Dr. Carpenter is a gem of a person and makes going to dentist a very easy experience. Her entire office staff is very polite, helpful and kind. I needed so much dental work that I was getting overwhelmed but she made it very easy and made a plan for me to tackle every issue over 6 plus months. read more

I've never written a Yelp review, and I'm not likely to after this. But I wanted to leave this here to add to the pile of positive reviews that have been left by patients of Dr Carpenter's practice. I won't go and on, but I will say that Dr Carpenters office is the only dentist's office I haven't dreaded having to go to. Excellent, friendly, helpful, professional. And spotless. In a time where people feel more and more beaten down by the world, it can mean a lot to someone to patronize an office or business where you are greeted warmly by the staff. And they excel. My favorite...Lori! I'm sad to have learned today that they'll have to give up their office of thirty four years. I will continue to see them as a patient wherever they end up. But this office/location is really special. Thank you, Dr Carpenter and staff. read more

Dr Carpenter is the kindest, most engaged and most patient-oriented dentist I've ever had in my lifetime. Dentistry is a challenge for me and has been since I was very young. Dr Carpenter makes my anxiety almost non-existent. Don't hesitate to contact her. read more

Dr. Carpenter and her staff are professional, compassionate, and just really supportive people. My family has been going to Dr. Carpenter for a number of years and are completely satisfied with all of her work. She is extremely thorough and personable. Her staff has never been anything but kind and understanding. Shoutout to Sofia and Mitzi! If you are looking for a dental office that won't scare you to death, friendly and wonderful, this is the one for you. read more

Doctor Carpenter is perhaps the finest medical professional I've ever had the pleasure to receive care from. Honestly, in my wildest imagination, I could not imagine or make up a more perfect dentist. So wise and tender, and with excellent staff and equipment to back her up. I'm am truly shocked she has such few reviews on Yelp. I guess dental work isn't something people are excited to Yelp about! read more

This review makes me sad to write, but I feel I need to in order to share and process my experience. I've had really smooth teeth cleanings at Dr. Carpenter's office and think she treats her staff and patients with a great deal of respect and she's very receptive to questions, which I value. I thought I found my go-to dentist, but after the 3rd incident I experienced, I'm on a search for a new dentist. 1st incident: what I was told would be a routine procedure turned into seemingly nerve damage that's left me in pain when I chew food and consume cold or even room temp food/drinks. I wish I would have been told the risks of the procedure, because I wouldn't have taken the risk - since it affects the only side of my mouth that I can chew food on. 2nd incident: I had a procedure done and found out after the fact that a mercury filling had been drilled out of my mouth. When I raised concerns about toxic metal poisoning and vapors after the procedure was done, I was told all particles and gases were sucked out by the hose they had in my mouth - however, when I rinsed my mouth out in the bathroom after the procedure, there was A LOT of mercury that came out...which leads me to believe that I definitely inhaled the toxic fumes through my nose since it wasn't covered. Since then, my body has been negatively reacting to the heavy metal intake. My holistic doctor advised me to seek a dentist that has the facilities and knowledge about the dangers of mercury poisoning when doing dental work to avoid future adverse impacts. Both items above I addressed with Dr. Carpenter, but there wasn't much help she offered. For the nerve damage, she said x-rays wouldn't be helpful and she referred me to a nerve doctor - essentially, I felt like something went wrong in her process to replace a filling and she didn't want to deal with it so she shipped me off to someone else who deal with my pain. I don't feel that she provided an in depth look of my tooth to try to identify the issue. The 3rd strike for me was that I felt the drill she used on a molar accidentally hit another tooth, which I now notice in how my teeth feel. I decided not to address this with her because I was emotionally drained from the 2 items listed below and felt I wouldn't have gotten any support for that. I also didn't have faith that there would be much that could be done to fix it. It's really upsetting and unsettling to have your bite and mouth feel so foreign after routine procedures, so I've decided to cut my loses and find another dentist who will provide an accurate summary of what procedures will entail - prior to working on my teeth - especially if it involves toxic materials, and also one with more precision and care when it comes to issues that surface. I wish Dr. Carpenter the best, and I hope that my experience is an outlier, as I'd hate for anyone else to go through this kind of experience. Bottom line: do NOT have work done on your teeth for minor issues - especially if it involves re-doing work that's already been done and has no current issues. read more

I couldn't say enough about Dr Carpenter and her team. I hate dentists to the point I avoided them for years, but I thoroughly enjoy my visits to this office. I had to have an emergency crown in my third trimester and they were sooo accommodating with my schedule and my needs. Her office staff pleasant, thoughtful and competent and my time in the chair is not only comfortable but enjoyable. They go above and beyond to stay safe amidst COVID. I'd recommend this office to anyone and everyone! read more

