I am 55 years old and due to challenging dental experiences as a child, have always been very…read moreanxious going to the dentist. As the day approaches, so do the knots in my stomach. And then, once I'm there, spend the entire time, battling nerves, trying to pretend I'm fine, am like everyone else, not sweating through my clothes. Trying to act like shots of any kind don't freak me out. Add to that, that my mouth doesn't always seem to respond to the freezing the way it should. So, more often than not, I am not 100% frozen which ends up being quite painful and embarrassing. I recently returned to Victoria and had walked by Dr Pite's office quite frequently while walking my dog. Once I passed when the staff was coming back from lunch. They were laughing and seems happy, like they enjoyed their work and each other. I went home and checked them out on that MD rating site. Really good reviews. A couple days later, I was walking past with my husband and I said, Let's go here. We went in and made an appointment for a cleaning and check up. We filled out questionnaires and although I was a little nervous, it was only a cleaning. I am very good with hygiene and was hoping there would be no need for drilling or shots etc. Two weeks later, around a week before our cleaning, I bit into a wintergreen lifesaver and broke off my tooth! Panic. We called the office, but they are closed on Friday. We left a message on his cell. Keep in mind we were soon to be new patients, had never met him personally. Well, he called back and came in to the office to see me that afternoon, and filed down the sharp bits so I would be comfortable. He was very kind. The next week he was able to prepare my tooth for a crown. And I was very, very impressed. Like crazy impressed. He knew that I'd had bad experiences, he explained everything he was going to do, he jiggled my cheek for the shot and so it barely hurt and put the medicine in slowly so again it wouldn't be as uncomfortable. He checked with cold to make sure it was frozen, because I could still feel he gave me another jiggly shot, this one I almost didn't feel. He didn't start until my tooth was totally, totally numb. He offered me music which was a great idea and I was able to focus on that instead of all the drilling and noise. And it didn't hurt at all. Another first. It was the best dental experience of my life. I am 55 and for the first time, I don't feel afraid to go to my dentist and I'm real glad because he is young and that means I'll probably be dead by the time he retires and so I won't ever have to be scared again. If there was a ten star thing I could click on I would do that. Was the most stress free dentist visit I have ever had.

I feel the need to update my review, because the procedure that I had done was not successful…read more Although I didnt feel major pain or discomfort, the gum graft didn't take and the surgery is to be done again. Dr Pite and the staff were caring and I can't say anything bad about the overall service, but in the end, the success of the procedure is what matters. So I just want to make future patients aware that for this specific type of surgery that is a gum graft, I would recommend to see a periodontist who has more experience with this type of procedure.

Thanks Myra for the help and Dr Peter's for seeing my children today. Great team in Victoria BC…read more Thank you.

I came for help to Hillsise Dental with a sore back upper molar, they put some stuff to ease the…read morepain, then I went back to seek more help as the pain got worse. The dentist said I had a cavity and filled the cavity. Ive been suffering since and today over 1 month later I sought another dentist referred by a close personal friend. Dr Theisen saw me on an emergency basis, gave me penicillin as my molar is extremely infected. I will return back to Dr Thesien this week to have my molar removed because its too close to my sinus to have a root canal. I am type 1 diabetic, with previous sinus surgery so the chance of having more health problems is not one i am taking. I will never go back to Hillside Dental again. Yves Provost

Dr, Rea did a great job for me. I had been to another dentist who goofed up an extraction and left…read moreme with a broken bone in my jaw and then didn't even catch it when I returned and complained of my tooth not healing. Dr. Rea ( who was recommended by a friend) saw the problem and fixed it immediately. Dr. Rea specializes in extractions and I would definitely go to him next time. He was friendly, professional and surprisingly fairly priced.

Dr. Rea and his team were fantastic start to finish. I had an extensive upper and lower jaw surgery…read moreto fix a narrow palette/twisted cross bite. The results have been amazing, and every dentist/orthodontist I have been to since has commented on how good the results have been. He and his staff were professional, kind, and helpful to me and my partner who had to look after me. Highly recommend.

