I am 93 years old and I have been to many dentist both civilian and military in my lifetime. if you want peace of mind, going to a dentist and having it done correctly the first time in a very pleasant atmosphere with very pleasant personnel, this is the place for you. Sarge read more

The quality of care I've received over the last 3 years here is top notch. Dr. Sutton is very competent in his use of the most advanced technology dentistry has to offer making procedures highly efficient. He also has a pleasant and comforting chairside manner. This stellar care extends to his hygienists, my experience has been with Rose and she is great as I'm sure are his other hygienists, as well as his assistants and front line receptionists, Lerry and Anne. I'm so glad I found this office. read more

Dr. Sutton is an amazing dentist. We trust him so much that we drive from Carlsbad for treatment. He does not push for unnecessary procedures like dentists from the past. We can tell that he has our best interest in mind. He and his staff have far exceeded our expectations and we are so thankful. We are very fortunate to be under his care. read more

I have been coming here for years after getting a recommendation from a friend. At first I thought Dr. Sutton was a little brusque, but I have gotten to see how caring, professional, and excellent he is and wouldn't want another dentist. I am suspicious of upsells as the previous dentist I had seemed like they were always trying to push for more add ons. Dr. Sutton tells it to you straight; something I respect and appreciate in my dentist, doctor, car mechanic...honestly everyone. I had a tooth extraction recently and it was something I had always dreaded. I was warned to be wary of people telling me I needed it but Dr. Sutton showed me the pictures and explained everything and I was confident I was doing the right thing and in good hands. To appease my parents I got a second opinion on another tooth with the endodontist they wanted and the guy agreed and also made me realize how great Dr. Sutton and his staff are. They have good hours and always return calls. They remember you and go out of their way to try to shift schedules around to help you if you're in need. Dr. Sutton called to check up on me knowing one of my teeth might be hurting and told me I could reach him if there were an emergency. They have the latest equipment and are just excellent at what they do. After years of bad or mediocre dentists it took me a while to trust but I truly think this place is the best. Great front desk staff (Anne and Larry especially), great dentist, great place all around. read more

It's hard looking for dentistry. Happy to have found this office. My dentist in san diego.

After we moved here, we decided to get our dental care from Dr. Sutton. I've been there three times so far (teeth cleaning, retainers, and re-appointment) and in all three experiences, I have been blown away by how amazing each staff member is, the level of care, and Dr. Sutton! Dr. Sutton will explain to you what you need and never force a decision on you. He's knowledgeable, relatable, and able to consider your circumstances. I had to change an appointment last minute one day and they found a time that same day. Unfortunately, I ended up waiting 40 minutes and had to leave for another dinner meeting and let them know as I walked out. I got two calls, one directly from Dr. Sutton and the front desk receptionist (who is the sweetest!) who apologized and made time again that week to reschedule. I appreciate the personal care and quality of service Dr. Sutton Dentistry provides! read more

Adding a new review since it's been a few years. This office JUST re-opened due to all the COVID19 madness.... Dr Sutton and his staff were INCREDIBLE handling all the changes and challenges they are facing seeing patients after COVID19. This is not easy at all for his office- they have so many new protocols and safety procedures that are now mandatory. I just want to thank them all immensely for being so careful keeping us all safe! With that being said, I came in yesterday to have a filling and a crown made. I thought that crowns were a 'big deal' 2-3 appointment type of procedure. But in this office with all the high tech equipment Dr Guy has, he was able to do everything SAME DAY in less than 2 hours and he did a high quality job! I would also like to add that Dr Guy gives the most painless shots I have ever received from a dentist and I never once felt that dreaded 'drill pain' . My entire family has been coming to this office since his dad was a dentist! From my 2 yr old first check up/cleaning to my 93 yr old grandma- this is truly a total family care practice that I recommend to all!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I looked for a new dentist for several years after my previous one retired. I was looking for an office with personable, friendly service and a thorough and attentive doctor. A friend recommended Dr. Sutton and I have been so so pleased. In addition to addressing my routine dental needs, he recommended (and expertly completed) some cosmetic work that has had a huge impact on my smile and confidence. I can't recommend Dr. Sutton and his team highly enough. read more

Dr Sutton & his staff are great. The work he has done all feels natural. The staff is so good about helping with appointments, billing & insurance. read more

dr Sutton is the best dentist I have ever gone to. I had gone to a lot until almost 30 years ago when I found him. I have been terrified of dentists my entire life. he is so gentle and always makes sure I am not in pain. I can't say enough good about him. anyone who has my same fear should definitely try Dr Sutton. read more

