This review is long overdue. When I was a teenager I suffered a bicycle accident that radically…read morechanged my jaw and teeth allignment. Fast forward several years later and after several attempts to find the right orthodontist and oral surgeon, in addition to having the insurance to approve and pay for these procedures, I decided to have braces and oral surgery. This process started in 2019. After about a year and a half of braces, I was referred to Dr. Tafilis by my primary care physician. Dr. Tafilis was fair, upfront, and explored all the risks with my procedures. He first performed an upper jaw surgery expanding my upper jaw to align my lower jaw. There were no complications with this surgery. After another 3 years of braces, it was time to complete my double jaw surgery in the summer of 2024. The surgery went smooth however unfortunately there were some issues with my jaw post surgery. This risk was accepted as my case was usually challenging as I had a prior surgery in my youth. What was suppose to be only a month of having my jaw wired turned into almost 5 months. For privacy reasons I will not go into details, however, I will say Dr. Tafilis did not give up and saw to that my care was not complete until the issues from my surgery were corrected. He provided me with his personal cell phone number, checked in on me regularly, by text or phone. On Thanksgiving of 2024, I finally ate my first solid food meal and in Jan of 2025 I got my braces off. I can't Thank Dr. Tafilis and his staff enough for the life changing benefits that his procedures have provided me. After years of not being able to confidently smile, chew my food correctly, and have breathing difficulties, I am so great full for him and his team. I would recommend Dr. Tafilis to anyone considering corrective jaw surgery.

The verdict is out... in the end - (in my opinion) Dr. Adel Tawfilis helped his peer get away with…read moreseveral thousand dollars in injuries when she planned to "extract a single tooth" and replace it with an implant, only to realize mid extraction that she screwed up and that the 'single tooth' was in fact attached as one of four anchors to a bridge. Instead of doing the right thing, his peer continued as if she didn't make a mistake, destroying the bridge, damaging several teeth and omitting facts from medical records. Perhaps his peer was unable to find a willing 'expert' out of almost 7,500 oral surgeons in Los Angeles. Fortunately for her, Dr. Tawfilis in San Diego provided his "expert opinion" that aligned with her "single tooth" false mantra. Dr. Tawfilis provided his expert opinion ignoring facts, conditions and injuries and provided his expert opinion that his peer extracted a single tooth: ignoring the fact it was one of four natural tooth anchors to a bridge; and ignoring the fact that a surgeon is not qualified to treat (or act as an expert witness for) the condition, or injuries that his peer created. Nonetheless, he appears to have put his blinders on and provided an "expert" report that his peer "extracted a tooth" within the standard of care - nothing more, nothing less: yes, she grabbed a tooth, yes, she yanked on a tooth; yes, that tooth came out; and yes, it was within the standard of care for an oral surgeon to do that. Or as I would say in his shoes... "that's my story and I'm sticking to it." From my shoes I would say... I have the evidence and am willing to share it. So, if Dr. Tawfilis suggests a procedure or perhaps gives advise - if I were his patient - I would think... "what is he NOT telling me" and/or "is he telling me the truth." Birds of a feather stick together.

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.

My wife went there for a consultation . They charged her same day 78 dollars for visit, ct, x-ray…read morewithout disclosing it to her. They actually told her its down payment for implant. If you go there make sure you discuss all charges upfront with them, Most oral surgeons do the CT and panorama x-rays for free. I have done them 3 times.

As an Ivy trained OMFS relocated to the San Diego area, I continue to follow Lum from Encinitas to…read morehis new office in San Diego fantastic clinical skills and bedside manner. Having multiple implant crowns being restored before my son's wedding now, these handmade temporary that he sculpted for 2+ hours yesterday like final porcelain teeth. I'm overly impressed as usual, but well worth traveling with Dr. Lum and staying with his amazing practice and staff. Thank you again Michael for your artistic creation of excellence. Dr. David.

Dr Lum has done major dental work for me following gum cancer. He and his staff are caring…read more wonderful people. I will travel to his new location to have my yearly check up and cleaning done.

Well... I found Dr Garcia on Yelp after my current dentist decided he wouldn't take my insurance…read more I had some pressing issues that I needed to get taken care of. The staff made me feel very comfortable... I've been going to this dentist for quite a while now. I've learn to know the staff pretty well. They're all great people. Dr Garcia seems to stay on top of the latest tech when it comes to his craft. Highly recommend

The entire staff, from front office, the hygienists, and Dr. Garcia are the friendliest, and…read moreattentive people. My entire family goes there and we couldn't recommend them more highly.

