Rittenhouse Dentistry
David Gardner, DMD:
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I needed to find a dentist in CC Philadelphia after I moved here 2 years ago, and I’m SO glad I found Dr. Gardner. Today’s visit was by far the best dentist appointment I’ve ever had. From arrival to exit, the entire visit was only half an hour–absolutely no wait. Dr Gardner and I were actually the only ones in the entire office so it felt very personalized. The cleaning was thorough and informative. I will absolutely be returning and would recommend this doctor to anyone.

I made  my first visit to Dr. Gardner today.  It had been a LONG time since I had been to the dentist, after a particularly bad experience with my last dentist (OUCH!).  I became totally dentophobic and it was with much trepidation that I entered Dr. Gardner’s office today.  Even after a long time of having been to the dentist, it was as if I was at the hair salon:  totally relaxing, painless, and feeling great when I left!  This guy is so helpful in that he walks you through what’s happening and really makes you feel “in charge” of what’s happening to you (i.e. “I’ll take a break whenever you want”).  He also gave super helpful guideposts throughout (“we’re 75% of the way done,” etc.).  All together, he brought my anxiety level WAY down, did what needed to be done in a quick and painless manner, and earned a patient for life!  I can’t recommend Dr. Gardner highly enough.

Dr. Gardner is the best. Professional, courteous, great to talk to. He makes you feel comfortable and take care of. He is Knowledgeable, explains things directly and thoroughly, and is out to make you feel better and more healthy in terms oral hygiene, as opposed to sell you on things. If and when I need another cleaning or any other cosmetic or general work I will most definitely come back to see him. I highly recommend his practice. (Also the location could not be better, and the building is amazing!) Thanks rittenhouse dentistry.

Dr. Gardner was the first dentist I had outside of my childhood dentist, now a young professional, I struggled with confidence in my crooked, discolored teeth. I was really hesitant and anxious about going to the dentist because of some negative experiences I had as a kid. I had a consult with Dr. Gardner right before Christmas, and in just about a month, I had a new smile, with beautiful veneers that match my natural teeth. No one would ever guess that I have “fake teeth” and everyone who knew me before cannot get over how phenomenal they look. Since that experience, Dr. Gardner has been only a phone call away, and incredibly flexible. I contacted him early on a Saturday morning due to a toothache, and he told me to keep him updated as the day wore on. Dr. Gardner volunteered on a Saturday afternoon to see me, and turns out I needed a root canal. Thanks to Dr. Gardner’s flexibility I avoided what could have been a terribly painful experience, and that evening I had medicine to help with the tooth until I could come back again for the procedure. Dr. Gardner’s office is also unlike any dentist’s office you’ve ever been to. It’s in a beautiful building off Rittenhouse Square, and has such a relaxing vibe to it. Dr. Gardner will let you watch whatever movie you want if you want to bring one, or you can hook your iPod up to the speakers and play your own music to help you relax. This office is also really flexible with appointments, insurance, and payment options. I can’t rate this office highly enough, and I recommend this to anyone in the Philadelphia, Bucks County, Delaware County area. Dr. Gardner will not disappoint your dental expectations.

I love how my teeth feels after a cleaning, David Gardner did a great job cleaning my teeth, he took his time and inform me about the condition of my teeth. I will definitely make another trip here after seeing the result of my teeth. I definitely recommend this place if you want a good quality dental.

Dr. Gardner may be a magician in addition to his dentistry profession. As an avid Yelper, I found him and his wonderful reviews on my search for a dentist. I’m a wuss, no complete baby when it comes to the dentist. But as time has ticked so loudly in my ears towards the inevitable reckoning that comes from negligence in dental visitation, I had to start somewhere. I have had many unpleasant visits to the DMD to form my impenetrable aversion to all things hook shaped and high pitched, so my goal was to find a person who seemed to genuinely care about patients and their comfort while also doing a high quality job on my jacked up teeth. Dr. Gardner is pleasant and calming and takes time to explain everything you need to know about what may be in store for you. The office is comfortable and conveniently located. He is a one-man-shop it seems; and so while some dental practices can be like high-priced dental Marts, where you’re always getting a new hygienist and the Dentist rarely sees you only to tell you that you have 15 cavities without showing you any x-rays, and the receptionists like to imagine they are the dominant to your submissive, Dr. Gardner’s office is like visiting my mild mannered, kind, buddy who has an impeccable eye for artwork and likes to watch Big Bang Theory (one of my personal faves. High Five!), and then proceeds to practice dental magic on you in the most painless way possible. I had a cleaning with Dr. Gardner and a filling, and so happy with the experience. Go here. Just don’t block up his entire calendar, I got some nuggets that need fixing!

