Good Life Dentistry

The best dental practice I’ve been a patient at, from across FL, UK, UT, SA and now OR. Dr. Shafer is fantastic - works so well with his patients. Wonderful team supporting the practice, from reception through to hygienists; Paula is superb.

What a wonderful staff! The team is so helpful! They really go out of their way to schedule, get you documentation for insurance, whatever you need. And I love coming out with squeaky clean happy teeth! Oops - let's not forget Dr. Shafer! So helpful and conscious of insurance FSA, all the things. 100% recommend!

They have been excellent in dealing with several of my children with anxiety issues. They make the whole experience as pleasant as possible while sharing lots of knowledge.

A little over a year ago I walked into Dr Shafer's office. Thirty five years old, horrible teethnetics, prone to getting a minimum of two new cavities a year, years of patchwork on each tooth from a lifetime of previous dentist. I finally scored dental coverage from my new job (First time ever in my life!!)Dr Shafer and his team were the most patient, kind and professional Dentists I have EVER visited. They spent up to an hour documenting everything, taking x-rays, pictures, and then completed a cleaning. I was a lifetime smoker who quit, avid soda drinker who stopped, I chewed tobacco for a few years and I was extremely unhappy with my smile. I also had this 2 year old completed, canine, root canal that was rotting out. Just forget the middle of my front teeth, top and bottom canines, stained from years of spitting chewing tobacco.
First during the cleaning, Dr Shafer's Hygienist provided me the best advice with all that I was still doing. I was vaping, she said DRINK lots of water - vapes dry out your gums! She cleaned my teeth and was the most friendliest and talkative throughout (if you don't want to talk, she's also open to not talking :) I appreciate you!!Then I saw Dr Shafer, who collaborated with his Hygienist. After reviewing my mouth, Dr Shafer asked me what I wanted. I wanted what every person in America wants, a perfect white smile! lol. It wouldn't be so easy I thought. I had problem teeth everywhere, with one of my caps even feeling like it was going to pull my whole tooth out when I flossed. Dr Shafer created a game plan.
Stage 1: Fix all cavities
Stage 2: Get invisalign (I had braces when I was 12 years old due to an underbite, and unfortunately while I had perfectly straight teeth my HEAD KEPT GROWING and my teeth chomped chomped instead of the top biting over the bottom
Stage 3: Oh such beautiful veneers for my front 6 teeth!
Fast forward 1 year
First we worked on my left side, the bottom left was where we started (that's the cap that was about to be pulled out when I flossed) and mind you DR shafer said when I floss don't pull up but go through, I had that fixed not even a week later (It was per my availability, single working mom of 2 kids here)
Then we worked on the top when the pain was no longer an issue. (there was extensive tooth damage that required I think 2 hours on the bottom left side and after that It hurt to open my mouth for a short while.)
After a short time we were able to get onto the RIGHT side, we started on the bottom where the worst damage is. I had no issues with pain afterwards and I went in again after 2 weeks!
I must have had 26 cavities and a couple of teeth that are on his watch list that he fixed.
Please note that he ensured I FELT nothing during the whole process. Keep in mind I have HORRIBLE teeth netics and during my thirty five years of life , I would average 2 cavities a year minimum, which means I would either a) build a tolerance to pain medication or b)be a scaredy cat
I am neither but either way there was a slight twinge of fear that Dr Shafer eased!
Fast forward to a referral for a free review for Invisalign to Dr Walker Orthopedics (upstairs, amazing staff!) and it was determined I could get invisalign for 18 months. WONDERFUL - except I live remote and was planning to move and ortho requires a twice a month check-in. Damn this life!
So what about my ugly front teeth? That rotting root canal and the stains that were embedded so deep that a very thorough cleaning couldn't remove? Bless Dr Shafer, he said we could do temp veneers until we can complete Stage 2 of our 3 stage plan!
Dr Shafer saved my smile, my life, my career. He is the most qualified dentist that if ANYONE asks or DOESN'T and mentions a toothache, I DRILL them to go see Dr Shafer PLEASE. I want to say more but character limit exceeds after this sentence! Dr Shafter is the best!
THANK U, my before were round beady stained yellow and metal teeth EVERYWHERE. Dr Shafer did all of that!

Dr Shafer and the whole staff are great. Best dentist in town

Amazing service! It was my first appointment and I love how everyone was very attentive and detailed the appointment went. Highly recommend!

Had to wait about 10 minutes after my appointment time but my cleaning and xrays were great. No discomfort, not even during the X-ray process. Everyone was friendly and professional. It was a good visit! Hygienist was gentle and dentist answered all my questions, very easy to talk to. Highly recommend!

I called due to a portion of a crown had chipped off. Lori got me in right away. Luckily it was not an urgent issue. Had to have my teeth cleaned as well. Paula did a great job and was helpful with some tips for flossing. Finding a dentist one can trust is not easy. I am glad to be able to have Good Life and the team for my dental care.

I have avoided going to the dentist for a very long time. I was physically anxious for my appointment and Stephanie, my Hygienist, was gentle and disarming and very much put me at ease. Dr Shafer, for his part, kept it all very positive and upbeat. They use modern imaging technology so he was able to show me some things about my teeth that I never knew and recommended a care plan that is straightforward and comfortable. At no point in my visit was there any shame, pressure or negativity of any kind. Without a doubt, I've never been to a dentist like this one!

After many years of poor dentistry I was referred to Hawaiian Smiles by a friend. After several months of major work i am smiling again. Dr. Shafer and staff have been wonderful to work with and have done a beautiful job on my teeth. They are all such caring wonderful people. I have had so many compliments. I will definitely refer them to friends in the future. I can't say enough good about all of them. Thank you all again for everything!