I did a lot of research on North County dentists before picking a dentist and found this place…read morethrough Reddit. The reviews on Google Maps and Yelp, especially people who've been coming here 15-20 years really stood out to me, and after my first visit I totally get it. Got in quickly through the cancellation list which I was thankful for, specifically for a cleaning and x-rays. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The person taking my x-rays made it easy, and my hygienist was gentle and talked me through everything as she went, which I really appreciated. Dr. Chang kept it conservative and didn't push any unnecessary work. Exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend!

I have been to too many dentists in my life. I've had braces, tooth surgery, from dentists across…read morethe country -- always carrying with me my fear of the dentist. That being said, this was the best dentist I have ever been to. It's across the board. Everyone, from front desk staff to my hygienist to the dentist himself was so kind. They explained the processes to me, always asking if I had questions. They did not chastise me or make me feel bad for the poor quality of my teeth. They were friendly, genuinely helpful, and personable. The office itself was the nicest dentist I've EVER been to (and my last dentist was in Beverly Hills). It's clean, modern, and a gorgeous space. It's not sterile or showing any signs of age. The space was so welcoming that it quelled many anxieties off the bat. Overall, I can't recommend this dentist enough. Even the payment portion was anxiety-free (that's a first!) as the front-desk explained to me the best approach, scheduling, and financing. Thank you, Oceanside Dental Arts!

I had to have a tooth removed in January and didn't think I was going to be an implant candidate…read moredue to too much bone loss. Between the oral surgeon and Dr Murayama they were able to place bone graft and provide me with an implant! I had such a great experience yesterday and I have no pain today. Thank you so much to Dr Murayama and Arely for their outstanding care. I have been going here for over 13 years and I have not experienced what others are saying here so not sure why they have a bad experience. I would definitely recommend this office if you want honest diagnosis (whether you want to hear it or not). The office staff is welcoming and everyone here is so nice. Thank you Quarry Creek!

The last time I reviewed Quarry Creek Dental, I was critical. But new information has moved me to…read morepissed off. At that time I was upset about the new dentist who was so focused on drilling as a prelude to a filling that he destroyed the tooth. That is the first and only loss I've ever had. I had 32 teeth. Now I have 31. But this latest screw up revealed that I need a replacement crown that QC dental did in 2023. Insurance won't pay for it because they're supposed to last 8 years. I imagine current patients can expect the same level of care. Yes, pissed off!

Well, last night I had an after-hours dental emergency when a bridge made by another dental office…read morecame loose. I contacted Dr. Wernick's office close to midnight and left a detailed message explaining the situation. About seven hours later, I received a text asking if I could come in at 8:30 AM for the repair. I went in and was out in less than 20 minutes with my smile fully restored. It's that kind of dedication to patients, combined with genuine skill, that will hopefully keep this office as my dentist of choice for many years to come. The staff are all friendly and professional, and Dr. Wernick himself is just a genuinely good person. Thank you, Doc, for rearranging your schedule and taking care of my situation so quickly. It's appreciated more than I can say.

Very disappointing. They refuse to check my insurance in advance to give me a treatment plan…read moreclearly stating what my cost will be out of pocket. I continue to get bills after the fact because they're too busy to look it up in advance, like most dental offices do. They are also understaffed. I've given them opportunities to improve, but I'm never going there again! The cleanings at this location are very basic compared to more up-to-date techniques. The dentist wanted to pull a tooth, so I got a second opinion and they were able to save it.

Dr. Herman & the staff are wonderful! I don't do well at the dentist and he is so patient with me…read more If you get anxiety about going, definitely check him out!

I've been a patient of this practice for over 30 years, as have many of my referred family and…read morefriends. If you're looking for 5-Star dental care, then make an appointment. Dr. Herman and his staff are exceptional at providing dental care and cleanings. I'm a patient for life!

I had a really great experience at this dental office. I tend to get pretty anxious about dental…read morevisits, but the entire team was incredibly kind and understanding from the moment I walked in. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the whole process. What really stood out to me was how much they cared about putting me at ease they were patient, reassuring, and never made me feel rushed or judged. Laura at the front desk was amazing and really helped guide me through the process of getting my cavities filled, which made everything feel so much more manageable. If you're someone who gets nervous about going to the dentist, I highly recommend this office. They truly go above and beyond to make you feel safe and comfortable.

