Not only did they fix my sisters meth mouth in 3 months or less- they had an amazingly successful visit with my six-year-old grandson, who is terrified of the dentist as he had his 2 front teeth pulled at two years old from bottle rot. The staff here is amazing and RESPECTFUL of my request to avoid fluoride. And my grandson decided he wanted to pass his own teeth at the end and she taught him and helped him. At his other than us, it is always confrontational as they do not like my daughter-in-law's decision not to use fluoride. That confrontational beginning has always made all of his dentist appointments terrifying. I convinced her to bring him here and she is so happy she did! read more

let this place be the last place you think of going to for any dental needs. they will immediately diagnose you with some insane issue and then take your money in the blink of an eye. front staff is super kind but admin are vultures who only see you as dollar signs. please please please save yourself from this place. read more

I wanted to find a new dentist near me and went to this office. The initial exam I was told I needed my root canal to be redone and was quoted a price of over $2000. I told them I wanted a second opinion and to speak to my insurance. My insurance (who is in network here) told me that my copay for this procedure was $500 and definitely suggested that I get a second opinion which I then scheduled with another local office. In the meantime my dental cleaning appointment came up so i decided to just go in the office and get that taken care of while I wait for my second opinion on the root canal. I assumed it was a standard (included with my insurance) cleaning. When I arrived, I was told that the dentist wanted me to get a deep cleaning which would cost over $500 . I declined and said that I'd like to speak to my insurance, as well as get more information on the procedure and whats involved in a deep clean (as I've never needed one before) before proceeding. I wanted to just get my regular cleaning taken care of. The hygenist refused to clean my teeth unless I would pay for the deep cleaning so I left. There's no communication about procedures, no justification for pricing and never have I heard of an office refusing a basic procedure such as cleaning. There are alot of dentists out there who scam patients and prey on folks who are not knowledgable about what is covered and what is not - this office is unfortunately one of those. Avoid at all costs! read more

Back office personally and rooms for Handicap people on wheelchairs. America and Miguel were owesome taking care of my mom. Doctor was rude and so was the person translating. She wasn't translating what the doctor was saying or explaining. The space is not handicap friendly, not enough room to get in with walker or wheelchair. My mom hurt her back when the doctor put the bed down and she didn't notified my mom when she was doing this, and cause for my mom to hurt her back and both knees. I had informed to the people in the back about my moms condition and of course they didn't listen only miguel and america did the translator ans Dr just business as usual and only care about $$$$. They also schedule a follow up appointment without checking with us first. I wouldn't go back even if they pay me. read more

Marketing photos are fake. Building is old, rooms are so tiny, feels like getting a procedure in a closet. Been to several cleanings, each visit no doctor takes a look at your teeth. The list goes on. Suggest to look elsewhere. read more

not a real dentist they are running some sort of scam. Only came here because my free insurance medical referred me here. Only to find out they would only remove my wisdom teeth if I payed for a special "seal" they use to cover the holes the wisdom teeth leave WHICH THEY SPECIFY IS NOT MEDICALLY REQUIRED. waste of time. Come here if u wanna be told the same thing read more

Front desk team needs to get it together, wasting more than an hour even get to called. Because they lost paperwork, which was found in trash. Very disorganized and lackluster read more

Terrible service this place should not even be called gentle dental . The dentist is so rough during procedure careless about the patient . Poor communication I felt like they were in dental school . Absolutely horrible very upset at this place. Please save ur money and time. And I'm being nice with this review . Worst dental experience I have ever had .i put one star . But up to me 0 star read more

Had an appointment. Got there 20 min early. People came in after I did with later appts and they brought them back. While I sat there for 45 minutes being completely ignored. Really disappointed as their reviews were good and over the phone they were decent but after actually being there no. Really sick of poor customer service. read more

Save your money and go elsewhere please! Had another dentist look at what I was getting charged and they were charging me for unnecessary procedures... be cautious of what they are charging your insurance read more

To all of you seeking professional dental service, please be advised to avoid Gentle Dental in Indio. They are not gentle or professional. My daughter, a special needs adult was seen by Dr. Yvette Janku and was treated like a second class citizen because she has Down Syndrome. She refused to treat my daughter because according to her these individuals are too difficult to work with. She recommended sedation dentistry at Loma Linda to a patient with heart conditions. When we sought treatment at Loma Linda Hospital like she recommended because for some reason she thought jasmine could not receive regular dental procedures because she is a Down Syndrome adult. BS. When we went back to explain that Loma Linda was not taking new clients, she simply refused to see her. We spoke with the office manager to ask for help and am still awaiting a response. Every doctor has the right to not see certain patients for many reasons but to simply turn a patient away because they are disabled I believe is against the law. I advice Gentle Dental to consider who is under their employment and how those employees can cause irreparable damage to their business. I will be contacting the dental board about the discrimination my adult daughter received by doctor Marquez at Gentle Dental. Then we will proceed from there. Please be smart stay away from this clinic. read more

