Oh boy! Where do I begin??? First of all - I'm an adult - 37 yrs old when I decided to go back into…read morebraces for the 3rd (eeeeaaack!) time. My Dentist recommended Dr. Sanders as I was previously a patient of Dr. Atkinson who had retired. I am also a unique case as I was going into this third round to have upper & lower jaw surgery with the braces. I was extremely excited to learn that Dr. Sanders specializes in surgery cases and I was on board immediately. Dr. Sanders is very meticulous in his work. He worked diligently with me, my dentist and my surgeon to make sure my jaw journey would have the best end result. He never rushed the process (although my teeth wouldn't have allowed that anyway because they were pretty happy where they were to begin with) and was always very positive with me when I had concerns. He even personally called me to calm me down when I was worried about how off my bite was after surgery. This Dr. works magic, let me tell you. My bite was so far off after surgery that I was sure the surgeon messed something up and I'd have to go through that misery once again. He assured me that sometimes after surgery the bite is not where it should be and that he was confident he could make it perfect. It was amazing how quickly my bite changed for the better. It was quite a process for me and he and his staff were always MORE THAN patient with me. His staff truly are amazing people who are very gentle as well as respectful of everyone's specific needs. I will hands-down recommend Dr. Sanders and his team to anyone (young or, in my case, OLD) seeking orthodontia. I'm now 39 yrs, 5 months old and I got my braces off today! It has been 7 months since my jaw surgery. With how far off my bite was after surgery, I was hoping to get my braces off by my 40th birthday. Well, Dr. Sanders and his team amazed me and now they're off much earlier than I had anticipated. Thanks so much Dr. Sanders & team!

This place is amazing, awesome staff, I get great service and my teeth have been looking better and…read morebetter!

I chose this orthodontist for my child based on the amazing experience I had with Julie at our…read moreconsultation. She was SO nice. I haven't had a lot of interaction with the doctor, but my daughter said he's nice. The office is WAY overcrowded in my opinion. They overbook and we waited 20 minutes past our appointment time, which is a real pain when you have other children with you. Not quite the 5 star experience I was hoping for, but hopefully things will improve.

It's a very welcoming environment and all the staff are ready and willing to help us out!read more

I love the staff. Everyone there is so nice and always makes me feel so comfortable. Best dental…read moreexperience I have ever had.

Seemed to be trying to upsell me. Definitely beware of this dental office and maybe even avoid it…read more I have GERD and am prone to dental problems. I went in for emergency care for a toothache in a molar when my regular dental office was often booked out and told me my insurance maxed out which I thought couldn't be correct as I didn't know dental insurance often had limits on what it will cover each year. Had to make multiple appointments and they were all close together. At Placerville Dental, the receptionist lady who handles billing told me that my insurance would fully cover it. A few months later, I received a surprise bill statement in the mail of nearly $1,000, apparently, I was lied to. I called asking why this happened. I was told it just took a while to verify with my insurance. Seems like a lame excuse. They said I had five cavities in my lower teeth. They numbed my entire lower jaw and did five fillings at once. Later, one of my premolars had a toothache. My regular dentist from Mather Field Dental recommended I get a root canal in that tooth and consult with an endodontist. The endodontist looked at my X-rays and said that the filling Placerville Dental placed in that tooth is right up against the nerve, irritating it. I got a root canal in the tooth that probably could have been avoided if the dentist at Placerville Dental did a better job. Placerville Dental did a cleaning and a non-surgical laser treatment in addition to a cleaning I got. As someone with health-related anxiety/OCD, this gave me the illusion that I was being given exceptional care. One of the times at Placerville Dental, when I expressed dental discomfort, the dentist dismissed me saying it was food on my teeth, which I did have as I didn't have time to brush my teeth properly beforehand. Yes, it's a good idea to clean your teeth right before dental appointments, but the dentist remarked that in such a way that it made me feel scolded. How rude. At one point, the dentist at Placerville Dental took X-rays and this time said the tooth with the toothache had irreversible pulpitis, but when I went to an emergency visit with my regular dentist, Dr. Tapang at Mather Field Dental, he took an X-ray and he also agreed that there was an infection in the tooth. He prescribed me a course of antibiotics and it made the toothache go away while Placerville Dental didn't do sh*t.

Everyone at the office is wonderful. Very helpful, kind, and…read moretheir approach to dental care is very balanced. I know my kiddos are in good hands here!

I have enjoyed One loose Tooth! We have been going here for a little over a year, and the staff and…read moreDr. Keith are just awesome! So informative, and take such great care of our boys.

If I could give Dr. Little 10 stars I would. He's very gentle, soft spoken and a delight to talk…read moreto. I have never had a problem with the work he's done, the staff are amazing and no problems with insurance. I highly recommend this individual. I've had three crowns and some comestic surgery on my two front teeth.One had a crack and the other a chip. He did an amazing job fixing them. He has never dictated to me what I need to do like another dentist I went to in Placerville. That dentist said I needed 2 crowns and if I didn't get both crowns then I could go elsewhere. So I did, and boy am I glad I did. He's great!!!