Be careful with this clinic…read more The experience was really bad on billing and and ask sign if I do not want to continue for the next appointment

They did not provide a clear treatment plan and when I requested it in an email, I simply received…read morea phone call from the receptionist. We were charged up front for services and when Dr Duenas finally noticed 11 teeth that needed to be removed first he went ahead and made the impressions anyway. I have requested a refund for $830 and they have been gaslighting me for two weeks. There is poor communication, sloppy assessments of the work that they are quoting and requesting payment for. They have verbally changed the course of the treatment three times but only verbally never in writing as I finally requested. I just don't recommend them. There's too many other good dentist in town.

This review is more so to provide feedback to upper management and hopefully improve on preventing…read moreminor mistakes that could be avoided. We had a situation today where my fiancés appointment would not be covered by his insurance by a couple days but was scheduled and not informed. I suggest if there is a blast of confirmation texts being sent out/ courtesy calls a week prior, multiple parties should double check to see if a patient is due. The treatment coordinator was professional and offered to accommodate a late appointment since he had taken off work today. the office was not able to do courtesy X-rays or an exam. I would appreciate whoever is overlooking this office would give me a call and re assure me this mistake won't happen again, since I believe we are not the only ones that has gone through this.

This place and the people were so incredibly nice and understanding. I called for an emergency and…read moreafter speaking with the front desk receptionist she heard my sadness and found time to fit me in even though they had no open appointments. Once there the receptionist who personally spoke with me on the phone took the time to check me in and made me feel comfortable. I have extreme anxiety and cart a lot of shame and embarrassment for my teeth. Once I was taken back each employee I interacted with were kind and did not make me feel bad for how I felt or why I was there. They explained everything and were very gentle. Once I met the dentist he took the time he did not have to explain a plan to me and sent me to home with a plan and some antibiotics. Like I said after years of shame and embarrassment due to previous dentist I had visited i was able to leave with hope and a little less fear of future dental appointments in the future. The office with clean, easy to get to, plenty of parking and very caring people.

I am so thankful for True Care dental. Thank you to Dr. Sharouz for making my procedure so…read morecomfortable and results were perfect. I knew I wanted her as my dentist the moment I met her. Just love her presence. Also thank you to her assistants that are so kind and thoughtful. The front desk girls are also so accommodating. I can't thank you enough!

We had a wonderful experience with Paul at The Super Dentists. He performed two procedures on my…read more10yo daughter and was incredibly kind, patient, and reassuring throughout the entire appointment. I had many questions, and he took the time to answer every single one without making us feel rushed. The appointment was a long one and it was right before closing time, at the end of a busy workday, but Paul and the team continued to be professional, caring, and attentive. I truly appreciate the patience and compassion he showed my daughter. It made a stressful dental visit so much easier for both of us. Thank you, Paul, for taking such great care of her!

As a father, I feel the need to share our experience. My wife took our 5-year-old in for a routine…read morevisit, and within minutes, the dentist recommended multiple serious procedures, including two root canals and several fillings. That immediately didn't sit right. When my wife asked simple, reasonable questions, she felt dismissed and was even asked if she needed a translator, despite speaking English the entire time. That came across as disrespectful and made it clear her concerns weren't being taken seriously. We got a second opinion, and another dentist told us that level of treatment is highly unusual for a child this age. That was a huge red flag. Some staff were kind, but the long wait and overall experience were disappointing. Parents -- trust your instincts, ask questions, and don't hesitate to get a second opinion when something feels off.