After having a really bad experience and not visiting a dentist for over a year and a half, I decided it was time to face my fears and go visit a dentist. I searched for my new dentist this time using yelp instead of letting my insurance carrier give me another horrible recommendation. I am so happy I found Dr. Gardner. First of all, he fit me in and was able to schedule an appointment immediately. The experience could not have been any better. Dr Gardner did everything from start to finish himself. He explained what he was doing as he did it. Surprisingly I experienced zero discomfort. I have never had a dentist polish my teeth as meticulously and as long as Dr. Gardner did. The only bad news was the number of cavities he found. I had him fill 2 cavities that same day and scheduled to come back to get more filled. In the past at other dentists, I have felt sensitivity near the teeth where a cavity was filled. This time I feel absolutely nothing. It feels brand new! The location and atmosphere of the office could not be more homey and comforting. I highly recommend Dr. Gardner!!

If you’re like me you avoid the dentist like you would the plague and that is why I count my blessings everyday when I get to step into Dr. Gardner’s office. His office has a very peaceful zen like feel to it. It is very relaxing with comfort lighting unlike most offices with those scary twilight zone lights. He will go over everything with you before you even get into the chair and discuss ANY concerns you have, He is a very honest man and will go over any billing types and double check your insurance just to make sure there are NO surprises. He will talk his way through each step to assure your comfort. I am fearless in most things except for dental work. It terrifies me but he was very gentle and calm and talked me through each step and would let me know what he was going to do before he did it. If I had any hesitations he would stop and discuss more with me. He is a very patient man so if you have a nervousness when it comes to dental work forget the counseling come see him you can have both! After each appointment he would check up on me make sure everything was going well asked how my comfort level was. I am sure I have forgot some things but bottom line is, This is one of the best dentists I have ever had, If you have any fears or concerns as I did ( I avoided the dentist for 8 years and now I am paying for it ha ha) come in and at least meet him and see his office he will calm any hesitations and perform miracle works for you. Thanks! ******* Update He continues to take great care of me and this is coming from someone who used to be terrified of the dentist and avoided one for 5 years! Now I look forward to our great conversations .

I purchased a cleaning and checkup via Groupon and had a great experience. I’ve had a lot of unpleasant dental experiences in the past, but Dr. Gardner was great. He’s pretty much exactly what you want from a dentist – friendly, helpful, competent. He did the cleaning himself and was very meticulous with the cleaning/polishing. He also took the time to explain what he was doing, walked me through any problems he found, and offered helpful suggestions on how I can improve my brushing/flossing. The office is located right off of Rittenhouse Square and the atmosphere is really cozy and comforting, not your typical dentist office at all. I would definitely come back for services in the future. If you normally dread going to the dentist, then this is the place for you. It’s about as nice/enjoyable of an experience as it can possibly be when it comes to going to the dentist.

Right when you walk in, you don’t feel like you’re in a normal dental clinic. The office is definitely homey and is decorated very nicely. Outside of the environment, Dr. Gardner was very personable and calming. I just went in for a cleaning and he tested the pressure that he would apply to see if it was okay for me. Dr Gardner also did a great job of cleaning my teeth as he was very through, which I noticed as my teeth looked a shade lighter. Beforehand, he made sure to see that my fillings were sturdy and in tact. If you’ve never been, you should definitely go here as it’s $98 for x-rays and a cleaning. I would definitely come back.