WORSE EXPERIENCE ! I had gotten my root canal and during that procedure, the doctor even stated "oh I think there's another canal". But later on said that there isn't one. After that appointment, I still felt the same throbbing pain on that same tooth. I went back for an evaluation. Mind doctor Molina was "out for lunch" and would be back soon. This all with my appointment that they set up at 1pm. So I said okay I'll wait for the doctor. 30 minutes the later the assistant comes back and says that she's still out for lunch and will just send a picture of the X-ray they just took. All this just to hear that "there might be another canal". Doctor will open the tooth again with no charge and will put a permanent filling on the tooth. I just had my crown cemented on so that broke my heart knowing that my lovely crown will be ruined. I asked am I going to be charged for the permanent filling? The assistant couldn't answer and the front desk couldn't answer. They said that they will call be back with the information. 3 days later, no call. I just keep getting a "doctors out for the day". Or a "oh she's gone for the week". I even emailed doctor molina on her personal email and still she didn't reply to me! After constant back and fourth I finally got a schedule to go back in so she can open the tooth again and check if there is another root. I get there and she has hair dye on! She's in the back dyeing her hair knowing she has patients! The professionalism in that. Well she opens the tooth AGAIN and says there isn't another canal. Take antibiotics and hopefully the pain goes away. If not I will need apicoectomy AND will be charged for that. All this, with her informing me that there isn't another canal, yet all she's using is her loops. She's an endo specialist who doesn't use microscope !? WHY!? So the pain on my tooth came all right back! Swelling, abscess, throbbing. Just every horrible feeling came back. I finally decided to go to another office and right when the endo specialist opened the tooth, he goes " there goes the 4th canal"! Just as I suspected, there was a 4th canal. And it was that easy for another endo specialist to find. NEVER EVER EVER going to this place again, or recommending to anyone! Poor customer service, and a dentist who doesn't give her best to her patients! HORRIBLEEEE ! If I could give them negative stars I would. read more

I was terrified of getting a root canal. Panic attack and tears and everything. They were so kind, and so patient. Made sure I was completely numb before starting the procedure. I am so happy my first experience was with them and I would feel comfortable going back and sending everyone I know to them. Thank you so much Molina Orthodontist!!! read more

I came in as my doctor recommended that I needed a root canal. I called to make an appointment and they took me in in a few days. I went it. The office was very welcoming. Assistant and Doctor Molina were very nice and pleasant. I had a great experience with my root canal done by Dr. Molina. Overall had a great experience. read more

I made an appointment for Dr. Molina at 2pm. I was referred to this office and the referral said "Retreatment", "Dr. Molina only", and which tooth it was. When I called I told them I would like to get my tooth retreated and that I wanted it done the same day. They said they'd put it in there notes and that it was doable. They called to confirm my appointment I then again stated I wanted it done the same day again I was told they could. When I went there I was told what I already knew which was to get the tooth retreated or extracted. Then I was told Dr. Molina does not perform that type of procedure and told me it would be done by a male doctor. I was told I had to wait to get the work done until they see other patients that was scheduled at 3pm. At 3:35pm is when they called the 3pm patient in and then I was told that they were going to "work in between patients" with me and another patient. They said it would take an hour to an hour and a half. I had to use my personal sick time to get this procedure done and I refused to spend another hour and a half there. I asked for a refund and left. It was so unprofessional. I would not recommend this Dental Office. read more

I was referred here by my dentists and Dr. Molina is a kind, fun, attentive dentist!! The root canal went by fast and effortlessly, she talked the entire time and it felt like I was at a friend's house. Soothing atmosphere and a friendly and courteous staff! It was a pleasure to experience such a welcoming office. read more

Dr. Sonia Molina is amazing! I was so nervous about my root canal and she made it such a pleasant and pain-free experience that the only way I'll ever be nervous about one again is if I have to go see someone else. I traveled all the way from LA to see her because I heard she was the best - and I heard right. Seeing Dr. Sonia was the best thing I've ever done for my mouth (including braces)! read more

