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Aspen Dental - Citrus Heights, CA

2.7 (47 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Cavity treatment

Dental exams

Tooth filling replacement or repair

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Do they really charge only $299 for a full set of dentures or when you get there do they do an estimate based on your current dental condition and what you need and base the price on that?

I saw there advertisement on line that said that. But, when I went there I already had a snap-on denture - I just wanted to know if they can make me a snap on bottom denture only. Buyer Beware " online said free consult.. - First thing they… 

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Sheng Ji, DDS, MD - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Dr. Sheng Ji DDS MD

Sheng Ji, DDS, MD - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

4.3(35 reviews)
1.4 mi

I'm 82 yrs old and had a seriously infected molar. My endodontist said a root canal would not…read moreresolve the issue and I was referred by my general dentist to Dr.Ji. Dr. Ji did a terrific job of extracting it. He reviewed my x-ray with me and showed me how close the infection was to my sinus so had to take special care not to puncture the wall between my tooth and my sinus cavity as I already have serious sinus issues. Extraction was 99% painless and area treated with novacaine first. Whole thing took perhaps 20 minutes. No pain afterwards. Taking an antibiotic but that's all. Highly recommend Dr. Ji. Very personable and doesn't rush.

When I was told I had to get a dental implant, I felt like I had aged 20 years. Seriously an…read moreimplant?? My dentist had a list of oral surgeons he recommended including Dr. Ji. The wait time was not very long - also, they have nice pens that you can keep.The office is tastefully decorated and the receptionists are professional. For those of you who still have all their teeth, the implant process takes months. You have to do the extraction, bone graft, implant and then the crown is the final piece. I already had the extraction and bone graft so just needed the implant piece. My mouth won't set off metal detectors but it is strange to think there is a screw in there. I would come in periodically to see if things were progressing nicely enough to finally get the crown. Their equipment is state of the art and should I ever need another dental implant (here's to healthy teeth!) I would not hesitate to come back here.

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Galleria Oral Surgery & Dental Implants | Dr. Alexander Antipov

Galleria Oral Surgery & Dental Implants | Dr. Alexander Antipov

4.1(130 reviews)
5.8 mi

It's been a week since I had oral surgery at this office but as I was being checked out by the…read morereceptionist that day, I had to confirm the name of my dentist and nurse so I could make sure I gave them their flowers Let me start out by saying I am a super nervous dental patient. I have the worst anxiety with these types of things and to make matters worse, I was referred to this office by my dentist after a terrible experience with another oral surgeon (at a totally different practice btw. I'm looking at you Topsmiles in Roseville) so there was some correcting that needed to be done. Two oral surgery's in two weeks, my nightmare! That being said, I was seen by Dr. Andre David Kahwach and I can NOT say enough good things about him. He was patient, super informative and really talked me through what was going on and what needed to be done. When it came time for my actual surgery, he was incredibly caring and made sure I was not in any pain or uncomfortable. I was so nervous to get referred to another random oral surgeon since my last experience was beyond awful, but Dr Kahwach made this process as easy and as enjoyable as possible. I can not recommend him enough! If you need a great oral surgeon, that's your person! Honorable mention to nurse Merari who was also so incredibly sweet, knowledgeable, and informative. Between the two of them, I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Getting oral surgery sucks, but if I ever had to do it again, I would go here without a doubt!

Wow. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was calm, the front desk was so friendly. The…read moreTech was amazing! The DR though. BEYOND FANTASTIC!!!! He was so friendly & knowledgeable. He explained everything. He didn't push us into surgery because it wasn't needed. He saved me money when he could have taken it. What a stand up business. The quality of work & quality of care is above & beyond. PLEASE visit them.

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CREEKSIDE DENTAL CARE

CREEKSIDE DENTAL CARE

4.7(34 reviews)
2.6 mi

Let me start off with I work in this complex where creekside dental is located. I see the dr and…read morestaff everyday. They are so warm and kind. They don't have to be good neighbors either. I really needed my teeth cleaned. I was well over do. Super bad on my part. In no way did Dr ever make me feel terrible for all my tartar build up. She was so kind. Even with my missing filling. I know I know terrible . My girl Vikki is the best! She always has a kind word for me. I have severe anxiety when it comes to dental work. I felt comfortable and taken care of. I used to go to another dental practice they did not make me feel so great. I'll be back next month to have that filling taken care of. I'm also bringing my child in and I think they will do great in this practice. I can't say enough great things about them. When my patients ask about them I always give them a glowing review. So go get that teeth cleaning and see my neighbors.

