Life Changing Experience! I really don't have enough words to explain thankful I am for Dr. Tori McRae. 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. read more

Curtis E McRae, DDS - After - Periodontists Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I've been going to this dentist since 2019! I had a break because my other job didn't take their insurance. I'm so glad I get to go back. The front/admin staff is so friendly and I really like any staff I've encountered. I've had one dental hygienist for a while but after she left, although I was a little worried, and we built a rapport the new one was good too. Every dentist (Curt, Tori and Matt) and I've had is so nice and personable. They call to check in on you (not the admin staff) if you've had work done-- including "just" cavities. This drive is worth it for me because I love the leadership that Curt McRae has put into his office. I've referred my parents and they are so good to them! Highly recommend this place. read more

Excellent customer service and care from everybody at this dental office. I am afraid of dentists but Dr. McRae is awesome at being gentle and explaining everything he is doing. read more

Best dentist team I've ever been to! Amazing staff, very efficient and kind. I've never had a bad experience, whether it's a routine cleaning, cavity or crown, any care I need is easy, painless and I feel very confident going in as I do leaving. If you want a dentist you can trust, doctor McRae is the best! read more

First off, Dr. McRae's team is awesome, and their excellent customer service, systematic dental reminders, and flexible dental openings are just some of the reasons why I've been a loyal patient. On top of that, I'd like to say how happy and relieved I am to have a 5 star dentist, Dr. Tori McRae. I have never been a fan of going to the dentist. However, after meeting Dr. Tori and having her work on my teeth, it has positively changed my outlook and emotions about going to the dentist. She did a fabulous job at repairing my teeth in less than 1 hour without any slight pain. Her use of technique, calm attitude, and gentle hands left me at ease and made me feel like I was getting a teeth massage. They get my stamp of approval, and I can guarantee you a wonderful dental experience. Thank you Dr. McRae and team!!!!! read more

Fantastic dentist! I have been to many different dentists in my life and Dr McRae has hands down been the best. He's done a front tooth dental implant for me that turned out beautiful as well as some fillings and crowns. He is communicative, kind, and you can really tell he cares so much about his patients. The rest of the staff is also amazing. They are so nice and helpful with explaining anything. The whole team really makes an enjoyable experience out of something that usually isn't (let's face it, no one loves going to the dentist!) Highly recommend!! read more

Dr. McRae and his team have been so kind and helpful ever since we transferred here! I appreciate how detailed he is and how he takes the time to really make sure my teeth are in good shape. His team is more than capable, evidenced through their care for us. My entire family has enjoyed coming to Dr. McRae's for over a year now and have no plans of leaving anytime soon! read more

We started with Dr. McRae upon recommendation from a friend. We are pleased with the entire team. Knowledgeable in all phases of Dentistry the McRae team has supplied all we require, and we have had excellent care. The location is central and an easy drive from most of North County. To borrow from an old TV commercial.... Go see Curtis, Go see Curtis, Go see Curtis read more

I have been a patient of this practice for over 30 years. Dr. McRae always explains procedures and often follows up with a personal call. Staff is consistently friendly and go out of their way to accommodate my schedule as well as working to get my insurance to cover any work done. Office is comfortable and nicely decorated. My comfort is always a high priority so I don't dread going to the dentist! read more

If you are looking for a fantastic dentist as well as supportive staff, Dr McRae checks all the boxes. He's been my dentist for over 20 years, and I am always pleased with his work, his professionalism, as well as his staff. read more

Dr McRae and his team are the best! I felt very comfortable the entire time I was there and everyone from the front desk team to the Dr himself are so friendly and professional. Highly recommend! read more

This is hands down the best dentist in Oceanside and the entire team is amazing too. I have severe dental anxiety and could not even tolerate a cleaning without sedation. Over the years they've worked with me and built my trust. They got me to the point of sedation free cleanings. Hey- it's a start. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Curtis and his staff are magnificent and his bedside manner and attention to detail is outstanding! He remembered conversations we had 7-8 months prior! He made the crowns for my implants and they look and feel natural. He's wonderful.... read more

Dr. McRae is seriously the best! I've been going to him since I was a kid, likely over 20 years! Even though I don't live close to his office anymore I still make the trek up to Oceanside since it's more than worth it for the amazing care I get! Also my dental hygienist Wendy is great and she's been my hygienist since I was 10 years old I think! I'll never go anywhere else for my teeth cleanings! read more

