My wife and I had to change our longtime family dentist, due to insurance coverage. So we looked for something closer to our home and found this location. Checked the reviews and it appeared to be ok. After just one visit, I immediately started looking for another dentist. No issues with the staff. Everyone we talked to prior to our appointment and on the day of, was very friendly. The issue we had was with our dentist. She was so unprofessional from the way that she spoke to us, to the way that she was dressed. She did both of our examinations in what I can only describe as a party dress. Maybe she was going somewhere immediately after, but not what I would expect. But even more concerning is her examinations. She told me that she was going to clean my teeth but would only do half of it, and that I needed to schedule a second appointment within a week to do a "deep clean". I am 45 and have NEVER had a cavity. So I was shocked that my teeth would be that bad. She said the same thing to my wife and also told my wife that she had 6 cavities!!! We left feeling confused and unsure about this dentist. The next day my wife called to see if we can get a copy of our records and the X-rays. They NEVER followed up with us. We waited on this review until we could verify and get a second opinion. Our insurance would not cover another check up until 6 months later, so we finally got confirmation from our new dentist...which we loved!! No cavities for either of us, and a normal cleaning. We didn't tell our new dentist anything, and waited to see what he would say. Our teeth are perfect! Beware of Florabel Oliver-Badillo. Something is not right and could end up costing you BIG! read more

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My children and I had not yet experienced a pleasant dental visit until we came to Dr. Florabel. Her front staff, along with her DA, and herself were so sweet and personable. Both her and her DA made sure to consistently check on us during our treatments with lots of care and support. She is also very informative and willing to answer all questions, while making sure you understand. read more

Dr. Oliver and her staff are caring, compassionate, and overall a 10/10 for my partner and I. They always make us feel welcomed and give us the level of care we need. Have been with them over 2 years going on 3 and the vibe still feels the same, couldn't ask for a better dentist. read more

Many years of having work done in her office! She doesn't over book so wait time is short! Her work is quality with no repeats! The entire staff is welcoming and for anyone who is fearful of dentists ... She is the one to go to!!! Best in San Diego for sure! read more

First time going here today for a check up and cleaning...Dr. Oliver-Badillo and her staff were very polite and professional! I'm paralyzed in a wheelchair and they were very patient and accommodating helping me transfer safely. She also did an amazing job cleaning and taking care of my teeth! Very friendly family environment... definitely recommend if in need of general dentistry!! read more

I have been a patient of Dr.Oliver's for over 10 years and can say I truly trust her expertise. One of my front teeth had been previously treated with a root canal and was experiencing discoloration. My tooth was turning grey! I went to Dr.Oliver where she carefully evaluated my tooth and determined that she could do two sessions of internal bleaching. I was relieved that I had options since I wasn't ready for a veneer or crown. After two sessions of internal bleaching, my root-canal treated tooth looked as good as new! I am amazed and incredibly grateful. This was not the first time Dr.Oliver has saved my smile. Happy to have such a caring and talented dentist! Dr.Oliver and staff are truly the best! read more

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I would just say that I love going to the dentist now! At first, I was really afraid of going in but as an adult, I really have to handle these dental issues I have as early as possible. On my first visit, they are very welcoming. Her assistant, Irene, helped me relieved my nervousness as she prepared me for my dental x-rays. I got my first crown from them, and got three of my tooth extracted. My wisdom tooth was so big (like around 1 inch) and its a real challenge to take it out, but I am amazed with Dr. Florabel's work as she extracted it precisely and safely. I really can't wait to see them on my next appointment next year! From start to finish, would highly recommend them 5/5! read more

My husband and mother in law referred me to Dr. Oliver and I can say that my overall experience has been amazing! The staff are friendly and helpful and Dr Oliver is professional and super friendly also very complimentary! I always feel great experience and I've been a patient for over two years. read more

Got my regular cleaning done just now and just wanna show my support and appreciation here. I've only been year twice but It is the best cleaning service I have! Fast, efficient, and clean. I am pretty sensitive to pain but they take care of my teeth so carefully that I feel relaxed during my visit(it is very rare for me). The staffs are all really friendly and welcoming. They encourage you to smile confidently :) read more

She's our dentist since 2012 till now. She did my bridge in my wisdom tooth and she really did good. And i really love it so much. I am a smiling person and i laugh loud and open mouth lol, before i always cover my mouth when i laugh but now i am proud she complete my missing teeth. And all the staff is so friendly,nice and approachable. We live in Murrieta, because of their work we keep coming. Thank you!!! read more

