A number of months ago, I broke an upper front tooth. I quickly went to my dentist who said that…read morebecause I broke the tooth off at the gum line, I would have to have an implant before a new tooth can be attached. I was informed that the existing root would have to be removed before the metal post could be inserted. My dentist recommended Dr. Adel Talfilis in Carmel Valley for the extraction. Because of my travel schedule, I did not have the time to interview a number of specialists, rather I went with my dentist's recommendation. Dr. Talfilis recommended general anesthesia for the procedure. Soon after the surgery I noticed I was bleeding from not only the site of the extraction but also from the adjacent front tooth. Upon closer inspection, I realized that the adjacent tooth was a little loose and twisted (torqued) during the surgery. Dr. Talfilis downplayed any issue and said the pain would subside, and the tooth should be pushed back in line with gum pressure. Needless to say, he was not correct. My own dentist was very surprised that the adjacent tooth was damaged by the extraction. After a very painful week following the surgery, my general dentist bonded the tooth to one of my canine teeth to reduce movement. Now, 5 months later, the tooth adjacent to the surgical site is still painful and uncomfortable. I anticipate that that this damaged tooth may require a root canal, which was directly caused by Dr. Talfilis surgical work. Do your homework before selecting a dental specialist.

I cannot recommend Dr. Tawfilis and his team enough! After receiving poor treatment in the ED, I…read morewas relieved to find such a compassionate and skilled provider. Dr. Tawfilis and his office staff immediately validated my experience and worked quickly to get me scheduled for surgery to repair my broken chin. Dr. Tawfilis is clearly passionate about his work, and his enthusiasm gave me confidence throughout the process. His staff was equally incredible--empathetic, friendly, and diligent in working with my insurance to ensure my procedures were covered. Scheduling was easy, and the entire experience was as smooth as I could have hoped for given the circumstances. If you're in need of an oral surgeon, I highly recommend Dr. Tawfilis and his amazing team!

I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Sidal, and I had an excellent experience from…read morestart to finish. He explained the reasoning for the surgery, the long-term implications, and why it was needed in great detail, which made me feel very comfortable and informed. Dr. Sidal was professional, experienced, and handled my surgery without any issues. The after care was also amazing. He called after the surgery to check in, answered all of my questions patiently, and was very easy to reach directly. His office is clean and well-organized, and the front desk team is responsive and prompt with emails. He was also in-network with Cigna, which was very helpful financially. I highly recommend Dr. Sidal for anyone needing wisdom teeth removal or oral surgery care.

Dr Sidal was very professional. Excellent staff. I have very complex dental problems since my high…read moreschool years. So, I have been to plenty of dentists. Torrey Pines is the best dental office I have been so far...

As an Ivy trained OMFS relocated to the San Diego area, I continue to follow Lum from Encinitas to…read morehis new office in San Diego fantastic clinical skills and bedside manner. Having multiple implant crowns being restored before my son's wedding now, these handmade temporary that he sculpted for 2+ hours yesterday like final porcelain teeth. I'm overly impressed as usual, but well worth traveling with Dr. Lum and staying with his amazing practice and staff. Thank you again Michael for your artistic creation of excellence. Dr. David.

Dr Lum has done major dental work for me following gum cancer. He and his staff are caring…read more wonderful people. I will travel to his new location to have my yearly check up and cleaning done.

For almost 10 years my husband and I have had nothing but wonderful experiences at this office with…read moreDr. Andres Garcia and all his wonderful staff! They are so welcoming, friendly, professional and willing to explain in detail any procedures. They really take the time to get to know their patients and work with them/their situation. Whether you need a cleaning or something more complex, you can be certain that Dr. Garcia and his staff will get it done to the highest quality. What really made me feel so deeply grateful to him, was how he responded when I needed help. I called the office in emergency on Sunday while in pain and Dr. met me there in an hour and worked to eliminate the problem. We could not have asked for someone to be more responsive, more kind, more patient, or more professional than Dr. Garcia. I highly recommend this office for your dental needs.

