I have been coming here since I moved to CA in 1996. In all that time I've been coming regularly…read moreand always have had wonderful experience here. Aside from regular cleanings I've done invisalign. I've come to know the staff and they me in all these years. I've had many compliments on my smile and it's important to me. I've been so grateful for everyone here - Dr. T, Stephanie, Michelle at the front desk who knows everyone by name, and each staff member - thank you!!!!

When you first walk into Dr. Trudeau's office, you'd be forgiven for thinking you've stumbled into…read morea high-end spa. You're greeted with a personal tour, calming vibes, and a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Trudeau himself. It all feels very bespoke and premium--because it is. And you'll be paying for it. The hygienists and techs are genuinely wonderful--skilled, gentle, and clearly take pride in their work. But behind the warm welcome and polished experience is a persistent push for additional dental services, whether you need them or not. In my case, I was strongly encouraged to get a deep gum cleaning--a procedure I've since been told by multiple dentists was unnecessary. I get the impression this is a standard "recommendation" for most new patients. Pricing is higher than other practices I've visited, and the billing system feels stuck in the past. There's no online payment option, and if you move without updating your address, they won't hesitate to send you to collections. Miss an appointment they scheduled for you? That'll be a $100 no-show fee. Overall, if you're looking for a very polished, high-touch dental experience and don't mind paying extra--or getting more work than you likely need--this might be the place for you. Just make sure your calendar and address are perfectly up to date.

I will tell you I have been to over 20 dentists in my life (You don't know what I have been…read morethrough, that story is not needed today) and Dr. Sarah Cordonnier is the most skilled with the anesthetic needle of any Dentist I have ever been to. Meaning, I felt NO PAIN and she had to numb me twice to get all the decay off a tooth that I was having the crown replaced on. Plus, because of all my allergies she used no pre-numbing gel before they use the needle for the anesthetic! That is remarkable!

Quality care! I love my dentist. She takes care of her patients and is genuinely concerned about my…read morewell-being! The atmosphere is friendly.

When I switched jobs and my insurance changed, I was bummed to find out that Solana Family Dental…read morewas no longer in network. However, I am now happy to be back! They have changed their front desk staff who seem to be much friendlier as well. Also, they now have an in-office therapy dog who is SO cute and always comes to greet when I am in the waiting room! Their dental hygienists (their past ones and current one) are always so friendly and kind, and you can tell they are very passionate about dental health and they are always happy to explain what they are doing and educate how to maintain dental health. And I am a huge baby so I appreciate that they always give me numbing cream to make me more comfortable! Going to the dentist is never fun, but I feel I am in good hands at Solana Family Dental!

After several years as a patient, I can no longer recommend SFD…read more Their approach to care often felt alarmist--every visit seemed to bring a new, urgent recommendation: replace fillings, crowns, add Invisalign, get a night guard. It became difficult to distinguish between ethical care and aggressive upselling, which ultimately eroded my trust. The turning point came when I agreed to replace a perfectly functional crown based solely on its age. The procedure was uncomfortable, but what stood out most was what happened just before the new crown was placed: while sitting in the chair with exposed, sensitive dentin, I was handed an electronic signature pad and told to sign a form--sight unseen. The dental assistant couldn't explain what I was signing, only that it was required before continuing. In pain and vulnerable, I felt pressured to sign what turned out to be a release of liability regarding the crown's fit and color--before it was even placed. That didn't meet my expectation of informed consent--it felt coercive. I insisted on seeing the form, and after nearly 20 minutes, they finally projected it onto a wall. Still, the message was clear: sign now or remain in pain. Under duress, I signed as no alternative was offered. Afterward, I voiced my concerns to Dr. Sandler. Rather than taking accountability, she blamed the software, dismissing my experience. There was no apology or acknowledgment of the distress caused. I've never sued anyone and don't plan to start now--but this experience crossed a line. I understand the need for legal protection, but demanding a release at such a vulnerable moment, without explanation or opportunity to review it, felt unethical. Since then, I've had unexpected difficulty scheduling cleanings--something I've seen echoed in reviews by others who didn't leave 5-star ratings. I can't say for sure it's retaliation, but it fits a troubling pattern. SFD may work for others, but based on my experience, I'm not comfortable with their transparency or consent practices. Not taking responsibility at the time--or addressing it since--has broken my trust.

Great dentist. Great staff. Easy parking. Overall I'm so happy to have Dr. Belderes . The staff is…read moreprofessional friendly and helpful.

I have been seeing John , the hygienist for over 10 years, he is very gentle and does a thorough…read morecleaning . Will continue to see him ! I have also had dental work by Dr. Belderes and am very satisfied with her care. Sharon Kurz

If you need an amazing dental care and great follow up look no further. Thank you Dr. Bob and the…read moreteam

Had another great cleaning with Jess, again she is the best, my teeth feel so fresh & clean when…read moredone , she so gentle but thorough , thanks Jess & of course the whole staff is amazing!

I was recommended to come here by a friend after having bad dentist experiences in my past. I was…read moreso nervous but the anxiety faded away as everyone was SO nice and professional here. Shoutout Anita and Tia the front desk ladies who were so kind, Zeena who did all my X-rays, teeth cleaning, and evaluations (she truly made my experience she was so sweet and made me feel so safe), and Dr. Sidhu who was the kindest dentist I've ever had. Zeena and Dr. Sidhu explained my problems in a way I could understand and made me feel like progress was achievable. They were so supportive and I left feeling happier than when I came in, and motivated to really take care of my teeth. So excited to have found this gem of a dentist team.

