I was so nervous about getting two crowns right in the front. I had to get shots and I thought they were going to be so painful . I was wrong. I felt a tiny little pinch, barely with the first injection. After that, I felt no pain. My dentist was kind. All of the workers were . I would recommend this office to anyone needing to have dental work . read more

Very busy Office but I've never had a good experience there. I'm a denture wearer. They told me that yes we could accommodate you but you'll have to wait for a few weeks till that certain dentist came in. So I did and I got there. They put me in a chair and he said I can't do that and I went home. What a waste of a morning for nothing. read more

Horrible customer service. The office refuses to honor the copayments set by our insurance company. The general dentist is very nice to bad he works for a company that cheats their customers. If you are unwilling to honor the insurance pricing don't accept their plans. read more

It's been hit and miss with the different Dental providers over the years. The office staff is friendly but lacks a sense of professionalism. They need to work on a cleaner and more professional office, hire only quality providers, and stick with their schedule. Today I was told that they couldn't do my scheduled cleaning because they don't have a dental hygienist and the dentist didn't have time today. They rescheduled me but I'm not confident in their scheduling, they forgot to put my son on the schedule altogether. I'll receive my dental care elsewhere from now on. read more

I had a wonderful experience with this office. It was my first visit and a tooth extraction, yuck. The staff (Posley and Kristina) and Dr. Ali Pootrakul were so professional and "gentle". I would not hesitate to give them 5 stars for all they did. Truly, I have already given this office's name out to others who are looking for a dentist. Thank you to all. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. Not only have they done crappy work on my sons teeth that has caused him nothing but discomfort and pain but they don't return calls and yes I tried and left multiple voicemails. Then I show up since they won't return my calls and it is now 9:20 and they are still not open even though their hours are listed as 9am on the door!! And that isn't even everything that I have experienced here. Just the last straw!!! please save yourself the toothache and never go here! read more

Gentle Dental Valley - General Dentistry Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Love coming to Gentle Dental Valley. Dr Soliman is a great doctor. The manager is always very helpful and accommodating to my needs. The back staff is always friendly. Highly recommended for anyone needing dental treatment. read more

Great and friendly staff, the doctor was gentle and treated me with care. The visit was quick and they didn't have me sitting there waiting forever. read more

The new staff is AMAZING! So thankful to finally have a great dentist near me. Don't listen to the old reviews, there is a whole new staff here and they are ALL so wonderful. If my husband who has fired literally EVERY dentist and avoids the dentist like the plague actually likes this office and isn't scared to go back, that should tell you something! Hahaha read more

**STOP!** AVOID!** GO NO FURTHER unless you LOVE PAIN, BLOOD FOR DAYS, and CLOTS HANGING FROM YOUR MANGLED MOUTH! Not to mention the HUGE bloated bill they were going to charge my Insurance! $1,264.00 for a TEETH CLEANING! WTF! Simply by far the worst dental experience of my life, and I'm 55 years old. After relocating to Tehachapi Ca., I was looking for a local dentist, as my old (and very gentle) dentist was an hour's drive away. I just needed my teeth cleaned on a regular basis. I first called around Tehachapi looking for someone who accepted my Ins. After Gentle Dental said they DID accept my Ins. plan, I made an appointment for April 5th, 2019 and provided them with my Ins. card for authorization prior to my appointment. The Thursday before my appointment, I got a call from them cancelling the appointment due to the Dr. being sick. I then had to re-schedule for 4-19-19. I then received another call from the front office on Thursday at 5:15 pm telling me that I needed to contact my Ins. for said authorization. I informed them that the Ins. Co. was CLOSED (they close at 5 pm) and that they had over TWO weeks to get that authorization request from my 1st appointment time slot. (Idiots!) I should have taken this as a MAJOR SIGN OF HOW INEPT THEY ARE and just found another dentist! (Now I'm the idiot!) When I arrived at the facility, the front office staff was "cold" and impersonal. The back rooms are dilapidated and they use old outdated equipment and procedures. I saw the ACTUAL dentist, Scott Peters, for less than 8 minutes, then he went onto the next patient. I was handed off to the Periodontist for a deep cleaning. She numbed me up and started scrapping away. Once the nova cane wore off, my mouth bled HUGE AMOUNTS of blood for THREE (3) full days!!! I had to stay up all Saturday night spitting blood because I got violently sick from all the blood I had swallowed! Then came the MASSIVE blood clot from the area she "damaged." It was so big, I could not close my mouth, and I had to CUT IT OUT WITH SCISSORS!!! I took video and pictures of all of this for proof! On Monday, I drove that hour drive back to my old dentist for help with the situation. She gave me some gauze and instructions on how to proceed. On top of everything, they charged my Ins. a ridiculous inflated outrageous amount, $1264.00! I had to pay an out of pocket amount of $115.00 before they would let me leave! BOGUS BS! So, unless your into pain, blood and gouged prices, I would AVOID this place at all costs! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! read more

