This was my first visit to Dr. Mora, but it definitely won't be my last! Honestly, I'm not a big fan of going to the dentist, so I was dreading the visit after my crown popped out. Unfortunately, my crown couldn't be put back on because some of the enamel had come off, leaving what I can only describe as a "Terminator tooth." I was convinced I was facing a major procedure--getting a temporary crown, waiting a couple of weeks, and then coming back for a permanent one. Instead, I was completely blown away. Dr. Mora was able to squeeze me into his schedule and make me a brand-new crown the very same day! I honestly didn't even know that technology existed. SOOOO COOOOL!!! You can immediately tell that Dr. Mora has invested in today's technology. The equipment and capabilities in his office are incredibly impressive, yet the cost was still very reasonable, and they accepted our insurance. It's not often you find a practice that combines cutting-edge technology with affordable care. Even better, the entire experience was fantastic. From the moment I walked in, Dr. Mora and his team were friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. Dr. Mora took the time to explain everything clearly, gave me treatment options (same-day versus a temporary crown), walked me through the pros and cons of each, answered all of my questions, and completed the procedure quickly and expertly. What I expected to be a stressful, miserable appointment turned into one of the best dental experiences I've ever had. If you're looking for a dentist who is incredibly skilled, uses state-of-the-art technology, offers fair pricing, accepts insurance, and truly puts patients at ease, I can't recommend Dr. Mora highly enough! read more

best dentist in la mesa. dr mora did my extraction, implant and crown. i have never experienced an office where everyone knew my name and made me feel immediately at ease. it was incredible. my confidence is boosted with my new smile and i will only trust a shop for smiles with my future dental needs. read more

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I had great experience at this office! I had a regular cleaning there. I felt very well taken care of. They were not trying to upsell me bunch of services that I didn't need and that's just so hard to find nowadays. The office is nice and clean. read more

Reuben Mora is the best dentist I have been to. He was super patient and kind during my treatment. I was so nervous, but he was very calming and explained everything. I was looking for a new dentist near me, and I'm so glad I found him! read more

HIGHLY recommend this practice! Dr. Mora is the BEST dentist. He's kind, gentle, listens to my concerns and when I had an emergency he quickly addressed the issue and provided excellent cosmetic care. What a gift he is to this community! Forever grateful for his expert dentistry. read more

if you're thinking about trying this dentist DO IT!! seriously the best team i've had ever. every single person in this office (shoutout Mary) is extremely nice and truly care. they have extremely professional and knowledgeable people working for them, all while keeping the family feel and making you feel like a priority. i went to one other place before them, and the prices were astronomical and the work they said i needed was unreasonable. after coming here i felt heard and they helped me get exactly what i needed. i'm never looking back. y'all deserve all the love!!! thank you guys so much :) read more

Great team. I've been a patient for many years and they'll take great care of you. If you have any anxiety or concerns related to dental care, these folks are very empathetic and will address them all. read more

Really warm and welcoming group of people work here, including Dr. Hagstrom. Had some oral surgery done yesterday and I felt in very capable hands. They have all the fancy new equipment and also really thoughtful touches. I've found my new dentist. :) read more

I've been a patient of Dr Hagstrom for over 30 years. Dr Hagstrom is my dentist and a friend. His office staff are professional and make my visits a pleasure! read more

Not sure why there's only an five star option, There Should be a (10) By far the best dentist and staff in all of the county.. I would strongly recommend Shop For Smiles for all your personal, family, friend and neighbors dental needs. They actually do most everything in house. It's a True One Stop Smile Shop! Grateful I happened across you guys almost 7 years ago now!! Rock On! read more