Well, when I don't sleep in, or mistakingly forget my appointment, which I've done far too many…read moretimes at Elements Dental. I feel badly for that, but unfortunately every day now is Saturday and I don't wear a watch, but still that is no excuse. Type of care - I always have dental work performed at Element Dental. They don't sell glasses, unless of course they're from the lost and found however I've yet to find a pair that has my prescription lol, so yes dental work is what I have done at my dentist office. Care and quality, second to none. I've never felt more comfortable, respected and didn't feel like I was someone that just had to go in and pay a lot of money to have an extravagant cleaning. Most dental offices, you feel like you're on conveyor belts of would you like this, would you like, record show you're due for x-rays, you have already used all of your units this year and we're only halfway through it, so everything will cost you out-of-pocket from now on! How would you like to pay today? Ok and that's just in the dentist chair, wait until you get to the reception How would you like to pay today sir, debit card, credit card or cash, no checks, please. In all seriousness elements dental in my experience in the three years, I have been going there, are second to none. I'm very happy that I came across when Idid. My previous dentist was retiring and did not think it was necessary for someone of my age or as he put it, "people our age, should be grateful, we have our original teeth in" lol. I wanted my three chipped teeth bonded, and thus is how I came upon Elements Dental. So, not to name anyone in particular, gratitude goes to the entire office, the dentist, the hygienist, the office staff, they have all been fantastic! These days it's a real treat to go to the dentist. PS, it doesn't hurt to bribe them with dessert treats every now and then either. Haha Don Coulson

I am a visitor in Victoria, on vacation, with 4 weeks remaining. Whilst on vacation I have…read moreexperienced a dental emergency. Frantically calling all of the Dentists on the map, When contacting the office I was sent to voicemail (where I was afraid of a delayed response) left a message with Elements staff wherein I described my situation. Within in 1/2 hour I received a call back that the staff had a cancellation and I could receive exam and subsequent treatment just 4 hours later. I am now back at our accommodations where the numbing has worn off. My pain, after nearly a week trying to hide it, has gone from 11 out of 10 to I still haven't taken the recommended acetometaphin or naproxin sodium. I know I will I just don't want to until absolutely need too. Dr. Evans and Dental Asst. Kim were very in tune with everything. From my fears to my expectations. In addition they assured me that they could get me through the procedure today. The team skill displayed during the procedure was very very good. No communication necessary when 2 thoroughly professional clinicians practice their craft. I'm not sure they talked at all during the procedure and I was wide awake. Kim kept me informed of everything during the procedure before it happened. I was impressed at how the Dr. Evans allowed me to feed off of his Assistant's energy as she was extremely positive and upbeat from greeting to goodbye. It was also very reassuring that he had no need to interrupt or correct his Assistant at any time. A testimony to the hours they've spent working together I'm sure. They are an exceptional team. The type of care was genuine and compassionate. So far the quality of the care has been exceptional. And I wouldn't have had the procedure performed if it hadn't been for the wonderful people at the reception staff who immediately filled in an opening with me. My son lives here in Victoria and I will be recommending that he go to elements dental with his family. In summation I could not give this office a higher recommendation. As extreme as my situation was the single most notable takeaway from this office was their compassion, from the phone call to the doctor, to the receptionist whom originally helped with her callback and heard I was checking out, came to ask "If everything had gone OK." If you're really afraid of the dentist. If you're in pain from dentistry that needs repair. If you want to be treated with compassion and care, true care, make an appointment at Elements and asked to be in the care of Dental Assistant Kim and Dr. Evans. My recommendation comes with its highest regard. PS ..... still no real rush to medicate with OTC pain meds. So thankful!

I have never enjoyed going to the dentist before, but the folks at Broad Street Dental are so…read moreamazing that I actually get excited for my appointments. Dr. Huynh is an excellent dentist who makes you feel seen and heard--you're not just a patient in the chair, and you can tell he genuinely cares. I opted to get clearline aligners done through Dr. Huynh and after years of hating my teeth, I now love to smile and get compliments all fo the time. Thank you Dr. Huynh & all of the lovely folks at Broad Street Dental, you helped me learn to love my smile!

