I'm new to the Encinitas area and found Dr. Ann Kania through my own research, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. From scheduling to insurance, the warm greeting at the front desk, and even the X rays, the entire office runs smoothly and professionally. As a board certified periodontist, Dr. Kania is outstanding. She took the time to explain her process, walk me through her findings, and answer my questions about how she collaborates with dentists. Her approach is fluid, clear, and genuinely empowering -- you feel informed and involved every step of the way. I'm unbelievably happy I found her. Truly a 5 out of 5 experience. read more

Great team, wonderfully polite/friendly and exceptionally professional. Dr. Kania was very good about walking me through the procedure and recovery; which all went very well. read more

Dr Kania is the best! I've had 3 gum grafts from her in the last 3 years and they all have been successful with little pain, which amazes me. I refer to her as a "Gum Artist." She is an extremely gifted periodontist and friendly. I love her and the girls who work in the office. I highly recommend her! read more

Like many others I was experiencing severe bone loss and gum disease. Dr. Kania was recommended to me by my dentist and after months of delays I committed to correcting my issues and went with her to salvage my dental issues. During the process I found Dr Kania extremely skilled in her profession as well as her entire staff. Overall the process is always difficult but I found her to have excellent communication skills and guidance and do consider the process very successful. Thank you for the excellent results! read more

345 Saxony Rd, #203, Encinitas, CA 92024 - New Practice Address Dr. Kania's new location is wonderful and relaxing, specially with her staff that are caring and considerate. Hard to find in the dental field. Dr. Kania's medical knowledge surpasses any other perio out there. Her training is exceptual in periodonistry and it shows. If you don't like denists and dental work, this place is for you. If a denist told you to pull a tooth, make a consultation appointment now or give a call. That is how you can have a true smile for lifetime. read more

Ann M Kania, DDS, DMSc - Improve your smile and teeth by the best! - Oral Surgeons Near Me - Encinitas, California

I found Dr. Kania when I was looking for a second opinion on my receeding gums. To date, I have had 3 gum graft surgeries with Dr. Kania. I could not be happier with my experience there. She is so great at what she does, and her entire staff is wonderful. Jocelyn, Kelly, Jessica, etc., are all amazing, helpful, and lovely to deal with. They all take such good care of me, and I am so happy I found them. I am so thankful I trusted my gut and went with Dr. Kania for all of my periodontal needs! read more

Do NOT go to this Dr. She sneakily will up-charge you and seriously advise work that is NOT needed. I stupidly paid $1152 when leaving office..for a toothache & LOTS of paperwork dumped in your lap. Had 2nd & 3rd opinions..with the x-rays! Only my tooth needed work. Not gum surgery or bite plates. Never had TMJ (I assume that's what she thought). It is all done in sync...no prices presented...just papers to cover her butt re surgery! Upon checkout...$1152...which I stupidly paid. My husband was a really honest dentist. I am going to a periodontist who he always referred people to. He's a bit far...but good man & outstanding Dr. Be AWARE & get 2nd opinions!!!! Do NOT go to this woman who nicely makes $$ for unnecessary procedures!!!!!!! read more

Working with Dr. Kania and her staff has been a pleasure. She and her staff are all very professional, friendly and knowledgeable, which is what you want when undergoing important work on your smile. Dr Kania performed a significant amount of gum grafting on me, and I have been very happy with the experience as well as the final results. She is also great at explaining the details of the procedure as well as answering any questions. I would absolutely recommend her expertise to my friends and family! read more

When I went In to Dr. Kania's office, I was immediately welcomed and helped out at the front desk by her staff. They did a fantastic job cleaning my teeth and inspecting my gums, making sure there was no damage. Dr. Kania was very thorough in her work and made sure I felt very comfortable the entire time. read more

The best level of service I have received. From walk in to completion I felt like i was a friend and cared for over a patient!! Thank you Lexi for the referral read more