Dr. Sutton's office is wonderful! Starting with Gerry at the front desk , to Rose cleaning teeth, to Amber assisting Dr. Sutton - you couldn't ask for a more kind, professional staff. Dr. Sutton is gentle, patient, and explains what he is doing throughout his careful work in your mouth. This dentist is a technology PRO! He can make you a new crown and install it while you wait! read more

I chipped my tooth on a Saturday and, Dr Sutton dropped all his plans without hesitation to fix my tooth on Sunday, very professional great dentist. Highly recommend 5 stars! read more

Dr. Sutton and his team are awesome!! They are so polite, respectful, friendly, and honest. I personally hate everything about going to the dentist which is why it's been a few years since the last time I went. Dr. Sutton and his team were referred to me by a coworker who had an amazing experience. I went in for a cleaning and check up and got a treatment plan broken down with full detail. They were very flexible with my schedule and they made me feel so comfortable. I just had my second visit and I'm so relieved that Dr. Sutton was able to work his magic. He is so sweet and he explains everything so clearly. His assistants are great as well. I have a 3rd appt in January and I can honestly say that I'm excited for it so I can get closer to having the healthiest smile possible. read more

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Sutton dentistry is the absolute best. I started with the father 45 years ago and have continued with the son since his Dad retired. The staff is excellent and attentive to all needs. Dr. Sutton has all of the most updated technology and is highly skilled in all phases of dentistry. I would not go anywhere else for my dental care! read more

I can't even begin to describe how grateful I am for the day I walked into Dr Sutton's office. I have struggled with extensive dental problems brought on after undergoing chemotherapy. Dr Sutton has been nothing short of amazing in getting me through these trials. read more

Dr. Sutton and his staff have made me a believer in quality dental service. As far back as I can remember I never liked going to the dentist and the state of my dental work before I went to Dr. Sutton is proof why. Now that the good doc has replaced most of my old fillings I feel like I have been given a fresh start. The personal attention I receive from the doctor is more than I would expect, but I know now it is what I deserve. The same can be said about his staff. I always feel welcome even after I had to reschedule my apt 3 time! Which they never charged me for. Receiving a personal call from Dr. Sutton only minutes ago prompted me to write this review. He was checking into see how I was feeling after a simple filling replacement revealed a much bigger problem yesterday. I was never in pain even after an hour and a half in the chair and when the numbness wore off, but he called to check anyway. Thanks Doc! If you have ever felt like your dentist is only concerned with making money and not with making sure you have your teeth in your head well into your senior years call Dr. Sutton's office today. You can thank me later! read more

I hadn't been in to the dentist for a while now and I needed a good cleaning. Today I had a very good experience with Rose, who is now my favorite hygienist. She had great attention to detail and really gave her best efforts in cleaning my teeth. She was very considerate of my well-being and did a good, thorough job! read more

The best dentist I've ever had, hands down. Every one of his staff, from his cleaning technicians to the receptionists are friendly, helpful, and practice just overall excellence. This goes without saying for Dr. Sutton and more. I've moved to LA but am seriously considering making the drive down just to get my dental work done by him. I don't trust anyone else with my teeth. read more

This review is long overdue. I've been seeing Dr. Sutton for about 5 years now, and his office is wonderful. First, the hygienists (who I see most): for the first couple years, I saw Tanya. She is probably the gentlest hygienist who ever lived -- most of the time I couldn't even tell she was doing anything. She also has a sweet disposition that put me at ease. Later I got switched to Tracy, who is also very gentle. Tracy is very considerate of a persistent tender spot in my gums and saves it for last, usually not doing too much to aggravate it as a couple different x-rays have shown it's healthy. Dr. Sutton has seen me for a few fillings, and he extracted my wisdom teeth. Also gentle. He's very careful with novocaine, making sure there's absolutely no pain. Even when I've been "toughing it out" and not saying anything, he is in tune with the slightest flinch and makes sure I have enough pain relief. After my extraction, he personally called to see how I was doing, and he called again one or two days later. That struck me as above-par. Finally, the office staff is very sweet, always remembering me and very efficient with getting things done. I've never had a long wait because they scheduled poorly, or botched paperwork, or any other issue. They are great about explaining my insurance coverage and options. I would recommend this office to anyone! read more