Came here for the first time for a regular cleaning - ended up with very painful inflammation…read more Took over a week to get an appointment to go back in. Turns out they had messed up a filling that now needs to be redone, but they couldn't find me a time within the next 2 months to do so. Gross incompetence. Don't see how it is appropriate to damage a patient's filling, but then not see them for 2.5 months and leave the patient with pain, inflammation and unable to chew? Have had regular cleanings every 6 months for 20 years with no issues. First cleaning here ends up with acute inflammation and pain, and a damaged filling. If they can't get a regular cleaning done properly, would be very concerned of having done anything even remotely complicated here.

I finally found a awesome dentist here in Victoria. I have had major fears of going to the dentist…read moreto the point where I wait too long and have lost teeth over it. I recently discovered a dentist in the Cook Street village. The staff is so friendly and kind. The dentist was amazing and gentle. He answered every question I had. I didn't feel rushed. I had my first appointment for a filling today of course, as always I was anxious about the needle. Well, the needle was done and over with literally painless. I really do mean that it was painless. He was so gentle and did such a good job. You saved a tooth that I was almost 100% sure he was going to tell me I would need to have it pulled out, he saved it. Thank you. I will be keeping this Dentist for the rest of my life. Thank you

Great dentist, staff and easy location with free parking in back. Happy to have found!read more

So many good things to say where do l start. The office and team are super professional. In my case…read moreI had infected tooth and was in pain for a couple of days. After one call the office moved around a few appointments to fit me to see the surgeon the same day! Really helped me get out of a deep whole as l was travelling the next day. Highly recommended. Plus comfortable waiting room chairs and good music!

I have taken my business to another practice and wouldn't recommend Vic West Dentistry to anyone…read more While the dentist himself seemed good, I can't say that about the office staff. The 1st problem was that they charged me $200 for 'sedation'. That's $200 for writing a prescription for Ativan and sticking a heart monitor on my thumb. I was not impressed. I was also on the mainland for a couple of months and wanted to pay by debit, so they had to wait for their $228. Upon my return, I settled up and apologized for the delay. After that I was informed by office staff that it was MY job to contact Canada Life to determine my coverage for each and every procedure. Of course they didn't give me an itemized list of the work, so I'm not sure how they expected me to do that. Nevertheless, if I didn't have a response from Canada Life by the time of the appointment (4 days away), I would need to give them a deposit of $650. At that point I pulled the plug. It was clear that they didn't want my business. When I called around to other dental clinics, they expressed surprise. Despite what Vic West claims, charging $200 for writing a prescription is NOT common practice and many dentists do it for free. On top of that, they ALL (including Vic West) have EFT systems directly linked to all the major insurance companies, so there's no need for the client to worry about getting estimates themselves. My new practice was able to connect with Canada Life while we were on the phone and tell me exactly what was covered. I think the office staff simply wanted to be rid of me. It worked and I can't thank them enough. I'm now with a great dentist who doesn't overcharge and the staff are more interested in providing service than playing stupid games.

They fixed my tooth ache in an hour. I'd recommend this dentist to anyone that is looking for…read morequality and professional care.

Very professional staff. Good follow up. Was able to schedule a root canal within the same day!…read moreWould recommend their team!

17 july I went to cresta dental for an estimate for a implant. Dr Shah explained to me because of…read moremy medications etc that it would be too dangerous , she explained all options for me. Dr Shah is caring & compassionate young lady. I will definitely go back.

Cresta has been my choice for the last decade, always a great experience, and a wide range of…read moredentists so we can get the right doctor for each of our children which is a huge bonus when you have kids who aren't too sure about going to the dentist. Personally, the hours are huge for me, open late and on weekends so I don't need to take time off work to visit the dentist!

The atmosphere in this office is such a breath of fresh air! Staff is always smiling and greeting…read moreyou, my hygienist was so gentle I honestly didn't feel nothing and I have bad sensitivity. My dentist is wonderful with me as I suffer from dental anxiety when visiting even a dentist office, here my anxiety is a max a one other then that it's a zero! They also take such care with me with all the dental stuff used that can cause my GI medical issue to go off. I have yet to have a bad experience between a cleaning, fillings and a crown replacement. Thank you and keep up the wonderful job and atmosphere!

From the owner: At Smile Esthetics Dental Care, we provide a variety of great services from teeth whitening to…read moreroutine cleanings. Our Victoria, BC Dentists know the importance of dental hygiene.