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    La Costa Dentistry

    3.3 (160 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - La Costa Dentistry

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Teeth cleaning

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    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    They treated me so well! Last provider messed up routine things and had a bad attitude so I went to la Costa. Yana was very sweet!

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    They sent me to collections when I have asked them multiple times to run my insurance. I've reached out countless times with no response.

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    They had good customer service and were a fairly decent business. I definitely don't want leave a bad review.

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    Mobasher was very friendly and nice, she took care of all my dental needs and I was very happy with the results!

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    Elevated Smiles

    Elevated Smiles

    4.6(203 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Absolutely my favorite dentist's office of all time. The entire staff is friendly and…read moreknowledgeable - they go out of their way to get to know you. I used to dread going to the dentist, but now I enjoy my visits. Perhaps most importantly, I really appreciate their approach and model for service - they do not recommend unnecessary procedures. (I have been to other offices in the past that focus on the generation of lots of revenue based on unneeded procedures.) I would highly recommend Elevated Smiles to others that are looking for a dentist.

    How a business can decline so rapidly is beyond me…read more (Last week in August, 2022) A crown that they had put on had broken from something I bit into. I called and they fit me in to fix it. When he was replacing the broken crown, he told me that the tooth next to it is damaged as well but they don't have enough time to fix it. I told them that I was going on a cruise for my birthday and that I'll be back when I return. So he informed me that as they've gotten busy, it's best to make an appointment. I made an appointment for when I got back. Upon my return, I wasn't feeling well and tested positive for Covid. I called them to cancel my appointment and informed that I'll call back as soon as I test negative and feel better. (Mid September 2022) Couple of weeks later, I call to make an appointment for the other tooth. The receptionist tells me that I need to come in to get checked prior to them doing anything to my tooth. As I explain that I was just there and I am calling to follow up on a particular tooth that the dentist wanted to fix. She giggles as if I'm telling her a joke and repeats that they won't work on me until I come in for an initial check up. I was completely baffled at the lack of professionalism, memory and respect for a long time patient. I was so agitated that I asked for the dentist to talk to me as I'm thinking he'll remember and be more professional. Receptionist (still giggling) says he's busy and will call me back. About 30 minutes later, he calls. Like a broken record, he repeated everything the receptionist said while I hear the receptionist giggling in the background. It was so unprofessional and quite frankly I felt completely betrayed. I initially began coming to this practice because of Tina Saw (dentist) as I felt we bonded and I liked her work and personality. But since 2020, it's been the husband. Although I preferred Tina, I kept getting him and got used to him out of necessity. The difficulty I had post Covid was the changing staff who no longer knew or recognized long time patients, the revolving receptionists who don't hear what you're saying and the severity of the decline in professionalism. I felt so betrayed that there's no way I could return. After being a long time patient, they were trying to squeeze in an extra visit to bill my insurance for an issue that they already pointed out and told me needed fixing. Few months later, I got a text to call to make an appointment which I ignored. The final nail in the coffin was when the same receptionist called me couple of weeks ago (before the end of the year for billing issues) to let me know I need to come in to get the other tooth fixed. I tell her that I'll NEVER GO BACK to that practice. She started laughing as if I told her a joke. Then says bye. Even if they change the receptionist, I wouldn't return for dental care. They squeeze in more check up visits even when the issues have been recognized and an appointment is made. This nickel and dime attitude is horrible! It's hard enough to find time for cleaning, follow ups, check ups and treatment without these additional useless check ups when we already pointed out what the issue is. I basically got punished for canceling post cruise when I had Covid. This type of pettiness is unfortunate and so unprofessional for a dental office. As going to a dentist is stressful enough, I rather go where they know how to treat a client with respect and kindness. Too many options in the area to stay with Elevated Smiles. I, my husband, my friends and nephew will never go back.

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    Elevated Smiles - Composite bonding for chipped tooth. Completed in one day after sports injury

    Composite bonding for chipped tooth. Completed in one day after sports injury

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    Coffee, tea, water & juice in the waiting room

    La Costa Del Sur Dental

    La Costa Del Sur Dental

    3.9(32 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Free parking

    I really dislike leaving poor reviews but I have to share my experience here for others to be…read moreinformed. I have gone out for second opinions for the long list of "issues" that Dr Phi claims need to be addressed in a multi year plan and they are untrue - gum disease, cavities, cavity replacements and more. I visited this office approximately 5 times over the year and every time, I have been stressed out, feeling terrible about my heath and in so much pain. This includes very harsh scrapping of my gums to make them swell/bleed to claim that I have gum disease to accidentally pinching and cutting my lip with a device during a procedure and scolding me for flinching after the injury. I am so glad that I stopped the visits at this office and have found a safer, more professional place to go.

    Dr. Phi has been my dentist for more than two years now. My teeth are in better condition than they…read morehave ever been. I am so happy with the care and treatment I have received which included removing ancient fillings, new fillings and crowns. Dr.s Phi and Dr. Miyamoto are the definition excellence in dentistry and in business. Their teamwork ensures that your appointment is safe, fast and as pain-free as possible. Dr. Phi takes the time to explain every procedure every step of the way so there are no surprise bills. Who knew going to the dentist could be a pleasant experience! Always grateful for the time and patience and care. Highly recommended!

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    La Costa Del Sur Dental
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    Kimberly Corrigan - Dankworth - Cosmetic dentist La Costa Dental Excellence, Carlsbad, CA

    Kimberly Corrigan - Dankworth

    4.3(6 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Dr. Kim Corrigan Dankworth is an excellent Dentist; if you saw my smile, you'd agree. ; - )…read more She and her husband are both dentists and they have a practice with state-of-the-art equipment which is important if you are requiring fillings, crowns or an implant. I chose this practice because I wanted a dentist who continuously trains herself and her staff in the current technology to do the very best for your mouth and teeth. And the staff is very kind and professional. Good dental work is NOT cheap. They do take insurance (though we all know dental insurance - these days - does not pay for much!) and you can get a Care Credit account and then pay off the total in 6 or 12 months, with zero interest. I highly recommend this dental practice.

    Went to them many years ago in the mid '90s at previous office location. Had not been to a dentist…read morefor a little over a year but normally didn't need much work. They wanted to fill or re-fill half of my mouth, deep root planing throughout, and on and on...amazingly, the exact same treatment plan they recommended to my friend who had just gone to them, around $4K in treatment, which is a lot now let alone back then. Front desk staff refused to give me a copy of the plan breakdown and costs of this extensive treatment stating that I "might go somewhere else to compare"...really?? Would that be a bad thing? And they kept telling me if money was a problem, not to worry as they worked in conjunction with a credit card company...who charged 23% interest. I passed on that treatment plan and saw a different dentist within a year after, who was shocked when I told him what they were recommending. I've never before and never since had so much work recommended, just regular cleanings, a filling here, a crown there. I've used three dentists since then and not one has ever recommended such and extensive and expensive treatment plan. It is very sad when medical providers take on the approach of commission-based salesmen. Sad indeed. Perhaps they've changed their approach in their new location...but I'm not wasting the time finding out.

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    Kimberly Corrigan - Dankworth
    Kimberly Corrigan - Dankworth

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