This is not my regular dentist. I was sent to Dr. Hagstrom by my dentist as I was having real issues getting a tooth number for a crown. He felt Dr. Hagstrom might be able to administer some relaxation medicine as well. I went in and had the crown done. The crown fell off. I had my regular dentist glue it back on because it was Covid. The temporary glue lasted a long time. It eventually fell off again and had to go in to Dr. Häggström to have the crown replaced. I then had to go in a third time at this point they had ground down the tooth so much with continual crown replacements it now need a root canal. Within a year there was such a huge gap between that tooth and the one in front of it that food was impacting every time I ate. I went to my dentist to see what could be done. They took an x-ray. They found out that the root canal had not been performed completely. About a third of the nerves in both roots not been completed. When I asked Dr. Hatcher about it he's only answer is that 10% of root canals fail. Anyway, I will be going to enter dollars this time. I do not feel Dentist should be doing root canals if they are not capable of doing them successfully. Additionally, I will now need to pay thousands to have this root canal done with no compensation from Dr. Häggström. I wish I would've looked at yelp prior, because every single comment about a root canal is one or two stars. I would think twice about going here for that to work. I tried reaching out to them to help resolve this issue. All they said was they agree I should go to an endodontist for my root canal. Wasn't really calling for a second opinion. read more

Dr. Hagstrom and his staff have made me change my whole perspective of Dental care. I was so anxious going in however after receiving the care from Dr. Hagstrom and his staff I am actually looking forward to my next appointment!!! Thank you all so much. read more

The service was amazing and the dentist was great. Thanks to Dr. Hagstrom, I have perfect teeth now.

Bad root canal. Went back in to have him fix it and he still didn't do it right -- now finally saved enough money to have someone else fix it. Save your money and find someone else from the start read more

I have never been to this dental office but I called today to see if they took my insurance and received amazing customer service. Dominique was incredibly friendly and went out of her way to investigate whether or not they took my insurance. I will definitely try to use this office once my insurance has changed! read more

Dr Hagstrom and his team have really helped me overcome my anxiety with going to the dentist so I would highly recommend them! They are very supportive and listen to my questions/concerns in a very patient and understanding manner. I have had multiple intensive procedures such at root canals, cavities, tooth extractions and they always make sure that I feel comfortable, safe and relaxed to get through it. Trust me when I say I would drive the extra mile or even pay the extra dollar to feel at ease while at the dentist and this is why you definitely should check them out! -Sarena Mezzacappa read more

Dr.Hagstrom is the best dentist in San Diego!!! I'm 5 months pregnant went in for a crown he was very gentle and made sure I was comfortable at all times. Patient comfort is number one here. And the staff is so nice and welcoming. I drove all the way from Carlsbad to see him. I recommend him for anyone who wants to be in the best hands for care. Thank you Dr.Hagstrom and your wonderful team. read more

Had really bad tooth pain, needed a root canal. My dental coverage is poor at best. I went to see this dentist because I have Care Credit and his name shows up on their list of providers and it is so close to my house. His office is nice & clean. He talks ALOT and the staff is super dooper nice but I felt as if they were hard selling me (big negative). Their prices were already really high but I guess they have to cover the cost of the walkie-talkie head-gear stuff. I see another dentist now, her quote on a root canal was half of his quote. Her office isn't as fancy but it's clean and nice and she's wonderful. I wouldnt recommend Shop for Smiles unless you've got awesome dental insurance or have money to burn. read more

This dentist is average at best. Prices are high, hard sell. They love to sell gadgets. Took my wife for some work to be done because of a toothache. They did deep cleaning and a wisdom tooth extraction, a couple of root canals. After all of that my wife still had significant pain. They claim they didn't "see" a large cavity on a molar and now wanted an additional $1600 on top of the $8100 we already paid them. It is the dentist's mistake and he should take responsibility and fix the tooth he should have seen during a basic diagnosis. Caveat Emptor! read more

I am never going back to this office. The dentist himself did a terrible job on a root canal I had to get, I went back for him to fix it, and he charged me for the correction. (Which still was not corrected, I had to go to another dentist.) The staff is very rude. I was not comfortable at all. Don't go here if you can avoid it. read more

To be honest Dr. Hagstrom had to be one if the nicest dentist I've met but I was there for the checkup which usually consists of a cleaning. But I got charged half of my insurance for the x ray they offered and check my gums. I already mentioned what I needed done and expected a cleaning or SOMETHING but no.... I was there from 9am to 130pm with nothing but talk... I told the receptionist prior to continuing that I was gonna use my insurance and that I had a meeting with a client (work) at 1pm, she kept insisting that I pay the 99 so a lower amount can be billed to my insurance company??? I told her no and I still have a bill in the mail for the x ray. Are you kidding me... never again. I dont understand the high prices but maybe if the expensive folders and head gadgets werent what we may be paying for, it would be much less. read more