I live in Austin, TX, but was visiting San Diego with my family in August when the 11-year-old veneer on my front tooth chipped off. It was horribly jagged and uncomfortable, and in a panic I contacted a friend who lives in San Diego for a dentist she could recommend. I am so glad she recommended Dr. Sutton. He was able to fit me into his schedule within a few days so I didn't have to put up with my uncomfortable tooth for the entire vacation. He replaced both of my front teeth veneers, and they look gorgeous! I saw my hometown dentist today for a crown (different tooth), and she said that Dr. Sutton did a beautiful job on my front teeth. He and his entire staff are wonderful! If I lived in San Diego, he would definitely be my dentist. read more

If I could add more stars to this rating, I definitely would. I found Dr. Sutton after having contacted so many dentists in and around town to assist me in a botched procedure (for more info, please look at my other reviews), absolutely each dentist office that I called said they would not complete work in progress from another dentist. (Mine skipped town). Dr. Suttons office said yes! They scheduled an appointment and without getting into too much detail, stabilized a broken bridge, so I could chew again. Meanwhile he assembled a team of professionals that he trusted and who could work collaboratively with and restore my mouth. We are in progress of these treatments and I will keep this updated as we go, but so far, I TRULY APPRECIATE ALL THAT DR. SUTTON HAS DONE THUS FAR and look forward to what's coming. I will update as we progress... And thank you Dr. Sutton and your office ladies!!!! read more

I had my wisdom tooth pulled at a different dentistry and left my cleaning equipment at home. I dropped into Sutton's Advanced Dentistry and they were generous enough to give me the cleaning tools I needed at no charge. Thank you for helping a stranger who walked in off the street. read more

I have been going to Dr Guy since he began here in San Diego! He is top knotch as is his staff! Family environment, professional, gentle, honest, and great sense of humor! I have recommended Dr Guy and staff to several friends and they have become fans as well! You can't even believe the service and care from these folks! read more

I have been seing dr. sutton for the last year or so. I went to him with current issues and he was very matter of fact of what the issues are and how to fix them. He even encouraged me to go the most ethical dr.s for root canals and a sinus lift. He takes the time to vist with each patient and follows up if there are any issues. I do not trust many dentists as I always get different views that benefits each dentist personally, but Dr. Sutton seems to do what is right for the patient which is hard to find. I now bring my kids there and feel confident on their care too. Lauren read more

Todays appt. was wonderful...virus wise....there are tables just inside the front door and you follow directions....hand santizing...temp taken,..all the films covering all hallways/doors...amazing....oh the mouthwash I was given to sanitize my mouth? was awful..but we do what ever it takes!!! The whole experience was great but exactly what I had expected from this place!!! read more

I have been a patient at Dr. Sutton's office for over 9 years, 6 of those years living outside CA including as far away as the east coast. Some may ask, "Why would anyone travel 3,000 miles to see his / her dentist?"....because Dr. Sutton and his team are really that fantastic! By far the best dentist and dental care I have ever had! I look forward to my dental appointments and if my insurance covered more frequent visits, I would schedule without hesitation! Great Dentist, great team, wonderful care, and all the latest technology and treatment plans. If you are seeking a new dentist, look no further. You will not be disappointed with Dr. Sutton and his team! read more

Dr. Sutton is truly the best of the best! He was my doc as a child before I moved up to Seattle for ten+ years. I returned to his practice once I moved back to San Diego with an incredibly smooth transition. Lerry, his receptionist/insurance coordinator is so personable, sweet and organized. His hygienists are amazing; your comfort is their first priority. Dr. Sutton takes time for his exams and treatment plans and never makes you feel guilty for slipping up (it happens)! While a dentist trip isn't the most pleasant of activities, Dr. Sutton makes it as quick and painless as possible! Highly recommend this practice! read more

I am sad to write this. I've been going to Guy's dad since I sprouted teeth. Dr. Dale Sutton was the most amazing, kind, funny guy. Honestly, Dr. Guy has an arrogant way about him, and seems a bit demeaning. I'm pretty forgiving since I watched him go through medical school and felt like his dad was family, but he's been rude to my husband and makes my family uncomfortable. Hygenist Tanya is great. His mom (reception) is great. Sorry to say, we'll have to find a new dentist, someone who treats everyone with more care, tenderness, and respect. read more

I was in a bad cycling accident and ended up at UCSD Trauma Center. My jaw was broken and 2 of my top teeth were pointing to the roof of my mouth. There was no one at the trauma center that cared about my jaw (in their defense, they were concerned about my life, not my teeth which, in their opinion at that time was strictkly cosmetic). My husband called Dr Sutton's office and he came to the emergency room on his lunch hour. He put my teeth back where they belong and realigned my broken jaw. He said to call him as soon as I was released from the hospital. We did and he came in to work extra early the next morning and put in a wire to hold everything in place while my jaw heals. Now I ask you, would your dentist come to the emergency room for you??? Pretty amazing. And I have to say, I was never so happy in my life to see anyone as I was to see him when he walked in. He also gave me a prescription for a salve for my face which in one week has cleared up all of my road rash. I look almost normal again. No one can believe the transformation and how quickly I healed. Dr Sutton really cares about his patients. He's the best. read more