I was not satisfied with my previous dentist and had heard good things about Dr. Tori McRae from friends, so I decided to switch. That was probably the best decision of my life. Dr. Tori is extremely personable, caring, and is totally devoted to you. She has superb credentials and served as a dentist with the US Navy for three years before joining her father's practice in Oceanside. My first visit was amazing! The office staff was just outstanding. They are all totally caring. I have never had that happen like that before. After a complete exam, I got the news that I needed two crowns replaced. The first one was totally easy and went without a hitch. The second, however, was a bitch! The old crown was difficult to remove and there was a huge amount of decay underneath. Dr. Tori had to do a lot of grinding to get it clean. She handled it like a pro! There was only minor discomfort after the procedure. Due the the extreme decay, she referred me to an excellent Endodontist who had to do a root canal on the tooth. I then returned for the new crown which went on with no problems at all. Perfect fit. I cannot tell you how happy I am with Dr. Tori. She is the BEST! I give her 10 stars. read more

Dr. Curtis McRae is phenomenal. I've been going to him since a was a child! Crazy I know. But he is a great dentist knows what he is doing and the staff is so nice and informative. Good work environment and I highly recommend this place if anyone is looking! read more

Everyone is incredible here! Cleanings are amazing! Implant process, amazing! I highly recommend Dr. McRae and his staff!

I have a mouthful of problems, so I have been seeking good dental care my entire life. The results have been ok to catastrophic. Dr. Mcrae is the most competent and caring dentist I have ever seen. My mouth is complicated and he has helped me maintain and even improve my situation. I notice that he keeps himself abreast of the latest developments in dental technology. His office staff is excellent, so this entire dental experience is a comfortable one. Love my hygienist, Renee. I recommended Dr. Mcrae most highly. If you have been looking for excellent dental care for awhile, I think he's your guy! read more

I'm very thankful I found Dr McRae on yelp. The office and the team are great. Finding a new dentist is stressful. I'm glad I took a chance & now we have a great dentist. Thanks Dr McRea & team! read more

wow how the times have changed. I was first to review BITD (back in the day) he was my guy, but when his assistant quit in 2015 or so it started the slow slide to the 2 stars we are at now...I had an implant done in 2017-2018 and they left me unattended in the waiting room still under sedation. I got up and started to walk home. The receptionist found me about 1/2 mile away on Rancho del Oro sleeping in the grass median on the side of the road...this really happened. My Mom or my Girlfriend were supposed to pick me up. The office called them and wanted to know If they knew where I was....seriously. That was my last visit to Dr. Curtis McRae. I would give it one star but two stars makes people look more I think read more

Interesting how you get back to me after reading the review. The question is why is that you didn't let me acknowledge that there will have no interpreting service to communicate with you. No excuse for you to keep me in the dark. You have my telephone number for letting me know what is happening with this issue, but unfortunately you assumed it would be okay without accessing the information on my teeth care. read more