This is my fourth time visiting Dental Creekside office. I…read morehad some pain and problem with one of my pretty old bridge and it was time for the replacement. Dr. Bal was extremely patient and professional explaining everything very clear.I received my new bridge and I don't have any problem at all.Visiting dental office is not something that most of the people would like to do but Dr.Bal is making visits very comfortable and she is definitely someone that I can trust.Office is very clear and stuff is very kind . Definitely 10/10. Highly recommend.

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Sacramento Oral Surgery - Proof of over charge due to their mistake

Sacramento Oral Surgery

4.2(46 reviews)
5.0 mi

I had to have 5 teeth extracted. My dentist referred me to Dr. Quo at Sacramento Oral surgery. My…read morehusband had been referred there and is was a wonderful experience for him. My husband experience calmed my high anxiety when it was my turn. I cannot praise Dr. Quo and staff enough. They are kind, thoughtful, professional, knowledgeable but most of all they treat each patient like family. My Husband and I highly recommend Sacramento Oral Surgery Roseville, specifically Dr. Quo and her staff, to anyone needing oral surgery.

I had one of the most stressful and upsetting medical experiences of my life at this dental office,…read moreand I feel obligated to warn others. From the beginning, I was quoted one price for my exam and procedure, only to later be charged more due to an "error" on their part. That error somehow became my responsibility to pay. I was already in severe pain and felt completely trapped--waiting another week to find a different provider was not realistic. I made it clear that I did not want to be put under sedation. During the exam, the doctor probed a severely painful tooth with no Novocaine and pushed all the way into the root pocket. The pain was extreme and unnecessary. Because I reacted to that pain, I was then told the procedure would not be done unless I agreed to sedation. This was frustrating, especially since I've had far worse and more abscessed teeth treated in the past without sedation. After a full week of agony, I felt I had no real choice and agreed to sedation simply to get the tooth removed. What happened next was terrifying. After I was sedated, I was later told directly by the dentist herself that I had "overdosed on fentanyl." I was told Narcan had to be administered because I stopped breathing, and an ambulance was called to ensure I was okay. I had previously disclosed that I have sleep apnea, which increases the risks associated with sedation and should have been handled with extreme caution. Even after the procedure was completed, I was required to remain in the office for what felt like at least half an hour because they were unable to get my blood oxygen levels back to a safe or reasonable range, and my oxygen saturation was floating dangerously low. Despite this serious medical incident, I was then charged to be sedated a second time in order to complete the procedure. When I later attempted to discuss the overcharge and the overall situation with the office, one of my calls was abruptly ended. When I called back and spoke with Nora in billing, I was met with defensiveness, blame, and a complete lack of empathy. I tried to calmly explain my frustration with being overcharged for an incident caused by their own error, but the conversation was repeatedly turned around on me. I was told it was my fault and even told that I had not overdosed--despite that being a direct statement made to me earlier that day by the dentist herself. There was no attempt to work with me on the bill or acknowledge the seriousness of what I had gone through. Because of this office: I was overcharged I was subjected to unnecessary pain I was sedated against my initial wishes I stopped breathing and required Narcan I was charged again And I was treated dismissively afterward At no point did anyone attempt to acknowledge the seriousness of what happened or work with me on the billing. This experience reflects poor medical judgment, unsafe sedation practices, unethical billing behavior, and a complete lack of empathy. I strongly urge anyone--especially those with sleep apnea or concerns about sedation--to seek care elsewhere. No patient should stop breathing, be revived with Narcan, blamed for it, and then billed extra.

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Follow up appointment 6 days later. Having a quick recovery :)

Citrus Heights Modern Dentistry - Outside of the Office

Citrus Heights Modern Dentistry

3.4(90 reviews)
0.4 mi

I came to this office initially out of desperation to get a root canal completed when another…read moredental office dropped the ball repeatedly. Citrus Heights Modern Dentistry truly went to bat for me...Going out of their way to rush referral requests, get management approval on getting me in ASAP, and just in general staying extremely organized and professional to get the procedure done. The experience from start to finish has been amazing! From Vanessa who was phenomenal & facilitated all the insurance and referral documents to Dr. Justin Wong and his team who did the procedure. They were kind, compassionate, and extremely skilled. I was thoroughly impressed. My follow up procedure with Dr. Eric Oh and the team was also seamless. It made me feel very comfortable. I am switching all my dental care over to this office. Definitely recommend these great folks!