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.

Dr. Sharafi is an exceptional oral surgeon! He is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and truly…read morecares about his patients. I had an implant that failed after being done at another office, and thanks to Dr. Sharafi's expertise, he was able to restore it beautifully. The results have exceeded my expectations, and I couldn't be happier. His assistants are kind and attentive, and the entire staff is welcoming, respectful, and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Sharafi to anyone looking for outstanding care and excellent results. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

I couldn't be happier with my experience at Elevated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery! Dr. MacDowell…read moredid an excellent job with my extraction and implant. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and gentle, making me feel confident and comfortable throughout the entire process. The results are amazing, and the whole team was wonderful. If you're looking for exceptional care and results you can smile about, Dr. MacDowell is the one I highly recommend!

I highly recommend Dr. James MacDowell and his team at Elevated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery! I…read moreunderwent a tricky tooth extraction + bone grafting, as well as an implant. I just finished phase 2 of this process and so far so good! Dr. MacDowell was very gentle and I had zero pain during any of these procedures (I chose to not be sedated; opted for local anesthetic only). The state of the art equipment/technology in the office makes everything run efficiently, and as least invasively as possible for the patient. The precision and commitment of Dr. MacDowell to take the time necessary to do the job right, really makes this practice stand out. Highly recommend this oral surgery practice!

Genesis needs a raise ASAP ! She reflects leadership and represents the companys vision 100%. she…read morewas able to connect to her clients. Her combination of being down to earth, professional and haivng steady hands are beyond rare. Every 5 minutes she would make sure that there was no pain. Just wow, you can literally fall asleep and not he afraid of what the "tooth fairy" might come up with next. The main Dentist is straightforward with you. You can tell this place doesnt need your money, that's why they are straight with their clients about the care you need. I've been to some elite dentist office and let me tell you, this place will TOP any competition in the area. Others Doesn't stand a chance when compared to Del Mar Dental Arts

This office cost me $700 out of pocket for a procedure that should have been covered -- simply…read morebecause they never told me my insurance hadn't paid. They submitted the claim twice, but I wasn't informed until after the one-year deadline to act had passed. When I called, the billing rep, Wendy, said, "There's nothing you can do now." That was the first time I heard anything was wrong. And that's not the only issue. During one appointment, the dentist's assistant walked out mid-procedure, and he had to do everything alone. I ended up in the chair from 2 PM to 7 PM, needing seven numbing injections just to get through it. Over just 1.5 years, I saw a different hygienist at every visit -- zero consistency, no continuity of care, and no accountability. This office lacks professionalism, quality, and basic patient communication. I expected better -- and so should you.

This review is long overdue! I visited Carmel Valley Endodontics in March 2025, and honestly, I…read moredidn't know what to expect. I've always been pretty anxious about root canals (they sound intimidating, right?). But my experience here was completely painless, both literally and figuratively. Dr. Justin Naylor is exceptional at what he does and made the entire process feel easy and stress-free. I also had a wonderful experience with Stacy at the front desk! She was an absolute delight and made me feel so welcome. Believe it or not, I'm actually gearing up for my next root canal (I know, crazy!) and I'm genuinely looking forward to coming back! See you soon Dr. Naylor and Stacy!

Dr Naylor and his staff are amazing . I have had 2 root canals here and both times were great…read moreexperiences. They make you feel relaxed and comfortable during the entire experience. I highly recommend this office.

