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    Carmen Castillo, DDS

    4.8 (18 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Carmen Castillo, DDS

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Teeth cleaning

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    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Bridgett S.

    I have been a patient of Dr Castillo for THREE years and I love the professionalism, the cleanliness, and the passion of dentistry that everyone exhibits, plus it's walking distance to the beach!!!!! They always see to it that I am comfortable and they always explain to me what they will do before they do it. I am well pleased with my dental work results. I have always had a beautiful smile, now I have a "CELEBRITY" smile with the replacement of my OLD SILVER fillings with CLEAR fillings. ~I would give six stars if I could

    Cinthia I.

    Love this office and the staff, so friendly and professional. Dr. Castillo always so thorough in her exams, I wouldn't trust anyone else with my family.

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    Great dentist and person. Really great staff and service. Love going to the new location as well. Open and airy.

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    Castillo performed the services, she explained everything that she was doing, which comforted me as well.

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    Vadadent Modern Dental Group

    4.1(194 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Staff is the most professional I've seen anywhere in years. Always was hesitant to come to the…read moredentist, but always get treated like diamonds here. Patient, compassionate, positive, everyone, always, from the front desk to all the medical professionals. Amazing teamwork. Impeccably organized. And they always do great work. I no longer dread the dentist. In fact, I look forward to it, because I know I'll be well taken care of. By the way, I truly don't know what some of these negative reviews were talking about. I read a lot of different reviews prior to choosing to come here, and some of the negative ones were honestly dissuading me, but I thought since it was recommended by a relative who is a dental professional (their office doesn't accept my insurance), I'd see for myself. Very glad I did. I'm not saying those experiences had by others were not credible, I give the benefit of the doubt that they might have felt that way about their experience. It may have been a misunderstanding or an off day, because they are mostly first time experiences. But at the same time I have a critical eye, and my internal alarm bells go off at the first hint of a possible red flag. Everytime I've gone those feelings are not present whatsoever. It's so noticeable I recognize my guard was up because the response is so shocking in being the perfect thing to say to ease my concerns, always with a great deal of understanding. Conveniently located, too, with their own cozy parking lot. Very professional looking building inside and out. They have the latest modern equipment, it's immaculately clean and neat. But the people are the number one best feature of this already great office. I'll keep them as my dentists for as long as I can.

    I've had multiple issues with Vadadent over the years from bait and switches with the original…read moredoctor I scheduled a bone graft with, and then being surprised to sit down and see a different doctor do they work. They assured me this was standard as my original/requested doctor had something more important but I was in "good hands." The replacement doctor burned my cheek. This was a slap in the face after they tried to charge me twice for cleanings I pre-paid for. The front desk staff is the rudest staff I've ever encountered. I asked to speak to a manager regarding all the above issues and the latest when they said I need to come in for polish but at the time of the appointment switched and said it was an expensive periodontal cleaning instead of the polish. Someone claiming to be the manager named Karmi came in with the rudest attitude saying I'm wasting their time and I'm welcome to leave. The hostility was completely unnecessary, I told her such, and she just laughed in my face. She then proceeded to yell at me and said to get out of her office. Come to find out she wasn't even the manager. Do not go to Vadadent if you want to be treated professionally.

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    K&E Family Dental

    4.7(458 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Every time I step foot into this office I always feel so welcomed by front desk personnel . The…read morereceptionists are all so friendly and attentive. Dr Lin does a great job in spending time with his patients and being thorough in his explanations of next steps. The technician Anna provided me with exceptional service today! She was gentle when doing some post cleaning procedures and she took the time to physically show me the proper way to floss my back teeth. And not to mention she has a great attitude which makes a big difference!