I will never forget Brian Mudd…read more So, this is like 13 years late... but years ago, Dr Mudd extracted 6 teeth from me. He removed my wisdom teeth, and two broken molars. I was supposed to get bone grafts to later get implants. I'm super scared of dentists, so they put me under - which was awesome! Unfortunately, the beginning of the nightmare was waking up in the middle of surgery... anyway, once I woke up in recovery, Dr Mudd came in and said that I had the hardest jaw he's ever worked with and told me that they didn't do the grafts because of some complications. Okay, I guess... A week went by and I was in a TON of pain... I called the office and to see if it was normal to still be bleeding and also because my tongue, mouth, lips, were all numb! They said it was normal and keep up care; so I did. Another week or so went by, bleeding stopped and as I was eating lunch, I felt a scratch in my throat. When I coughed, I coughed up a broken piece of DENTAL BURR (later confirmed by a different dentist) that had been lodged in my throat! It looked like a tiny conical drill bit. At this point, I went to another surgeon for a second opinion. They conducted 360° x rays, and showed me that Dr Mudd actually broke my jaw and that the interior side of my mandible had sheered in two and was pinching my nerve... they also showed me that there were dozens of bone shards that were about to push their way through my gums (which they did)! Over the course of the next month, my new surgeon helped me extract the bone fragments and kept an eye on my healing... In the meantime, I was trying to build a case for malpractice, but every lawyer I spoke to told me that Dr Mudd is often used as an expert witness and they would only take my case if I could pay out of pocket because I would likely lose... one lawyer advised me to not speak to the Dr because he said they would likely build a case against me and I would "definitely lose"... as a broke 20-something, I kept on trying to find help, and eventually gave up because I didn't have the money that they told me it would cost to do anything... the one lawyer that actually said he could win was weirdly the lawyer from the band "Rancid"; he's a friend of a friend and said it was "negligence per se", BUT he was too busy and couldn't take my case... after that I was utterly defeated. Like I said, it's been about a decade since then and most of my pain has resolved, but my nerve is still damaged and my lip from about center to the right corner of my mouth is actually HYPER sensitive and always feels like it's asleep. I'm really only writing this in hopes that he sees it, and also because I just had an awesome dental experience and it reminded me of how horrible my last one was... Moral of the story...? I don't know... don't be a broke kid? Research your surgeon?

Three wisdom teeth later and I feel great! Everything came out like Dr. Mudd said it would. He's…read moreconsiderate, kind, and to the point. One of those wisdom teeth were sideways and near jaw muscles. Damn, thing bled for a minute, but it was because I had the gauze in the wrong spot! BUT, everyone there was great. Had great meds after and didn't even need more than one painkiller to help eat the first day! Take it from me and I've been under at least 4 times. Anesthesia was the perfect amount! Didn't wake up like I was back in college after a bender and didn't feel much the first night. His staff was great! Shout out to Evaristo, Luiza and Melissa! They were the great staff who got me through my extractions. They called the afternoon of my surgery and gave me suggestions to keep pain-free! Great team! Great doctor! I'd go again if I could, but won't need his services anymore!

My most recent experiences at Dr McRae's office have been with Dr Was. I had only been treated by…read moreDr McRae for several years and held him in the highest regard. I needed immediate help this time and Dr Was saw me. He immediately put me at ease. My front teeth were involved and he restored my smile in one visit. He is a perfectionist in the best sense of the word. This week he worked his magic on saving a molar that was in jeopardy of extraction. I am impressed by not only by his skills as a professional but even more so by the genuine care and concern he conveys before, during and post treatment. Another star has joined Dr McRae's group.

Life Changing Experience! I really don't have enough words to explain thankful I am for Dr. Tori…read moreMcRae. I am 77 years old and have had major dental problems since childhood from growing up in Mexico. From a young age, ALL my teeth became heavily stained and significantly unaligned. I have seen many dentist in my life with hopes of some improvement. As I have aged, my concern has also included the declining health of my teeth. I was experiencing great discomfort and had fear I would be loosing my teeth. Then I met Dr. Tori McRae. She confirmed what I always knew, my teeth were in very poor condition, not only their appearance but their health. It was clear my teeth were deteriorating. Rather than turn me away, Dr. McRae immediately accepted the challenge and created Several treatment options for me to consider, explaining each one in great detail. Ultimately, i entrusted Dr. McRae. Over multiple appointments, Dr. McRae worked on my teeth repairing the damage and improving their look. I was nervous and unsure of what results to expect. The results are literally a life changing. She not only repaired the damage, she made my teeth beautiful! The experience has been surreal and exceeding all expectations. Dr. McRae and her staff have been amazing, I really can't express how grateful I am to them !! I still can't believe my before and after, and truthfully , the photos don't do the results justice.