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Wonderful dental office! I've had a fair bit of work done there and the staff is always so friendly! The dentists are fantastic! They make sure you're comfortable and understand what's going on. They're thorough and listen to any concerns I have and answer honestly. They also have given me less expensive treatment when it will work instead of just going for the expensive ones. I wouldn't have known the difference but they saw that they could give me a filling instead of a crown after a re-treated root canal (from 10 years ago) which cost a lot less and I appreciated the savings! The staff has also been very helpful in working with me using Care Credit so I can have the most time to pay that off without added interest which I really appreciate! It's wonderful to have a great dental office so close to home! I've even seen them give warm blankets to patients which I thought was very nice. read more

So I kept the review below for my daughter to share with people with children but to cut Gentle Dental some slack decided to move the rating up to my experience when I went in for myself. 4 stars. Some paperwork. Short wait. Ashton was still awesome and did a great job on my cleaning. I think she's going to make an awesome dentist someday based on what a great Hygenist she is today. (She's in school). The dentist was professional, cordial and efficient. My teeth look really good, and the experience was nice. I think it's possible she's just not a kid person, I take my 5 year old in this week and that appointment will determine whether I take my kids here or not in the future, but I have no problem returning for myself based on my experience this appointment. ------------------------------------------- I took my 8 year old into this dentist today. (Just a heads up siblings are not welcome, they can sit in the lobby, but not go back with the parent and patient). The desk staff and Ashton (our Hygenist) were great. The Doctor, who never even looked at me or addressed me, began to list teeth that had cavities, my daughter is scared and begins to cry and from a few feet away I let her know, "It's ok sweetie, you're going to be fine." and the Dentist asks the Hygenist to have me leave. After I said I don't mind leaving but by daughter will probably get scared, and then she said it would be ok but the Doctor didn't want me to talk. Ultimately, I will take her to a Ped dentist so they are better equipped to deal with nervous children. But I'm so unimpressed by this new dentist that I may even reschedule my appointment for a check up somewhere else. Maybe I caught her on a bad day. read more

I agree with all of the 1* above. No phone answer or callback.. x-ray tech made several pics, couldn't get it.

I received SAME DAY appointment for tooth infection. The office was clean, staff was compassionate and my dentist was EXCELLENT!!! I would highly recommend this office and will be returning for my future needs FIVE STAR read more

I took our two daughters in for their checkups and cleaning. Yuri at the front desk was very polite and answered all the questions I had. Rey the dentist assistant was wonderful, patient and kind with the girls. Dr. David was awesome and quick but thorough while giving the checkups. Overall, very pleasant experience! read more

I made an appointment with them about a month in advance for a cleaning, X-Rays and a check-up. Actually I have been having some tooth pain and wanted to see what the problem was and what my options were. The morning of the appointment I got a verification of my appointment via text message. When I arrived at the appointment, the front desk person told me the dental assistant called off work and my appointment had to be rescheduled. I explained to her that not only did I take a sick day from my work, but that I drove almost 40 miles to get there. She reacted very unapologetic toward me and casually just said there was an appointment available the next month. Actually, now that I am reading the other reviews, I can see it was a blessing in disguise. I won't be returning to this business. read more

Wish there was an option to give zero or negative stars. Literally, the WORST run business I've ever been to. My daughter works her appointment's around her work schedule and they either call 5 minutes before her appointment and cancel it and move it out another month or she shows up and the doors are locked and there is a note saying they won't be in today. They change the name of the business every year or 2 just to start over because of negative reviews, complaints from the BBB and I assume other shady stuff they have going on. Do not take your family members here. I had wisdom teeth pulled by a regular dentist (unbeknownst to me) I told them that I wasn't numb and he continued to pull while I was sitting there crying in the chair. They are simply awful. Can't think of enough negative words to describe their office, staff and Dr's. read more

Horrible experience. I waited for 2 months to to be seen by the dentist, after they did xray and measurement they just told me they can't do the cleaning today because they don't have time and I need to make another appointment. Front desk are not helpful to me atleast. read more

Just got a bill from this dentist a few months later after paying my co-pay and going over the exact amount and signing for it! But now I owe 90 dollars after knowing how much my insurance would pay and what I needed to pay! Second time this has happened between me and my wife. Have been to several dentists before and never had my prices change or told I didn't pay after I did! Glad my work is done hopefully won't keep getting bills from them! Changing my dentist immediately! read more

Please beware. Spent 1800.00 on a partial and they didn't even try to fit it so it sits in my bathroom. I had insurance so they were paid well for nothing. They tried to sell me implants instead. Worst dentist I've ever been to. read more

