I have been going to TLC Dentistry for over 10 years. They have great dentists and hygienist that do a great job on reminding me what I have to do to keep me from having cavities. The front desk staff is courteous and helpful They make the visit relaxing when checking in. In recent years, I have had a partial bridge and a few crowns completed. They have an in-house ceramic tooth builder and it is great when you are trying to do a one-visit replacement. They give honest recommendations on the health of my teeth. I think the best recommendation was going back to a really good electric toothbrush. They sell one through their office for a nominal fee, but it is really worth and there is a $20 rebate. I would highly recommend my hygienist, Elizabeth A., as she is great doing her job and getting all that plaque off of my teeth. read more

I've been coming to TLC Dentistry for several years now, and have always had good experiences. Today's cleaning was especially awesome due to the fact that the hygienist I had today, Amelia, really made it an extra-pleasant, relaxing, stress-free (and pain-free) experience! Really great! read more

Dentist did an amazing job! Just Office staff giving out my private information to the wrong address when I have giving them my correct address two times at least and then charged me as someone else They say they had fixed it but Never did For them sending my bill to another address when I have told them to send it to the correct address when I came to my next appointment I told them if they can mail me the bill to my correct address they told me know that I have to pay even though it was their mistake The only reason I'm giving it two stars instead of one is because of the dentist she was plight kind and answered questions read more

I confess...it had been a while (ahem) since my last visit to a dentist. Any dentist... So, imagine how happy I was to find this wonderful dental practice! The support staff here are all very cordial, and professional -- from the folks at the front desk, to the awesome dental tech (Angie), and the best hygienist to be found anywhere, the amazing Julie! You can check your anxiety at the door, because they will assure you are kept comfortable, and well-informed. Definitely recommend this place! read more

From the front desk to the dentist that did my work everyone was so pleasant & professional. They kept me informed with every step. I couldn't be more pleased with how everything turned out. Thanks so much. read more

We do not recommend this dental group. We had to transition to their practice because our wonderful dentist unfortunately retired and referred his patients to them. Their dental hygienists shame you about flossing and exhibit disrespectful behavior and comments once they hear you have a bit of an accent. Instead of treating their patients with regard and respect, they on the contrary dismiss you and treat you poorly. We told ourselves that any other dental group will be better than this group for sure. If you have other options, don't go near them. read more

I went to TLC and they were pushing me to do dental services I didn't need, saying dumb things like, "You'll look very nice if you do these procedures." I later found out that they were sued by a patient because of false dental care information that the patient didn't need. This office manipulates patients. I would go some place else. read more

George is always friendly , the whole staff will make you feel welcomed .... very professional and clean facility . I'd have recommended this place to plenty of people and they've had the same experience as I have read more

I've been to so many dentist and this is the first one that when they did work on me I didn't feel a thing. Staff is awesome. The atmosphere is peaceful. They work with you and your insurance and they're not pushy. They understand that sometimes you can't make decisions right on the spot and they won't get upset or judge you if you need to get a second or third opinion. They won't give you attitude. They understand that at the end of the day it's your pocket and it's your smile. I really like it there. read more

On my first visit my hygienist was Liz,she was wonderful. I appreciate her taking the time to explain everything to the smallest spec and didn't seem annoyed with all my questions. About 2 weeks ago I attended my 2nd appointment in TLC with Sami aka Dr.Sreis for 2 crowns. I would like to say he has a soft touch. His assistant Angie was super nice and sweet. I felt so comfortable I almost felt asleep while getting my teeth drilled. George,whom is at the front desk has always made me felt in peace and welcomed. The office has always been neat,clean, and smelling lovely. Not to mention they even have a tea machine for when your waiting,but I recommend on your way out because they dont leave you waiting long . But dont take my word for it, go experience it yourself. read more