This is a great dental office. They accept most all insurances (call to verify). The office is…read morebright and airy. The customers seem to encompass all age ranges. All the staff are very professional and personable. The receptionists are very friendly and always try to accommodate your appointment needs. I love that they send a text message and/or call to remind you about your appt. The dental assistants, hygenists and doctors take the time to walk you thru your dental care as well as answer any concerns or questions you might have. They use modern dental technology. The care they provide is gentle and reassuring...meaning you aren't afraid or worried about returning for the next appt. Thank you to all the staff at Citrus Heights Modern Dentistry.

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Sunrise Family Dentistry

Sunrise Family Dentistry

3.9(190 reviews)
3.7 mi
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Such a nice group of people that I didn't want to meet on vacation…read more I have a crazy fear of the dentist but I broke a tooth I thought I could wait but it hurt so bad I couldn't open my mouth. I called they saw me right away and from check in to pulling the rest of the tooth and needing a small bone graft I was out within 45 minutes. The best was they kept me calm the whole time and really heard me when I said I was terrified.

Absolutely awful first experience with a dentist…read more I am 27 and have literally never been to a dentist before. I went to Sunrise Family Dentistry to have my wisdom tooth looked at, alone, and trusted them to walk me through the process. Instead, I felt rushed into a $1,600 procedure with financing after what was essentially a two-minute conversation with the dentist. His opening line was, "Well, we both know what we gotta do here." And that was pretty much the consultation. I was seen on Saturday and scheduled for surgery Monday morning. Maybe I should have asked more questions, but as someone who has NEVER done this before, I expected a little more explanation and guidance from the professionals. On my way home, I GOT IN A CAR ACCIDENT. Thankfully, we were okay, but I spent three hours waiting for a tow truck and couldn't get my prescriptions sorted out before the pharmacies closed. The next day, I spent HOURS trying to resolve an insurance issue with the pharmacy, only to find out they didn't have my medications in stock. I contacted the office around 12:45 p.m., explained everything, apologized repeatedly, and even provided another pharmacy address. I was more than willing to reschedule if the prescriptions couldn't be filled in time. Their response? They would have to check with the doctor about rescheduling because "all the staff has been arranged and paid for." I had JUST BEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I was actively trying to figure everything out and communicate with them, and this was the response I got. I agreed to have the prescriptions sent elsewhere and was told the doctor should have them sent by 5 p.m. At 5:20, I had to follow up myself. At 6:07, I was finally told the medications should be sent. My surgery was scheduled for 9 a.m. the next morning. By that point, I had completely lost confidence in this office and decided to cancel. Then I was told my sedation fee was nonrefundable because I canceled within 48 hours. THEY BOOKED ME WITHIN 48 HOURS OF MY INITIAL CONSULTATION. I understand cancellation policies exist, but the whole thing feels incredibly unfair given the circumstances, especially when I was trying all day to resolve an issue that started with an unexpected car accident. What really gets me is how quickly they responded with the cancellation policy and fee compared to how long I spent waiting for answers about my prescriptions. When I expressed how upsetting the experience was, I was told that picking up medications was my responsibility and that the policy would be enforced. I cannot speak to the quality of their dental work because I never got that far. I CAN speak to how rushed, uncomfortable, and unsupported I felt as a first-time patient. The front-office employee who helped me with financing was genuinely sweet, and I want to give her credit for that. Unfortunately, the overall experience completely put me off this practice. I went in nervous but willing to trust them. I left feeling pressured, frustrated, and honestly relieved that I listened to my gut and canceled. If you're considering this office, please ask questions, read every policy, and don't let anyone rush you into a procedure before you're comfortable. I wish I'd done the same.