For close to twenty years my husband and I have been patients of Dr. Guy Sutton. We keep going to him because we believe we wouldn't find a better dentist anywhere! He is so skilled at his work and is always kind and a good listener. He and his staff are fun to talk to and they put our needs first. I have never felt anxious about going to the dentist, because I have confidence that I will get the very best, most up-to-date treatment at Dr. Sutton's office. read more

I have been here three times... April 27th, May 10th and then the last installment May 20th. I came in on a beautiful Wednesday... to get a cleaning and a consultation. I was able to get in fast because of a cancellation. Everything was quick and easy. I was able to get in and out, and make my way to work. My hygienist was Renee and she was very kind and thorough with my teeth cleaning. She told me to keep up the flossing. I was given some samples of toothpaste, toothbrushes, and some healthy gum to chew. The key ingredient is xylitol, which is very healthy ingredient for gums. During my consultation I was told that I needed a root canal and a crown. I agreed since this was not new information to me. When I was a teen, the dentist at that time told me I would need a root canal when I got older. So I made an appointment to come in for the next step. On May 10th, the next step that was necessary to take, was the root canal. By the way I urge you to take the day off for the root canal, because of the trauma that your roots and gums will go through and the meds, you may get super drowsy, so I suggest getting someone to drive you to your appt. or call an uber/lyft service. Everyone reacts differently. I was having work done on my upper left area, so my left side of my face was numb. It wears off quickly though. Dr. Sutton did an exceptional job on my root canal, the last root was hard to find, and he was determined, after about an hour of searching he found it and snuffed it right out. After the meds wore off, the pain was not so present, it was more like an annoying pain. It would suddenly hurt if I was not careful or shifted weight on the left side. After the root canal, Dr. Sutton filled my tooth with a temporary filling, good only for a couple of weeks. I scheduled the next step for May 25th, however I did tell Ler (Lerry) at the Front Desk that if some one cancelled to put me on the waitlist! Third step was probably my favorite visit, (May 20th) because I got to see my crown made right in front of me, it was AMAZING to me that the crown that I was now wearing was made in only 10 minutes and baked for 20 minutes, and now is forever on my tooth... in the same visit. I also got one of my upper left gums medicated and had a filling repaired. Dr. Sutton, is a great dentist. He is precise with his decisions, clear with his information, and he helps you to understand what steps are necessary to take care of your teeth. Each visit was efficient, I don't think that I had to wait more than five minutes per visit in the waiting room. The waiting room décor is simple, however the front desk staff Ler and Anna make up with talk and laughter. Brittany and Bianca, are both great assistants to Dr. Sutton. There are both friendly and well learned in their dental assisting abilities. FYI- this is just a tip. Now even thought I have insurance, my employer is a small business, so apparently there was some differences in the billing. Make sure that you ask for a pre authorization, if your insurance is through a small business. However, the amount that was not covered by my employer's insurance, I happily paid because the dental work is excellent. I would recommend using your flexible spending account here, if you have one. Make sure that if you need to cancel, that you cancel as soon as possible. Number one because there is a fee and Number two that gives someone else a chance to be serviced earlier (like me). The wait for an excellent dentist can be very long, so make sure you call for an appointment as soon as possible. read more

The Suttons, father Dale and son Guy have been taking care of our family since 1970, shortly after Dale opened his practice. Guy took over the practice when Dale retired, and Dale assured me Guy was amazing. That is in insufficient word. I am the woman with a million dollar mouth. If there is a dental procedure to be had, I've had it, probably numerous times. Dr Guy is the kind of man who worries about his patients - I know because he's awakened in the middle of the night trying to figure out how to help me. And he always comes up with some creative solution. He is cost conscious and will always let you know if you have a choice to save money. He has a working relationship with numerous dental specialists and will send you to one of the best, if need be. Yesterday Guy had to pull one of my molars. I could not feel the shot, not even a sting. Because I am so vain, I will not go out in public without teeth, Guy always manages to get the new partial made with a 24 hour turn-around. The office staff are also incredible, including Tanya who cleans my teeth. You know it's a pleasant place to work because NOBODY leaves unless they retire, are injured or moved. If you need a caring, competent, generally pain-free dentist go see Guy. He's my man, and he'll be yours too. read more