Last year I had a bad experience with a local dentist who attempted to give me full mouth implants…read more Let's just say I had to find another doctor. I found Solana beach smiles after several interviews and I really felt good about the experience. Everyone knew their job, there was no chaos in the office and the good dr took pity on my situation and gave me a great price! Even offered financial help. I feel like I'm back on track to a smile again after a year. Thank you all at Solana Beach smiles!

As someone who's usually terrified and distrustful of dentists, I visited multiple offices this…read moreyear searching for the right fit. Let me just say, Inspire Smiles is the one. From my very first phone call with Teresa, I felt like they really got me. She took the time to ease my worries, reassured me that my dental anxiety wasn't an overreaction, and even offered a complimentary exam and cleaning so I could get a feel for the clinic. After being financially exhausted from prior second opinions/out-of-pocket x-rays for a cracked molar, that gesture meant more than I can say. In addition, Dr. Gaball is hands down the most personable doctor I've ever met. She actually called to introduce herself from her personal phone the day before my appointment, which is something I've never experienced with any dentist or medical provider. She takes the time to build trust, and that makes all the difference. The office itself feels more like a spa than a dental clinic (they even offer aromatherapy), which is huge if outdated waiting rooms trigger you the way they do me. RIP waiting rooms from the 90s. Thank you to to the whole staff, Dr. Gaball, Teresa, Madison, Renee, and Leslie for always being so patient and kind. I'm so grateful for the option of sedation (more clinics should have this) and for calmly handling me while I acted like a baby and cried as I watched How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on the ceiling TV. If you're looking for a new dentist, check them out! I truly couldn't recommend them more, and am looking forward to my Invisalign journey with their team.

Beyond blessed to have run into the Inspire Smiles Team. Every moment of interaction was carried…read moreout with hearts of excellence and genuine care. I love their vision of giving back to local communities in need and can't think of another place I'd want my smile stewarded going forward. For those thinking of switching providers or who are new to dental care, know that it's more than a visit--it's a CARE experience! Thank you, Inspire Smiles Team, for the way you go above and beyond.

He's been my dentist for 5 years and my partner's for 14 years…read more He doesn't do unnecessary work! His kids are through college so his rates are reasonable. He is very experienced.

A coordinating orthopedic surgery nurse say she had never had so much trouble trying to get a…read moredentist return a call, prior to major surgery. As a result, surgery was delayed. Closed his office during COVID without notifying all patients. Replaced an implant cap that cracked after 40 years. His work didn't last two years. Then Entire tooth came out. I saved it. Dr. Griffing took my tooth from me (that I had preserved in water) and threw it AWAY. When I visited a competent dentist for repairs I mentioned this and the hygienist of 25 years looked first shocked, then horrified. Her jaw literally dropped. Then she came close, leaned down, and asked me to please forget her reaction. I asked, "How do I do that?" Whatever Dr. Griffing was in the past...that time has passed. When he sent me an email four years later, my answer was to remind him of his multiple prior instances of unprofessional conduct (which delayed orthopedic surgery), and to never contact me again.

Dr. Godes is amazing. Finally a dentist who takes a whole body approach to dentistry. She…read moreunderstands how your teeth connect to other parts of your body and cause a ripple effect. She doesn't use metal in her office, takes extra precautions when removing metals from your mouth and is trained in ozone therapy which is my new favorite thing. I won't get work done in my mouth again without the use of ozone. Dr. Godes recently removed a toxic root canal tooth that had become accessed and infected my jaw bone. I'm excited to see my overall health improve after removing this toxic tooth that my old dentist just told me to re-do the root canal on and slap a new crown on it. Not to mention, the hi-tech equipment and technology they use here is pretty cool! They used a computer wand to map out and create a filling for a tooth.

She told me I needed a crown, which I did not. She hit my tooth-nerve, the tech put it in the notes…read moreso I found out later but she did not tell me when it happened. I went through tremendous pain and the crown that caused the root canal I didn't need recently failed. Years of pain and disaster. She also influences yelp to take down local reviews that say anything negative.

I've had several excellent experiences with Dr. Etesse and her team. I HATE going to the dentist bc…read moreI've had to have so much big work done over the years. Even getting my teeth cleaned makes me feel awful from ptsd from prior work. I started out here just having my teeth cleaned and some issues were found during that exam. I didn't want to get more implants bc I've had 4 that failed from infections and each one of those had to be removed and took a year to heal. I have a space where I need teeth but I've gotten by with a flipper which isn't ideal. I took a chance on seeing Dr. Steinberg who does the oral surgery part of the practice. He explained a bunch of things that made me feel like I'd be willing to try implants again, but I was really scared. I couldn't believe the difference in how I felt after getting the 2 new implants. I wasn't beaten up or bruised in the face, I didn't have big hunks of gum tissue hanging in my mouth with loose stitches and lots of bleeding and I didn't feel awful in the head even though I had their sedation method. Now, I have 2 implants that haven't gotten infected and are healing well. I waited a few weeks to write this just to make sure. All of that is due to Dr. Steinberg and his expertise. I wouldn't have even considered talking with him if Dr. Etesse hadn't been so kind to me and made every effort not to hurt me. Their hygienists are awesome and don't hurt and Norma is a genius with matching tooth colors, she's an artist! Samantha at the front is always so kind and helpful with figuring out the financial portion of things. Carla is always so helpful as well. You can't go wrong coming here and I don't say that lightly. They rock!

I can't recommend Dr. Etesse enough! The quality of care and attention to detail they put into…read moretheir work is truly outstanding. Every visit, I feel confident that my teeth and overall oral health are in the best possible hands. Their professionalism, skill, and genuine care for patients really set them apart. I also had a dental surgical procedure done by Dr. Steinberg, and I couldn't be happier with the results. He made the entire process feel easy and stress-free, taking the time to explain everything and ensuring I was comfortable the whole way through. I'm incredibly grateful for such a positive experience with both doctors!