Edward M Segal,DDS

Split a tooth in half and Dr. Decal was able to see me right away. He was able to save the tooth without trying to upsell me on root canal. Does all the work himself and has great bedside manner. Office looks outdated but he’s known in the neighborhood for doing excellent work for years and years

I have been debating writing this review for a long while because it deals with personal information, but, in the interest of protecting others, I think it is finally time to share my experience.
I haven’t used Dr. Segal for about three years, but I will also never use him again.
I started at this practice because I had no insurance for a couple years and then, right as my new policy kicked in, I had a hidden cavity reveal itself in a gaping and most painful way and the Doc was not only the sole dentist who could see me within a week instead of a month later, but he also accepted what my insurance offered as full payment (a major deciding factor for my broke ass).
Things seemed to go well as he discovered and repaired a dozen or so cavities over my time with him, but I did have misgivings that in hindsight I wish I had addressed or sought outside opinions on, for example:
–He will only work one cavity per visit, even if two are on the same tooth or in the same Novocain quadrant. I always felt like this was to get more visits and therefore more money out of my insurance, but he is very old, so I would make excuses for him with that in mind.
–When he filled cavities and checked the bite afterwords, if an existing tooth made contact with his fillings he would grind away the tooth rather than fixing his repair to fit.
— I always felt like he took too much tooth away when he did fillings, and was embarrassed to open my mouth wide in case others could see inside because he only used silver for my fillings and so my mouth look filled with giant dark spots.
–On two occasions fillings he did that I touched with my tongue felt like they had gaps between tooth and silver, but when mentioned he checked and assured me that nothing was wrong, so I took his word for it since the trouble spots were impossible for me to see in a mirror (they were the first two fillings to fail)
–No matter the appointment time, I always waited to be seen for at least 45 minutes. Even after going to a chair in an exam room, waiting still continued for at least 15 minutes. Towards the end of my time with Segal I began taking the extreme step of showing up a half hour to an hour late just to combat this (which significantly cut down my time in the waiting room).
–The office and equipment are extremely dated looking, like the whole place hasn’t changed since the 70s, and I often wondered how well it still functioned.
–His attitude and conversation with his female staff always struck me as chauvinistic and sexist, but they seemed to always laugh about it, so I also ignored it.
I ignored all my instincts about the work received here because I am an uneducated rube and trusted that someone trained as a Dr. would not mislead or mistreat me, even after all his work continued to crack, fail, and fall out of my mouth while work done before by other dentists remains firmly in place. Ever the optimist, as his work rejected my mouth I continued to make excuses for him, blaming everything from my brushing habits to my genes for what was happening; How naïve of me. I stopped going to Segal because I thankfully lost insurance again, else I probably would still be with them today.
Benefits have once more been returned to me, and my new dentist has confirmed all my earlier fears, informing me that the size and material used are both the main factors for why my fillings cracked or fell out. She plans on capping two teeth, which apparently should have been done in the first place, but I now also have to lose my lower left two molars and need an implant (not cheap in the least), and potentially one on the lower right. Two of those three were the teeth that I was concerned over gaps in the filling, both of which are impacted.
After talking to family and friends about going to Dr. Segal I have found that my case is not unique, and that others have the exact same issues. I can understand finances forcing someone to use this place, but if you have any other option I seriously urge you to go that route because you’ll never know how much better off you’ll be. Save yourself the long term pain over a short term fix.
***Of note: I received a root canal from a lady doctor who works out of this office and it was done professionally and pain free (she did not drill for it or fill it afterwords), and my current dentist complimented it, but only the root canal; the filling that Segal put over it is one of many that needs fixing.***

This man ruined my teeth, he is a butcher, i had the same «Didn’t break your tooth» experience. because of his work i have had 5 root canals, 6 crowns and lost a tooth, so need an implant. Do NOT go to this man… had I been able to leave 0 stars that’d be more like it, or –100 stars

You’ll smile more after Dr. Segal takes care of you. This guy has a personable personality like no other and really eases your fears… and Im sure the gas has plenty to do with it too. The ladies working the front desk, prepping, and doing cleanings are hilarious and sweet all in one.
It looks outdated when you walk in, but with an efficient staff I tend to overlook it.

PLEASE TAKE MY ADVICE DON’T GO TO THIS BUTCHER! I am still suffering after 8 years when he broke my tooth and wouldn’t accept that he did. I had to have a bridge put in by another Dentist and 2 root canals. He is really outdated and lacks the modern techniques that are out there. I was foolish and didn’t realize how bad he was. If you have no $$$ go ANYWHERE but here. I had insurance and I make a mistake that I will live with forever. His license should be revoked.

Went here a few years ago, what a monster. Worst dentist ever. The place was filthy and creepy. I went there in an emergency and when I left I would of had less pain if I were on an island with Tom Hanks and Wilson. The ice skate and rock method looked like heaven compared to what I went through in that place. There is so much dirt and dust everywhere it looks like it has not been cleaned in twenty years.

Old fashioned neighborhood dentist and nice guy. But I didn’t realize how outdated some of his techniques and services were until I visited a new dentist. If you don’t have dental insurance though, his prices are right and the front office will work with you on payments!
My suggestion is, if you live in Roxborough, Andorra, Chestnut Hill, Flourtown, you should definitely check-​out Dr. Daniel Rizzo on upper Ridge Ave. in Andorra. Great cutting edge practice, excellent staff. Dr. Rizzo still teaches and practices at Temple’s Dentistry School.

Absolutely great! I am new to the area and woke up with a tooth ache. I called here on a recommendation from a friend and was able to get a same day appointment. He and his staff were really friendly and he was quite funny. They are fast, nice, and really ease the tension that comes with going to the dentist.

My wife lost a filling at lunch, and I called Dr. Segal’s office an hour later. They booked her for 8 pm that day! Everything went great, Dr. Segal is wonderful and knows what he’s doing.
Only nits to pick are the waiting room is old-​fashioned and claustrophobic and, yes, even though it was an 8 pm appointment, we still ended up waiting almost an hour.

PERSONALLY:
He is a nice old guy. He is straightforward and very informative.
WORK:
The work I have had done (cleaning, exam, and fillings) has all been excellant and I hear from family the he does great dentures. One point of note is the he and his hygenist are a little heavy handed.
APPOINTMENTS:
This is where he is lacking. I have waited in the waiting room for an hour the last 2 times I have been there. That’s crazy. He wasn’t even at the office yet, either time. This most recent time I reschedualled before he ever arrived in office.
All in all I would reccomend this office, but be prepared to wait !!!