Top-tier experience. Professional, thorough, and the studio is immaculate. Highly recommend if…read moreyou're looking for quality care!

Do not see this person if you are a veteran and using community care. I felt like I was examined…read morefrom the doorway. Was turned away with the reason I needed a deep cleaning.

I've been going to this dental office since I was little, back when they were still located in…read moreVista, and I've always had great experiences here. Their newer San Marcos location is really nice. It's clean, modern, and welcoming. There's parking lot parking available, although it can get a little tight during busy hours since the building is shared with several other offices. My dental hygienist Kim is the absolute best. She's gentle, efficient, and always so nice to talk to, at least when my mouth isn't full of dental tools lol. The front desk staff is also always friendly and organized, which makes appointments easy and stress free. And somehow after all these years, I've still never had a cavity. I'll definitely continue coming here and only trust them with my dental care.

My regular dentist was going to charge me 2500 for an extraction. I was in so much pain but at that…read moreprice I had to shop around. Found a good review for Shadowridge and was able to get a same day appointment at less than $500. They were all so kind and reassuring and the dentist was so competent. I must have a small mouth so they are always wrenching around in there, cranking it open, mushing my tongue with the tools without regard for when the shot wears off but Dr.Huffmire was so gentle and quick. I didn't even have to use that awful bite block despite it being a third molar. I felt treated like a human here. Also I take a lot of novacaine to get numb and other dentists have been disbelieving about this but not this one. He took time to make sure I was fully numb instead of rushing along without a care for my pain. My absolute highest recommendation.

I chose Main Street Dental in Vista through an OpenCare promotion that promised an encouraging gift…read morecard for visiting a new dentist and completing a cleaning. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing and felt more focused on profit than patient care. From the moment I walked in, it was clear this office sees patients as dollar signs rather than people. I was required to take a full set of X-rays that I did not need (and were very uncomfortable for me as I suffer from TMJ), and despite this, I couldn't even complete the appointment to qualify for the promotion. They scheduled me for a second appointment for a cleaning and final evaluation, but Dr. Javaheri seemed more interested in upselling unnecessary treatments than providing care. He pointed out every tiny issue and pushed for a deep cleaning, which was not what I scheduled and not what my insurance covers. They outright denied me the regular cleaning that was covered by my insurance. I find this approach unethical and frustrating. Patients deserve transparency and respect, not pressure tactics and unnecessary procedures. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Main Street Dental.

Dr. Le was referred by my dentist when a I needed a root canal. He was quick and efficient and the…read moreprocedure was painless. Best part was he had great music playing during the treatment.

I never knew how good it could be coming to the dentist until I started coming here. I think it's…read moresafe to say without exaggeration that Dr. Garcia is the best in the business.. his quality of care, his bedside manner, his staff, his office and the overall gentleness with which he does His work is second to none. I have never been treated with so much kindness and respect and gentleness as I have by Dr. Garcia I will forever be grateful for his quality care. I highly highly recommend him and his entire team.

TO: Yelp I've been a patient at Melrose Dental & Braces for…read moreabout three years, & I want to start by expressing my sincere appreciation for Dr. Garcia and Dr. O'Connor. They are both kind & welcoming. In addition, the assistants I've encountered have made my visits much more comfortable. However, I feel it's important to share some concerns about the office's communication. I've been trying to reach the office for over two months regarding my dental care, especially considering my history with gum disease. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get through, despite leaving multiple messages via phone, email, fax, & US Mail. I understand that managing a busy practice can be challenging, but I am worried about the impact this may have on my Oral health, in addition to my overall health. As we are now very aware, when we experience decline in our Oral health, (at no real fault of my own), our overall health can suffer tremendously. A reminder for my quarterly cleaning appointments, which my insurance covers every three months, would be incredibly helpful. I have recently experienced some pain & discomfort, and I'm concerned that the lack of communication is affecting my ability to be treated! I truly value the care I was receiving from your team & hope this feedback can help improve the experience for both current and future patients, as well as notify you both of these extremely valuable concerns that you might possibly be unaware of. Thank you for taking the time to read my review, and I look forward to your response. Kind regards, C.A.G. June 28, 2025 @ 1:47 PM

I have been a patient at this office for over 30 years, and…read moreI am both thankful and fortunate. Staff, Hygienist's, and Doctor McGonegle are the best. Special Thanks!