This office is ridiculous. My daughter and I started treatment there. After repeatedly asking for billing statements, and never getting them, we both switched to another orthodontist. Over the last several years, I have repeatedly asked for a closing statement, and still do not have one. There has been excuse after excuse, being passed from person to person, office to office, and no one has been able to produce a statement. I had oral surgery there. When I scheduled the appointment, I told them to bill the insurance company. On the day of the surgery, I was told the cost. I asked if that was before or after the insurance was billed. I was told that they claim was denied and that my insurance did not cover the procedure. After the procedure, I called my insurance company they said that they were never billed. It took me almost a year to have the insurance company billed and receive reimbursement. Recently, I received a phone call from a collection agency. I explained that I never received a closing statement. They had no information, but said that if I did not pay, they would report it to the credit bureaus. I have made numerous phone calls to Dedicated/Gental Dental, and various locations. I get passed from person to person, messages are not returned, supervisors are not in.... I spoke to one gentleman who said that they could not stop the collection, even though they could not produce a bill. He advised me not to pay it yet, and he will figure out the bill. The collection has already been reported and my credit score has been lowered. I have called the local office, regional office, corporate office, complaint line, and I still do not have a copy of the bill, or closing statement. When I transferred from the second orthodontist, due to a move, I was given a closing statement and refund within a couple of weeks. I do not understand why this is such a problem for Dedicated/ Gentle Dental. We were also billed for upgraded equipment that we never received. This has been verified by two other orthodontist. The Orthodontist were good, the office is incompetent. read more

Talk about a money mad business. Have Ins with State of Ca. Never had any co payment with this Ins. moved back to Ca from Az. Needed reline on upper plate. Made an appointment On first appointment told I did not need reline. Called Ins co. Told them I knew better than the dentist when I needed reline. She agree with me. Made another appointment with them. Told by the dentist to make an appointment for reline. As the nurse was making my appointment the dentist came by and told her not to forget the $200.00. Asked her about the $200.00 told me $100.00 for lab and $100.00 for Dentist. Came home and checked my policy thought something had changed, no, still the same policy that it always was NO MONEY DUE FROM ME. Have also filed complain with my State of Ca ins co Safe Guard. Going to another dentist will pay for reline but I will not pay one dime to these people. read more

Wish I had read reviews before I started going there. After spending a lot on a crown, my tooth broke off and fell out. They cost me around $5000 for my implant that I had done thru another dentist. There was no way I would go back to them. All I got there was trouble and large bills. Spend the money and go someplace else. You will save in the long run. read more

They charged me double what the original quote was and I didn't notice it until after I left the office. (I paid about $1,800 too much!.) I returned less than an hour later and was told I was just given an estimate before and they wouldn't know what the my responsibility would be until the insurance paid. 6 weeks later, and the insurance company has not received a claim (even though they told me 2 weeks ago that it had been sent). The case manager refuses to answer phone calls. I have to go into the office to talk to her, but it doesn't do any good. read more

I'm currently a new patient and was having extreme pain with my teeth. Found out I needed a couple root canals and I couldn't be more impressed with the lady who just did my root canal yesterday, not to mention I'm pregnant so there's limitations on what can be used! I was sore yesterday after the procedure and feel ABSOLUTELY nothing today!! for someone who is terrified of the dentist and grinding on my teeth I'm so relived and happy about my experience with gentle dental! read more

Very disappointed, had dentures made, first Dr. had trouble with the plate and broke it. My new dentures did no fit right. when i should up. I found out that Dr. no longer works there. The new Dr. was not very reassuring. I had to call to set up a new appointment and then he just set up another appointment. I couldn't find my keys and was about 10 min. late to the new appointment. They told me I was to late and said they will have to make me a new appointment for more than a month away. read more

Billing here is atrocious. At first I was charged up front for each appointment until I received my explanation of benefits from my insurer. They not only overcharged me, but didn't submit all of my treatments. I did months of diligent research and ample communication, assured they would fix their errors and that I should ignore any bills from their corporate office. I did, and got sent to collections! Do not go here. Service is mediorce and their billind horribly erroneous. read more

Stay away! Bad place. I wish I could give negative stars. This place is the worst dental place I have been to. The girls taking the x-Rays use a metal guide which helps them aim the camera, but it cuts your gums up. Why not just learn to aim with out the aide? So now, days later, my gums hurt so bad. The dentist treats you like a number. He doesn't spend time getting to know you. And he's not gentle at all. If you have no choice, then good luck at this place. Or else, make an appointment somewhere else. This place is not very professional and not at all gentle. read more