Great freindly staff. Good payment options for people on a budget. Great dental work provided. Expensive but something I am willing to splurge on is my dental work. read more

Pain in the tooth that needed immediate attention. They had a cancellation so they fit me in. I was examined and after some x-rays was told I needed a root canal and needed it now. Was then told that it was going to be $1100 and I had to pay it up front to get any work done, including a shot to get rid of the pain which I was still in. I told them I had insurance. I was left to sit on the chair while they called insurance and did whatever they needed to do with them. They came back and told me that insurance would cover $600 and I had to come up with the $500 now. I asked why it was so much and the answer was "It just is.". When asked if they could take payments, they said they had a company that handled that and I would have to submit an application and get approved before they could start work. Once again, still in pain. I ended up having to put it on credit card to get out of pain. He did the root canal, and then left his assistant to finish up (pulling out the matrix and so forth) and she ended up breaking the temporary he just put in, and either didnt notice or didnt tell the dentist. I had to wait for the dentist to come back, who was eagerly holding the bill to give to me, to bring it to his attention that the temporary was broken. He grudgingly sat back down and re-did the temporary. Since then, the temporary has gone down some and I have very sharp edges on the top of the tooth that has caught my tongue and cut it multiple times already. I just went to another dentist for a different issue, he saw the work Sutton did and was amazed he left it that way, smoothed off the sharp edges, and filled it properly so it is now useful. I got a call about 4 weeks after the procedure, and they said that insurance will pay for $300 for the crown and I would have to come up with $900 for the crown. So for a root canal and crown for a single tooth, they are charging about $2400 for a single tooth. The dentist I have now, whom has a much better demeanor, charges about half and is willing to work with you and cared more about getting me out of pain first. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Guy for the past 8 years or so. He is so nice and when I tell him my anxiety about not being able to breath while he is doing work, He will ask me how it is going and to please tell him if I need a break. I really appreciate that. As for those dreaded shots, he has a very soft touch. I would totally recommend him to anyone who is looking for a good dentist. And for anyone who works for Fed Ex, he is one of their preferred providers for Met Life. That will help save a chunk of change. read more

My teeth are extremely important to me. The first 5 years I was in this area I think I saw that many different dentists but at last found Dr. Sutton who has not been my dentist for several years. His staff is always friendly, his office very clean, when I leave messages they promptly call me back as does he. I find him very considerate of me and the experience I'm having. I get my teeth cleaned every six months, have had fillings replaced by him, a crown, a root canal, gotten a night-guard...I trust him completely and expect he will be my dentist forever. LOVE THIS DENTIST, so happy I found him. read more

A very friendly and professional front office staff, clean and welcoming waiting area. Any questions about scheduling and insurance Lerry is always helpful and patient with me. Dr Sutton is the best dentist I've seen and I'm 62 years old. Seen a few! He does a through exam and explains all the options available. He is a genuine person and makes you feel at ease while sitting in the dental chair. His work on my teeth has been flawless. I am grateful that he puts all his expertise and attention to detail into making my oral hygiene the best it can be. Very happy with Dr Sutton's. read more

I love, love, love Sutton Advanced Dentistry! have been coming here for as long as I can remember. I would never go anywhere else! The staff are friendly and welcoming...like family. Dr. Sutton is kind and caring and does excellent work. The office is well kept, clean, and state of the art. It is always a pleasant experience...which is something most people can't say when going to the dentist. I highly recommend Dr. Sutton's office...you are not getting the best unless you come here! read more

Dr. Sutton and his staff are first rate. Very knowledgable, very friendly...he goes above and beyond to tell you exactly what is going on and how he plans on fixing it and why. My children have gone to him also and have been very satisfied. I highly recommend him!!! read more

Yelp reviews are always a mixed bag. You never know what is a 'real" review and what was a friend of the family , so to speak or in other words, a fake review. So here is a real review. I went to Guy Sutton because a friend said Guy (Dr. Sutton) was a mountain biker and used the latest technology in his dental practice and he was fast, did not waste your time in the office. I found all that to be true, I really like him and trust him as a dentist...as I am older I have become an incredible dental coward. I need gas for a simple cavity, I am so afraid of dental work. BUT I always avoided routine appointments because the hygienist was such a pedantic bitch. Well I am happy to say SHE is gone. Today the cleaning was fairly quick, did not make my gums bleed and NO FREAKING LECTURES about flossing. No extraneous BS, no checking blood pressure, no measuring of gum gaps, no crap. Whew! Whew. Happy customer. read more