Dr. Aria is the absolute best. If you can get in with him, he will be your dentist for life. He's…read moreso kind and easy to talk to. He listens to any concerns I have and takes his time. He's fantastic at what he does. I have beautiful teeth in no small part because of him. The hygienist there are always kind and courteous. It's a very well run business.

I strongly advise against visiting this office or any other "Smile Generation" affiliate. My…read moreexperience felt entirely profit-driven rather than patient-focused. I came in for a routine new patient exam, and the entire process felt like a rushed sales pitch: The Exam: The dentist spent less than a minute reviewing my X-rays and less than a minute on the oral exam itself. Aggressive Tactics: During the periodontal probing (measuring gum pockets), the dentist scraped my back molars so aggressively that my gums bled--seemingly to justify their immediate claim that I needed an expensive "deep cleaning." Lack of Care: After making my mouth bleed, the dentist handed me off to an assistant after a mere 30 seconds of dialogue and abruptly left. I wasn't even offered water or mouthwash to rinse out the blood. The Cost: The assistant immediately pulled up a billing screen quoting me over $2,000 for the deep cleaning. The entire environment felt predatory, right down to the aggressive, propaganda-like informational posters and brochures plastered everywhere. Not an isolated incident: To make matters worse, a coworker of mine had an identical experience at their Mission Valley location. They were told they needed an emergency root canal despite never having a cavity in their life. They got a second opinion from an independent dentist, who confirmed their teeth were perfectly healthy--no cavity, and absolutely no root canal needed. Save your time, money, and oral health. Get a second opinion if you've already been to one of these offices, and avoid Smile Generation affiliates altogether.

Dr. Bhatt is a perfect dentist; she's personable, kind, & funny as well as knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, & thorough and tedious in her work. She truly cares for her patients and takes pride in the procedures she does on them. And I don't even like dentists, I'm scared to death of them! I've had to go to her office about 4 times in the last month. On my 1st visit, I was surprised that it was Dr. Bhatt who called me from waiting to walk me back to exam room, where she asked what I needed and explained to me how it would proceed that day. What dentist does that first? Then, we went for X-rays, etc. Afterward, Dr. Bhatt told me she's most concerned about a crown that's needed first. Dr. Bhatt and William stayed late that day to provide me a temporary crown. The whole staff is incredibly nice and friendly: Chloe & Elena at front desk, William, Abraham, & Erika who assist Dr. Bhatt, and then there's Anna, the Ukrainian Hygienist, who told funny stories while performing a deep-cleaning on my teeth in record time! One mishap: William, Abraham, & Erika were supposed to hide the drill from Dr. Bhatt, but she always found it!

I visited Dr. Kesar Bhatt June 8, 2026. This office is a joke! I went to her because they were my…read moredental provider on my dental insurance. I made an appointment for a general cleaning with X-rays. We I arrived I was taken back and many X-rays were taken. I then met with Dr. Bhatt who proceeded to tell me that she could not clean my teeth and "that I was a liability to her license ". She said I needed a deep cleaning and some sort of filling/coating - each service costing $700! I have never had a cavity in my life! My last cleaning was Oct. 2025. I have always had my teeth cleaned every 6 months. Deep cleanings are for someone with very bad dental hygiene. This was a totally switch and bait. She submitted a bill for $1,500 to my insurance- $500 which is my responsibility! I never got my teeth cleaned. I simply walked out- after waiting 30 min. To have someone explain the costs of procedures the dr. Wanted to do. The following week I went to my local dentist - who did not take my insurance and paid the normal $345 for X-rays, cleaning and meet with the dentist for consultation. Downtown SD Modern Dentistry simply wants to get you in their chair and charge more. Beware!!!

Type of care: routine follow up dental cleaning- first polishing went smoothly, no problems,Dental…read moreAssistant, very considerate and efficient. Second part of the cleaning, Trevor, also very professional and considerate. All the work was performed enthusiastically, efficiently, with no pain to me. Office Staff treated me with respect, kindness and couldn't do enough to make me feel at home. I love this place

This place should honestly be reported to the Better Business Bureau. I went in for a cleaning and…read morewas told I had periodontal disease and would need $2,000 worth of work done to my mouth. This was SHOCKING to me because I have never had a cavity before in my life and take great care of my teeth. I was told I would need a deep planing, laser and irrigation treatments, and more. I didn't get anything done because I knew that this was just false. I went and got a second opinion immediately. And as suspected, I don't have anything wrong with my teeth, no periodontal disease, and did not require a deep cleaning or laser and irrigation. I had a regular cleaning by a hygentist and when I shared with the dentist and hygentist what this establishment told me, they were shocked, literally laughed, and said there was no way I had that/needed treatments like that. They said they hate hearing stories like this because it gives their industry a bad rap. Through my insurance I did not have to pay a DIME for my standard cleaning. I am so happy I trusted my gut and found a dentist office with stellar reviews and did not receive care here. This place is a complete scam. Do yourself a favor and run as fast you can away from this place. I am not the only one who they have tried to take advantage of, read the other reviews and take them under strong advice.

