Let me start out by saying that Dr. Neglerio has been my dentist since I was a child at 12 years old. I'm almost 27 now. That's almost 15 years of being her loyal patient, along with all of my family members. I have had very healthy teeth almost my entire life, along with having had top notch braces from one of the most prestigious orthodontists in La Jolla. I loved my teeth and took very good care of them. With turning 26 meant that I was about to come off of my mom's insurance. Dr. Neglerio was incessant about a tiny cavity that seemed to have formed at the same time that my insurance was about to end. I trusted her, and had her fill it. However, a year went by and that filling still felt sensitive. I came back in for some X-rays and a cleaning and mentioned that the tooth did not feel right. She told me that she would adjust the height of the filing - which I was reluctant to do considering that my bite/occlusion felt totally fine, so I didn't want that messed with. She knew I was anxious about that, and I specifically told her that I did not want any enamel touched by her "metal polishing bur." She said, "oh of course not babe! I wouldn't ruin years of braces on your beautiful teeth!" I said, "okay, I trust you." Boy, did I make the biggest mistake of my life that day by letting this woman take a grinding tool to my face. I felt her drag the bur along 4 of my surrounding teeth. She insisted everything was okay. My bite immediately felt strange but she seemed hurried to get me out of the chair. Upon coming home and seeing my teeth in the mirror, I was shocked. That entire side of mouth was shorter than the other side. The tip of my pointy canine tooth was made flat, my two premolars were tiny and reshaped and jagged and knotched. My molar felt rough and flat. Apart from cosmetic issues, only two teeth touch when I close my mouth on that side now, as confirmed by multiple opinions from other dentists. She gave me an open bite, along with uglier teeth, and a slight lisp. I am currently in treatment with a specialist to realign my jaw into a healthy position since Dr. Neglerio's unnecessary and life-altering, irreversible treatment gave me jaw pain and an inability to chew. So much of my enamel has been grinded down that my teeth are sensitive to my every breath, and cold and sugary foods feel like acid. As a woman in my 20's with otherwise healthy and beautiful teeth, she ruined my self-confidence, health, and quality of life. I came in with one sensitive tooth - and now I have 4 painful smaller teeth and a misaligned bite. I normally want to see the best in people and I always trusted her but after this, my entire family will never be customers of hers again. She either has an issue with me and performed unethical work (since she lied to my face and made some joke about me being caucasian), or she has a brain the size of a pea and is half blind. It hurts me to write this about her considering I've trusted her for so many years...but this has caused me more stress than anything else. I am currently seeing a specialist for treatment and having to wear an orthotic splint before getting reconstructive materials built back onto my teeth. All because of one teeny tiny cavity. For the love of god, don't let this woman take anything metal or motorized to your precious face. If you want your teeth destroyed for the rest of your life, tell her that one of your teeth feel sensitive. She'll be sure to grind those babies down for you. All in all, Dr. Neglerio lied to my face about the procedure she was performing on my teeth. Enamel never regrows. I am grieving the loss of half of my healthy smile. I now have 4 teeth that are reminiscent of an elderly-aged bruxer. I attached a photo of my teeth from 5 years ago versus a photo taken a few days after her horribly sloppy work on my healthy natural teeth. This situation my seem small to the naked eye, but when a small piece of a popcorn kernel for example gets stuck in between your teeth - it feels like hell. And I have been in hell since leaving her office a month ago. I know sometimes it's easy to brush over one negative Yelp review, but trust me. My quality of life went from 100 to 0 in a matter of one dental visit from this woman. She even told me over the phone when I complained that "most patients over 50 ask her to get those certain parts of their teeth filed down." This is absurd considering I am in my 20's, don't grind my teeth, and nobody else wants their teeth to look like this. If you're reading this Dr. Neglerio, I want you to know how much I am suffering because of you. This is the worst discomfort, pain, stress, and depression I have ever gone through. Came in with one sensitive tooth. Left with 4 teeth grinded down. Horrible, horrible, horrible...God help me. read more