Florabel Oliver-Badillo, DMD - General Dentistry Near Me - San Diego, California

Not only did Dr. Florabel Oliver-Badillo get me over my phobia with dentists when I first went to her. She just saved my week with a filling. I broke a piece of my tooth Cause I thought biting down on a piece of candy was a good idea. Looking at you Lifesaver. I know bad habit to have, but this is the first time I had ever had a problem with that habit.(Guess I'm not as young as I used to be.) So my molars on my left side had a sharp piece where the piece broke off. SO every time I talked, moved my tongue at all, it would hit that sharp piece. Dr. Florabel Oliver-Badillo got me in fast and it only had taken her 10 mins to fix it (included X-rays too). When I broke my tooth I thought I would have to deal with it for a few days. Long story short (too late?) If you want a dentist who is professional yet cares on a personal level. Fast yet gentle, with staff on the same level ,than you need to try Dr. Florabel Oliver-Badillo, DMD. read more

What a wonderful dental office. The staff is very nice, accomodating, and informative. They respond quickly and return your call(s) and get you in to see the dentist when you break a tooth. Dr. Oliver is kind, gentle, genuinìngly concerned, and does everything possible to make you as comfortable as possible and to try to save your damaged tooth. Irene(pronounced: "Ee- ren- neh") the dental assistant, explains in detail what is going to be done and ensures that you understand whatever procedure is required. She makes sure your treatment goes off without a hitch. This dental office is delightful! read more

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I am forever grateful that the first few dentists I went to were garbage cause this was where I was meant to go! Dr. Oliver and her team are the best My confidence has greatly soared since getting my smile back read more

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Only dentist I will ever see because of my anxiety. She and her staff are the best!!!!!! I swear go see her!

I love Dr Oliver-Badillo and her team! They are very nice and very kind, always with a smile! I have been seeing her for around 5-6 or so years probably more. Takes wonderful care of my teeth as well my son's. She goes the extra mile for us, which means so much. I've been to a lot of dentist's in my life and have seen my share of bad one's. She's the opposite. We will be going to Dr Oliver for as long as she's practicing dentistry and I have teeth! You should feel confident with her and the team. Steve Gormley read more

Thank you so Much Dr. Florabel Oliver-Badillo for the new teeth!!! I've never been so blessed to have been appointed towards you for your services. I will now be smiling to my fullest And the Staff you guys are Great !!! Sorry I forgot your names ... You guys brought my smile back bragging my new Teeth LOL ... I will give you guys more than 5 stars read more

Went here a couple years ago, I had an early morning appointment and the entire staff + Dr. Florabel was late. I literally watched her entire team open the office lol. Not something a patient should see. Dr. Florabel seemed knowledgeable. Her staff are very welcoming and nice. However, you don't go to any doctors office to see pretty staff members. You go there for your health to be evaluated and taken care of. I only went in for a routine cleaning, got a routine cleaning, but was charged 170$. I had already confirmed the copay would be $20 over the phone, and confirmed that they took my insurance. My insurance website at the time, cigna, also listed them as taking cigna. They even had a big ol cigna sticker in the front window office. Re confirmed with receptionist before doing paperwork. At the end of my cleaning they said heres the bill, $170, i argued that this wasn't right, and Dr. Florabel stepped in almost immediately and said "your insurance probably won't pay it". I was young back then so I paid anyways. Never coming back here again. Unprofessional and they seem to be using an all female staff as a way to get people in. read more

Been going to Dr, Oliver-Badillo for years, she so nice and answers all my questions about my teeth. My teeth are the right tract now .