Martha the dental assistant definitely is not gentle, try to avoid her, Dr Pham is a competent doctor but doesn't fulfill her responsibilities, there's a reason she has bounced around from practice to practice. Dr Pham seems to overcharge and under deliver, very disappointed if I could give zero Stars I would, unprofessionalism and crowded , no bueno. It might not be her fault for overcharging her patients it could be Matt he's in charge of that department . read more

The name Says it all ! Brought my 6 year old here and was unaware they take kids and they definitely do ! They also take various types of insurances and have great availability and are very gentle with kids they make them feel safe and secure throughout there visit. read more

Everyone is very welcoming... Also they are very professional. They make sure you are comfortable while being treated.

I was terrified after years of neglect with my teeth, this place went above and beyond and explained in detail exactly what was going to happen, they listen to my concerns and i am just blown away. the dentist she was absolutely the best ever. the assistant was so great and cared about my fears and I really appreciate that so much. this place does have the ability to arrange sedation. I finally feel confident that this place will listen to me and what i have to say and the dentist knows what she is doing and their couldnt have been a better place for me to have gone. Superb, Excellent. I was there towards the end of the day and they were not in a rush and very thorough. one of the test that they were wanting to do i told her that i dont want that today and it was absolutely no problem . This is exactly what customer focus and putting the customers concerns and fears is all about. read more

I was a new patient. Staff was cordial. My Exam as a new patient was fine. Dentist explained results. I agreed to have a couple of things done. Declined other recommendations. Made appointment for a cleaning. That's when it went downhill. They called to cancel my cleaning. Receptionist would call me to reschedule (their equipment was down). 3 weeks later I went into the office after not hearing from them. Gave me an appointment for the following month. I said no to this appointment. I would go elsewhere. Receptionist said but you already paid for it. Plus I had also paid for the work on my two front teeth. According to dentist I had cavities on my two front teeth. My two front teeth are fine! Nothing wrong. I reported then to my credit card company which launched an investigation. This happened months ago and I just got a credit from the dental company. Needless to say I DO NOT RECOMMEND GENTAL DENTAL. read more

I have been going to Gentle Dental for a while . They are really nice and very professional. Any questions I ask, they answer completely. I highly recommend Gentle Dental, especially for those who are afraid to go to the dentist. read more

Front desk staff gave clear instructions and were patient while I filled out paper work. Assistants and Dentist were calm and smooth when performing their tasks. I had no issues after the procedures. I had my wisdom teeth(2) extracted. Check up and cleanings. Cavity fillings. read more

This is my first time going to Gentle Dental. But I loved how friendly they are and the experience was so much better than my previous dental place. I recommend 110 the reason why I gave this rating was because it was my first time. read more

I would totally give a -0 if I could this place is scamming charging for services not rendered or required. The absolute worst place to go for dental services. The employees are super rude and condescending. This space is not big enough to list the horrible treatment I received here. If you want to be scammed than this is your place! Beware and question everything. Never again would I go here for dental services nor would I ever recommend this place. read more

I recently visited to receive a cleaning and was very satisfied with my experience! Melissa made it very great.

If I could give 0 I would. I had a huge paragraph explaining my reasoning but basically, Dated place (usually doesn't bug me) Rude staff !!!!!Got a oral bacterial infection after appointment!!!!!!!!!' !!!!Rip you off!!!! Went to a new dentist and it seemed so luxurious after going to this place. Just save your time and money. read more

These guys are very unprofessional. The X-ray tech was very proficient and personable. And that was it. I sat in an exam chair for over an hour. The office manager popped in after 30minutes and explained they were "a little behind" and would be with me in a few minutes. 20 minutes later I asked and was told they were running behind and it'd be " a few more minutes" After a total of 65 minutes, I just walked out. Two hours later the office manager called to offer an "apology." But we tried to remake history by falsely claiming he popped in "a couple of times" and that others informed me of the delay. This was not true. So the apology did not serve his company well. I understand delays, especially during this pandemic. It's the COMPLETE lack of communication beforehand, during or after that I found frustrating. I'll never go back. read more