    I was a patient at K&E Dental for several years and was generally happy with Dr. Lee and the care I…read morereceived. Unfortunately, my most recent experience completely changed my opinion. A couple of weeks ago, I went in for a chipped tooth. New X-rays revealed a cavity on a different tooth. When Dr. Lee reviewed my 2025 X-rays, he realized the cavity had already been present and he had missed it. He sincerely apologized and explained that I now needed a crown. I really appreciated his honesty and transparency. When I received the estimate for the crown, the cost seemed high even with insurance. Given that the cavity had been missed the previous year, I felt it was reasonable to ask about a discount. After contacting the office three times without a response, I was finally offered 5% the day of my appointment, which felt dismissive. Instead of meeting with Dr. Lee, they had me meet with Dr. Lin, the owner. He said that even if the cavity had been caught earlier, it still would have required a crown and he would not offer any discount because it would come out of his own pocket. Dr. Lee had not previously indicated a crown was needed in 2025, and his apology suggested the cavity had worsened over time. Dr. Lin dismissed that entirely. When I said I would have the crown done elsewhere but still wanted my chipped tooth fixed (since it was urgent), Dr. Lin told me he was not comfortable treating me because I questioned their business practices and suggested it would be best if I left. I also noticed a $475 charge on the estimate that did not align with my insurance explanation of benefits (I brought printed copies with me to show them). When I asked about it, Dr. Lin said there was no need to discuss it since I would not be having the procedure there, which raised further concerns about billing transparency. It's disappointing because my experience with Dr. Lee had been positive. In the end, refusal to take any financial responsibility for a mistake made by a doctor, and dismissal of billing questions have led me to take my business elsewhere. I recommend patients carefully review estimates and insurance coverage before proceeding with treatment and hope nothing goes wrong with your care.

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    3.4(122 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I can't say enough great things about : HAWTHORNE DENTAL & BRACES My mom was experiencing severe…read morepain from her wisdom tooth. We first went to her primary dentist, but unfortunately, they weren't much help and told us she needed to see a specialist. After doing some research, we contacted Hawthorne Dental & Braces and we're so glad we did. The receptionist, YESENIA was incredibly helpful and professional. She was able to schedule a same-day appointment for my mom, which meant a lot to us given how much pain she was in. When we arrived, the wait time was very short. Maria was very attentive and quickly took my mom's X-rays. Dr.YAMINI then explained the entire process step-by-step to both of us, which gave us confidence and peace of mind. Everything was clear and reassuring. I also want to thank JAZMIN for taking the time to go over the details and explain the whole process. She made everything simple and stress-free. The entire experience was smooth, professional, and compassionate. I highly recommend this place . it's so good that this will officially be my mom's new dentist from now on.

    Be careful with financing and pricing at this clinic…read more My wife visited this office and was offered a custom night guard. She was told it would cost around $800 with monthly payments. She also has dental insurance, but the coverage was not clearly explained or checked in advance. After signing, we later discovered that the actual financed amount was over $1000, and the total with interest is about $1500. This was never clearly explained at the time of the visit -- only the monthly payment was presented. We were also not given a clear cost breakdown or insurance estimate before proceeding. I strongly recommend asking for a full written estimate, insurance coverage details, and total loan amount before agreeing to anything here. Unfortunately, this experience felt misleading and not transparent."

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    Lawndale Dental Group

    4.2(49 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Much happier with my experience here than my previous dentist. They fixed the botched job of my…read moreprevious dentist which ended up costing me a pretty penny. Not their fault of course. I knew going in it would be an investment to get everything done I needed and wanted and it was very reasonable and fair. The doctor and hygienist were great.

    Went in for a tooth extraction. The procedure itself went well and everyone was nice at first, but…read morethings changed when it was time to discuss payment for additional work. They recommended several procedures that totaled $4,700, many of which could have been covered by insurance. It felt like they were trying to get me to pay out of pocket instead of properly working with my insurance. I also waited a month so my insurance could approve a root canal, but the office never sent the prior authorization. I had to call my insurance myself and ask them to request it from the dental office. This experience was very frustrating. It felt like they were more focused on getting as much money as possible rather than helping patients. I've since gone to *Cristine Zapanta Chavez DDS*, and I highly recommend them. They are kind, gentle, and they wait for insurance authorization before doing root canals. With them, my wisdom teeth removal, root canals, and fillings were all covered by insurance, and I haven't had to pay anything out of pocket. They also try to save teeth and avoid unnecessary root canals when possible. If you want to save yourself time, stress, and money, I recommend checking them out instead. Love yall and stay safe out here!

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