She is the best dentist I ever gone to. It's been like a few years that I haven't checked in. I had such a severe toothache & she prescribed me strong medication & told me to come back the following day. I felt no pain. Now I'm recovering, the procedure was fast & gentle. Thank you very much for taking me in. God bless doc! read more

Dr. Florabel and her staff never fail to always do a great dental work for me and my family. I just called her office today before 12 noon to see if she can squeeze my son on her busy schedule because of his pain and Dr Florabel did see us today. She did my cleaning as well. She have a very gentle hands that calm you even you can hear the drill on your teeth. I felt safe and covered by her comfortable atmosphere. You will never find gentle hands like hers! She's the best for me! Thank you Dr. Florabel and staff, more business on your way!!! read more

Dr. Badillo - Oliver and her Dental Assistant are both amazing women. I went into Dr. Badillo - Oliver after a 2 year coma and had to have my two front teeth crowned. Both ladies were compassionate, efficient and accommodating to both my emotional and physical well being. Dr. Badillo - Oliver has the lightest touch for a dentist and her work is painless and beautiful. I love the work she has done and am looking forward to receiving my permanent crowns and I plan on using Dr. Badilli-Oliver for all my dental needs moving forward. Thank you Dr. Badillo-Oliver and staff for the tlc you provide to you're patients. You are appreciated! read more

Dr. Oliver is the most amazing dentist in all the land! She helped me with my deep clean when I was pregnant and my insurance wouldn't cover it. She goes above and beyond for her patients. Her and her staff are so warm happy and friendly every time I go in. They are always so complementary, fun and full of joy! She treats her clients and staff like family. Thank you Dr. Oliver for all that you do! - Princess Chanelle xo read more

When I moved to San Diego, I needed to find a dental clinic to do my regular checkups and cleaning so my housemate recommended Dr. Oliver's clinic. I was very satisfied with my visit and will rely on their clinic for future dental visits. The staff is absolutely the best with the friendly, welcoming service, I felt right at home with them. Setting up an appointment was very straightforward and easy through a phone call and the visit itself was not long. I only went in for a regular checkup and cleaning and they did a great job too. I also appreciate how Dr. Oliver was not heavy-handed since my gums are sometimes sensitive and can bleed from too much pressure. Overall, I had a great experience and definitely recommend them for their great service :) read more

Dr. Florabel and her staff are very welcoming when I first stepped in to her clinic. As a new here in San Diego, I had a fear of not taken care of whenever I change my dentist but I did not felt that. She have a light hand doing the job made me feel I am at good hand. Kudos to Dr. Florabel and team! You guys are amazing! read more

By far, the best quality dentist I ever had. She is sweet, kind, and love her staff and patients. I came in during COVID-19 season due to having impacted wisdom tooth that was partially erupted. I was in a lot of pain and Doctor didn't mind, she helped me even though many other doctors wouldnt service right now. This is my second time at her office, I was here last year for wisdom tooth as well. Everytime I come here, the atmosphere is welcoming and warm. Her staff and her are also friendly and they make you laugh and feel comfortable. Going to the dentist can be a very scary experience, truthfully everytime I am on the chair I feel like I am going to die. But having a great dentist that makes you feel comfortable definitely alleviate a lot of those fears read more

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They did take care of my dental needs. Dra.Florabel have light hands, you feel the cleaning is thorough but you feel less pain. She is also good in communicating what my teeth needs. Her Office staffs are all nice and upfront to what you asked them about. I would really recommend this dental clinic! With Care and Love to their patient. Thank you so much guys! read more

Dr. Oliver-Badillo is an amazing dentist and I am highly satisfied with her services. Those working in her office are extremely welcoming and professional. I always have a great experience with each visit. I would be excited to recommend her services to anyone seeking dental work. She is friendly, helpful, and is an excellent dentist. I truly enjoy visiting her office. She earns a 10/10 in my book! My smile is beautiful thanks to Dr. Oliver-Badillo. read more

I never do reviews but here it goes, I tried to make an appointment because I am in a lot of tooth pain and the lady on the phone wasn't very helpful gave them all my information just to say they were booked with appointments. Very inconvenient and rude on the phone as well. read more

I moved here from New York and was looking for a new dentist, I was recommended to Dr. Oliver by my partner. I was so impressed with the awesome energy and friendlyness in the office. Dr Oliver was attentive and kind and made the hole process smooth and simple. I have a small business and she accommodated my schedule and gave me double appointments to get all the work I needed done in two visits. I am thoroughly impressed with the customer service and professionalism of the staff and Dr. Oliver. read more

Dr. Oliver and her team are nothing short of awesome! I had knocked out my front teeth years ago and they were nothing short of ugly. Dr. Oliver made the process painless and simple as she made by teeth sparkle and beautiful again! Thank you!!! read more