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Going to the dentist is not one of my favorite things to do... and I have tried to avoid it in very unhealthy passive aggressive ways over the years.... pulling teeth out that were hurting ala Tom Hanks in Castaway, using whiteout to cover darkening teeth and finally getting to not being able to smile for family photos. Well, all of this turned around when Lisa turned me on to Dr. Neglerio! Upon my first visit to her office, I knew this was a place I could hang out in... plasma tvs, headphones, x-rays that show up on the plasma displays... state of the art all the way. And Dr. Neglerio herself is a very friendly, compassionate dentist and didn't even flinch at the advanced decay and stench coming from my mouth. Just kidding.. she almost fainted once, but she played it off as an old badminton injury and grabbed a seat for the rest of my first visit. All kidding aside, Dr. Neglerio is a very skilled dentist and can help you overcome your fear, anxiety and passive aggressive behavior towards keeping your teeth and gums in healthy condition! I highly recommend her and her staff. read more

Let me start by saying she is one of the kindest people I know. Very caring and it feels like I'm visiting family when I see her. She is good at easing any dental anxieties too. She is also very honest. Never tried to add treatments we didn't need or upsell on products. The only reason I have to give her 3 stars is because she had a difficult time numbing me up every time I went in for dental work. Getting a filling done was excruciatingly painful. My best friend had the same experience as well. Other specialist had to come in to do the work (she contracted out for anything more than a filling). If you have a hard time getting numb I would look somewhere else. She's great for your basic cleaning, diagnosing any problems or a second opinion but anything more than that unfortunately I would have to pass. read more

I have had many dentists over the years and none compare to the kind and gentle care of Dr. Neglerio! Traumatized as a child (and even as an adult) with dentist horror stories all across San Diego, finding this dentist has been a sheer miracle. Stepping into her warm, welcoming office is quite soothing and everyone, from the receptionists, dental assistants and the Dentist herself are always so nice. While every 6 months I visit to get my teeth cleaned and xrays are once a year, I've never had any dental emergencies in my life [keeping my fingers crossed] so I can't vouch for any last minute urgent requests. With regular teeth cleanings, I have made it this far in life without any cavities and I plan to keep it that way! Bonus: Her office is located in the same shopping center at Sab-e-lee! ;) read more

Evelyn Grace Neglerio , DDS - The soothing waiting room :) - General Dentistry Near Me - San Diego, California

After seeing so many good reviews, I took my wife here. First time, she had to have her tooth extracted. We didn't even see Evelyn, there was a once a month visiting dentist who took care of the tooth extraction. The next time, my wife went there to take care of her broken tooth. This time, it was with Evelyn. She tested the broken teeth so hard that, the next day, my wife suffered from severe fever and swollen gums. When she went back asking to remove the broken piece ,Evelyn said that is not possible, she has to go through full extraction and replace it with a bridge which would cost more than 1000 dollars. And she also said she never does tooth extractions/root canals as she is very afraid of them. The other dentist who visits once a month is the one does all that. So if you have to do tooth extraction or root canal, you will be put in the schedule for the other doctor and you have to wait up to a month to get that done. Evelyn's comfort zone is just cleaning your teeth. If you ever feel lazy and not able to brush your teeth, go there and she will be able to do that for you. And she talks too much that at one point you feel like just do it... read more

Everyone hates going to the dentist - it's a fact of life. If one of your teeth is bothering you or you just need your bi-annual check up then I would HIGHLY recommend you visit Dr. Neglerio's office. Dr. Neglerio is there to help you first and foremost. She's not there to villify you for not flossing, or talk down to you for your teeth care, or sit down briefly and gloss over your check-up. When you have an appointment with Dr. Neglerio you are the only person that is important to her. She explains everything in detail and makes you feel very comfortable to ask any questions you may have so that you completely understand what is going on. Her staff is a great support and are all very courteous as well. For the first time in my life there is nothing I can say bad about this dentist. I personally recommend her to all of my friends and they have all had similar great experiences as I have had. She's a preferred dentist on my insurance - so the cleanings and procedures are not going to break the bank. Chances are, she is probably on your preferred plan too. Quit putting the visit off and try her out - you will not be dissapointed. read more