I'm not a fan of the dentist since I was a tot who had a meany of a dentist (I'll get you back MEAN DR. ANDERSON). The staff is a little saccharine sweet but I'd rather have em nice. I did get the feeling that they were trying to talk me into more services than I needed. I agreed to the deep cleansing, which was INSANE. But whatever, they do give you the option to be drugged into oblivion. The part that really turned me off was that they BUGGED THE FUCK out of me to get me back there. I don't know, I felt the need to change my number they bugged so much. They even bugged a family member who went to them also about getting in touch with me. After that, I'll go elsewhere. read more

I have pretty severe anxiety at the dentist due to bad experiences in the past. The team at this office is amazing. Instead of having me sit alone while waiting for the dentist after my cleaning, Mary the hygienist showed me pics of her puppy and cat which she knows keeps me calm. I went over 15 years without a real cleaning and I have had 2 in 3 months. Thank you Dr. Hagstrom, Mary, Michelle and staff for your kindness and empathy. read more

Great help from Mary, Michelle, Dr. Hangstrom and the rest of the team. Always a great teeth clean with a friendly and professional service. read more

First visit today on the recommendation of a coworker everyone is great! Extremely comfortable environment!!

I couldn't be more happy and amazed at how great Dr Hagstrom was. He takes such great care of your needs and concerns and also takes the time to get to know you. You feel like you have more of a friend when you in to get work done. I had a root canal on one tooth and a crown on another and went home painless! I am terrified of dentists but have full trust in him. His staff is also very friendly and amazing! Highly recommended! read more

Nice place but the staff really creeped me out. I mentioned from the beginning that I was afraid of Dentists but that they are a necessary evil. They tried way too hard to be nice & comforting but it just made it worse. They are extremely expensive, I paid close to $200 on top of what my insurance covered & I didn't even get a dental cleaning, in addition to this they send me a bill six months later saying I owe them $16.60.They can go f*ck themselves! I suggest going to another Dentist, any other Dentist, or heck, go to TJ instead. read more

Very expensive for quality of work performed (bridge not lined up evenly, porcelain chipped, tooth color did not match). Very disappointed with level of service following full payment. read more

This is my second go at sedation dentistry and i must say these guys get it right. Dr Hagstrom and his staff have been stellar in addressing my needs. I can not recommend them enough. Price is competitive and unlike other dentist i have visited they make sure your 100% comfortable before any procedures begin. They have my mouth on the road to a healthy future and for that i cant thank them enough. BTW...sorry for being an ass on my last visit.....sedated. read more

The staff is great and professional they explain every step and make everything easy. It's been the best experience I've ever had and will be coming back for years to come. read more

I happen to love this place. Yes, the price might be a bit higher...but you get what you pay for. If you are a fearful patient, this is the place to go. Staff is super awesome, and make you feel comfortable. They do try to slip in a few extras that cost $$ if you're not paying attention...so be aware of that. Skilled dental work, and a fantastic environment. read more

I honestly am very disappointed because this Dentist came highly recommended and I was excited to have a great family dentist for me and my children. I was a single mother then and not expecting ANY handouts and had great dental insurance. However my experience was definitely not the same as I was looking forward too and that of the recommendations. This Dentist charged me excessively for a missed appointment so when I called to discuss, there was no grace/compassion/forgiveness/understanding. They are not willing to work with you and will stick it to you. I am sorry but I waited a very long time to be seen for my visits and this was not taken into consideration at all. My time is valuable too! I feel they were definitely overbooked and over priced. Also he performed a root canal which failed. Lucky for me however, my body has a way of repairing my teeth over time miraculously and I have not had to have it removed. I just had to wait painfully for the process. I have had 2 teeth I know of that have repaired their own roots by forming calcium deposits in the root in my otherwise very healthy mouth. Thank God for that! He gets a 1 star if he even deserves that. To the office staff - I am now married and have a different last name as when I was seen as a patient. I don't like posting negative reviews and I believe this one is my first. read more

