Only time I will ever submit 5-stars for something that riddles me with anxiety and despair. That "something" is dentistry and more specifically, my own teeth. They (teeth) have not been solid team players despite good brushing habits my whole life. The result of course is way too many dental procedures. Frequent work relocation has also provided a real insight into different dentists and methodologies. And the conclusion: David, Suzy, Meagan, Michael (and the others) have put together a cohesive group that leaves you feeling relaxed, cared for and most importantly, provides excellent results. Additionally, they have always accommodated any emergency situation (read as: "I can't take this toothache for another second!") and are very flexible in regular scheduling. No question, my best dentist ever. read more

If you're looking for a dental office you can count on, forget this one. THEY DO NOT ANSWER OR RETURN PHONE CALLS. It has now been 4 weeks since I called regarding an urgent problem I needed taken care of since it was scraping my tongue. Left a message, waited 4 hours, called back. Day 2, called and left a message, no return calls. I had to find another dental office to get the problem taken care of, which they worked me in the same day. The new dental office I went to asked me if I'd recently had X-rays, which they called and requested from Freeman's office. No answer, message left, no return call. This is nothing new, when I tried to make my original appointment 3 years ago, I called twice with no return calls. The friend that recommended the practice got in contact with Suzy and I finally got a call. First red flag, but Suzy had the gall to lie to me on the phone and say my callback number was garbled. Yeah, twice and so was their caller ID I assume. You will never get a reminder call for your scheduleded appointments that you've made 6 months out, an email, nothing. This is unacceptable and result falls to a simple reason: they're lazy. It's a one dentist office, not exactly high traffic. As for Dr. Freeman, he's limited to what he does, and he does the teeth cleaning using an ultrasonic scaler. The average teeth cleaning takes 40 to 50 minutes. The average here is 15 minutes max. No scraping the gum line and under, no flossing which was a first for me. Freeman is personalble enough and explains things, which I appreciated. The old saying that business and family doesn't mix is an understatement. Suzy is the wife, 2 sons work there, and I'm pretty certain Dr. Freeman doesn't know about the phone situation, but it's not acceptable. Strange, every single medical facility I go to not only sends me an email but also a phone reminder to confirm. Because of this, I will not be returning and I won't be cancelling my appointment scheduled in a few months. I would, but they won't answer the damn phone. That's a rinky-dink operation. read more

Dr Freeman changed out a crown that I had put in down in Mexico when I was living there. The old crown never fit right and the install was sloppy. The work Dr Freeman did was 10x better. It has been a couple of months and I feel so much better! The fit is perfect and I don't even notice it. He took a lot of care in making sure my bite was natural. He is very smart, knows dentistry very well, and really cares that the work he does is the best. I'll be flying back here for my dental work for the rest of my life. Lessons learned. If you want your dental work done right this is where you go. His wife Suzy and kids that work with him in the office are super nice and make the entire experience awesome. On a side note. The last time I used yelp was about 10 years ago when I left a 5 star note for Dr Freeman. I was happy in 2015 and I'm happy in 2026! read more

Genuinely the nicest, kindest, and most informative dental experience I've ever had. I cannot recommend them enough

Great dentist office. Everyone is very helpful and pleasant. The doctor is honest in his recommendations and preventative work. Thank you read more

A very caring, patient and knowledgeable family team. They are very friendly, make you feel comfortable, offer plenty of advice, and take time to answer all your questions. The result is a much warmer environment than most dental offices. read more

This office is a family run office, very clean, very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, guaranteed to walk out of this office learning something about your mouth. They play amazing music to help you relax. They actually treat you like your family. I highly recommend this dentist office read more

I was referred to Dr. Freeman by a coworker who said many nice things about Dr. Freeman and his practice. I left two messages during office hours and never heard back. My coworker said the office is more responsive to text messages but I won't be reaching out a third time. read more

I must say that Dr David Freeman is the best dentist I ever had! His whole staff is professional and so friendly they make you feel comfortable and at ease! I definitely recommend his services! read more

What an awful dentist! I'm pregnant and they did not know what they were doing! They didn't know how to treat me and they were so confused and awful. Avoid! He tried to take X-rays on a pregnant person.... What a quack! read more

He loves teeth! Cares about them on another level and was very thorough in trying to diagnose this strange tooth pain. Very small shop, family managed. I really liked him! read more

After reading all the positive reviews I called several times to schedule an appointment. I called twice and left messages but never heard back from anyone. read more

Best. Dentist. Ever. I'm the kind of person who warily searches reviews for "I hate dentist" stories since I definitely suffer from dental anxiety and only trust reviews from others who have set the bar similarly high when it comes to dental care. Dr. Freeman is truly passionate about his work, very calm and precise in what he does, and makes positive/exited comments about each step so that you are put at ease. I am "recovering" from a root canal as I type this--something that I've had done before with other dentists who made me cry like a baby and swear off dental visits for years. With Dr. Freeman, there was only a bit of initial discomfort with the painkiller injections, but after those kicked in I didn't feel any more pain or major discomfort the whole time, and got to watch my suitably shalllow and diversionary Netflix movie in a relatively relaxed state. Now, several hours later, there is no residual pain, which is unbelievable! All the staff members at Dr, Freeman's have been kind and down to earth--plus my payments have been more affordable than expected (with insurance). Dr. Freeman has earned my respect, gratitude and enthusiastic recommendation! read more

The best dentist I have ever seen! Small family business, Dr Freeman is an outstanding professional and an amazing person.

