Today, I accidentally showed up on the wrong Friday for my appointment. Whoops . I apologized for…read morethe mistake, and started heading back towards my car. Once I reached my car, I got a call from the front desk staff letting me know that actually, they could see me today. I was pleasantly surprised, and very appreciative! I was seen by Dr. Mordecai Lightman. I must say, I had some anxiety going into my dental appointment because I hadn't been as on top of my flossing as I should have been. I have been trying to rectify that and reestablish that as a habit, but I was still nervous about what they would say when I arrived. I had even pushed back my appointment once or twice as a result. Thankfully, that anxiety and dread was unfounded. Dr. Lightman was SO kind and nonjudgmental. He really took his time on my teeth, was very gentle, explained every aspect of my care, and even took the time to double check that I knew how to floss correctly and showed me how flossing should feel like. He was a delight to chat with as well! I am sad that he's generally retired and only picks up here and there. He's a true gem of a human and a gift to the practice. I wish I could have him every time! Everyone I have encountered at this practice is incredibly kind, patient, and thorough. I couldn't recommend this dental office enough :').

I called at 10am requesting an emergency dental visit, gave them my reasoning and they called me…read moreback within 10 minutes of following with a dentist that could squeeze me in! I came in at 230 same day. I spoke to three different ladies and they were all extremely caring and genuinely helpful. Coming in, I was greeted with warm smiles and I told them I was in pain and they were extra welcoming and eager to assist. I had my 7 year old with me and they reassured me I can have him in the dental office too. (Kid friendly!) since my son was waiting with me while I was getting a procedure done, the other ladies were very nice to charge my phone and change his seat to a comfy one! Grateful for the extra care given :) My dental assistant was Jenny and from the get, she was extremely careful and very sweet. I told her I was in pain and she was very quick to help and make sure I was comfy. I also had the newest Dentist, Dr. Rice. (Former resident at a veterans hospital). She was extremely knowledgeable and handled me with care and constant reassurance. I'd definitely recommend those who want extra gentle and friendly care to come!

The best dentistry I've ever been to! My crown broke the…read moreday before thanksgiving. I was super stressed about not having a crown for thanksgiving and the holidays. And dr Elias knew it. Him and his assistant stayed till 7:30 pm to ensure I had a crown that day. He had a bunch of other work and STILL made time to take care of me. They didn't need to stay for me, and I wouldn't have expected it less than 5 hours before thanksgiving. They always have a positive attitude even with my teeth (that aren't good) . You need to go to this dentist! They genuinely care about you!

I had a really great experience at this dental clinic. I had to get two molars extracted, which can…read morebe such an emotionally draining and tough procedure. However, they made the entire process as comfortable and positive as it could possibly be. The surgeon and his assistant were amazing, they really helped ease my nerves throughout the procedure and even gave me the option to take little breaks if needed. I usually don't enjoy going to the dentist or dealing with dental surgeons, but they are honestly tough to dislike. One thing that really stood out to me is how much they emphasize gum health. It was something I had not experienced at other clinics before. They truly care about long-term dental health, not just the procedure at hand. As far as scheduling and payments for treatments, everything was smooth and hassle-free. I was able to ask all the necessary questions and address any concerns, and they very kindly took the time to answer and explain everything clearly. Overall, I'm so grateful for how they handled such a tough visit. The front desk staff is also incredibly kind and welcoming. Highly recommend this clinic!

Most of us probably hate going to the dentist, but Bonita Del Rey is a great environment. Their…read morestaff, doctors, dental hygienist and all the ladies at the front desk are some of the best in the business. If you're needing a great dentist in the Chula Vista area Bonita Del Rey is the place, I truly love these people!

I recently went to Bonita Dental to get my implants checked, and GABRIEL was amazing! As someone…read morewho always gets a little nervous about feeling like I'm "in trouble" at the dentist, Gabriel completely put those worries to rest. He made the appointment super easy, was incredibly patient and careful with me, and explained everything so clearly. He even showed me before-and-after pictures of why using a water pick is so important without making me feel judged at all. To top it all off, he had amazing music playing--he was even playing one of my absolute favorite songs ("Messy" by Lola Young)! Highly recommend Gabriel and the team at Bonita Dental for anyone looking for gentle, thorough, and welcoming dental care.

I have been going to Dr. Ho for a few years for dental cleaning and definitely recommend him and…read morehis hygienists! My sister sees him as well and my mom had partial dentures made here. He's very friendly, thorough, and does a great job at what he does. The office staff are also very friendly. They send you a lot of reminders via text of your upcoming appointments otherwise they charge a $35 fee for no-show. The waiting room office is very small though so it can get very cramped. This location is closed Saturdays, but he also has an office in Escondido that's open on Saturdays until I believe 4pm. Highly recommended!

I went to this dentist for years and never had any issues until the last appointment I went to…read morewhere a root canal was recommended. super unprofessional conversations were being had while a root canal was being done about his personal life. then the doctor proceeded to break an instrument inside my root canal did not tell me. He just told me that I needed to go to a dental surgeon to get it finished because he could not finish the root canal. I proceed to go somewhere else where they told me that he never finished the root canal because they left an instrument in my root canal. My insurance wasn't willing to cover another crown and to finish the root canal since Ismile had already charged me for everything. Now he's threatened to sue me with his lawyer for leaving an honest review. I have proof of everything that happened from my new dentist. Beware.

