A number of months ago, I broke an upper front tooth. I quickly went to my dentist who said that…read morebecause I broke the tooth off at the gum line, I would have to have an implant before a new tooth can be attached. I was informed that the existing root would have to be removed before the metal post could be inserted. My dentist recommended Dr. Adel Talfilis in Carmel Valley for the extraction. Because of my travel schedule, I did not have the time to interview a number of specialists, rather I went with my dentist's recommendation. Dr. Talfilis recommended general anesthesia for the procedure. Soon after the surgery I noticed I was bleeding from not only the site of the extraction but also from the adjacent front tooth. Upon closer inspection, I realized that the adjacent tooth was a little loose and twisted (torqued) during the surgery. Dr. Talfilis downplayed any issue and said the pain would subside, and the tooth should be pushed back in line with gum pressure. Needless to say, he was not correct. My own dentist was very surprised that the adjacent tooth was damaged by the extraction. After a very painful week following the surgery, my general dentist bonded the tooth to one of my canine teeth to reduce movement. Now, 5 months later, the tooth adjacent to the surgical site is still painful and uncomfortable. I anticipate that that this damaged tooth may require a root canal, which was directly caused by Dr. Talfilis surgical work. Do your homework before selecting a dental specialist.

I cannot recommend Dr. Tawfilis and his team enough! After receiving poor treatment in the ED, I…read morewas relieved to find such a compassionate and skilled provider. Dr. Tawfilis and his office staff immediately validated my experience and worked quickly to get me scheduled for surgery to repair my broken chin. Dr. Tawfilis is clearly passionate about his work, and his enthusiasm gave me confidence throughout the process. His staff was equally incredible--empathetic, friendly, and diligent in working with my insurance to ensure my procedures were covered. Scheduling was easy, and the entire experience was as smooth as I could have hoped for given the circumstances. If you're in need of an oral surgeon, I highly recommend Dr. Tawfilis and his amazing team!

It is not an exaggeration to say that Dr. Sidal's team, and the Doctor himself, made me feel like a…read morefamily member. I came in with a very infected wisdom tooth that caught me completely off-guard, and the entire staff was only focused on taking away my pain and treating me. I had all my wisdom teeth removed the very next day, and even though I was very nervous (I've never been under anesthesia before), Dr.Sidal's and the staff's positivity and light jokes made me feel comfortable and safe. Dr. Sidal even personally called me the night before and the night of my surgery to make sure I was feeling OK and to answer any questions I had about my medication. I am so SO grateful to have been referred to their office and can't imagine going to any other surgeon in the future. Thank you, Torrey Pines Oral team!

Dr. Sidal is an outstanding oral surgeon who truly cares about his patients. After experiencing a…read moreserious complication following oral surgery performed by another surgeon, I was hospitalized and needed extensive treatment. Dr. Sidal stepped in and provided exceptional care during one of the most difficult experiences of my life. He closely monitored my condition and personally cared for me throughout my 10-day hospital stay. His compassion, expertise, and dedication gave me confidence that I was in the best hands possible. He took the time to explain my treatment, answer my questions, and ensure I received the care I needed every step of the way. I am incredibly grateful for Dr. Sidal's skill, professionalism, and genuine concern for my well-being. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated oral surgeon. He made a tremendous difference in my recovery.

Dr. A and his team are simply amazing! I have been wanting to work on my smile for years and…read morerecent circumstances has allowed me to work towards that goal. Dr. A is making it all come true. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! If you are nervous about the dentist, look no further! He has such a gentle calming spirit and is so friendly. Check them out and make your smile dreams come true!