Dr. Freeman pisses me off. Yes, I said it... Don't be confused, yes, you do see a 5 star rating above. But this guy really chaps my hide! Yes! Chaps and hide!! Why you might ask? One sentence... Dr. Freeman outdoes every freakin' dentist I have ever been to and no one will outperform what I have seen from his office. Oh, and he doesn't take my insurance! THE INHUMANITY! (Not his fault, my insurance sucks...) Me, in major pain, it was a Friday night... I yelped dentists in my area. I could not believe someone in their office answered! Told them my issue and she said she would call me back... I have shitty dental HMO coverage... last time I went to a dentist I landed in the ER because they could not stop the bleeding... I blame the dentist but have had a small change of mind due to Dr. Freeman. Upon returning my call, the lady (Mrs. Freeman) still answered questions for me even though it was late on Friday eve. She even offered to see me that night!!! I just took a major pain pill and just was not able to go or I would have... she then offered to see me on SUNDAY!!! AND Dr. Freeman DID! They looked at my problem, gave me some great advice that I won't go into. I swear to GOD if I am ever able to switch plans to a PPO I am with Dr. Freeman! read more

Extremely knowledgeable and am so incredibly pleased. Dr. Freeman and his wonderful staff stayed late to get me out of severe tooth pain and performed very patiently and exceeded my expectations. I am writing this the next morning completely out of pain and enjoying breakfast and coffee. Highly recommend! Fantastic results and advice! Thank you!!! read more

Was able to see me the next day ! Very pleasant office simple and clean . Explained everything they were doing while doing the procedure

THE BEST. Dr. Freeman is a prodigious dentist. I am invariably stunned by the quality of his work and how comfortable I am in the office/during procedures, notwithstanding my [normally] crippling white coat anxiety. Suzy, his wife and office manager, is wonderfully warm and funny. The Freemans are good and honest people. You will not find a better dentist or office in San Diego, or anywhere. read more

So...don't waste your time looking for another dentist. This guy and his team/family are undeniably the best dentist we have ever had, ever. was looking for an honest dentist, ha, and I found this guy. Doesn't get more honest. I try to get him to use up my insurance dough but he won't cause it's not necessary. Honest. They just yanked a molar that had to go and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. Thanks. I'd fly to keep this dentist if I ever moved? So, like I said don't waste your time looking for another dentist thanks guys! read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Freeman and his wife. When I went to my teeth-cleaning appointment on Thursday, Dr. Freeman asked if I had any problems. I mentioned that my teeth were having sensitivity now. He asked my toothpaste brand, and proceeded to give a lengthy and thorough explanation of the different ingredients in toothpaste formulas and why my brand was probably causing the sensitivity. I had no idea! When his lovely wife Suzy took over for the polishing, she gave options for so many flavors of tooth polish, that I just picked the first one, which was tangerine. I love that they treat their patients so well. I always learn something new about teeth and gums and taking care of them when I visit Dr. Freeman's office! I love that. read more

Coming from NY where dentists will convince you that there are a million things wrong with your mouth just to get a large payout- it was a breath of fresh air (pun intended) finding such a great dentist in SD. His staff is great. The dentist is extremely informative, knowledgable, ( was the first dentist to finally stop my gums from extreme bleeding by taking a whole different approach than just telling me I need to "floss better") and most importantly, he is honest. read more

The best dental team! They definitely know their stuff. I'm usually nervous whenever I go to the dentist, but not anymore. They always make me feel comfortable and at ease. Thanks! read more

Susie, his wife taking the calls does not pass every message onto Dr Dave! Dr Dave is cool, it's SUSIE WHO IS TOXIC! 4 times we called about an emergency I'm having, no return calls, thanks SUSIE! I'm a Quadriplegic & this is effecting my body. My body is having spasms, luckily my new Dentist has me on Antibiotics. Good luck dealing with Susie after she Knows you, decides whether she likes you or not? Thanks for helping Jeff read more