Although the staff at Dr. Molina are very nice and professional, I would have to say this is the worst experience I have ever had at a Dentist office. I was referred to this office from my primary Dentist for a procedure that he was unable to complete, as he did not have the proper tools. I arrived to her office and everyone was very nice and cordial towards me. They took me to my room were her assistant began to complete test, such as X-Rays and poking my teeth as well as the apply a freezing air on my teeth. I was told that I needed to alert the assistant when I felt pain. I was there for a total of 45 min-1 hour and was charged a $70 consolation fee. Hours after the poking and prodding half of one of my teeth fell out and Dr. Molina took no responsibility for it! Not only did I walk out of her office in more pain than when I arrived but also with another more severe problem area. I am completely disappointed and unsatisfied with my experience. Dr. Molina has refused to refund my money as well as my insurance costs. read more

I am the biggest chicken. I take a vicadin just to walk into the dentist. This dental office is very professional, courteous and considerate to their patients. I recommend this place for anyone who is scared of getting dental work. I was in and out in a little over an hour for a root canal (that included paperwork and insurance and co-payment time). My sister-in-law who came with me to support me and hold me down if necessary LOL is also a dental assistant and she was impressed with the facility and service. read more

I was referred by my awful general dentistry office in downey "Family Dental Center" in Lakewood blvd. These people are associated and just out for your money. My daughter was referred here because she needed two "root canals" bill was 2,500. Wow 500 just to sedate her for the first 30 minutes that they said my insurance did not cover, found out it does and only have a $30 copay. Came here twice and second time i payed $600 for another so called root canal. Also found out they could of done inlays in her two problematic teeth. My wallet feels so raped!!!!! Instead of getting referred to the endodontics in my network they refer you to a place that is ridiculously expensive and THIEVES!!!!! read more

Dr. Molina is wonderful, honestly one of the best dental experiences of my life. I am not at ALL a fan of going to the dentist, and the procedure was so quick and painless, and the Dr. was so reassuring, I couldn't have asked for anything more. I will definitely be going back! (Just hopefully, not too soon.) read more

I now understand why people are afraid to go to the dentist. This was horrible from start to finish. Starting with the most painful shot I've ever had with dental work, ending with Dr. Molina moving on to another patient and leaving her RDA to, (illegally), finish the work. After drilling and doing some filing in the tooth, she left and did not come back. The RDA did some additional filing, filled the canal with the gutta percha cones, (taking xrays along the way to document the work), then placed the temp filling. Dr. Molina didn't come back until the asst called her in to check the bite, (because she was having trouble getting it right). Having worked in a dental office before, I was VERY uncomfortable about the asst doing so much work, so I confronted her and Dr. Molina as soon as I could speak,(my mouth was held open with a dental dam and clamp). She claimed the asst was allowed to place temp filling, but I told her that she did more than that, that filed a little and I she dipped some pink toothpicks in something and put them in my tooth before putting in the temp filling. I had only worked in the front office in a general dentistry practice, so I didn't feel confident enough to argue further with what my gut was telling me was wrong. However, that night I was in such excruciating pain that I couldn't sleep and took more over the counter pain pills than I ever have. I found another endodontist the first thing the next morning. They were shocked to hear that an endodontist would have her RDA fill a canal. They even questioned if this was done in the U.S, (assuming I must have gone to Mexico). I came to learn the pink sticks the RDA put in my tooth are called gutta percha and are NOT temporary and that Dr. Molina was having her asst do work she is not licensed to do. Filing and filling the canal should only be done by the dentist, not an RDA. I confronted Dr. Molina over the phone. She agreed not bill my insurance so the other dentist could bill them, since he had to redo the work. When he opened the tooth over 2 weeks later, it was draining infection. He had to start the work, put medication in the tooth, and finish it 2 wks later, after the infection was under control. I complained to the dentist that referred me to Dr. Molina and they said, "oh, she's still doing that. She just gets so busy... We had another patient complain about that a few years ago. She said she was going to stop doing that." So then I was even more furious that they sent me to her knowing they already had other complaints against her. The RDA did the filing very tentatively and just a little, so it almost seemed like she was just trying that part out. But, judging by the way Dr. Molina left the room, without much further direction to her RDA, and didn't come back until everything was done, it's obvious that this was not a one time occurance and she has made this part of her normal practice for the RDA to fill the canal and place the temp. Find another endodontist! My retreatment with the second endodontist was SO MUCH BETTER on every level that it made it even more clear how horrible my experience with Dr. Molina was. I also filed a complaint with the CA Dept of Consumer Affairs and the Better Business Bureau. read more