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Love this office and dentist. Dr. Oliver is the bomb! Her staff is too. SO nice from calling to confirm you, to walking in, smiles and just really kind. I get anxiety at the dentist and they really put you at ease, she takes her time, doesn't over sell you, just let's you know what you need and takes care if you in the gentlest manner. I'm not happy they are far from me in DM, but they are worth driving there. I can also pick up some great PHO after and get cheap gas :) The up side! read more

Florabel Oliver-Badillo, DMD - Price is right - General Dentistry Near Me - San Diego, California

Dr. Florabel Oliver and the rest of her team are very professional and so cordial! I was welcomed very in a very well-mannered way and they took all proper health protocols to ensure my visit was efficient and worry-free. I went for a cleaning which was conducted amazingly (didn't feel rushed and she took her time) and I felt outstanding afterwards. The front-desk was fantastic as well and the staff assisting with X-Rays were great. I will be visiting again and recommend to anyone looking for a great dentist experience in San Diego or Mira Mesa area. 5/5 stars -Bryan :) read more

I absolutely loved Dr. Oliver and her team! I needed my wisdom tooth removed badly and everywhere else I called was booked and couldn't see me, I called dr Oliver and they got me in right away! They accept my insurance so everything was free. Her team made me feel comfortable and she removed my wisdom tooth so quickly and painless it was amazing! I went somewhere else for my other wisdom tooth and they couldn't compare to dr Oliver she is amazing! read more

Dr. Florabel Oliver-Badillo and her staff, Gemma and Irene, are the BEST! I called at a short notice for a dental emergency treatment and was seen right away. Very professional and caring staff. I highly recommend her. Thank you for always delivering an excellent care at all times...beyond words. read more

What a great experience. Dr. Oliver and staff are outstanding. I had an examination and cleaning. Dr. found one cavity which I had filled Friday. I told Dr. I was a little anxious. The staff was very kind and capable. There was no discomfort and I was taken care of quickly and pain free. I would highly recommend Dr. Oliver. read more

Went in to get my tooth repaired and they said that I needed a crown done because my tooth could not be repaired. Spent 500 dollars on the procedure +the insurance money they collected and 3 months down the line the crown falls out.. I go in for them to fix it and they give me a temporary fix that only lasted 1 hour . Had to wait 2 weeks for another tooth and so here I am toothless. After they fixed it the 3rd time, 1 month later the new crown replacement falls off again!... never coming back!! read more

I have followed Dr. Oliver my whole life, she used to work at an office in Poway with Dr. Newman (no idea what the name of that office was or the status of it is) and she was as pleasant then as she is now. My family decided to go to her office after she opened up instead of staying at the old office we went to. & I have been coming to her since. She is VERY family Oriented & her staff is very friendly they are always so welcoming and it's always a delight to see these girls every time I get my teeth cleaned etc. Elizabeth at the front desk is always so nice as well. I highly recommend this business. read more