Very disappointed . Dr. Little is a soft spoken man. I have been going to him for a few years…read more Cleanings and exams as expected and no problems. Then, I started having issues with the left side if my mouth. Dr. Little suggested crowns. My insurance allowance had already been used so, I scheduled my appointment for after the first of the year. I called ahead of time to find out how much I needed to pay out of pocket and was given the price. When I arrived for my appointment they informed me it would be an extra 100.00 on top of the almost 600.00 out of pocket that I came prepared to pay. Then I was told they wanted to start on the right side of my mouth (the side that has given me no trouble) once the tooth was drilled out and a temporary crown put on, I was then given a referral for a root canal in case the pain got worse while waiting for the permanent crown. Why wasn't this explained prior? We had already discussed that I didn't want to get a root canal. So, I go to schedule to put the permanent in and I'm told I'd have to wait until mid March (it takes 2 weeks for the tooth to come back) so they send me away with a repair kit "because it's likely my temporary will come out" I'm not saying the man shouldn't take a vacation but, his office shouldn't schedule treatments unless his availability allows him to finish the job. I complained enough and was seen a month later. The tooth with the crown is feeling better. But, the tooth next to it that he put a filling in hasn't stopped hurting. I'm living off of tylenol and motrin for some type of relief. All for a side if my mouth that wasn't bothering me to begin with! Meanwhile, I'm also still having the original issue with the left side of my mouth. So, I've made an appointment with a new dentist and I'll be stuck paying out of pocket since Littles office used my allowance on a crown I probably didn't need in the first place.

I called with a toothache and thank goodness the office called me back the same day…read more Doctor Hillendahl calmed my fears and extracted my abscess tooth. I can't thank the entire office for being so understanding and professional. This is my new Dentist from now on. If you have a fear of dentists this is the place to go!! 10 Stars!!

LOVE Dr. Hillendahl! He is so sweet and caring. And really helped me feel better after my root…read morecanal. I highly recommend him if you need a dentist!! He followed up with me after to make sure I was ok too! Great Dentist!

What a horrible and narcissistic man. I was referred to him as my crown broke while my regular…read moredentist was out of town. I was there for a crown replacement. After he examined me I was told not by him because he's a coward but by his receptionist that I needed two crowns. I told the receptionist that no, to check the information again as I had only one tooth with a broken crown. She called me back and I coud tell she was embarrassed to tell me that quote " I needed two crowns and if I didn't get both I could go elsewhere". So I did. No dentist should dictate to you what you need and give you an ultimatum. It was very unprofessional. I wouldn't send my dog to him.

I had high hopes for this dental office, as I need quite a bit of dental work and wanted to ensure…read moreI was making an informed decision regarding my treatment, the materials used, and the financial aspect of the procedures. Unfortunately, my experience with the office receptionist, Jay, was incredibly disappointing and unprofessional. When I called, Jay was initially very informative, answering all my questions regarding insurance, the types of fillings used, and how payments would be handled--an important factor for me since the cost of my treatment would use up my entire insurance allowance for the year. After our conversation, I felt reassured enough to move forward with scheduling an appointment. However, I was informed that the office requires a 25% deposit to schedule, with payment in full required on the day of the procedure. Since the total cost was around $2,000, I asked if they would be willing to offer a payment plan for the remaining balance after the deposit. Jay immediately said no, which I understood, and I politely explained that I would need to find an office that could accommodate a payment plan. At this point, Jay snickered and told me she felt like I had just wasted her time. Shocked by her response, I asked if she thought it was unreasonable for a patient to inquire about a surgical procedure and insurance coverage before committing. Instead of addressing my concern professionally, she raised her voice and told me it was, in fact, a waste of time--adding that there was already a note in my file stating I was "going somewhere else." The only reason I had requested my X-rays was to obtain an additional quote, which is a completely reasonable and responsible step for a patient. Jay continued to talk over me as I attempted to clarify, forcing me to confirm her name and let her know that her behavior was incredibly unprofessional. If this is the treatment a potential patient receives from the front desk, it raises serious concerns about the professionalism and patient care within the rest of the office. Is this type of behavior accepted or even fostered by the practice? It was a huge red flag and left me with zero confidence in trusting this office with my dental care. Patients deserve to be treated with respect, especially when making important healthcare decisions. I would strongly advise anyone considering this office to be cautious and ensure they feel comfortable with the level of professionalism before proceeding.

My husband and I have been going to Above the Gate Dentistry for 13 years now, and we honestly…read morealways have the best experience there! (Who actually says that about the dentist?!) The dentists and staff truly care about you -- such an amazing group of people. Dr. Tuttle and both Dr. Davidsons are incredible at what they do, always up to date on the latest in dentistry, super talented, and also just genuinely nice humans. Our hygienist, Shannon, is AMAZING and so sweet, and I have no doubt all of the hygienists there are top-notch. What really made me want to write this review, though, is Brittany, Dr. Tuttle's assistant. Every single time I go, I leave happier than when I walked in (again...who leaves the dentist happy? ). She has a special way of making you feel relaxed, comfortable, and even happy to be somewhere most people dread going -- but not me! -- Jana

Very professional and friendly! They have the latest dentistry equipment and are always helpful in…read moreany situation!

Terrible office experience. To get checked in, there's computers at the front and on one of the…read morecomputers is a lady that works there, video called in from another room, there to assist with check in but it's the glitchiest video you've ever seen and caused so much frustration for me and multiple families that came through. Many, myself included, couldn't recall the password for our make a smile account and it's necessary for some reason for check-in. The whole process was so anxiety inducing, especially with a scared 1.5 year old. The toys in the waiting room were broken and there were food crumbs all over the kids table. In the back rooms, there are no partitions between the children's chairs, so the other family that was back there next to us overheard and even chimed in on our conversation with the dentist which has to be a HIPAA violation. The staff was friendly and I feel like they did a decent job with the dental care itself. Overall, there are ways to make small improvements that would make such a big difference for the kids and parents to have a much better experience. For example - I walked into Cold Springs Dental, which is where we're taking my child now, and there was a lady at the front desk who said "Are you (name)? I'll get you checked in!" And that was literally it. Simple, straightforward, painless.

I would definitely not recommend bringing your child here if you want them to feel comfortable it…read morelooks more like you're walking into a dungeon tax preparation office than a children's dentist not one childlike thing on the walls to make them feel comfortable. And you can't even understand what the dentist is saying because of her very deep accent and nobody there to translate