In an Update, I had to have a tooth removed today due to gum problems. Both Dr. Kania and her whole staff were outstanding... no pain, I trust them all without hesitation. What a wonderful place for Perio care... read more

Dr. Kania consistently does superior work. She has performed two gum grafts and an implant on my front tooth. Dr. Kania had to do a bone graph for the implant to take because I have had a bridge for 40 years. Literally, I had no problems. She is meticulous, professional and friendly. read more

I was not notified that the regular hygienist is sick. I was told only when I got the office spending 1 hour in a traffic. I was told that another very GOOD hygienist will be doing the cleaning. The experience was horrible, this person almost burned my lips and injured my gums. I reported the issue to the receptionist right away and couldn't continue with this cleaning.Turned out that she was from a temp agency. I asked to reduce my co-pay and the answer was NO. read more

I have been driving more than 6 hours (3 hours one way) for each of my appointments just to see Dr. Kania and it has been so very worth it. Dr. Kania came highly recommended by my dentist after having continued infections and bone loss over many years. I had been seeing 2 different specialists in my home town and after having other procedures done and the infection still present, I was finally told I would likely have to have several teeth removed, with no solid, clear plan of how to permanently replace those teeth with the significant bone loss that had occurred. Instead, I followed my dentist's advice and saw Dr. Kania for a second opinion. I am now 5 weeks post-op, still have my own teeth and no sign of infection. I have not had my teeth and gums without swelling/pain/infection for at least 4 years, likely longer, and I cannot tell you how grateful I am to have been cared for by Dr. Kania. She and her staff (my contact was mostly with Kelly and Jocelyn) were just absolutely amazing, very patient and compassionate. I have pretty severe anxiety when it comes to dental work, even cleanings, and they were so understanding and kind. Dr. Kania even personally checked on me the night after my surgery to make sure I was OK. My insurance had almost capped, so I was paying out of pocket, but they were helpful and filed my insurance anyway so that I could get the contracted amounts and the final cost wasn't nearly as bad as I was originally expecting. I will continue seeing Dr. Kania, as I believe her expertise is what will keep my mouth as healthy as possible and hopefully prevent any future complications. read more

I was referred to Dr. Kania for a crown lengthening which my dentist hadn't made seem like it was a big ordeal in my mild case. I go into consult to be told my the dentist (who took about 10 seconds to look at my mouth, no gum check or anything) to tell me there was a chance my tooth would have to be extracted, I HAD to take valium the night before and morning of surgery, it would be about 2.5-3 hours of surgery, it would be 3 weeks of mushy food and it was a pretty serious thing. I was pretty scared, not to mention the way she casually kept saying that the insurance would only pay what they would and I'd still have to pay extra, even though I asked if she was in network, weren't there negotiated rates? Basically I calculated that I would have paid about $600 out of pocket going to her. I ended up going to a much nicer and better periondonttist, who took xrays and did a complete gum check at consultation and that PLUS surgery was only $100 out of pocket. That dr. looked at me like i was cookoo when I said I know there's a good chance my tooth will be extracted and that it's 3 weeks with mushy foods,etc. He took xrays to give me a very good reassurance that unless something freaky happened no tooth extraction would be needed. Turns out it was a 45 min procedure with just normal numbing, stitches were out in 7 days and after 3 days I was able to chew on the perfectly good other side of mouth, so thankfully I could eat pretty normal the same week. I know from the referral that Dr. Kania is a good surgeon, and they need to inform you about the risks of the surgery, but the bedside manner was awful, I left there feeling very upset and wished it was a root canal instead cause it sounded so serious. The other periodontist made me feel much more comfortable with the procedure and didn't gauge me on rates, and also had very good reviews. For me it's important to feel comfortable with the doctor as well as knowing they have skill to perform it correctly. read more