I brought my 17 year old son to Dr. Alhamdi's office for a second opinion after a crown placed by…read moreanother dentist failed. Based on his previous office manager's assurance that insurance would void the prior claim, I proceeded with treatment and paid in full upfront the next day. The insurance claim was ultimately not voided, leaving me responsible for $2,527.40 out of pocket. I felt the manager just wanted to get the money from me and I felt cheated. Unfortunately, the replacement crown placed by Dr. Alhamdi also resulted in failed margin fitting and seal. After reviewing X rays that I specifically requested, I noticed a distal margin ledge that was never disclosed to me. Dr. Alhamdi kept saying the margin fit was acceptable, but two independent dentists later confirmed the margin issue and an inadequate seal. Dr. Alhamdi said he can redo the crown for my son not because he made some errors but because of a courtesy of my request which made me feel he is not an honest person. Despite multiple written and phone requests, the office has never provided my son's clinical notes nor responded to my refund request. This was already the second failed crown on the same tooth, and my son now needs a third replacement. Keeping repeating the crown 3 times plus the original crown is damaging the tooth a lot and my son is only 17 years old. Given the repeated issues, lack of transparency, and poor follow up, I no longer trust this office for care.

Dr.Sharafi is a perfectionist and all his staff. They are detailed oriented, caring professionals…read more I would not want to go anywhere else. San Diego Oral Facial and Implant Surgery IS NUMBER ONE. You can put your money where your mouth is. If I may use that truth of a phrase. Thank you, Dr. Sharaffi and all the great staff. Love you all for your details in your craft. Very grateful Doreen

As a small business owner, I genuinely dislike leaving negative reviews -- I understand how much…read morethey matter. But my experience was so unacceptable that I feel obligated to warn others. I was referred to Dr. Evans specifically because he is a biological dentist who specializes in ceramic implants. I scheduled my appointment about a month in advance. Before my visit, I proactively sent my existing 3D scan to the office via file transfer so I wouldn't need to be re-exposed to X-rays. I called to confirm receipt -- and they confirmed they had it. When I arrived for my 2:00 PM appointment, the front desk told me I would need a new 3D scan. I explained I had already sent mine over. They acted as if they had no record of it -- until they suddenly confirmed they did have it. Fifteen minutes later, they reversed again, claiming they couldn't open the files. I knew this wasn't a file issue, since every other office I'd sent the same files to had opened them without any problem. Eventually a second staff member was brought over, and after another 15 minutes, the files were opened. After more waiting, a staff member came to take me back -- straight to the X-ray machine -- and asked me to remove my earrings for a 3D scan. When I questioned it, she left, returned, and confirmed they did have my scan. I was sent back to the lobby. I was then brought to another room where staff asked me the exact same intake questions that no fewer than five different people had already asked me. It was now 2:45 PM, and I had not yet seen the doctor. They also made sure to charge me for the appointment before any services were rendered. At 2:55 PM -- nearly an hour after my appointment time -- I informed the front desk I needed to leave to pick up my child at 3:00. Only then did anyone rush to get the doctor. Dr. Evans came in at 2:57 PM, provided no information, answered none of my questions, and concluded the appointment at exactly 3:00. That was a complete waste of my time and money. The office is disorganized, the communication between staff is nonexistent, and there is zero respect for patients' time. You are the paying customer -- and they will make you wait an hour without acknowledgment or apology. I would not recommend this office to anyone.

Incredible experience, expert surgeon and staff was attentive and professional. Highly recommendedread more

Amazing staff and Dr. MacDowell is patient and calming with informing you about your procedure…read more Eventhough, no looks forward to oral surgery, I actually enjoyed seeing the team at Elevated Oral Surgery. I highly recommend for family and friends.

...exceptional care in a friendly and professional super clean office setting. Staff goes above and…read morebeyond to make patients feel comfortable and prepared before, during, and after their treatments. Exceptional competence, experience, and compassion -- Thank you, Jo! "What you do every day and how you do it is who you become"... Dr. Witcher is an oral surgeons' surgeon. There is no better.

I was referred to Dr. Witcher by my dentist as I had resorption in #25. The tooth had to come out…read more Dr. W & his staff took very good care of me & went above & beyond to make my experience as pleasant as possible. The level of caring was so comforting especially as I was in pain & scared. If I ever have the need for surgery - Dr. Witcher will be the one I call.

