Dr. Nagai and his staff are extraordinary. I dislike the dentist like most people. However I was in…read moredyer need of a root canal.... I was in pain. I was referred to dr nagai by my regular dentist. Best experience, I've ever encountered with it comes to going to the dentist. All my concerns were addressed. And they went above and beyond to make me extremely comfortable.... well as comfortable as you be, when getting a root canal. I highly recommend Dr.Nagai and his staff. You will not be disappointed.

Without a doubt, one of the most pleasant experiences I've ever had at the dentist. Mind you, I…read morecame to Dr. Sugita for a ROOT CANAL! It was my first time coming to this dental office, which is located in a newer medical building attached to Sharp Hospital. Everything from social distance markings on the elevator floors to the receptionist wearing a mask, made me feel comfortable but I was still nervous as hell. Most people: "I don't like going to the dentist but Me: I have anxiety and a true fear of the dentist and needles, etc, that causes me to be nervous wreck the moment I even think about going, let alone actually sitting in the dentist chair. My ROOT CANAL experience. Dr. Sugita was AMAZING. I usually wear headphones with volume up so I can't hear anything. Dr. Sugita's calm voice and the methodical way he requested the next tool he needed was soothing and actually calmed me down. I'm not exaggerating this, but I DID NOT FEEL A THING! Not even the initial shot of novocaine, not the ones after. I usually feel everything and while the pain isn't much, it's the thought of the needle that gets me. The Doctor and his assistant were efficient and I was done in no time at all. In short, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. SUGITA

Extracted all four of my wisdom teeth here during the Pandemic. Terrible experience that actually…read moreled me to avoid the dentist until this year, as embarrassing as that is to admit. Dr. Stettler did not have good bedside manner with me. He was gruff and sarcastic. Does not like to answer questions. Spoke to me like I was stupid. During my actual surgery, they struggled to put the IV in my arm, leaving me with a lot of bruises on both arms. As I was being put under, it was chaos! No counting down calmly. The doctor was loud, lots of movement, he cut his hand on a sharp tooth of mine and was audibly upset about it. That's not the way someone should go under anesthesia for the first time! The procedure took much longer than expected but they did not provide any updates to my worried wife and mother both waiting in the lobby. When they finally were informed I was freaking out from the anesthesia when I woke up, they refused to let either of them come talk to me despite me begging as I knew it would calm me down. My family was wearing masks (covid) and were calm. There was no reason to refuse our request. When I finally did calm down, I was extremely nauseous. They didn't want to give me zofran and my mom actually had to call later in the day to push for them to prescribe it, as I was vomiting a lot when I got home. They did prescribe it, but it was confusing they didn't just do it to start. I did the follow-up and it was fine. I also would caution potential patients to read the business' response to reviews here. They teeter the line of HIPPA to save face, rather than accepting the feedback and providing more generalized responses to discuss privately. Before they say I wasn't a patient -- my legal name is Christine.

I am so grateful for this office! 1. They followed the insurance fees completely - no hidden fees -…read more2. My wisdom teeth removal was seamless and easy. I did not get put to sleep and i had no pain my teeth were severely decayed bcuz they were under the gums and i couldn't reach them. Thankfully he got them out with what felt like 3 wiggles each side. From check in to check out i was done in 30 mins. I have no pain and no swelling. I was prescribed pain meds but didn't need them! So grateful for this office - they were all helpful and nice. I'll be honest he did not talk much, he's kinda in and out but I'm fine with that! He's a great oral surgeon

Apparently all his customers (except for Fina Thom) did not deserve a heads up that he was…read moreretiring. I will say that his dental work was very good, his bedside manor was the worst of anybody I working in the medical or dental care field I have ever seen. If your mouth started to close a little while he was working, instead of just saying "Open", he would jam an instrument into your gum. If your head was not in the perfect position he would jerk it where he wanted. I have never had any dentist come close to doing the crap he pulled. I just assumed he was bitter and was taking it out on his patients. Hopefully he will find some peace in retirement. Thanks for the heads up, not!!!!

I felt really lucky to find his office. Sure, he had a crusty nutty professor vibe to him, but he…read morewas honest and a good dentist. I brought my mother to his office to also get work done. His prices were extremely reasonable and he wasn't out to overcharge her for what she needed. I was really sad to see him go. Now, I've got to find a similar honest dentist for my mom and I.

I drove from Los Angeles to La Mesa to see Dr. Paul Michels and the team at Cardinal Dental, and…read moreit was 100% worth it. The process took about four months because they are incredibly thorough and make sure each tooth fits perfectly and heals properly. I came in with multiple broken/missing teeth thinking some couldn't be saved, but I was wrong. They have payment plans available if needed. All options are discussed beforehand. The entire team was kind, attentive, and always checked in about comfort, fit, and color. They truly want you to leave happy. I was given clear instructions on how to care for my new smile, and the results have been life-changing. I feel more confident, have a full set of beautiful teeth, and no longer worry about smiling. If you're considering an implant or crown, this is your sign. Highly recommend Cardinal Dental. I'm including some before & after photos.

I had a dental emergency and was nervous to find a new dentist. I called and set up a next-day…read moreappointment to get a crown glued back in. They were super friendly and helped me feel comfortable. It was great that the did not charge for a consultation and did X-Rays and gave me quote for treatment plan with no pressure. I don't have insurance right now so couldn't afford to do all the services however I know that once I do, I will be back. Super gentle touch, great bedside manner. Def would recommend!!