Dr. McGonegle provides excellent care. He has great attention to detail. Monica is one of the…read morebest hygienist I've had. She is so thorough and yet gentle. She provides relevant oral health care information and she is a warm and caring person. I have always had a lot of anxiety regarding dental visits, but I find that this has decreased with this team. Additionally, the office staff, Melody and Joslyn, are friendly and efficient.

Been going to Dr Davoudi for over 10 years and have spent more money there on my terrible teeth…read morethan I've spent on buying my car. I bought a mouth guard for $450 out of pocket and it came back too tight, no problem, but at the time the office said oh sorry we are out of cases for it-- we will get it next time. $450 and they hand it to me in a baggie. Anyway a couple weeks later I'm diagnosed with cancer and explain I have chemo so I can't come for dental work for awhile but would like to pick up the mouth guard....they once again hand it to me in a baggie and say oh sorry, we will get you the case next time. I explained I can't come back for 6 months due to having cancer and chemo and was kind of shocked to once again not be given a case for this expensive mouth guard I paid out of pocket for, after being a client for 10 years and maxing out my benefits every single one of those ten years and they can't be bothered to give me a case when I have cancer and need my mouth guard to be CLEAN?? Like should I just keep it in the baggie then? Not going back, finding a new dentist with some support and awareness of their patients.

Outstanding dental care, especially with my Invisalign. I truly appreciate the transparency from…read morethe office on a daily basis. Excellent place to have your dental done. :)

I was afraid to see the dentist after going a few years without seeing one...you can only blame…read moreCOVID for so long! I felt zero judgment by the super friendly staff and they did an amazing job taking care of not only the standard cleaning I so desperately needed, but they also took care of a few other items I had been neglecting. I really appreciated getting the costs upfront before everything started. It sounds so simple but I don't recall that level of transparency at other offices in the past. I was able to be seen quickly which was what brought me here, and their friendliness and professionalism that will bring me back. - Jenny C.

Be aware of this dentist office. They charge triple cost. Be surprised when u get ur bill. Customer…read moreservice sucks. All they want is your $$$$$$ they dont care about treatment and understand your concerns. This dentist only wants your money!!! Be aware!! Trust me. Do not go there!!!

I don't go to dental or medical appointments as much. I had bad experiences in the past. However,…read moreGentle Dental has given me a different perspective about treatment. The staff were amazing in reducing my anxiety. I had a cavity fill and deep cleaning and I can say this was the best experience I've ever had. There name really represent how they treat their patients. Thank you Dr. Ofelia Rivera and Doctors Assistant Liz for my treatment and providing for US Navy Veteran. If you are spectacle about gentle dental , don't be and then a shot, I promise you'll have the same experience as I did.

If you have any anxiety about getting dental work whatsoever, please go somewhere else. I don't…read moreeven write bad reviews but I have never felt so dismissed and uncomfortable. I did my initial visit here and had a great experience with x-rays, assessment, and was reassured. I have voiced having some anxious feelings about going to the dentist and was constantly reassured in my initial visit. I came today for a deep cleaning. The lady who was going to do my cleaning came in and introduced herself. She went from one patient, took her gloves off, and came straight to me. I politely asked if she could wash her hands before starting on me and asked if the equipment laid out was new. After replacing the equipment because I pointed out what looked like dried blood on something, she became very short with me. I apologized and explained how I had a previous infection at a previous facility that was dismissed -- trying to articulate why I get so nervous regarding cleanliness. She said she would also be dismissive of me and proceeded to tell me she is so "frustrated" with me. She started throwing her hands around me and telling me she's been doing this for 20 years and claimed I was telling her how to do her job. I tried to tell her I just wanted reassurance but she was far too angry so I made the decision to leave. I made the decision to leave because I did not feel safe in that confrontation, let alone in a situation where she would be using sharp tools in my mouth. She followed me out repeatedly telling me to go. I am not a confrontational person and I also work in healthcare. I would never treat any other human being that way, let alone a patient. Her demeanor was very aggressive despite me speaking to her in a calm and quiet manner. I never raised my voice nor did anything to provoke the kind of sudden rage that came from her. Aside from that individual, the people at the front desk and the dentist I saw initially were very kind. Not sure if it was an off day for that person but I would really recommend skipping this location if your concerns are cleanliness and decent care.