The best dentistry I've ever been to! My crown broke the…read moreday before thanksgiving. I was super stressed about not having a crown for thanksgiving and the holidays. And dr Elias knew it. Him and his assistant stayed till 7:30 pm to ensure I had a crown that day. He had a bunch of other work and STILL made time to take care of me. They didn't need to stay for me, and I wouldn't have expected it less than 5 hours before thanksgiving. They always have a positive attitude even with my teeth (that aren't good) . You need to go to this dentist! They genuinely care about you!

I had a really great experience at this dental clinic. I had to get two molars extracted, which can…read morebe such an emotionally draining and tough procedure. However, they made the entire process as comfortable and positive as it could possibly be. The surgeon and his assistant were amazing, they really helped ease my nerves throughout the procedure and even gave me the option to take little breaks if needed. I usually don't enjoy going to the dentist or dealing with dental surgeons, but they are honestly tough to dislike. One thing that really stood out to me is how much they emphasize gum health. It was something I had not experienced at other clinics before. They truly care about long-term dental health, not just the procedure at hand. As far as scheduling and payments for treatments, everything was smooth and hassle-free. I was able to ask all the necessary questions and address any concerns, and they very kindly took the time to answer and explain everything clearly. Overall, I'm so grateful for how they handled such a tough visit. The front desk staff is also incredibly kind and welcoming. Highly recommend this clinic!

5 star all the way!!!! I've been a patient of Dr. Smile for about 3 years. It's quite evident his…read morestaff enjoy working here and it shows. The woman that cleaned my teeth taught me how to properly floss and recommended I purchase a water pic. As a result my gums have never been this healthy. Keep up the good work guys!!

Our family has a new dentist, Dr. Addario, and we are truly impressed with him. He took the time to…read morethoroughly explain our X-ray results and clearly outlined his plan of care. We really appreciated his kindness and professionalism. Kudos as well to his wonderful staff -- such a caring and welcoming team!

Dr. Hayatt and his staff are very friendly, caring and supportive. I am in the process of getting…read moreimplants and other dental work and he has been a great dentist to work with. I've always disliked going to the dentist, he and the staff have eased my fears about it. Plus the office is super close to my job so that's a huge blessing!

I'm on Medi-Cal, and I think that plays into my experience. I went in for a routine cleaning. The…read morehygienist started with x-rays, using the huge plastic things that hurt like crazy. Seeing that I was in pain (those things dig into the upper palette), the doctor stepped in and used bite wings, standing directly next to the x-ray machine while he gave orders to the hygienist to operate the x-ray machine. No problem for me, but it seems weird for the doctor to expose himself to x-rays like that on a daily basis. I at least had the lead bib; the doctor had no protection and was standing right next to the x-ray. Onto the cleaning, which didn't amount to much. They didn't clean my teeth. The hygienist polished them, but did nothing about tartar. No scraping, which I'm accustomed to at all my dental visits. The doctor told me that I "didn't have plaque" which seems suspicious to me, as I hadn't seen a dentist in about 8 months at that point. I *always* have tartar that needs to be scraped off, and my understanding is that tartar is what plaque becomes. I do take care of my teeth but tartar has always been a problem for me. The hygienist seemed new to the job and the doctor was extremely dismissive of my medical condition which is why I'm on Medi-Cal. They scheduled me for a full-cost cleaning for 6 months later, which I'm about to cancel because I simply don't trust this place. Again, maybe it's because I'm on Medi-Cal. If you've got money, your experience may be different.

I had the most incredible experience with everyone in this office. Dr. Garate and his staff took…read morevery good care of me. I was in a lot of pain and no one else was able to get me in for several days. Dr. Garate immediately took my pain away. He was very professional about what he suggested that I should do. Thank you so much to everyone at Perfect Smiles.