Very upset. My husband went here a month ago and got temporary crowns put on. Before he left, he spoke to the receptionist and was given an appointment for today, Sat April 2nd at 11am to get the work finished. He was given a business card with the appointment written on it. We also received an automated confirmation text from them 2 days ago, stating the appointment as Sat Apr 2nd 11 am. We live almost a 2hr drive away and when he arrived, he found the office closed! I called the head office and they said his appointment is actually on Sat Apr 30th 8am. We never did and never would agree to an appt on that day/time! They could not give an explanation as to why this screw up happened. Given that we live so far away, and gas being so expensive, this screw up by them is entirety unacceptable! I've filed a formal complaint and am demanding a significant discount on his dental bill. read more

Today is my first time here and so far so good! Staff is polite and professional. Place is clean ! read more

Before, during, and after the pandemic, their service has been on point. Highly recommended if you're looking for a good dental facility near La Quinta. read more

The staff at Gentle Dental are extremely polite. Martha & Rosa are so calm and patience with my kids . I definitely would recommend to family and friends. They make sure they explain everything throughout the exam and preventative measures for healthy teeth. Thank you Gentle Staff! read more

Staff were very friendly and got us in just after a few minutes wait. We will definitely be back. Martha was excellent. She was so good with our four year old. He was upset because he couldn't come back the next day. Thank you Martha. read more

I called to make an appointment for my child and spoke to a Maritza. Not sure on the spelling or correct name due to nobody wanting to provide me her name. Well she was very rude and unprofessional. Not helpful. Very condescending. She was laughing when I became upset due to the poor treatment. I asked to speak to a supervisor. I was told that there was no supervisor available. I ended speaking to Erica who was very helpful and was able to take care of my appointment. Maritza should learn from Erica and treat patients with a little more compassion. read more

If you need any work done on your teeth, Gentle Dental is the place. They have friendly and professional staff waiting for you. I had a broken tooth and they were able to save it. Thank you for the good work. Keep it up. read more

Two times they wasted my time, last week I had to wait over an hour for them to call insurance and verify while they should have done it ahead of time. Today I had appointment at 12.00 noon and waited an hour and half no doctor! if they don't care about your time, how can you trust that they care about your teeth?? read more

I thought I was only going in for x-rays and cleaning. I was told I needed pockets filled, and now have a 1000 bill. That is alright, but the "money man" was a lot more gentle than the dentist was. It was a fairly uncomfortable visit, both times. The dentist was from an Eastern European Block country, and I think their training must be much different. She was very heavy handed, pushing down on my jaw and gums, and I was sprayed twice in the face so that I was pretty soaking wet during the visit. She didn't warn about shots, and just stuck that needle in. Very different than any experience I have ever had at a dentist. I won't be going back. The staff was very nice though. read more

No complaints! Got what I needed to be done and my teeth feel good! 10/10 would recommend!

I enjoyed my visit there everybody was very kind I was very relaxed I had a tooth pulled painlessly and the next day I felt fine I will be going back read more

Staff is very friendly and great at making you feel at ease. I was never a fan of the dentist before but after being a patient here for a few months I have slightly more peace of mind. read more

No one loves going to the dentist. But it sure helps when you are greated by friendly staff. The front office are kind and courteous, the dental assistant is fabulous, the doctor is super nice, and the hygienist was very professional and skilled. The office is immaculate cross contamination prevention. I am happy to find an office that has integrity. read more

Very polite staff extremely happy Dr and Melissa made me feel relaxed because I'm a 40 year old big baby

Very professional, even when we had guestions. They were very clear. Each person presented themselves by name and even learned my name as my mother's caregiver. A very nice experience. I would recommend this place. They were awesome. Thank you. read more

Don't go here. As I sat in the chair I got a quote to do root canal and two crowns. Was quoted 400.00. I asked if they contacted my insurance and the man said yes. He actually didn't contact them, he just looked at some chart. Anyway, I get the work done, pay my 400.00 and then get a bill for almost 2000.00. They messed up my root canal and crown so now I have to get it pulled and an implant. They are very dishonest and not up front. I am retired and cannot pay this kind of bill. When I received the first EOB and it showed I owed more than I was told, I took it to the receptionist and she said don't worry about it that billing wasn't complete. Well had I worried about it at the time I wouldn't be in this predicament. They are horrible. It took 4 or 5 tries to get a good X-ray. The dentist tried to get a mold of my tooth and tried multiple times to get a good mold and could not. The dentist actually went home while I was still in the chair and the assistant tried to make a mold and couldn't so she put both mixtures in my mouth with the gun rather than make the mold the normal way. All the way around there was shoddy work and then to get this surprise bill. Should be illegal! read more

The team at Gentle Dental is very professional and courteous. They attended me in a timely manner and always with a welcoming smile.