Front desk is definitely not on the friendly side, I was tricked that my visit will be fully…read morecovered by insurance but it turned out that I still had to pay a significant portion when I was there for the appointment. The care felt professional, but the experience overall felt more capitalistic than a care provider would be expected to be... I guess it's just me being naive

Front desk staff was attentive and proactive in getting me a consultation early the next day…read more Christine was comforting as I was somewhat anxious. I was promptly seen and evaluated and treated. Best dental experience ever and was needing urgent care. Ahhh no more pain! Thanks to all. A grateful patient! J.P.

Dr Weston and Dr Bender are excellent! I have been coming here for at least 10 years. They have…read moretaken great care of me from routine dental to recently an emergency root canal. They were very fast to respond! Penny has been my hygienist for the entire time and has always done an excellent job! She is also very nice and I always look forward to catching up with her! The staff at Scripps Center for Dental is like family. They all genuinely care, which is hard to find these days. Keep up the excellent work! Conrad

Best experience ever! Dr. Nick was phenomenal, caring, gentle kind, highly skilled, and was able to…read morereplace a difficult filling without resorting to a crown. I have a very small jaw which dislocates easily. I would recommend him to everybody! 5 stars

Torrey Pines Dental Arts ("TPDA") is 10/10…read more Dr. Michael Saade and Dr. Kelly Terranova are two of the best in the business. They're honest, ethical and look out for your best interests. Their Hygienists and Staff are also top notch. Highly skilled, professional, personable and caring. Delilah was my Hygienist today -- really appreciated her skill, humor and recommendations along with Dr. Saade's. Kudos to TPDA. Not all heroes wear capes!

I am overcoming my fear of the dentist thanks to Torrey Pines Dental Arts!…read more My wife has been a patient here for years and she finally convinced me to come meet the staff and schedule my first appointment. She got great care from Dr. Saade and Ayah so I booked for the following week. The receptionists were kind and informative. They made me feel good about coming back too. Dr. Terranova and Patricia made my initial appointment welcoming and gentle. They were accommodating of me. This clinic creates a safety and calm that I had not experienced at previous dentists. I came back a week later for Dr. Terranova, Rich, and Delilah to take care of a bunch of work I needed done (fillings, crown replacement, deep cleaning). Then today, I got the other side of fillings done and also Max did my deep cleaning. Dr. Terranovaa is great at talking through everything calmly. She checks in throughout and remembers you're a person in the chair, not just teeth. I really appreciated being talked through parts that might pinch, vibrate, feel pressure, etc. They're clearly a busy clinic but I never felt she was rushing or annoyed. I really think this is a great place to go especially if you have fear or uncertainty about the dentist. I also would recommend Max if you're nervous about deep cleanings. I asked them to put him as my preferred hygienist, along with Ayah since she was great with my wife. Delilah did a fine job but everyone has different preferences and I just felt better with Max's approach. He explained everything, told me when I could close my mouth. provided a diagram marked with where I can't floss for 10 days due to antibiotics, provided verbal encouragement, and was also skillful at the injections needed to prep for my fillings after the cleaning). The dentist is not cheap but I felt I got my money's worth with all the attention and time taken. Parking is easy early in the morning, although it does cost money.

I had an amazing experience getting my wisdom teeth removed. I was honestly pretty nervous going…read morein, but the entire team made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked through the door. The staff was friendly, professional, and very reassuring. Dr. Ferdowsmakan took the time to explain everything clearly and answered all of my questions, which really helped ease my anxiety. The procedure itself went smoothly and was much quicker than I expected. I felt well cared for the entire time. Recovery was also easier than I anticipated. They provided clear aftercare instructions and even followed up to check on me, which I really appreciated. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend this office to anyone who needs oral surgery they truly go above and beyond for their patients.

Dr. F has taken care of me and my three children. Fantastic work and very kind and calming…read more Wonderful practice and people here.