Given the reviews - it's unanimous - no one enjoys going to the dentist. It's a lot like going to…read morethe auto mechanic - once they open the hood, they are going to find something wrong and it's usually expensive. But NP Modern Dentistry is not like that at all. They've always been upfront and honest - backed it up with a few key x-rays - and more importantly - gentle when picking around in there. Dr. Holly is amazing, and the added bonus of the CEREC machine to 3D print those chompers. The hygienists and staff have been great - especially navigating the complexity of all these different insurance companies. So if that tooth is bugging you, and you're eyeballing the door knob with a piece of string - NPMD is going to treat you right. And it's far better than the alternative - looking like an extra in 'Deliverance 2: The Homecoming'

I am soo thankful for everyone's reviews of this place! I accidentally booked an appointment here…read moreinstead of the dentist I wanted because the names are similar. They had me do two different xrays, which required me to take out all of my piercings. The tech was patient with me as I took them all out. When it was time for my actual appointment, I thought everything was going great until they told me I had a cavity that required "special" treatment. This seemed very weird to me, especially because they didn't tell or show me where in my mouth the cavity was and went through the xrays too quickly for me to analyze. I have always had a sweet tooth, so I am no stranger to cavities, but I have never heard of this "special" treatment before. On top of that, every staff member I talked with told me different things about the health of my teeth. I was shocked when a staff member came in to discuss billing with me for this "special" treatment. It was going to cost me $500 WITH insurance! AND they asked me to pay for it right then and there. Needless to say, I was shocked and confused by everything so I decided to just make an appointment for the future. I'm soo glad I did and got the chance to read the reviews about how they upcharge whenever they can. I have never experienced such a thing and had no idea it was something dentist offices do. The only two things I liked about this place was that they have a different charity they help out with every month and they played good music the whole time I was there.

Came in for a teeth cleaning with Donia and she worked quickly and was amazing. Will be backread more

When I was looking for a new dentist I look at reviews first. A lot have good and bad but took a…read morechance here since most are good. I am happy about my decision! I will say the parking situation isn't the best but they will deduct it from what you owe. Otherwise Im happy I found this place the staff is awesome super friendly. Everyone is always happy that I can tell. Happy to say I'm almost finished with the work I need done but will still be back for regular cleanings. I would definitely recommend coming here your teeth will be in good hands thanks coastal dental for the awesome service!

Amazing TEAM! Ivon did a great job on my Husband's teeth! To perfection! Happy wife! I'll come…read moreback after the permanent bridge to show his before and after whoo hoo !!! You folks are the BEST!

Such a beautiful dentistry and the staff is the cherry on top I tried other dentist in San Diego…read moreand even tried a few in Tijuana and I regret wasting my time elsewhere. The care they give me here is amazing. They explain everything and don't mind going into details whenever I get anxious because I didn't have good experiences in dentist before finding this location my biggest concern was price at first but the front desk made sure to try to fit my budget to their best ability and I truly appreciate that. Miss Happiness the dental hygienist is such a lovely Dr! She made my deep clean very enjoyable. Dr Ellie gives such keen detail to your teeth I feel like I'm in good hands when I'm here. All in all 10/10 experiences and I'm excited to continue coming back

I want to recognize Desiree Sherman from Soft Touch Dental for the exceptional service she…read moreprovided. She called me personally to verify my appointment and took the time to clearly explain everything related to my upcoming consultation and procedure. She carefully went over the evaluation for the four molar implants that I need, making sure I understood the process and what to expect. She was extremely professional, very helpful, and absolutely on point with every detail. Even before visiting the office, the way she treated me over the phone gave me a great sense of confidence and trust in this dental practice. If they have an employee like Desiree representing their office, it speaks very highly of the quality and professionalism of the entire team. Desiree was extraordinary, and based on my experience speaking with her alone, I would highly recommend this office to anyone looking for excellent dental care. Humberto Iglesias