After a year of my husband being a patient I decided to switch my dentist to this one due to all…read morehis praises about Dr Toma. And I'm so glad I did. The office staff is professional and attentive. The assistants and actually everyone was great. Dr Toma is quick, but thorough. Love that they don't waste time! Also friendly and makes you feel like family.

I absolutely am super grateful to have find this dentist office! from the moment I walked through…read morethe door I am greeted by the lovely ladies at the desk , the dentist assistant is amazing and obviously the dentist is awesome, professional and you can tell his passion to help people !

Amazing staff! I've always had anxiety about going to the dentist, probably from some childhood…read moreexperiences. I'll be honest--even at my first appointment at AD Dental, I walked in feeling very nervous and anxious. But once the hygienist started cleaning my teeth--WOW! She was amazing! It didn't hurt at all, and she constantly made sure I was comfortable and not in any pain during the cleaning. Thank you to the entire AD Dental staff for making such a difference in my experience!

The dental professionals at a dental are not only knowledgeable of each of the procedures they have…read moredone on me, but are extremely caring for the comfort and concerns of the patients. Dr. Dominguez is knowledgeable in so many areas that I do not feel I need to go anywhere else for dental care, except in unusual circumstances.

This is my second review for Premier Dental Care. Since my first visit focused on my first…read moreimpression (Front desk and X-rays), I will now elavorate on the technical abilities of the staff. Unfortunately for me, I had three fillings today, however, I have to admit that Premier's skill with the process is very good. The tech assistant was very carefull and I could tell that she genually cared about my well being. She was super attentived and gracefull while preparing me for Dr Maroon. Dr. Maroon displayed the same level of service as the tech assistant. He was very attentive to my needs and gracefully explained to me the procedure and what to expect while he was doing the work. One thing that struck me, was that he wanted to make sure he performed to the best of his ability. I could tell this from his questions and double and triple checks he conducted during the procedure. I'm super please that I have found a place that I feel very comfortable. I encourage to give this office a chance. You will not be disappointed.

I've been meaning to place a review! If I could give no stars, I would…read more I brought my family to the office to begin with braces because of a promo they had . Whatever you want to call him I guess his name is Steven. I don't know if he's a she or he but he she is real good at manipulating you to proceed with braces, but then after a while, has the worst customer service with his ridiculous outfits and so much amount of glitter all over his face. This he she is definitely pushing patients away due to his unprofessionalism

I had the most incredible experience with everyone in this office. Dr. Garate and his staff took…read morevery good care of me. I was in a lot of pain and no one else was able to get me in for several days. Dr. Garate immediately took my pain away. He was very professional about what he suggested that I should do. Thank you so much to everyone at Perfect Smiles.

I saw the stellar reviews on Google and decided to schedule an appointment for a cleaning. Here is…read moremy personal experience with this service. I believe Dr. David Garate is a very capable dentist however I think there is a practice to overbook his services to the extent of causing extensive delays to his patients. I originally scheduled a routine cleaning but was advised to get a deep cleaning. I inquired about braces and was told I needed a frenectomy before the braces were put on. I followed through with the regular cleaning, the deep cleaning, and the frenectomy. This process took several weeks to complete. Several times I was made to wait to get my procedures started as a hurried Dr. Garate was busy finishing work on previous clients. In one particular instance, once my procedure started, he was so frazzled that he numbed the wrong side of my mouth with the numbing needle. As you can imagine, this is a very painful experience which involves stabbing you in the nerve of your gums with a long needle and injecting the numbing solution. He apologized profusely for doing this. He gave me some Starbucks gift cards in an attempt to make amends however the insult remains. This should have never happened and was completely unprofessional, avoidable and unacceptable. However the most traumatic experience came during the frenectomy. Dr. Garate applied the numbing gel to my gums and let it sit less than 60 seconds before jabbing me with the numbing needle. As it was previously explained to me by one of his assistants, they leave the gel on for far much longer in order to help ease the pain of jabbing you with the numbing needle. Dr. Garate wasted no such time and I felt EVERYTHING. Then came the procedure of the frenectomy, which uses a laser to cut through the muscle tissue in between the front of your two front teeth and behind it. It is literally burning your flesh. When giving post-op instructions for the pain once the numbness wore off, Dr. Garate told me to simply take Ibuprofen. Mind you, I just had the inside of my mouth burned for over 30 minutes. When I tell you this was some of the most excruciating pain I've ever felt in my 48 years on this planet once the numbness wore off...it brought me to tears over several days. I lost 5 pounds due to my inability to eat comfortably due to the pain. I had to call in to be seen way in advance of my scheduled follow up to get relief. Once seen, Dr. Garate halfway admonished me for taking over the counter pain relief remedies such as Orajel when he left me to my own devices as he could only think to suggest Ibuprofen in the aftermath of the frenectomy. Ibuprofen could not touch the pain that ensued from the burn wounds to my inner mouth after this procedure. He then filled stronger pain relief medications on my behalf to my local pharmacist and provided vitamin E pills from the office that he instructed to burst and rub on the area. My question is this, he obviously has done this procedure numerous times in the past. Why not anticipate the pain level and provide prescriptions at the conclusion of the procedure? If not that, why not instruct on the Vitamin E remedy in the least? Why send a burn victim home with dreams of Ibuprofen? Why put a valued patient through this painful ordeal unnecessarily? What amount of Starbucks gift cards could Perfect Smiles distribute to me to make up for what they put me through???