Once theh find out you have no insurance only emergency medical The way of treatment is different, and even when i told the nurse how much the cost of a route canal is she said she didnt know. And avoided me like if i didnt have money or didnt even explain if they have any type of payment plans or i can add my wife insurance or anything they make you feel hopeless and she just said take motrin for pain WTF so i end up with nothing done a chiped tooth kneed a crown and tooth replacement and all she said in the end was and also he has gum disease. Wow talk about trying to get some help leave worse than i came inn read more

I just had a complicated gum surgery by Dr Kania. Her office is very clean, and everyone is incredibly friendly. Dr Kania exceeded my expectations with her thoroughness, kind and gentle bedside manner and attention to details. This experience was so much better- and different in every way- from my last gum graft. I highly recommended her, not just former talent, but also because she is such a kind and caring person it makes surgery stress-free! read more

Dr Kania was referred to me by my dentist as being the best in the business, which I have to believe. I have been going to Dr Kania for the last 3 years, and had 4 (yes four!) gum grafts in different areas of my mouth. Over the years both Dr Kania and her team have consistently been excellent -- professional, careful, thoughtful, and almost always punctual (which I find to be rare nowadays with any kind of doctor). You can feel that she is a perfectionist, and loves her job. Those are very important characteristics to me when it comes to my health or work on my body. Personally, I would not go to anyone else. read more

Every single person I've come in contact with at this office has been truly splendid to work with and I cannot recommend Dr. Kania enough. I was referred to Dr. Kania by my dentist, who knows I have a bit of dental anxiety, and she was effusive about Dr. Kania and the perfection of her work. Upon meeting, she was lovely and pleasant. She very kindly walked me through the entire procedure and what I should expect afterward. She is extremely professional and reassuring, you can't help but feel you are in good hands. After I spoke to Dr. Kania, Jocelyn came to talk to me about insurance and paperwork, she patiently explained everything to me and was at the same time so pleasant and easy to talk to! I so appreciated her clear competence and the time she took to explain everything to me. The day of the procedure could not have gone more smoothly. While I had a lot of anxiety about the gum graft, my excellent experience with Dr. Kania and Kelly at my consolation made me feel so much more at ease. Jocelyn, again, was so helpful and even helped guide my mom to a pharmacy to pick up some medication for me post-procedure. Kelly was so nice and a genuinely calming and reassuring presence. Dr. Kania finished the procedure even more quickly than anticipated and provided very clear post care instructions and products. I also appreciated that they scheduled my appointments for follow up that same day and sent me home with a little appt card. She followed up with me herself later that day! I received a call from someone at the office for the two days following the procedure just to check in. All in all, my post-op care has been exceptional and I have felt informed and supremely cared for through the entire experience. I can honestly say that I never expected to have such an incredible experience doing something I so dreaded and I never knew that gums were something that could look so pretty. :) read more

I may not be the only person out there that doesn't like the dentist, but Dr. Kania changed that for me. Walking into her office, I felt comfortable from the welcoming staff and the calming music playing in the background. Not only was she very kind and knowledgeable, but she was gentle and understanding to my anxiety about being in a new dental office. I have been seeing Dr. Kania for 5 years now and recommend her to everyone. She and her team take wonderful care of all their patients and make you feel at ease. read more

I actually did not have any work done by dr Kania, but if there was a chance of me doing it, well it ended the moment their goal is MONEY MONEY MONEY.. I know they are not a charity office, but when I called to make a "consultation" appointment they did not tell me that I would have to pay, or how much.. after the first talk, the doctor said that I needed XRays for her to determine whatever, and the price was $ 197.00... I decided not to go ahead with the xray and try to get them from my previous doctor.. As I check out I am presented with a $ 178.00 bill .. I paid, but I am not going back... Honestly, I did not mean to waste anybody's time, and I would have expected a $ 55.00 charge.. like everybody else in North County.. Well... Maybe a piece of "unrequested" advice: when a new patience calls for a consultation, let them know right away that there is such a high charge.. read more

Dr Ann Kania does fabulous work.....truly cares about the end result and the patient...she has done 2 gum grafts for me .....both excellent Eric g read more