It took me some trial and error (Smile Care - the Jiffy Lube of dentistry and Hillcrest Family Dental - the most creepy and fearful experience ever in dentistry) to find a caring, trustworthy and affordable dentist in San Diego. I found Dr. Freeman via Yelp and I can't be more thankful to my fellow Yelpers. I have been going here since 2008 and by now Dr. Freeman and his wife are like friends to me. They are both personable and warm. What I like best is that Dr. Freeman is totally thorough and caring in his work. He will explain every facet of whatever procedure he is doing and answer whatever question you might have. He is very gentle and won't make you feel any pain if he can help it. Plus he loves to tell stories and fill your head with various trivia, so you mostly will learn something new when you leave the place! I have had a cavity filled, some retainers made, various X-rays and several cleanings. His prices are very reasonable and I have been paying out of pocket for a few years now. The location is located in a little strip mall with a taco shop next door. Inside though it is nice and clean, with plenty of reading material, a chess board and travel books. Besides my cousin in Phoenix, Dr. Freeman is my favorite dentist ever! read more

Dr. Freeman is the Sh*t! He's so cool and makes you feel comfortable right away, the the staff is friendly & I look forward to seeing them every visit. I don't have dental insurance and they really make it affordable. A few years ago when I didn't have a car and had to take a Lyft to my apt. Michael gave me a ride home because they didn't want me to call a cab! What other dentist would offer to do that?! read more

Dr. Freeman is an absolute find. An excellent practitioner with very, very reasonable prices. Very well worth to go out of your way for! Highly recommended. read more

Hi Yelpers. I'm not a regular here. I usually only post for great experience and service, or a bad experience. This one is great. Always has been. I think Dr. Freeman and Susie have been my dentist for 10 or more years. Though I should visit them more often, it always feels like family and it was just yesterday during each visit. Now, their son(s) are working there and to recollect the stories they would share about high school sports and such, its nice to see them. As far as care and service, I was a cash customer for years. They always treated me fairly and competitively on pricing. Their technology is current, too. Big screen TV above the chair showing me huge xrays and digital pics of my teeth. That was a little scary. :-) They are amicable, never shame me if it's been a while, and I always leave thinking I have this secret dental experience that I don't want to brag about, though could. And today is that day. Tiny, intimate office in one of the best parts of Clairemont. The donut shop and mexican restaurant next door are equally popular. I feel their intention to be caring and thorough are easily observable. They are so personable and we always share a laugh. I have insurance now and need to confirm if they take it. If not I may drop that coverage, they are that good and I have that much respect for them that I shutter at the thought of having to start over with someone else. Call Susie, check out Dr. Freeman, find the dentist you will want to visit. They are GREAT. read more

To write a rave review for a dentist is rare for me. So rare that I've never done it before. But Dr. Freeman deserves it. Dr. Freeman and his entire staff are professional, warm, patient and gentle. They all care about your comfort and do their very best to ensure your visit is a positive experience. Dr. Freeman is amazing. He's extremely educational with his patients. He helps you understand exactly what he's doing, what you need, what you don't need and makes sure you are informed. He will not sell you on what you don't need. He will not rush you out of there. He will not treat you like you are just a number. He will be gentle, considerate, constantly ask you if you're doing okay while he's working on your teeth...and he'll make sure he's got a great assortment of movies for you to watch while you are having your work done. I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Freeman and his staff. Going to the dentist is never a fun thing, but Dr. Freeman makes it way better than you expected. read more

I have never felt so at ease when going to the dentist as I did when I went to Dr.Freemans office. The whole staff makes you feel so comfortable, it's like you are hanging out with friends! I would recommend them to anyone and I'm definitely going to be going back for any future dental needs! read more

This place is an absolute jewel. The staff is welcoming and Dr. Freeman is very well versed and knowledgeable. I love the fact that they have great prices and don't push you to unnecessary treatment. For students like me without a car, it's a bonus that this office is conveniently right next to a bus stop. My experience has been nothing but positive and will definitely come here if I am ever in need of dental work. read more

Dr. Freeman is awesome! They always take their time to make sure I understand what & why they're doing. I never feel like they have a bunch of other patients waiting, and wants to rush through. Also, It doesn't seem like a big deal, but they're always giving me advice about little changes I can improve my teeth (i.e. stop eating popcorn or how to brush to improve my gums...) read more

Dr. David is extremely caring, professional, patient, and explains everything so beautifully regarding your teeth. My whole family has been coming here since the past 7 years. They have flexible hours, and are even open alternate saturdays. I brought my son here too for his dental exam and cleaning, Dr. Dave and Susie get it all done excellently..not only that, Dr. David makes sure to explain the proper way of brushing, flossing and dental care to the child as well.... great dental education! Both Dr. David and his wife Susie are very sweet, it might be a little difficult to get an appointment initially but trust me, once you visit him, then any previous dental experience elsewhere will pale in comparison. I'd give 10 stars to Dr. David if I could! read more