Used to bring the family here. This place is all about upselling you to more procedures that you don't even need. The entire time they are cleaning my teeth, they talk about peridontal cleaning and how its done and how good it is for my gums, yada yada. I wish they would just shut up and do their job and stop making me feel like they are sales people and not dental assistants. The office is very unorganized. They have a high turnover on their staff.. The office Manager is the owner's son and is completely worthless. Sorry George, you are nice but you really need to become more useful or go get a different job..... They quote a price and what our portion which we pay at the time of service, only to get a bill for the rest of what insurance won't cover a month later! That is unacceptable. If they say they contacted the insurance and here is your portion, then they should eat the loss if they didn't do their job right. If I would've known that I would have such a high bill, I would not have utilized all of the options and would have ordered less xrays and such. Their practice is deceiving. Every time I leave that place, I end up paying way more than I thought I was going to. I've tried all of the hygenists. Some clean rough, some hardly clean at all. They are not consistently trained so that the experiences are not consistent. AND the worst part, which may apply to all dentist's offices, not sure.... is that what they bill my insurance is so high, that after the ins pays their part, my portion is HIGHER than if I paid cash at the time of service. SOOO, pay cash and submit your own billing to your insurance for reimbursement!!! Sorry, it's time to find a new dentist. read more

I always look forward to my appointments at TLC. George and the team are always very courteous and accommodating. Their practical, thoughtful and insightful recommendations have given me the smile I have always wanted. read more

They but money before a patient. Staff would not allow to reschedule appointment after they were notified about illness and wanted to charge a cancellation fee. read more

It's so lovely! The doctors and the staff were personable, chatty and friendly. It's a beautiful and comforting atmosphere. Highly recommend

Everyone from the receptionist to the doctors are amazingly sweet. My hygienist knew i was nervous and made me feel comfortable. Dr. Sreis is so nice. I have been dreading coming to the dentist but they have made it so much easier for me! read more

TLC Dentistry - General Dentistry Near Me - Salinas, California

I have been going to TLC Dentistry for awhile. Everyone is very friendly and caring. I like that when I needed a crown, it is made right in the office, no waiting for weeks. George, the office manager, always checks with my insurance and lets me know what my payment is, and gladly will work with you to make multiple payments if your co pay is high. I have been to other Dental offices but TLC is my dental home! read more

I have been a patient at TLC since 2018, and they always provided excellent care. I was always impressed with how every member of their staff greeted me by name as soon as I walked through the door. They always took the time to ask how my day was going and share how they were doing too. They take a genuine interest in their patients. My Invisalign treatment was easy with the help of Dr. Sreis and Angie. During my initial consultation, they took the time to outline the process and explain my insurance benefits. Every question I had was answered. They even gave me a five-percent discount for paying for my portion of Invisalign cash. Throughout my treatment, they were accommodating to my work schedule, and Dr. Sreis was present at every appointment. I really struggled the day I got my attachment, but Angie was so patient despite having to stop several times. I had a couple of concerns come up in between appointments, and Dr. Sreis returned my phone call quickly to give his professional opinion--mostly what I needed was the reassurance that my concerns were all a regular part of the process to achieve straighter teeth. After about seven months of treatment, I feel confident with a healthier and brighter smile. I would recommend TLC for your Invisalign treatment because they are there every step of the way. read more

I am not ever happy about going to the dentist but this experience was not bad. The hygienist Lorena was very gentle and helpful in answering all my concerns and questions. The dentist Sami Sreis addressed all my concerns and helped me to decide what to do next. George explained the cost in my treatment plan and I was very happy with the whole experience. I highly recommend TLC. read more

What a great dental experience! This was my first visit to Dr. Cardenas at TLC Dentistry. The whole staff was extremely nice, on schedule, professional... and I had forgotten how painfree dental work can and should be. Wow! Great experience. I highly recommend this dental office! read more

Love this office. They go above and beyond for my kids and myself. George is great at communicating and even when our insurance did not cover a procedure was incredibly accommodating. Sam is our favorite hygienist! He takes great care and does excellent with the kids. read more