It didn't take long to realize this was a top-notch place. Very modern decor too. Dr. Berkstein is…read morea high level specialist for dental implants and periodontal issues. I was sent here on a referral from my primary dentist. I had a loose implant that was wiggling. When I went for the initial visit, they assumed that I would need the implant totally removed based on the x-rays. This meant removing a titanium screw from my jaw bone. Preparing for hellacious pain. Luckily, when I went in for the surgery/removal, they just had to just tighten up the screw holding the implant after drilling out the top filling! It was a welcome surprise! Yay!!! No pain, and, got to keep the Vicodin prescription...! Most likely will go back to do some gum grafting for another future implant here so we'll see the results of that. We did a CT scan and surprisingly, found an issue with another tooth. Not good news of course. He has the most state-of-the-art equipment and technology here. So far, great professionalism and quality work!

An amazing office, professional caring staff and the BEST periodontist in San Diego! Thank you, Dr…read moreBernstein, for helping me to keep my smile healthy.

Dr. Paul Koshgerian did an excellent job treating my son's impacted canine in the palatal area. His…read morehands truly seem guided by angels. Once the procedure was over, I noticed that his staff (Mike and Mechalle) was very caring and highly professional. Everyone prepared me for the possibility of pain and discomfort once the anesthesia wore off. However, after the oral surgery, my son took a five-hour nap and woke up as if nothing had happened; no pain, no side effects, and no complications at all. I was honestly amazed. My teenager even expressed that he was expecting the worst, but he did not feel any pain, even days afterward. Dr. Paul is also extremely responsible of his work and compassionate with his patients. He personally called afterward to check on how my son was feeling, which tells a lot about him. During our follow-up consultation, he took the time to answer every question thoroughly and explain everything from a professional perspective. Overall, I feel completely confident recommending Dr. Paul Koshgerian to anyone needing oral surgery care, in which I already have referred him to my coworker. It is rare to find doctors who are this passionate, skilled, caring, and responsible. I truly hope he continues his amazing work for many years to come. Wishing him nothing but the best. Thank you so much to give my son this amazing experience!

After a disastrous veneer procedure in Tijuana, I developed a severe infection that spread into my…read morejawbone and sinus cavity. I was ultimately told I needed emergency oral surgery and was at risk for life-threatening complications. Dr. Paul Koshgerian truly saved my life. He immediately prioritized my surgery despite his demanding schedule and treated me with compassion, honesty, and urgency from day one. The recovery process has been long, but Dr. K has supported me every step of the way and helped restore both my health and my smile. I can't thank him enough for the care he gave me during one of the hardest times of my life.

He's pricey but worth it. I have a lot of gum recession and had two gum grafts and they both came…read moreout amazingly. He's very talented and attentive. You won't get this kind of service at a super dentist. He doesn't take a lot of insurance but again, you get what you pay for. I'm about to go in for another gum graft and I'll pay the price because this isn't something you want to bargain hunt. I trust him to get the job done correctly and he stands by his work.

I have been a patient for a year and have been extremely satisfied…read morewith Dr. Factor and his staff. I have noticed a big improvement in my dental health. Thank you so much!

I was a patient at La Mesa Dental Artistry years ago, working with Dr. Rebecca Wachtel, Sarah, and…read moreher other amazing staff during what was a genuinely traumatic time in my life. I had lost several front teeth and needed implants, and Dr. Wachtel handled the whole process with such warmth and compassion that it made an overwhelming situation feel manageable. She clearly cared about getting the outcome right -- not just functionally, but in a way that restored my confidence. Dr. Wachtel has since moved on, and the staff from my time there has likely turned over completely -- but what impressed me recently is that the current team was just as wonderful. When I reached out years later needing help obtaining my old records for an ongoing medical case, they were responsive, helpful, and went out of their way to assist me without hesitation. That kind of continuity of care and genuine helpfulness -- even for a patient from years ago with a completely different team -- says a lot about the culture this practice has maintained. Highly recommend.

They sound polite but do not seem genuine. Had to call several times to get xtay send over to my…read moreemail address. Just did not have over all good experiences both doctor and staff.

Excellent facility. Staff is great. They did my procedure painless and effectively. Recovery time…read morewas quick. My doctor was friendly, knowledgeable and explained very that they did.

Dr. Delgato throughly explained procedure and what to expect. Doctor and all the staff very…read moreconcerned with putting me at ease and making a scary procedure a breeze. Highly recommend. Susan B

I had a chipped teeth and perio maintenance with improvements to my front teeth. Thank you so much…read morefor bringing back my smile. The office experience is roomy and the staff and dentists are very friendly.

Communication here is horrible. My dentist of 12 years took…read moremedical retirement, a few days before my scheduled cleaning. I had two goals, I needed a cleaning and I had a chipped front tooth. Made an appointment for what I thought would be cleaning. It turned out that they only did paperwork on day 1. Came back later, had x-rays, had cleaning, wanted to deal with the chipped tooth. They said I needed a bite guard and a back tooth fixed. I told them the teeth grinding issue was resolved 10 years earlier, it was caused by daytime habits, not night time grinding. Over a decade of X-rays showed that. What about my chipped front tooth? I was provided with a written treatment plan with a need for a mouth guard, an additional appointment for a future cleaning, and a need to have the rear tooth worked on. And still nothing about my noticeable front tooth problem. I left with an impression that they did not believe me when I told them that the daytime teeth grinding was resolved. And I also left with no mention of fixing my front tooth. PS: I am not a frequent complainer on Yelp. Maybe once every 5 years. This one was blatant.