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If you have insurance, run away. Like some other reviewers said, they were excited to find a dentist that had great/raving reviews. Woo! I graduated this year and found a great job in San Diego, so I haven't had the time to fly back and see my family dentist in northern California. I thought I might as well find a dentist down here as: 1. I hadn't had my teeth cleaned in over a year, 2. I'm living here permanently so why not? I yelped some dentists with good reviews nearby, called them up to see if they accepted my insurance, and then scheduled an appointment. When I got there, I got a great impression of the place. Very cozy, the front desk was very kind and helpful. I got taken to the back, sat down, and they started the x-rays. That took a while, but eventually I was ready to get my teeth cleaned. I met Dr. Oliver and she seemed very sweet and very kind -- reminded me a lot of my mom! So far so good, right? But then the first red flag appeared. She noted that I hadn't had my wisdom teeth removed yet. My dentist up north (Nancy) has known me and cleaned my teeth for 20+ years. She has seen me through all my different stages; prehistoric rat teeth, braces, etc. She's noted that my wisdom teeth do not seem to be growing and that I DO NOT NEED THEM REMOVED. Dr. Oliver stated that I should get them removed ASAP and that she would be more than happy to recommend me to someone. That wigged me out a bit, but hey... things can happen in a year and maybe my wisdom teeth were finally coming in. I asked her, "What's wrong with them? Are they growing in side ways?" She said YES. Her response kind of threw me for a loop and seemed kinda weird, but I brushed it off. Whatever. I'm here to get my teeth cleaned. Dr. Oliver then noted that I had two SMALL cavities (this is important!). I kind of assumed that was the case because I hadn't had my teeth cleaned in over a year and... well, I'm not the best when it comes to flossing... She cleaned it pretty quick and I thought that that was that. She was a little rough, but no big deal. We finished and then I was ready to go. After the teeth cleaning I noticed that my gums were still a little sore. I know that if you haven't had your teeth cleaned in a while, it can be sore for a few days so I didn't think much of it. What I was most concerned, however, was looking into the wisdom teeth removal. The only way dentists can tell if you require your wisdom teeth to be removed is via a panoramic x-ray -- where the x-ray goes around your entire head. The x-ray they had given me was a bitewing x-ray. When I asked to see the x-rays so I could see my wisdom teeth and understand the situation, they told me that the x-rays did NOT tell or reveal what was wrong with my wisdom teeth. Sooo why did she say I needed to get it removed ASAP? How did she know?????? That was a sign that she was shady as hell and I should probably not return, but I thought I'd just give her the benefit of the doubt. She seemed to clean my teeth just fine so whatever, right?! BIG MISTAKE. I went in for my cavity filling last week and thought that this would be it, I'd just see them in 6 months and say nothing about my wisdom teeth blahblahblah. I've had cavity fillings before and they've never been anything too crazy. I sit back, they fill it in, I'm done. This was not the case. What raised another red flag for me was when Dr. Oliver started injecting my gums to numb them. Nancy always used the gel and it always got the job done without being over the top or too painful. I assume Dr. Oliver numbed it because she is NOT gentle whatsoever and this gave her wiggle room to be as rough as she wanted, but then she started drilling my teeth, filling it in, and then using one of those UV light to harden the filling... I've never had ANY of this before, so this was super confusing and weird to me. After the filling hardened, she had to shave my tooth down. This all seemed incredibly strange and suspicious to me as just 2 weeks ago, Dr. Oliver had told me that I had TWO SMALL CAVITIES, so why was she going HAM for two SUPPOSEDLY tiny things!? Well, it all made sense when when we finished and I went to the front desk. They dropped the following bomb on me: apparently my insurance did not cover the types of fillings they did for my two teeth and I would have to pay $100+ out of pocket to cover the rest. WTF!? At no point did anyone notify me of this. They just dropped it on me and expected me to pay right then and there! Dr. Oliver used the most expensive (and excessive) method she could to MAX out my insurance and then make me pay more. BIG WTF!!! NOT ok! Suddenly her wanting me to remove my wisdom teeth made A LOT more sense. I am never coming back here as, along with all of that, my gums STILL ACHE. She did not clean my teeth thoroughly after all. I'd rather spend $400 to fly home to Nancy who I KNOW will treat and clean my teeth right. Nice people at this office, but they only care about $$$. Avoid. read more

Horrible fake scam dentist. Only x ray 1 tooth lol,what kind of dentist does this??? Very rude Wrote prescription then when I got to pharmacist she cancelled it!! Total scammer. I had a abscess in my gum near my wisdom tooth that I ended having to go to E.R day before thsnsgiving and had it cut open and drained. So obviously It was serious When I arrived day after thanksgiving to their office this is what happened. The girls in the front desk are fake as hell she did not care nor spend anymore than 30 seconds in room. She had a frown and had nothing to say. Who writes a prescription charges my insurance than cancels it embarrassing me in front of everyone at cvs Then the bimbo at the front desk was talking down to me over phone as I'm standing outside embarrassed telling me " your lucky were gonna give you any pain meds" I couldn't believe I was treated like a junkie when I have a serious infection. She had no problem taking my medi -cal info down. She did nothing for me!!! Stay away. read more

I never thought I'd be writing a Yelp review for a dentist office but I just had to. I know too many dentists who try to upsell you on what you need, insists on doing procedures that may not need to be done and basically takes a couple paychecks from you. Dr. Oliver Badillo and her staff are all very sweet and honest. They work to help you, not drain you of your monies. They are super prompt and are always on top of things- especially when it comes to insurance. I was told by another dental office I needed to get my root canal redone- Dr. Oliver Badillo took a look and told me I didn't have to. Awesome right? And her wonderful staff helped me calculate costs along my insurance allowance/maximum so that I wouldn't have to pay anything extreme out of pocket. I was so happy with my experience that I can finally say I've found my dentist in SD and I've been recommending them to erryone! read more