once known,
Now tainted by the bills, that have grown.
Forsooth, your actions, have shamed the family name,
And brought upon yourself, much disdain and blame.
Your greed, has reached a level high,
As you overcharge, and watch your patients sigh.
But know this Elaine, your deeds will catch up to you,
And your reputation, forever be askew.
So heed this warning, and change your ways,
Or suffer the consequences of your misdeeds for days.
For a Dentist's role is not to just extract and fill,
But to do so with care, and not to overbill.
Signed,
A Patient and observer of thy deeds.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 4Oh no 2