Received coupon in the mail for 99 dollar teeth cleaning . I got poked prodded and X rayed but no teeth cleaning . They said it wouldn't do me any good that didn't sound right to me. How could it not do my teeth good to have them cleaned? Then they tried to upsale me to thousands of dollars worth of dental procedures I seriously got scammed by these guys. I made the mistake of paying them 99 dollars with my debit card. Later I found a weird ATM withdrawal on my card from these guys at an atm for 100 dollars. And the ATM was 4 miles away from the dentist office. I am now in the process of pursuing legal action and try to get my money back. I've never been treated so dishonestly. They gave me a bogus coupon which is false advertisement. They just want sell you procedures you don't need. Also making an unauthorized withdrawal from my debit card. Suffice to say, stay away from them. read more

Great office with friendly staff. Like the old show Cheers they always know your name. George who runs things reflects an old style of service. Even offering a in office insurance policy to help reduce costs. I was surprised after having x-Rays and cleaning that I was offered a discount plan which would reduce the cost of the work I just had done. Dr Cardenas takes time to explain everything and again just feels very comfortable to work with. Sadly I cannot remember the name of my dental hygienist and she is wonderful. I will edit this review once I find out. Needless to say they are awesome. read more

I really love TLC Dentistry! I appreciate that you feel like you're visiting family when you visit with them. I have always felt VERY comfortable at the office because their staff is very professional and friendly. I recommended them to a good friend of mine and he had the same positive experience with them. If you are looking for the BEST dental office in Salinas, look no further than TLC Dentistry! read more

the staff is beautiful boasting nice smiles and everyone is very well educated in dentistry..... HOT HOT HOT new babyface doctor but he's great and Dr. Soraya Cameron is top notch with her genuine sincerity, beautiful Columbian accent and EXCELLENT dentistry, George better hang on to her! Thanks TLC read more

I was extremely impressed with Dr Brian, Myrna and Julie and every other staff member that I came in contact with. I was a returning patient and my whole visit was extremely smooth and comfortable. I highly recommend TLC! read more

I've been going to TLC, before it was called TLC, since I was a child (over 50 years). I'm still here and so are all my teeth. The staff is amazing and professional. Julie keeps me smiling and George makes it easy to keep all my appointments. read more

I switched over to them recently and will definitely bring my entire family here. I saw Dr. Cardenas, he really explained everything thoroughly with me and made the visit very easy to get through. My cleaning I had recently was also great, the hygienist was very knowledgeable and friendly. The entire office staff is super friendly and everyone seems to know what they're talking about! read more

Best around. Been to a lot of dentists over the years. I have never been more satisfied with a dentist. Phenomenal hygienist also.

I am so glad my friend told me about them. After having cavity filled at another dentist office, hurting on that tooth for 4 months not able to eat anything but soft foods on that side, I felt there was no solution to this suffering. The other dentist suggested a crown or root canal, off course I have to pay from their view point. My friend had a challenging case and went to western dental. She said it was better than her private clinics where they have music, movies playing etc but the actual end result was not as impressive as western dental. Western dental is not fancy, but it's clean unlike my other dentists office. At western dental they seem to care about the patient genuinely. I had Dr. Gomez. He is a good dentist/clinician, looked at the X-rays & asked permission to remove the filling & replace it. He was confident, made sure I was numb & was gentle. I had developed a fear for dentists after last experience. This is better experience. Already 24 hours later, no throbbing pain, no sensitivity to cold/heat in that tooth. I had throbbing pain, sensitivity to cold for a month after the first dentist worked on my teeth. I am looking forward to eating on this side of the mouth with less pain or no pain. I suffered long enough & thank god Dr. Gomez listened to me, cared enough to try this.. Dr. Gomez, you are awesome. The staff RDA's & Mr.Rios were polite & made me feel comfortable! Definitely going back. The other plus is other dental specialties exist do you are sent out for referral. It just shows venturing out is best esp if your dentist is not listening to you. Also if one dentist does not fit with your needs, here there are 2 more dentists on site. This way, you can develop continuity of care without transferring your records. I am impressed by this place. Appointments are Set up easily, they email you the appointment time! Try it out if your dentist is not caring for you. read more