I experienced an utterly disappointing and emotionally draining Invisalign treatment result from Dr. McRae. After paying a hefty deposit to Dr.McRae, he completely forgot to order the Invisalign trays. Weeks went by in fact, so I called his office and was informed he forget to pay for the Invisalign trays over the phone. When they finally arrived, attachments were glued onto various teeth of mine in order to aide in treatment. By the end of the first day, some of the glued attachments had popped off, and by weeks end, at least half had fallen off. While it can happen that an attachment or two can fall off, I continued to go into Dr. McRae's office for weeks getting those that fell off re-glued. Upon completing my first Invisalign Treatment of 19 trays, I discussed with Dr. McRae my concern and discomfort of one upper front tooth now pressing up against another front upper tooth. He told me he didn't see it, and never addressed my concern for how it felt. He went ahead and programmed another treatment set of aligner trays, even saying it wouldn't be too many. When the 2nd set of trays arrived. I was shocked to see that it was another set of 19. Upon completing the 3rd tray, I began noticing my upper front teeth expanding outward, and it was a little difficult to close my mouth naturally. I mentioned this to Dr. McRae, who said just keep going. By the time I reached Tray #8, I contacted Dr.McRae and said I couldn't go forward, and that I now had to forcibly close my mouth due to my expanded upper front teeth. My upper front teeth were now biting down on my lower lip, causing pain & discomfort. I also noticed my lower front teeth had risen upward, & slightly back. When I saw Dr. McRae at our scheduled appointment, I pointed out to him my lower teeth had risen upward. I said to Dr. McRae my plaster cast & original photos will show him my lower teeth were not like this when I first came into his office. He didn't say a word, nor make any attempt to get my plaster cast or Invisalign photos. My teeth were now misaligned, and my back teeth, both top & bottom, were no longer touching. During the course of treatment with Dr.McRae, I had called Align Technology Customer Care Support ( Align Technology makes Invisalign trays ) many times and told them what was transpiring with my treatment with Dr. McRae. They told me to tell him they would be happy to speak with him and offer assistance. When I told Dr. McRae this, he just looked at me, and to the best of my knowledge, never made an attempt to reach out Align Technology for help. My file with Align Technology has full backup of all the calls I made to them. As well, they have all my original beginning photos of my teeth. The very last straw came when Dr. McRae prepared a treatment plan for the last set of Invisalign trays to try and bring my upper front teeth inward again so they weren't biting down on my lower lip. Unfortunately, my upper front teeth ended up dropping down, exposing my upper gums and giving me now a gummy smile. It also produced a lisp when speaking words starting with a P,F or S. I called Align Technology and told them what happened, & asked them to call Dr. McRae, which they did. I also told Dr. McRae he had to reach out to a specialist, specifically an Orthodontist. for help. After a few weeks of gathering information from colleagues, Dr. McRae told me that while he had a plan to try and raise up my front teeth to their original position, he thought it would be best if he transferred me to an Orthodontist. I was fine to transfer, but I told him I wasn't going to pay someone else to fix the problems I now had with my teeth. I paid Dr. McRae in full, and he never completed his work, including the added tooth filing refinements and added porcelain fill in he promised to do. My teeth and their overall alignment were now in worse shape. I did transfer to an Orthodontist who has had to start all over again from the beginning, and I have to pay all over again. My treatment is ongoing. I sent a follow up email to Dr. McRae and told him I would appreciate it if he would pay for the cost of the Orthodontist. He responded with a letter that said he would only pay me $1,000., with a stipulation that I sign a Release of Liability. I have had no choice but to file a claim with Dr. McRae's Malpractice Insurance, as well as an additional pending small claims suit against Dr. McRae in the County of San Diego. read more

I have major anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist. I have had to have much work on my teeth. When I got to Dr. McRae's office I was greeted by the nicest receptionist and office manager. I had explained my concerns and they had me take many x'rays to figure out the plan of attack for my teeth. Dr. McRae is very compassionate and completely understanding and patient. Took the time to really listen to me. I felt so comfortable there. I had to have some pretty big dental work to which I had to be sedated, and given nitrous. And he and his staff were just great! Don't know of many dentists that would give you their personal cell phone number in case you had any questions or concerns. After my procedure, he called me later that day to see how I was feeling and if I was having a lot of discomfort. One other thing I would like to point out is the office manager knew a lot about my dental insurance, and what my out of pocket costs would be. Which I appreciated so much. Long and short of it is you will be treated with kindness at this office. And I would refer everyone to him. read more

Today I had an appointment with Dr. Small. This was my first time with him and I have to say I was 100% satisfied with his work. I went in to get my crown replaced. It had been 17 years since I first had my crown done so it was time to replace it. I was nervous and didn't quite know what to expect. Dr. Small along with his assistant Amiee really made the procedure pleasant. They explained the entire thing step by step. Checking on me constantly to make sure I wasn't in pain or discomfort. Overall this place is clean, the staff is friendly and most importantly they treat you like family not just another patient. I will recommend this place to friends and family. read more

Dr Macrae and his staff are amazing!! They always make you feel comfortable about every procedure I have had!!! I would definitely recommend them for any dental needs!!! read more

Best dentist I have EVER been to. Will be my dentist for life! He is kind, listened carefully to my concerns and explained the course of action clearly. The hygienist was one of the most gentle touches. Doctor McRae and his staff are wonderful! Thank you. read more

We always receive excellent service from Dr. McRae and the entire staff at this office. This time, I was able to get in the next day to deal with an issue that was taken care of quickly and professionally. My wait time was less than 5 minutes after I sat down in the waiting room. read more