Well... I found Dr Garcia on Yelp after my current dentist decided he wouldn't take my insurance…read more I had some pressing issues that I needed to get taken care of. The staff made me feel very comfortable... I've been going to this dentist for quite a while now. I've learn to know the staff pretty well. They're all great people. Dr Garcia seems to stay on top of the latest tech when it comes to his craft. Highly recommend

I had 4 teeth extracted on December 2, 2025, three wisdom teeth and one impacted tooth by Dr…read more Sharafi, and I couldn't be happier with how the surgery went and the healing process afterwards. He did a fantastic job!! The pain after the surgery was minimal and controlled with pain medications he had prescribed prior to the surgery. Also, because of dissolving stitches and using my blood centrifuged platelets in the empty sockets, it accelerated my tissue regeneration, reduced the infection risk, and promoted faster healing. (It was such a dramatic difference from when I had a wisdom tooth removed by another dentist years before, and had shooting pains and headaches for a year.) Everyone was so professional and courteous, I was thrilled by how everything turned out. He even gave me discount on my charges (perhaps because I paid in full, I don't have dental insurance). I would highly recommend Dr. Sharifi to anyone needing oral surgery.

As a small business owner, I genuinely dislike leaving negative reviews -- I understand how much…read morethey matter. But my experience was so unacceptable that I feel obligated to warn others. I was referred to Dr. Evans specifically because he is a biological dentist who specializes in ceramic implants. I scheduled my appointment about a month in advance. Before my visit, I proactively sent my existing 3D scan to the office via file transfer so I wouldn't need to be re-exposed to X-rays. I called to confirm receipt -- and they confirmed they had it. When I arrived for my 2:00 PM appointment, the front desk told me I would need a new 3D scan. I explained I had already sent mine over. They acted as if they had no record of it -- until they suddenly confirmed they did have it. Fifteen minutes later, they reversed again, claiming they couldn't open the files. I knew this wasn't a file issue, since every other office I'd sent the same files to had opened them without any problem. Eventually a second staff member was brought over, and after another 15 minutes, the files were opened. After more waiting, a staff member came to take me back -- straight to the X-ray machine -- and asked me to remove my earrings for a 3D scan. When I questioned it, she left, returned, and confirmed they did have my scan. I was sent back to the lobby. I was then brought to another room where staff asked me the exact same intake questions that no fewer than five different people had already asked me. It was now 2:45 PM, and I had not yet seen the doctor. They also made sure to charge me for the appointment before any services were rendered. At 2:55 PM -- nearly an hour after my appointment time -- I informed the front desk I needed to leave to pick up my child at 3:00. Only then did anyone rush to get the doctor. Dr. Evans came in at 2:57 PM, provided no information, answered none of my questions, and concluded the appointment at exactly 3:00. That was a complete waste of my time and money. The office is disorganized, the communication between staff is nonexistent, and there is zero respect for patients' time. You are the paying customer -- and they will make you wait an hour without acknowledgment or apology. I would not recommend this office to anyone.

Incredible experience, expert surgeon and staff was attentive and professional. Highly recommendedread more

Amazing staff and Dr. MacDowell is patient and calming with informing you about your procedure…read more Eventhough, no looks forward to oral surgery, I actually enjoyed seeing the team at Elevated Oral Surgery. I highly recommend for family and friends.

I brought my 17 year old son to Dr. Alhamdi's office for a second opinion after a crown placed by…read moreanother dentist failed. Based on his previous office manager's assurance that insurance would void the prior claim, I proceeded with treatment and paid in full upfront the next day. The insurance claim was ultimately not voided, leaving me responsible for $2,527.40 out of pocket. I felt the manager just wanted to get the money from me and I felt cheated. Unfortunately, the replacement crown placed by Dr. Alhamdi also resulted in failed margin fitting and seal. After reviewing X rays that I specifically requested, I noticed a distal margin ledge that was never disclosed to me. Dr. Alhamdi kept saying the margin fit was acceptable, but two independent dentists later confirmed the margin issue and an inadequate seal. Dr. Alhamdi said he can redo the crown for my son not because he made some errors but because of a courtesy of my request which made me feel he is not an honest person. Despite multiple written and phone requests, the office has never provided my son's clinical notes nor responded to my refund request. This was already the second failed crown on the same tooth, and my son now needs a third replacement. Keeping repeating the crown 3 times plus the original crown is damaging the tooth a lot and my son is only 17 years old. Given the repeated issues, lack of transparency, and poor follow up, I no longer trust this office for care.