I am giving this office stars only for the office staff who are courteous, organized, and very helpful and professional. I switched to this office a few years ago because they were one of the only offices in Salinas that accepted the low payment of my insurance. After I had my teeth cleaned the first time I was told I had cavities and when the dentist injected me with the pain killer he hurt me more then I have ever been hurt before in a dental setting. When I told him to stop he acted like I was crazy and asked me if I had had an injection before. I have had multiple oral surgeries, 2 separate sets of braces, headgear, crowns - you name it. And never been in pain like that. So at my recent dental examination I was very upset when they told me I had 4 cavities. FOUR. They mentioned that they 'couldn't believe the cavities didn't show up on xray'. I have never had an issue with cavities my entire life. I decided if anyone was going to fill them it wouldn't be him. So I went back to my previous dentist who did new X-rays including a panagraphic and guess what. NO CAVITIES. I'm now wondering whether I ever had ANY cavities. Just to add insult to injury, the cleaning I had was the roughest cleaning I have had in years - and when I told the hygienist after raising my hand and being ignored to 'please stop touching that tooth' she got angry and told me if I wanted another hygienist I could get one but not to talk to her in that way. I'm not sure what way she means since I literally said 'please stop touching that tooth' but I suspect she has had complaints before which is why she is ultra sensitive. I had already resolved to ask for her name to make sure I would never have her as a hygienist again but now I won't need to! Since I will never go back here. I'm not sure how anyone can see cavities where there are none. Seems like fraud to me. read more

I have been going to TLC for many years. The professional work has always been the best. This last visit was excellent. The only place I go. read more

TLC Dentistry is the best! I've been coming here for over 30 years and have nothing but rave reviews. I have always felt listened to and cared for with ultimate respect. Each dentist was outstanding and my hygienist is 5 star as well. I would give higher than 5 stars! read more

When it comes to cleanings I don't think there is anyone better than Julie. She is by far the best hygenist my teeth have ever met. Thanks Julie read more

From the first call, I new that TLC Dentistry was the right fit for me. They have a friendly staff and I was 100% satisfied with my service. I would not hesitate to refer my closes friends and family. As a mater of fact, I referred my mother in law last week and she has scheduled an appointment in the coming weeks. Thanks for the great services and follow through. read more

I have been a patient here now for 3+ years. Staff has always been very professional, kind and caring. I used to fear dental work. But here I feel more at ease. They are all good listeners and accommodate well to your needs. I would highly recommend! read more

The team at TLC is one of the most professional dentists I've seen, Liz is so wonderful person very passionate for her work, George since I met him is the greatest person and all the team is so passionate for their job that I will not leave them for anything, they are part of my family. read more

Totally had the same experience as local consumer!! As a matter of fact Im in collections with them because after I paid over $700.00 and my insurance I too got a bill for another 700!!! WTH?!! Every time I see their commercial I laugh because its definitely not a TLC experience! And to make matters worse the crown I got fell out!!!! Go to Western Dental if you have an emergency..what they charge is what you pay. I dont recommend them for a primary dentist but better than over paying and a surprise bill. Dont go to TLC.. The 5 star comments are probably from their own staff! read more

I used to be a customer at TLC dentistry until I moved to San Diego. I hate them (just kidding), the excellent care, service and friendliness they provided set up a high standard really hard to match. After two years, I am still trying to find a dentistry office where I can feel as comfortable and well attended as TLC made me feel. read more

I've been looking for a new office that is welcoming and genuine from the front office staff to the dentists. I just went to my first visit/exam and thought all was fantastic. I haven't had anything performed yet, appointment is next week but I don't foresee having to update and change my opinion. Office is easy to find and parking is good. It's a nice and clean environment and everybody is easy to talk to. read more

Sorry to say, but I was not very happy with their services. First, the office manager is a nice person, however I don't think that he himself knows what's going on, he could not explain to me what certain charges were for and I believe he was trying to confuse me by trying to explain the charges. Furthermore, went in one day and there was no one at the front desk, even though there were several patients waiting in the front office. Felt a lot of negativity at the front desk and I have no intentions of ever returning. Don't make the same mistake that I made. read more