Edited to add: After I posted this review, the dental office contacted me and claimed they have no…read morerecord of me as a patient. I do not use my exact name on review sites because I want to be able to leave honest feedback without fear of reprisal.
There also appear to be other people here who went through an experience similar to mine. In my case, the additional treatments that were recommended were later determined to be completely unnecessary by an oral surgeon and a dentist. The experience below is accurate and reflects my personal encounter with this office.
I rarely feel this moved to leave negative reviews, but this experience was so upsetting that I still think about it a year later.
In May/June 2025, I developed a very painful cavity in an upper wisdom tooth. The tooth was difficult to reach with a toothbrush and floss, and I knew it was finally time to have it removed. I was in significant pain and was looking for a dentist in the Santa Clarita Valley who could see me quickly and handle a difficult extraction.
I was able to get an immediate appointment with Dr. Noisha. Upon arriving, I found the office to be quite worn, and the treatment room appeared dated and not particularly clean or well maintained. The X-ray tech came in and without a word at all telling me what she was doing, proceeded to X-ray my entire mouth. This was unnecessary and I wish I had spoken up. I was there only for the wisdom tooth.
I explained that I was in pain and needed help with the wisdom tooth. Instead of focusing on the issue that brought me in, Dr. Noisha began examining my teeth and immediately told me that fillings had chipped and fallen out, that I had severe gum recession, and that I was experiencing bone loss. She informed me that I would need extensive periodontal treatment, including deep cleaning below the gum line, cutting and stitching the gums, and possibly bone grafting.
This was shocking to hear. In more than 50 years of dental care, no dentist had ever suggested anything remotely like this. I take very good care of my teeth and had never been told I had serious periodontal disease.
Meanwhile, the painful wisdom tooth that brought me into the office seemed almost like an afterthought. Dr. Noisha briefly stated that she could extract it, then continued measuring my gums. I eventually had to stop the exam and explain that I was there because I was in pain and did not have time for a full consultation on extensive dental work.
After waiting about 15 minutes, I was given a treatment plan with costs that were extraordinarily high for the wisdom tooth plus the upsell treatments. The one positive thing I can say is that the front office staff were kind, warm, and professional throughout the visit.
Needless to say, I did not return.
A short time later, I discovered that Dr. Scaramella, who had successfully removed my lower wisdom teeth approximately 25 years earlier, was still practicing. He extracted the tooth without issue. When I told him what I had been told at this appointment, he informed me that aside from a couple of chipped fillings, my gums were in excellent condition and that there was no bone loss.
Since my longtime dentist in Encino had retired, I also established care with Dr. Sun on Lyons Avenue. She replaced the chipped fillings and performed a cleaning. Her assessment was even more reassuring. She told me I had "the gums of someone 25 years younger" and found no evidence of bone loss whatsoever.
Two independent dental professionals, both of whom I trust, completely contradicted the alarming diagnosis I received at this office.
Based on my experience, I would strongly encourage anyone who is advised to undergo extensive periodontal treatment here to obtain a second opinion before proceeding. I am grateful that I did. What should have been a straightforward visit for a painful wisdom tooth left me anxious, upset, and questioning the health of my teeth for weeks afterward.
I cannot recommend this office based on my experience.