I had advanced level periodontal dieses and after a long search on the internet I decided to make an appointment with Dr Ann Meneo Kania. Their office has modern equipment to take all relevant x-rays, plus the Doctor performed a detailed physical inspection of each tooth. She explained to us in detail periodontal disease and gave us options to explore. While traditional dentistry procedure would suggest that all my teeth be extracted and permanent dentures be implanted, Dr Kania gave us the LANAP procedure option, with the prime focus being : how can we save our original teeth while finishing the disease. The hope of saving my teeth seemed no less than a miracle at that time and it's hard to explain how grateful I was and did not know how to thank Dr Kania. Ten days later, she performed a 4 and a half hour LANAP procedure to clean out all my teeth, with minimal pain. The level of attention and care I received was exceptional. The office gave us a complete list of after-procedure care instructions and answered even the smallest or the silliest question we had on post-op care. The doctor even called me after a few hours to personally check how I was doing. I was given several appointments to continue the post op care for my teeth. To be honest I have hardly seen a dental practice as co-operative and accommodating as Dr Kania Office. From the receptionist, Brittney, who explained and facilitated patiently very single step from payments to appointments to follow-ups, to Kelly who is head assistant to Dr Kania and was part of the team to perform LANAP procedure on me and goes way beyond her duties to make you feel comfortable, to Dr Kania, one of the most competent specialist in the field of Periodontal disease and LANAP, yet has the most humble, kind and patient attitude; this team made our surgery so easy and comforting that I will always be grateful to them for their kindness, care and professional services they provide to the community. Mohammad & Ayesha Khan read more

I was very nervous to get a gum graft surgery. I have some anxiety about going to the dentist in general and this was a big procedure. Dr. Kania has a very sweet and comforting demeanor, not to mention she did an excellent job on my surgery. It healed up very quickly and is perfectly healthy. If you are hesitant about oral surgery, I highly recommend Dr. Kania and her staff. They made the process go very smoothly. read more

I've been going to see Dr. Kania for several years now to keep my periodontal disease in check. I have had a couple of tissue grafts to restore my teeth to a more natural look. I no longer have that long of tooth smile. She has done an exceptional job and I have been very pleased with the end result. She is more than willing to help alleviate your pre-surgery anxiety; one Valium the night before, one the morning before the procedure and I could care less that my teenage son was driving me to my appointment. She is also very good at giving those pre-surgery injections to numb the surgery site which is probably the worst part of any procedure. To make the time pass quickly, I listen to my iPod while she and her assistant do the surgery. Her office staff is also great ... kudos to her assistant, Christine and the receptionist, Nicole. If you want a great periodontal experience, both in the chair and in the results afterwards, I highly recommend you see her. read more

Dr. Kania and her staff are amazing! Due to gum recession, my dentist referred me to Dr. Kania for a consultation. She fully explained my condition, the treatment objectives and options. After comparing her plan to other providers, and discussing periodontal and implant experiences with others, I selected Dr. Kania. The outcome was excellent. Her work is minimally invasive, precise, and pain free. Dr. Kania and her staff are very compassionate. I am not easily impressed, but they have earned a SUPERIOR rating! read more

Dr. Kania and her team are amazing, thoughtful, empathetic and caring. I kept putting off some needed gum surgery until Dr. Kania asked if I could come in for a consultation. She took the time out of her busy day to fully describe the potential health ramifications of delayed surgery, and the procedure she recommended to alleviate the growing problem with my gums. Shortly after our meeting, I went in for laser surgery performed in multiple locations. The surgery took approximately 2 1/2 hours, and during this time, I was completely comfortable thanks to Dr. Kania's pre treatment preparation. It's been almost 2 months since the surgery, and all of the soreness and pain that I previously felt in my gums is gone. So to Dr. Kania, Kelly, Lexi, and Brittany...thank you so much for your great work and kindness. read more