So I was looking for a dentist in the area after being less than satisfied with the prior two offices that my children and I visited. My chiropractor (Dr. Michael Kastrup who also has a wonderful practice in Oceanside) suggested that I take a look at Dr Curtis McRae's practice in Oceanside. Here it is...my children don't mind going to see their dentist anymore! As a matter of fact, neither do I. Super friendly staff from the front desk, to the dental hygienists, to Dr. McRae himself. Everyone is super friendly, professional, and maintain a welcoming office, while paying very close attention to the excellent dental care for my children and I. I have recommended Dr. McRae's practice often and, I must say, I couldn't imagine taking my children, or myself, anywhere else...Yes, they are that fantastic. I'm very pleased to write this review and here's to wishing a happy holiday to all. Sincerely, Gary Keller read more

I used to work for Dr. McRae many years ago and I know how hard and dedicated he is to provide the best dental treatment for his patients. We moved to East Escondido and have continued to drive our family and kids to Dr. McRae over many many years because of the trust, and quality dental work he provides. He loves what he does and it shows. His staff is very friendly and I highly recommend this dental practice . read more

I've been with Dr. McRae and his staff for the last 8 years. Every experience has been positive. The entire team is friendly, values my time and always communicates with me in great detail the work they will be doing and why it should be done. I started going to Dr. McRae after getting a referral from a friend. Wendy, the hygienist always does a great job and the office staff is responsive to my needs for scheduling and billing issues. read more

Simply the best! Staff is wonderful, doctor McRae takes his time with patients to make sure they're comfortable, and appointments are always on time. High tech facility too. read more

Great dentist and staff, honest And caring! outstanding work and no worries about his integrity and credibility!

I was referred to Mr. McRae from a coworker and I couldn't be happier! Holly has gracefully guided me through the scheduling process (my time is hard to work with), Wendy did my first ever cleaning so she helped me feel comfortable and made sure to check on my comfort often, Dr McRae made sure to greet me and introduce himself for my first visit which made me feel welcomed and important, and I can't say enough great things about Dr CJ Small! Dr. CJ Small has preformed all of my dental fillings so far and I am over the moon happy with his professionalism, his quality of work, and his pace during the procedure. This whole office has made me no longer fear the dentist & they are helping me get back on my feet when it comes to correcting years of not visiting a dentist. read more

Have been going to Dr. McRae for 15 years. His staff are incredible and put you at ease and his office is very welcoming. No need to look for another dentist! Top notch group! read more

Both my husband and I struggled to find a new dentist that we liked after moving to the area. We heard good things about Dr. McRae and thought we would give him a try. We have both been VERY pleased. He does excellent, cutting edge work. He is so careful and compassionate, and has an amazing network of people he refers to if you need other work. We always feel like he is keeping us and our teeth in mind with his conservative recommendations. He never pushes for extra work to be done rather than waiting and watching. When he says, "This should be taken care of, we trust that he is telling us the truth." You could not go wrong in seeing Curtis McRaw and his top-notched staff. read more

My husband and I both had a great experience with this dental office. Holly, the office manager is so helpful and great at what she does. Wendy is our hygienist and we couldn't be happier with her work, professionalism and ability to make us feel comfortable during our teeth cleaning. Dr. McRae is a highly skilled Dentist with a great track record and only wants the best for his patients. We highly recommend this dental office. read more

I just love, love, love my dentures. Dr. McRae and his staff are always welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend.

Very caring, very friendly, and very thorough. He did work on 4 different teeth for me and it all feels great. They followed up the next day to see how I was feeling as well. Prices for each procedure were way better than average for the area as well. read more

I don't like going to the dentist (who does) especially for a sensitive tooth. Dr. McRae was so patient with me! I had to have a broken tooth extraction and he and his staff were amazing. Holly was beyond helpful with insurance information. The whole experience put me at ease. read more

Dr. McRae is a stand out in his profession. My family and I have been receiving dental services at his office for more than two decades and can say with certainty we've found him and his staff to be highly skilled, conscientious, dependable and friendly. But even more than this, we keep going back to Dr. McRae because we trust he really cares about our well being. He's called our home after difficult procedures to make certain we're comfortable, made himself available on weekends for emergencies, never suggested an unnecessary procedure, and gone above and beyond on countless occasions at his own time and expense. Dr. McRae always greets you with a smile and it doesn't take long to discover he cares deeply for his clients health and happiness. This dental practice is as good as it gets! read more