Wonderful dentist, and entire office. Dr Carpenter and all of the people who work here are super kind, patient, and also truly care about helping people. They are also are genueinly, passionately interested in teeth and dental hygiene. Very warm and comforting environment. I still go here even though I have moved away from the Pasadena area, I can't imagine changing dentists! I love that the rooms all feature large windows that face into a small garden, it is very calming. Also parking is convenient. I have a serious phobia of anything dental (staring orthodontics at age 5 didn't help) but Dr. Carpenter has helped with that a lot. This is a terrific office. read more

I had numerous teeth issues, and I love coming to see Dr. Carpenter and her crew. Very honest, gentle, and just a totally​ pleasurable experience. read more

Dr. Carpenter is the best, and I speak from experience with many dentists. She's extremely gentle, patient, thorough, and effective. When my former dentist retired, he referred to me with great confidence. I still thank him. The staff at the office is wonderful too! read more

I have been going here since I was a child, and never understood people's fear of going to the dentist. I always enjoy being here, and especially interacting with Dr. Carpenter herself. She is an expert at what she does, gentle, and a truly kind-hearted person who remembers details about her patients' lives. On the whole, her staff are the same way. Kind, gentle, pleasant to be around, and good at what they do. I will never want to go anywhere else. read more

Worst experience. Surprising with all the rave reviews but I was a new client maybe if I had known her decades ago I would have had a different experience. But I did not. Did you know you can't speak to a dentist unless you pay them a minimum of $145. or more if you get x-rays, and of course, they all want x-rays. I came to Leslie Carpenter's dental office with specific needs and wanted answers for the fee I was required to pay. I didn't get answers - I got a referral to another dentist that charges $180 to talk. ( I'm sure a portion is to cover the referral fee back to Carpenter.) What a racket! I had told the dentist I had questions about having a root canal before I made the appt. it would have been honorable to tell me she didn't do root canals before I paid here, but she did not. I had other concerns she knew about before the appt. regarding gum issues. But Carpenter told me after the appt. that it was due to bone loss. She insinuated she couldn't help. So that is why I gave a 1-star review because I got nothing of value for the fee I paid her. read more

I really like Dr. Carpenter as she is very thorough and factual and respects if you have a low tolerance for gum pain, like me. Her hygienists will definitely listen to you if you have issues with things like, oh, the pokey thing going into your gums. OUCH! Very respectful of patient boundaries and definitely listens to you. Gentle manner. read more

I'm a relatively new patient and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Carpenter and her staff! I confess I am a total scaredy cat when it comes to the dentist. That's why I wish there are more dentists like Dr. Carpenter out there. Had I found her years ago, it would have saved me so much pain and stress. She did an amazing job today with a procedure I've been putting off for years because I was so fearful of the prospect of pain. But the procedure was painless thanks to Dr. Carpenter's gentle approach and the cosmetic result was flawless! I'm so thankful! If you're in LA/Pasadena area and looking for a diligent, thorough, kind, extremely gentle, and patient dentist, then I'd highly recommend Dr. Carpenter. read more

What a great dentist! Highly recommended (and I am very, very afraid of the dentist. I don't even mind going and seeing her!)

Dr. Carpenter is wonderful and so are Julie and Mitzy. I love that it's an all-female staff. It makes me so comfortable to go to their office. It's a very calm and respectful environment. They are so nice about listening to you and making sure you're okay. Dr. Carpenter is good at answering all of your questions and addressing any concerns you may have. I'm very happy to have found this office! read more

Dr. Carpenter and her amazing staff are somewhat life changing! Dr. Carpenter and her team are sincere, kind, compassionate, and completely put you at ease. It's so rare today to find such wonderful people that go above and beyond. And that's just the first visit! When it comes to the work, Dr. Carpenter walks you through everything and explains the process thoroughly. I feel lucky to have found this family and finally look forward to going to the dentist, which I was almost certain I would never say! Shout-out to Mitzy! read more

Dr Carpenter is so careful and so thorough. I've had good dentists and bad ones and Dr Carpenter is a full measure beyond great! Very respectful and honest and won't WON'T do any unnecessary work. She does everything she can to be honest and conservative with your teeth. I can't say enough good about her office and her work. read more

My family has been going to Dr. Carpenter for 18 years. She is absolutely the best with a very calm approach to young children or adults. Her office staff, Mitzy and Julie are great. You always feel like they are totally focused on you and will spend the time to needed to be sure you are taken care of. Dr. Carpenter is great at answering questions and explaining why she is recommending any necessary work. We are very happy to be her patients. read more

My sister, a former dental hygienist, highly recommends Dr. Carpenter. My sister's father-in-law likes this dentist too, because he needs general anesthesia for dental treatments. read more

Dr, Carpenter has been my dentist for a long time. She is very thorough, honest, focused, and looking out for the best interest for the patient. The staff are great too. Repeating myself, doctors looking out for the best interest for the patients deserve a 5 star anywhere. read more