Nicest people to talk to, the office (inside) is very fancy, it will make sense when you get your…read morebill, the parking lot needs some help. The support staff is nice and seem to care. I had crowns done on the left side of my mouth (back 3 teeth) they took impressions and put them in my mouth without issue. The problem is that Dr. Fakhimi then removed all the anatomy from the newly delivered teeth leaving me with flat, horizontal pegs for teeth. Perhaps it's my fault for telling him my bite felt off, I don't know. It took forever to chew anything and I couldn't figure out why, I then noticed my teeth were flat. I called the office to see if they could use the impression to redo the teeth but they get rid of impressions once the teeth are delivered. I asked if they could use the teeth on the other side as a guide to give anatomy to the other side but apparently that is not a thing. In summary I paid about $5000 (thats with insurance coverage) to Dr. Fakhimi who permanently disfigured my teeth and bite. He does have a soft touch the anesthesia was painless, and grinding my teeth down didn't hurt. If you go to him just don't say your bite feels off because there is no way to fix teeth with no anatomy. Compare the back 3 teeth on the left to the ones on the right. It may not look like a big difference but it will determine if you eat steak again or not.

As someone who has dealt with significant dental issues over the past 10 years, I can confidently…read moresay this was the worst treatment I have ever received at a dental office. The only consistently kind, professional, and personable person I encountered at this office was Luis at the front desk. He was wonderful every time I came in. I visited Smile Designers three separate times: once for a cleaning and twice for extractions with bone grafts. I genuinely tried to give the doctor multiple chances because I understand that everyone can have an off day. Unfortunately, after three visits, the same pattern of dismissive, rushed, and unprofessional treatment continued. I initially chose this office because it was one of the only offices in my area that accepted my insurance. During my cleaning, the dental assistant/hygienist did not speak to me at all. She never explained what she was doing, checked on my comfort, or told me how to signal if I needed her to stop. The cleaning felt extremely aggressive and rushed, and her demeanor came across as irritated and demanding. My second visit was for an extraction and bone graft. The doctor had virtually no bedside manner and did not explain the procedure before beginning. What concerned me immediately was that he entered the room and asked me what he was doing that day. I would expect the dentist performing an extraction to have reviewed my X-rays and treatment plan beforehand. He then numbed me without explaining what he was doing or giving me any way to indicate that I needed him to pause. I have been numbed many times at dental offices, so I know the process, but this felt unusually rushed and heavy-handed. After numbing me, he promptly left the room. I was left sitting there while saliva accumulated in my mouth. After trying to get someone's attention without success, I actually ended up using the suction myself. When the doctor returned, he simply told me to open my mouth. He did not ask whether I was ready, explain what was about to happen, or establish any signal I could use if I needed him to stop. At one point, I heard him tell the assistant, "hold her tongue back," and he proceeded with the extraction. Once the tooth was removed and the bone graft completed, the doctor left the room without giving me any aftercare instructions whatsoever. I sat there confused until a staff member laughed and told me, "you can go." I went to the front desk crying because I had no idea what I was supposed to do after the procedure. I asked for aftercare instructions and whether I needed antibiotics. The doctor never came back out to speak with me, and I was simply told to take ibuprofen. About a month later, I returned because I needed another tooth removed. Unfortunately, the experience was very similar. This time, the male dental assistant working during my procedure was talking and joking with other staff while the extraction was taking place, to the point that the doctor had to remind him to stay focused. After the tooth was removed, the assistant began commenting that he believed part of my tooth had been left behind. The doctor corrected him and explained that what he was seeing was part of my jawbone. Having an assistant speculate like that while I was still in the chair was incredibly unsettling. Then, without saying anything or warning me, the assistant took a paper towel and aggressively wiped my face. Once again, after the extraction and bone graft, I was given essentially no aftercare instructions. About a week later, I developed severe pain and sought a second opinion from another dental provider. That provider recommended antibiotics and expressed surprise that I had not been prescribed them following my procedure. I am leaving this review because I would want someone else to know what they may be walking into. If your insurance assigns this office as your primary dental location, I strongly recommend asking whether you can change providers. My biggest issue was not simply that the appointments were unpleasant. It was the complete lack of communication, patient reassurance, explanation, and basic bedside manner during invasive dental procedures. I repeatedly felt as though procedures were simply being performed on me rather than anyone actually caring for me as a patient. The best way I can describe the experience is that it felt like being at a mechanic shop, except you are the car. I am genuinely appalled by the way Dr. Hage communicated with and treated me throughout these visits, and I would never return to this practice. Luis, however, deserves recognition for being the one consistently positive part of my experience at Smile Designers. Thank you for always being kind, helpful, and professional. You're the best.

Left with gritty inner teeth they were unable to polish. Large scary rude aggressive male dentist.read more