Is it possible to have a good time at the dentist ? I didn't think so. I've had dental phobia all of my life. I picked Gentle Dental because of the name, but walked in thinking , "yeah, right ! ". In fact while I filled out paperwork I challenged the poor receptionist to prove it . Amazingly , I didn't feel the shot at all (which of course is the worst part), in fact I never had pain at all during either of the two visits it took to complete the work . But back to my question . A GOOD time ? Yes, because of Dr. Kirby and Katrina who were infomative, extremely kind and funny. I would highly recommend Gentle Dental ! And no they are not relatives. read more

This place is a joke. They never get our billing right and I always get bills for things and when I call on them they tell me to disregard them and then I'll get another bill telling me I'm delinquent and I get the "just disregard it" answer again. It's annoying getting bills in the mail. If I'm suppose to disregard them, then don't send them at all. It happens with every appointment. And then my son has an appointment at 9:30 and we show up at 9:15 and we are staring at a closed sign that says, "be back at 8:00." Decided to wait around a few minutes and at 9:20 the front office lady walks up and unlocks the door. I don't know what happened to April and Sandy, but this place is lucky they have wonderful hygienists and Dr. Le or we would be out of here so quick with nothing but bad recommendations. read more

I would not return to this place if they were the last dentist in Tehachapi. Approximately 2 years ago I needed to have two teeth extracted I had a 8:00 am appointment on a Friday they got me right in and numbed my mouth. The dentist started trash talking the other dentist in the organization which I thought was very unprofessional. At 1:00 pm I was still in the chair the dentist had a pile of tools on the tray each time he retrieved a new tool he would look at it as though he was thinking how he was going to use it. He tried everything even cutting the tooth in quarters. Finally at 1:00 I told him that I had enough, I walked out of the office with 2 shattered teeth one so bad it would hook on my tough, he tried to convince me to come back on Monday, No way! The next week I made an appoint in Bakersfield with a dentist which referred me to an oral surgent, I was in the seat for 30 minutes and both teeth were out at a cost of $250.00. Gentle Dental has made a number of attempts to collect payment of $477.00 each time I have sent them proof that I had to go somewhere else to get the teeth extracted. I just check my credit report and it is on it. This place is the worst dentist I have ever visited. Beware!!!!!! read more

Seen me same day I called and I was a new patient! I have terrible anxiety when it comes to dentist and everyone was very kind and made it a better experience. I seen Dr. Peters. He was very gentle and quick. Made going to see the dentist-especially when in pain a lot more tolerable. Overall very good- I will be taking my children. Only negative is the office itself is a little but clean. read more

Very pleased with them. It is now called Dedicated Dental, however. Reasonable fees and the dentist is good.

Unimpressed with office staff. I had a dispute on a bill. I was not informed of the cost and was told my insurance would cover it. It didnt. I called gental dental to resolve and lower the bill since i was paying cash. They didnt. It was sent to collections. I sent a letter to collections agreeing to a reduced amount. No response. Meanwhile gental dental wants a new appt. It had been 6 months with no reply to my letter. I made an appt. They said when i walked in that i would have reschedule after the amount was paid. Very poor customer service. I will be taking my family elsewhere for dental services. read more

My first visit was ok not great then the second time i went in there they told me i needed braces on my top teeth to fix my bite. And on top of the outragous cost they wanted to charge me for one row of braces they said i needed lots of other work such as fillings. I got a second option in Bakersfield at River Lakes Dental group and turns out all the 'dental work' didnt turn out to be what i needed. River Lakes is so nice and tell you what you need and really take care of you. So i suggest anyone who is going to dedicated dental get a second option before letting them try to talk you into paying lots of money for work you may not even need. read more

The wait is a little long but the dentists are very thorough. The office staff and the dental assistants are wonderful.

I have had to go to Gentle Dental for yrs. due to insurance. If I could give them less then 1 star U would. They ALWAYS try to overcharge me. They have overcharged me thousands of dollars in the past. This last visit they said I needed $1,800 worth of work, that's with dental insurance. When I questioned that amount & showed them what insurance covered they lowered price by a few hundred. But when told by my dental insurance in writing that my cost out of pocket is $120.00 to Gentle Dental they keep cancelling my appointments, & told my insurance they don't offer or do porcelain/ceramic crowns-They-R-Lying! Now that I & they have it in writing from Delta Dental that my cost is $30.00 for each porcelain ceramic crown, total cost ALL prep & lab, everything, they won't do it. Please everyone check your insurance, make sure you're not paying too much. Shame, Shame on them. read more

I think I found my new dentist. Great service, fast and friendly staff!!

Awesome staff very understanding. Would recommend to anyone who is afraid of going to the dentist. Ask for Dr. Karimi

front staff rude and ineffecient .i waited way to long .the treatment room and the overall condition of the place was disgusting ,needed paint ,drywall repair and the small dental tray where the dentist keeps his tools handy was rusty , yes rusty, and i still didnt get my cleaning done because of some bs policy this company has ,and worse yet the dentist did not even bother to introduce himself to me . keep away from this place !!! read more