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Smile Time Dental - Citrus Heights

Smile Time Dental - Citrus Heights

3.3(114 reviews)
0.3 mi

I had a full exam and cleaning at the Smile Time Dental location in Citrus Heights. in May 2026…read more PART 1: EXCEPTIONAL + I was grateful for the team, from the receptionist to the x-ray technicians to the dentist, who were extremely friendly, professional, and skilled at what they did. I would give this place a 4.5 stars out of 5 stars. It was clear that place a premium on helping their clients. PART 2: CAN IMPROVE - I would have given 5, however the dental hygienist who came to floss my teeth simply did not know how to floss. No getting the string in between the teeth and moving up and down each adjacent tooth. At times, she skipped teeth; at others, she got the floss in between and did one side but rather than lift the string up, she cut across to the adjacent tooth hitting the gum, which I didn't appreciate. If she observes other hygienists and practiced on even herself or the staff, she would better understand how to floss.

So my experience with Smile Time dates back to its previous incarnation, SmileCare, a large…read moremultistate corporate owned practice owned by Coast Dental. Smilecare exited the CA market and sold their northern CA location to Smile Time. Initially, Smile Time provided decent care at a low cost, if you had the right dental plan. But over time, they got rid of the great front office staff that Smilecare had in place, and replaced them with a surly, rude office manager. In my exprience with her, she claimed there was no one over her. I found the owner of the practice, got in touch, and managed to get the care I needed. If, in spite of all the bad reviews, you choose to go here anyway, one thing you must know: They pad EVERY SINGLE SERVICE they provide. Examples: My plan covered PFG crowns, which are perfectly serviceable crowns, and cost about $350. But on the care plan, they (without asking) upgraded to $2000 zirconia crowns. (And just for reference, it takes LESS dentist time to prepare a zirconia crown than a PFG, and the cost of the. zirconia crown and the PFG crown at the dental lab is almost identical: One is about $50, the other about $90. Yet the PFG crown that requires *more* work costs $1700 less than the zirconia. Oh, and (this during Covid) THEY TRIED TO CHARGE FOR MASKS AND PPE FOR THE STAFF, $15 per visit... even though these costs were directly being paid by the federal government. Another time, I was getting a deep cleaning, which my plan covered at a cost of $140. But they wanted to charge me another $200 for "topical anesthtic." When I again pointed out that any such service was included as part of the covered benefit, they backed down. In short, every visit had unnecessary add-on charges I refused to pay. Had I not read the detailed charges very carefully, I would have paid thousands more. But then I needed crowns over recent root canals. Even though my dental coverage covered root canals done by the general dentist, Smile Time didn't do this, in part because it likely wasn't adequately profitable. So I got the root canals done elsewhere, and returned to Smile Time for the crowns. At SmileCare, everything is paid up front, so I paid for the crowns before the procedure started. When the first set of crowns came in, they didn't fit. The dentist fitting the was not the one who prepared them, and refused to do the work to prepare new crowns, so I had to come back for another appointment with the original dentist. I came back, and the original dentist started preparing them, and said they;d have to add posts or something. There was a brief discussion, absolutely no mention of any additional cost, and they proceeded, and I got the crowns placed. Then, a couple weeks later, I was coming in to get another procedure done, and was told that I had a balance from the previous care... which was incorrect, as I had paid in full. But apparently, when they discussed the posts, they were supposed to tell me there was additional cost for them, but did not. I took the position that since I had paid in full, and there was no discussion of any additional cost, I was not interested in paying any additoinal cost. After a lengthy and contentious argument where I offered to involve the state dental board to determine whether it was appropriate to provide care without disclosing cost, they removed the charge. I made my next appointment online, and a day before the appointment, Smile Time called to tell me that the would no longer treat me... abandoning my dental care in the middle of a treatment plan, not offering any referrals, and not offering any reason for why they were "inviting me to find another practice." It is also worth noting that before all of this happened, I needed to get an extraction, which my dental plan covered at a cost of $10. Smile Time told me they could not do it, and I needed to see an oral surgeon. They sent me to a different practice, which they claimed was completely unrelated, called Make A Smile Dental. I saw their oral surgeon, who quoted an outrageous $2800 for the extraction. Needless to say I declined. (I also decided to do a little digging, and discovered that the oral surgeon they had on staff had a suspended license in MD and in IL, and had previously run a practice in MD that was so egregiously poorly run, with cleanliness so bad that the MD dental board shut it down. This, of course, was not disclosed.) Oh, and it turns out that Smile Time and Make A Smile are owned by the same guy... though they do everything possible to convince you otherwise. The $2800 extraction was eventually done, after I left Smile Time, by a general dentist for a total cost of $40. So... stay far, far away from these folks. Shoddy care, patient abandonment, egregiuosly gouging prices, deceptive representation, and doing work and attempting to collect for it without ever disclosing the charge.