Since I've started going to Dr. Freeman about 2 years ago, I haven't had that awful feeling of dread that usually comes along with knowing I have a dentist appointment looming ahead. Dr. Freeman and his staff are knowledgable, very nice, and comforting during the whole procedure. And here comes the "but"... They're a bit scatter brained with returning phone calls and billing your insurance correctly... It's so hard to come by a good dentist though, so I'm willing to overlook those minor inconveniences and keep my teeth healthy by continuing my trips to Dr. Freeman's office! read more

Dr. Freeman and his wife are awesome. I can't say much that hasn't already been said by the reviewers below, but I can, without hesitation, give my stamp of approval to this dentist. I was very reluctant to go to the dentist before I met Dr. Freeman, and now, while I can't say I "enjoy" it, I definitely don't dread it, and that's due to the skill and attitude of Dr. Freeman and his staff. They're very friendly people and take great care in the practice of dentistry. They're always willing to work around my schedule and if you have a cavity or haven't been flossing as much as you should, they don't make you feel like a leper, they just reinforce that you should be doing X, Y and Z differently. Conveniently located off the 5 freeway, Dr. Freeman is by far the best dentist I've ever been to. You should check them out the next time you need a cleaning or some work done. read more

The whole office is great. I have been going there for several years. Highly recommend Dr. Freeman and Susie too!

I don't have a fear of dentists, I have a fear of dental bills. I have been going to Dr. Freeman for probably 3 years, I think. Its been a while. I was referred to him by my BFFF, and we have referred all the people we work with to go to him as well. What's cool about this place is that he shows you everything the procedure entails, even pictures, and full explanations. I think its cool and I like to see before and after work stuff. The last time I was here I had to get shots and before they injected me he showed me exactly where he was going to shoot me up at, for lack of better words, sans needle. Dr Freeman tries to make it as painless as it can possibly be. I have experienced the no call back thing, and it was for almost a month where I didn't hear back and that's why I didn't give them 5 stars. However, I really like this dentist and I really don't want to bother with looking for someone new. Plus he always has new movies to watch and his wife is into Harry Potter, so I can nerd out while I'm there. read more

Confession time. Before I went to see Dave, (yea, "Dave". not Dr. Freeman..."Dave" - thats how he introduced himself), I was TERRIFIED of going to the dentists. but like death and taxes, everything is inevitable and after yelping for some referrals within my insurance coverage, I found him. Let's just say that it had been nearly 12 years since my last visit and like 5 years prior to that one. Needless to say, dentistry was undervalued in our home growing up. BUT!!! Before you judge, after my last visit, I'm still cavity free and need no work done besides a filling replacement that fell out a year (or two) back. Now on to my actual review of my visit. EVERYONE did their damnedest to make sure I was comfortable and at ease. Literally...everyone. They chitchatted, we talked about movies and lots of other things. They also have the small ceiling-mounted TV's with headphones that can take your mind off of things. Dave was so thorough about what he was doing, what I might feel doing my procedure (teeth cleaning/polishing), the dental assistant (sorry, forgot her name :( ) was phenomenol about keeping me relaxed during the x-rays and everything else. I'll definitely be back...and he just might be my dentist du jour. read more

I have lived in San Diego almost 8 years now and it took me 7 to start seeing a dentist in SD County! I am from the LA area and visit my family on occasion and for nearly 7 years, I would make the drive up to see the dentist in their area that I had been seeing for several years. Choosing a dentist is an extremely personal decision and can be a really scary thing! Dr. Freeman is amazing and really makes going to the dentist actually enjoyable; I would have never thought that was possible, but he and his friendly staff has made that possible! I really trust his work and value his honesty. It is so great having things explained to you before and after having work done on your teeth. His office makes you feel at home like you are family, not just another patient. Even after all those years of traveling to and from LA just to see my old dentist, I must confess that Dr. Freeman is a much better and more caring dentist than the one in LA I had such a hard time parting with. I will be seeing Dr. Freeman until the day I move out of San Diego because I simply cannot imagine going to another dentist! read more

I recently changed my dentist to Dr Freeman who was a recommendation from a close relative. This is a very nice, caring and family environment. They are very down to earth and are caring towards their patients. Michael at the front office is extremely professional and helped me take care of a situation involving my prior dentist which prevented me from getting a cleaning. The doctors wife also works at the office and is extremely entertaining, helpful and professional. I am very glad I made the change to this office. read more

Absolutely the best experience I have ever had with a dentist. Very personable and absolutely does not try to screw you over with additional or outrageous charges like other dentists I have seen in the San Diego area. I actually had a dentist on my hockey team that I went to previously located in UTC, and even though we had a personable relationship, he would charge me through the roof every time. David Freeman gave me brushing tips, recommended toothpaste to buy at the store, as well as giving me in-depth explanations about how to care for my teeth better. If you want an honest, nice, and diligently run office to go to, look no further. This is your guy! read more