This office cost me $700 out of pocket for a procedure that should have been covered -- simply…read morebecause they never told me my insurance hadn't paid. They submitted the claim twice, but I wasn't informed until after the one-year deadline to act had passed. When I called, the billing rep, Wendy, said, "There's nothing you can do now." That was the first time I heard anything was wrong. And that's not the only issue. During one appointment, the dentist's assistant walked out mid-procedure, and he had to do everything alone. I ended up in the chair from 2 PM to 7 PM, needing seven numbing injections just to get through it. Over just 1.5 years, I saw a different hygienist at every visit -- zero consistency, no continuity of care, and no accountability. This office lacks professionalism, quality, and basic patient communication. I expected better -- and so should you.

This review is long overdue! I visited Carmel Valley Endodontics in March 2025, and honestly, I…read moredidn't know what to expect. I've always been pretty anxious about root canals (they sound intimidating, right?). But my experience here was completely painless, both literally and figuratively. Dr. Justin Naylor is exceptional at what he does and made the entire process feel easy and stress-free. I also had a wonderful experience with Stacy at the front desk! She was an absolute delight and made me feel so welcome. Believe it or not, I'm actually gearing up for my next root canal (I know, crazy!) and I'm genuinely looking forward to coming back! See you soon Dr. Naylor and Stacy!

I am writing to express my profound gratitude for the exceptional care my father received at Carmel…read moreValley Endodontics after his referral from Dr. Klein's office. From my initial contact, your team demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism and compassion. Stacy, in particular, was a beacon of support. Her comprehensive knowledge and incredibly gracious demeanor not only facilitated a seamless scheduling process but also offered immense reassurance, especially given my father's ongoing health challenges. Her ability to anticipate our needs and provide clear, empathetic guidance truly set a positive tone for our experience. The entire staff handled my father with extraordinary sensitivity and grace, ensuring his comfort and well-being were always paramount. This empathetic approach was deeply appreciated and truly reflects the high standards of your practice. Dr. Naylor is, without exaggeration, an outstanding endodontist. His remarkable clinical expertise is matched only by his exceptional bedside manner. He approached my father's treatment with a unique blend of profound knowledge and reassuring empathy, clearly explaining each step and alleviating any anxieties. His precision and skill were evident throughout the procedure, leading to an outcome where my father experienced absolutely no post-operative pain after his root canal - a testament to Dr. Naylor's mastery. Having spent numerous years immersed in the dental community, with experience across a wide range of practices throughout San Diego County, I can confidently attest to Carmel Valley Endodontics' stellar, well-deserved reputation. Your commitment to patient care, clinical excellence, and compassionate service is truly exemplary. Thank you once again for delivering such an exceptional standard of care. We are incredibly grateful and will enthusiastically recommend your practice to others. A special shout-out to Heather for her continual support and care!