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Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery

Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery

4.5(21 reviews)
4.7 mi

Wow, seriously, if you need your wisdom teeth removed, THIS is the place to go. Not only was it…read moreaffordable but the care and attention I received was out of this world. 3 out of 4 of my wisdom teeth were impacted, so Dr. Martin recommended I go under full anesthesia. On the day of surgery, I came in and was taken back almost immediately. The whole staff made sure I was feeling as comfortable as possible. I was pretty nervous but felt better with them by my side reassuring me the surgery would go smoothly. I laid on the bed and they hooked me up to all kinds of monitors. They had me all prepped and Dr. Martin came in to say hello and he was also the one who inserted the IV. He did such a great job inserting the IV I could hardly feel it and there was no bruising at all afterwards. I fell asleep quickly after the IV was put in and woke up about 40 minutes later with all of my wisdom teeth gone! Upon waking up, I was very drowsy, so they made sure to give me a very detailed pamphlet with after care instructions. They also gave me a nice reusable, velcro ice pack that became my best friend for the following weekend. They said to expect bleeding for a few days but I only bled a little bit on the first day! I was in a little pain for the next two days but ibuprofen did the trick in taking away that pain. I came in one week later for a follow up. Dr. Martin looked at the sockets and said they were healing well. I was cleared to use straws and eat normal food again. Dr. Martin was also very detailed in showing me how to care for the sockets while they're healing over the next few weeks. I cannot rave enough about this office, Dr. Martin and his whole staff. Thank you for the most wonderful wisdom tooth extraction surgery. I'm happily going to be referring anyone I know who needs surgery here. Check them out, you won't be disappointed.

Excellent experience across the board. From my first visit and until my procedure was complete Dr…read more Martin and his staff were nothing short of excellent. Every staff member was friendly and easy to chat with. Dr. Martin has wonderful personality and is very user friendly. He explained everything regarding my surgery thoroughly and left no area for guesswork. He is very conscience about making sure you have zero pain. I would highly recommend this practice if you should need any oral surgery or an implant done.

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Justin A Winger, DDS

Justin A Winger, DDS

4.8(50 reviews)
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We've been going to this office for a very long time. Great staff and Dr. Winger is great…read more Quality dentistry at its best.

Updating with an added star…read more After my original review, the crown Dr. Winger placed came off. I went back in and he recemented it at no charge, which was the right call since it was his work. I appreciate that. I want other patients to know how that visit went, because the response above leaves it out. Before he treated my tooth, Dr. Winger said we needed to address the elephant in the room. He told me I'd made harsh comments about employees and that some of them were uncomfortable working with me because they were afraid of ending up in a review. I pointed out on the spot that my original review named two employees positively and only raised concerns about one -- it wasn't a broad complaint about the staff, and that distinction wasn't acknowledged. This conversation happened chairside, while I was sitting there needing care, with no warning. In my opinion, that's a conversation you have after treatment, not before. I would gladly have paid full price for the recement to skip it. In the moment, it felt like the conversation was the price of care. He also said, in substance, that his employees need to feel safe in the office. What he described was staff worried something they said might end up in a review. In my opinion that isn't feeling unsafe -- it's not wanting to be reviewed. If staff conduct themselves professionally, there's nothing to fear from a review. To be fair: Tammy did later send a written apology by email, and the payment plan was ultimately honored after she escalated it. I want to acknowledge that. But across multiple visits, the tone of that written apology has not matched how I've been spoken to in person, and that pattern is what was never addressed -- not in the email, not in the meeting, not in the response above. Dr. Winger asked that I bring concerns to him first rather than post publicly. Between my original review and this visit, there was no call, no email, no attempt to reach out. The first time it came up was chairside, before he treated me. Public reviews exist so other patients can decide for themselves. Dr. Winger's clinical work is genuinely good and I've said that from the start. My concerns are about the front office, and about a response that vouches for character without addressing conduct.

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Aspen Dental - Citrus Heights, CA - cosmeticdentists - Updated October 2026

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