I saw the stellar reviews on Google and decided to schedule an appointment for a cleaning. Here is…read moremy personal experience with this service. I believe Dr. David Garate is a very capable dentist however I think there is a practice to overbook his services to the extent of causing extensive delays to his patients. I originally scheduled a routine cleaning but was advised to get a deep cleaning. I inquired about braces and was told I needed a frenectomy before the braces were put on. I followed through with the regular cleaning, the deep cleaning, and the frenectomy. This process took several weeks to complete. Several times I was made to wait to get my procedures started as a hurried Dr. Garate was busy finishing work on previous clients. In one particular instance, once my procedure started, he was so frazzled that he numbed the wrong side of my mouth with the numbing needle. As you can imagine, this is a very painful experience which involves stabbing you in the nerve of your gums with a long needle and injecting the numbing solution. He apologized profusely for doing this. He gave me some Starbucks gift cards in an attempt to make amends however the insult remains. This should have never happened and was completely unprofessional, avoidable and unacceptable. However the most traumatic experience came during the frenectomy. Dr. Garate applied the numbing gel to my gums and let it sit less than 60 seconds before jabbing me with the numbing needle. As it was previously explained to me by one of his assistants, they leave the gel on for far much longer in order to help ease the pain of jabbing you with the numbing needle. Dr. Garate wasted no such time and I felt EVERYTHING. Then came the procedure of the frenectomy, which uses a laser to cut through the muscle tissue in between the front of your two front teeth and behind it. It is literally burning your flesh. When giving post-op instructions for the pain once the numbness wore off, Dr. Garate told me to simply take Ibuprofen. Mind you, I just had the inside of my mouth burned for over 30 minutes. When I tell you this was some of the most excruciating pain I've ever felt in my 48 years on this planet once the numbness wore off...it brought me to tears over several days. I lost 5 pounds due to my inability to eat comfortably due to the pain. I had to call in to be seen way in advance of my scheduled follow up to get relief. Once seen, Dr. Garate halfway admonished me for taking over the counter pain relief remedies such as Orajel when he left me to my own devices as he could only think to suggest Ibuprofen in the aftermath of the frenectomy. Ibuprofen could not touch the pain that ensued from the burn wounds to my inner mouth after this procedure. He then filled stronger pain relief medications on my behalf to my local pharmacist and provided vitamin E pills from the office that he instructed to burst and rub on the area. My question is this, he obviously has done this procedure numerous times in the past. Why not anticipate the pain level and provide prescriptions at the conclusion of the procedure? If not that, why not instruct on the Vitamin E remedy in the least? Why send a burn victim home with dreams of Ibuprofen? Why put a valued patient through this painful ordeal unnecessarily? What amount of Starbucks gift cards could Perfect Smiles distribute to me to make up for what they put me through???

I'm really grateful to Dr. Quan Liu, DDS, DMD for taking care of my tooth. I was quite nervous…read morebefore the treatment, but Dr. Liu was very patient and took the time to explain everything clearly. He walked me through the procedure step by step and often checked in to make sure I was doing okay, which made me feel much more relaxed. What impressed me most was how calm, careful, and responsible he was during the whole process. You can tell he truly cares about his patients and wants to do the best possible job. The staff in the office were also very friendly and helpful, and they explained the aftercare instructions clearly. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I would definitely recommend Dr. Liu to anyone looking for a skilled and caring dentist.

My entire family has been coming to Dr Liu for years. He…read morehas a great focus on prevention and helps us stay cavity free, I highly recommend him!

I broke a crown and Dr. Halabo replaced it the same day…read more Please think about this, most dentists order crowns for their patients, you'd get a temporary and return in 1 to 2 weeks for the permanent one, hoping that it fits. Dr. Halabo uses has a machine that makes the crown after precisely measuring the install area with the latest tech, there's no guessing if it fits. Dr. Halabo's quick, meticulous and efficient with his work and he's a cool guy, they have private parking and his office staff are friendly, attentive, professional and knowledgeable. It's always a great visit with Dr. Halabo, my family have been his patient's for about 15 years.

Dr.Halabo and his staff provide exemplary service! I am so thankful I found them on my insurance…read morewebsite. I was so scared to get an implant done and went to 2 different dentist to get a consult. Only with Dr.Halabo did I feel comfortable to move forward with it. He is really passionate and cares about his patients. I went through the procedure and didn't feel any pain nor experience any side effects. I highly recommend this Dentist and his staff. Dianne is very professional and is amazing at explaining the breakdown of the cost you should expect before hand.

After a year of my husband being a patient I decided to switch my dentist to this one due to all…read morehis praises about Dr Toma. And I'm so glad I did. The office staff is professional and attentive. The assistants and actually everyone was great. Dr Toma is quick, but thorough. Love that they don't waste time! Also friendly and makes you feel like family.

They did a bad job, and when I went back they told me it wasn't their fault and recommended a…read moredifferent treatment.

Best dental office in San Diego! I am EXTREMELY picky with…read moremy dental services and usually have a difficult time finding staff and dentist to my standards. I drea usually dread appointments! However, this is the BEST dental experience that I've ever had! The staff is honest, friendly, and accurate --which is hard to find these days. The dentist Dr. Patton is awesome! He is very informative, professional --yet very personal. My kids love him too!

Had need to find a new dentist and was fortunate to find the Imperial Beach Dental Group and Dr…read morePatton. Dr Patton has an extremely comforting personality which is also shared by his staff. If you're afraid of dentists, like I am, this is the right place for you. I had an initial consultation with Dr Patton earlier in the week and was informed that I would require a tooth extraction of a wisdom tooth. I could not be happier with the initial consultation and planning. I'm awaiting my extraction in the waiting room now and will update as soon as the results are ready to report