There's just soo much that I can say to recommend seeking treatment with OrthoAlex. I was initially…read morehesitant to even get braces in fear of the costs, but once in the lovely and sweet Jessica informed me that they had Invisalign as an option, and that they us payment options to fit my budget. With everything going on and the prices of gas and good skyrocketing, this was perfect! Both of their offices are well kept, and the environment and people are just amazing! I have to say that this was life changing. Not only did they fix my teeth, that gave me a smile. And that in turn boosted my confidence to heights that I never thought possible. And not only that but since I had invested in my teeth, it also helped me quit smoking since I wanted nothing more than a beautiful smile. Dr. Alexander was always gentle when handling my mouth (which was a big concern since I had very sensitive teeth after years of poor decisions). He was well knowledge that when I first started he could tell that I wasn't always using my dental bands and would remind me in a way that he knew that I lied but pretended to believe me and just kept reminding me until I realized the importance. Definitely a great way to encourage kids to do so. We would also always trade stories about our wrestling/Jiu Jitsu days while we would complete his routine checkup on me. He's the kind of man that you know was an excellent dad and role model. Dr. Drew is just like his dad. Knowledgeable even for his age and always went through great lengths to make sure that my aligners were on point and that my treatment would progress on time and with zero issues. After every checkout Dr. Drew made sure that there's no issues nor concerns with the new set of trays and had in and out the door ready to tackle my busy schedule. I think that the ladies would see him as that dreamy orthodontist that they'd want work on them. He's definitely a really chill guy. Leslie was one of the best! Always made sure that they could squeeze me in despite my hectic schedule. They knew that my work life was busy but had no idea what my personal life was like but always made sure that they had time to take me in, even if it was a tad bit out of the way for them. After she found out that I was taking care of my terminally ill mom, she would always ask how she's doing and how we're keeping up. That kind of support mid day would help anyone get through their day. Lee was definitely one hell of a RDA. I think my treatment went as well as it did because of his sharp eye. I wouldn't know that a bracket would be out, and I would always assume that it's because I would have new aligners and they just need to be bit on a bit harder and longer to settle. But Lee always found the flaws and made sure that every time I left the office my aligners were set properly. His skill in removing the remainder of the broken bracket and replacing it was definitely top notch! Probably one of the most valuable assets that they have there. And it was always dope hearing about his sons games win or lose. By the way that he always spoke about his son you can tell that he's really loving and proud. Emily was just a great as Lee every time that she took over. Very gentle to the touch. She would entertain me by telling me about her tattoos and what they stood for. It was a shame that most of my scheduling was when she wasn't available. But it's okay because their team was just soo confident that any member could replace the other and my treatment would still have the same outcome. Amazing! I'm definitely going to miss seeing the lovely jessica and hearing what new hikes and adventures that she's going to get into next. I'll always remember that she was the one that encouraged me to get my teeth fixed, and it definitely changed my life. I'll forever be grateful. Her smile was always welcoming. I even remember telling her that I liked her smile and she was like, "I have Invisalign too! Look!" Jennessa was fairly new to the office (I assume) by the time that my treatment was finished. She took the final mold for my post treatment retainers and once they came back they fitted perfectly! Definitely showed the quality of skill that Dr. Alexander looks for when building his team. I don't remember having the opportunity to have Jackie checkup on me but I do remember that she's always so uppity and I'm good spirits. Every time that she got me in and seated was refreshing. All in all I'd give OrthoAlex a 10 out of 10 based on quality of my treatments outcome, the genuine positivity of the staff, and the cleanliness of the office as well as the pricing.

Being a client with Ortho Alexander I have been so thankful…read morefor the care and proffesionalism shown by their team. Everytime me or my parents walk in we are so warmly greeted by the receptionists. Their clinic is always so calm and never caotic. My doctors always take their time in explaining to me or answering my questions about moving forward with my treatment. After all checkups where they remove or add in parts they always ask me if I am comfortable or if anything need adjusting. I cannot recommend Ortho Alexander highly enough. Their dedication to excellence and compassion towards their patients makes them stand out greatly.

I like Dr. Charlton as he seems to be honest and not creating extra dental work to charge you and…read moreyour insurance for his own benefits. If he sees you are not interested in extra luxury work he won't push it on you. But the front office requires a lot of follow ups and does not explain the charges on your account up front. For example my cleaning and exam should have been fully covered as I have two dental insurances but not having explained the procedure I ended up having to pay out of pocket for an image that I am still not sure why I was charged for while my insurances cover cleaning and exam (2x exam/year with one and 1X exam/year with the other). I also have to send several follow ups to get an answer regarding my questions.

Update: Still Do Not Recommend!. After a previous review, the office called expressing willingness…read moreto resolve matters, but written attempts to address these issues have received no response. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this practice. unresolved issues: Invisalign trays I paid $5,000+ for were discarded without consent, repeated billing errors including fraudulent charges attributed to staff, treatment records requests ignored despite California law requirements, and a procedure that caused temporary nerve injury. Correction: I started seeing them back in 2014.