Dr. Hagstrom, Mary, Michelle and the rest of the staff are wonderful!! It is so hard to find a caring, thorough, knowledgeable, skillful dental clinic and I'm so relieved to have finally found one I like!! I love this place! They work with you financially, and are dedicated to mske your smile and teeth beautiful!! I'm so excited because my teeth were a mess!! They also go out of their way to make you feel special with extra perks like snacks and toys for kids, teeth whitening strips, bonus gift cards, etc. It's also a very nice environment-the clinic is always clean, has a peaceful vibe, and the staff is very friendly and helpful!!! I highly recommend a shop for smiles!!! read more

A Shop for Smiles is truly one of the best. I have been coming here for three years and everyone has such a big heart and truly cares for all of the patients that come here. I am well taken care of here and highly recommend coming here for all your dental needs. I especially love getting my teeth cleaned and whitened. I always walk out of here with a beautiful smile and know I was well taken care of. Dr. Hagstrom is the best! read more

This is one of the few dentists that anyone will ever find that breaks all the stereotypes. His staff is beyond skilled, the front desk will do everything possible to help you along and Dr. Hagstrom makes you feel like there is all the time in the world for you. Also, if you're looking for the dentist that truly does it all painfree and at a quality level that you can rarely find this is the office to go to. I am having full implants and it couldn't be going better. He did full sedation for parts of it and I was always comfortable. From my first visit I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. read more

I've been coming here for over two years. They are super professional, respect your time, and Dr. Hagstrom is highly skilled - definitely knows what he is doing. They take care of their patients. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Hagstrom for several years now and I wouldn't consider going anywhere else. The entire staff is absolutely wonderful and Michelle and Dr. Hagstrom always make sure to work within my budget when I need services, without sacrificing the health of my teeth. The prices are higher than some other dentists but as far as I'm concerned, Dr. Hagstrom is worth it and I've NEVER experienced a "hard sell" as someone else said. Also, they've never tried to sell me any "gadgets". I've always been spoken to honestly about what my oral health needs are and I've always been treated fairly. read more

Holy cow!!!!! Love them love them love them!!!!! I live all the way in Las Vegas Nevada. And my daughter lives near a shop smiles dentistry here in La Mesa... She called me one morning with the worst tooth ache she's ever had... I googled the best dentist office around in her area found the shop for smiles office.... My daughter was very nervous about going to dentist they made her feel so welcome and so comfortable... They did an outstanding job taking care of her and their follow-through and follow up with her was amazing.... I would recommend this dentist office to anyone.....she will be going back to finish off some other work she'll be getting done....two thumbs up!!!!! read more

This was by far the best dental experience I have ever had. I went in with serious tooth pain, thinking I would need a root canal. Dr. Hagstrom and his staff were so kind and compassionate. They got me in right away, and made me feel completely comfortable. It turns out I only had an infection and was out for a low cost. They got me the antibiotics in house so I didn't have to go to a pharmacy afterwards, minor, but very convenient. I left the office around 1 pm and was shocked (blown away actually) when Dr. Hagstrom personally me around 7 pm to see how I was feeling. It was above and beyond any expectations I had. It was my first trip to the office but I will never go elsewhere. Thank you, Dr. Hagstrom and staff for you amazing service. read more

I have been with Dr. Hagstrom and his team for almost 20 years. They have been so helpful and understanding and supportive of me and my family not only through dental situations but have also taken the time to get to know us and show care for what is going on in our life...ups and downs. It has helped me feel very relaxed when I go in for any procedure. I have had A TON of dental work over my life and have sat in many dentists chairs over the years. I can honestly say that I keep choosing Dr. Hagstrom and his team for good reason. Any dental work anywhere costs more than I can afford. I'm thankful for their willingness to help me/us sort through this part as well. Thank you Dr. Hagstrom and team! And shout out to Mary...wonderful hygienist for wonderful dentist. read more