There's just soo much that I can say to recommend seeking treatment with OrthoAlex. I was initially…read morehesitant to even get braces in fear of the costs, but once in the lovely and sweet Jessica informed me that they had Invisalign as an option, and that they us payment options to fit my budget. With everything going on and the prices of gas and good skyrocketing, this was perfect! Both of their offices are well kept, and the environment and people are just amazing! I have to say that this was life changing. Not only did they fix my teeth, that gave me a smile. And that in turn boosted my confidence to heights that I never thought possible. And not only that but since I had invested in my teeth, it also helped me quit smoking since I wanted nothing more than a beautiful smile. Dr. Alexander was always gentle when handling my mouth (which was a big concern since I had very sensitive teeth after years of poor decisions). He was well knowledge that when I first started he could tell that I wasn't always using my dental bands and would remind me in a way that he knew that I lied but pretended to believe me and just kept reminding me until I realized the importance. Definitely a great way to encourage kids to do so. We would also always trade stories about our wrestling/Jiu Jitsu days while we would complete his routine checkup on me. He's the kind of man that you know was an excellent dad and role model. Dr. Drew is just like his dad. Knowledgeable even for his age and always went through great lengths to make sure that my aligners were on point and that my treatment would progress on time and with zero issues. After every checkout Dr. Drew made sure that there's no issues nor concerns with the new set of trays and had in and out the door ready to tackle my busy schedule. I think that the ladies would see him as that dreamy orthodontist that they'd want work on them. He's definitely a really chill guy. Leslie was one of the best! Always made sure that they could squeeze me in despite my hectic schedule. They knew that my work life was busy but had no idea what my personal life was like but always made sure that they had time to take me in, even if it was a tad bit out of the way for them. After she found out that I was taking care of my terminally ill mom, she would always ask how she's doing and how we're keeping up. That kind of support mid day would help anyone get through their day. Lee was definitely one hell of a RDA. I think my treatment went as well as it did because of his sharp eye. I wouldn't know that a bracket would be out, and I would always assume that it's because I would have new aligners and they just need to be bit on a bit harder and longer to settle. But Lee always found the flaws and made sure that every time I left the office my aligners were set properly. His skill in removing the remainder of the broken bracket and replacing it was definitely top notch! Probably one of the most valuable assets that they have there. And it was always dope hearing about his sons games win or lose. By the way that he always spoke about his son you can tell that he's really loving and proud. Emily was just a great as Lee every time that she took over. Very gentle to the touch. She would entertain me by telling me about her tattoos and what they stood for. It was a shame that most of my scheduling was when she wasn't available. But it's okay because their team was just soo confident that any member could replace the other and my treatment would still have the same outcome. Amazing! I'm definitely going to miss seeing the lovely jessica and hearing what new hikes and adventures that she's going to get into next. I'll always remember that she was the one that encouraged me to get my teeth fixed, and it definitely changed my life. I'll forever be grateful. Her smile was always welcoming. I even remember telling her that I liked her smile and she was like, "I have Invisalign too! Look!" Jennessa was fairly new to the office (I assume) by the time that my treatment was finished. She took the final mold for my post treatment retainers and once they came back they fitted perfectly! Definitely showed the quality of skill that Dr. Alexander looks for when building his team. I don't remember having the opportunity to have Jackie checkup on me but I do remember that she's always so uppity and I'm good spirits. Every time that she got me in and seated was refreshing. All in all I'd give OrthoAlex a 10 out of 10 based on quality of my treatments outcome, the genuine positivity of the staff, and the cleanliness of the office as well as the pricing.

Being a client with Ortho Alexander I have been so thankful…read morefor the care and proffesionalism shown by their team. Everytime me or my parents walk in we are so warmly greeted by the receptionists. Their clinic is always so calm and never caotic. My doctors always take their time in explaining to me or answering my questions about moving forward with my treatment. After all checkups where they remove or add in parts they always ask me if I am comfortable or if anything need adjusting. I cannot recommend Ortho Alexander highly enough. Their dedication to excellence and compassion towards their patients makes them stand out greatly.

When my insurance changed I reluctantly had to move to another dentist. However, Dr. Charlston is…read morestill the only dentist I fully trust, so I've opted to occasionally come back to him and pay out of pocket (especially as I wasn't overly confident in my new dentist). Dr. Charlston gives a competent, honest assessment every time, doesn't ever criticize work done by another dentist and as I'm paying out of pocket, he keeps the bills very small/reasonable. He's not the 'salesy' dentist which seems to be predominant now. He gets on with it and I'm in and out of the office fast, every time. As soon as my insurance changes back, I'll be back permanently with this dental practice!

I like Dr. Charlton as he seems to be honest and not creating extra dental work to charge you and…read moreyour insurance for his own benefits. If he sees you are not interested in extra luxury work he won't push it on you. But the front office requires a lot of follow ups and does not explain the charges on your account up front. For example my cleaning and exam should have been fully covered as I have two dental insurances but not having explained the procedure I ended up having to pay out of pocket for an image that I am still not sure why I was charged for while my insurances cover cleaning and exam (2x exam/year with one and 1X exam/year with the other). I also have to send several follow ups to get an answer regarding my questions.