I wish I can give Dr. Neglerio and her staff a 10 star rating! Thank you to all the other reviewers!! That's how I found her office. I had a horrible first time experience at another dentist and immediately looked for a new dentist. As soon as I walked in, the staff was soooooo incredibly nice and sweet!! All the ladies are genuine too. Cindy, the assistant, was gentle and also super nice. Dr. Neglerio explained everything thoroughly to me using models and showing me the xrays. The technology in the office is very advanced compared to other places. They take digital xrays and can view them on a tv screen. The dentist also took digital photos of my teeth using a camera scope and she went through the photos with me also. Dr. Neglerio and the other ladies there are all genuine, welcoming, and really put you at ease. I wanted to hug each person before I left and just thank them so much! I went to a horrible horrible office, Dr. Kwang Kim in Mira Mesa last month! Walked out with cuts all over my mouth after getting xrays and an exam. He didn't even clean my teeth or anything and I was in pain for days. Yesterday, I went for xrays and an exam at Dr. Neglerio and oh my gosh, she was gentle and amazing. I had the same things done at her office, but I cannot believe how huge of a difference the experience was compared to the guy in Mira Mesa!! I'm definitely referring everyone to go to her. It doesn't matter how far you live from RP. It's worth the drive!!!! read more

Yes, she was nice, until she messed up my crown and refused to admit it and fix it. Horrible and unethical experience. I am a very reasonable and patient patient, but she completely ripped me off. Trust the other negative reviews. read more

I love visiting Dr. Grace! Her quaint little office is located in Rancho Penasquitos near Subway and Rita's. Parking can get a little hectic sometimes, but there are slots reserved for customers right outside the office. She has an uber friendly staff who are always ready and willing to help you with scheduling and insurance questions. Dr. Grace is hilarious and genuinely cares for you and your wellbeing. She takes the time to thoroughly review the x-Rays and/or issues with you, in a way that's easy to understand. She has really good recommendations for specialists (in my case a TMJ doctor) and she tries to make your experience as pleasant as possible. I also love leaving with my goody bag filled with a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss! I'd recommend her to my friends and family of all ages! read more

This is hands down the best dentist and staff I have ever had. The care is very precise, thorough,and gentle. Dr. Neglerio (and her staff) live up to her middle name. They make you feel so comfortable that you forget you are a dentist's office. Dr Neglerio takes the time to explain exactly what she needs to do and gives good feedback about your hygiene. They are very timely. I never have to wait more than few minutes when I arrive for my appointment, and I am always greeted, by name, with a smile. Dr Neglerio has a certain openness and sweetness that seems to pervade throughout her staff. They passed the ultimate customer care challenge a few months ago when I convinced my eighty-year-old hard to get along with mother to have Dr Neglerio repair her dentures. My mother was actually smiling when we left! And she was smiling after the second visit, too! Too bad I can't give them more stars! read more

4.5 stars. Dr Neglerio is fairly thorough and takes her time cleaning your teeth. If you're a new patient, she'll stain your plaque to show you before and after. She's also very talkative which gets awkward sometimes because you can't answer her when her hands are in your mouth... Taking off .5 stars off because my second visit wasn't as thorough as the 1st (i.e. no plaque staining and dental cleaning was faster) and when they found out I switched to a out of network insurance, they dropped me immediately. I wish they would have offered me some kind of non-insurance pricing or discount for being an established patient instead of hanging up straight away. Overall, this dentist is very nice. read more

Dr. Grace and her staff are an outstanding team and practice. Evelyn Grace is a patient, caring, and understanding doctor who takes the time to answer any questions you may have and does not rush you out of her chair. She goes over your needs and concerns in detail. This practice is unlike any other because of it's customer service. An outstanding experience from the kindness of the staff to the professionalism of the doctor. Dr. Grave is kind, caring and the ultimate professional. The practice also has headphones for you to listen to music and sunglasses for you to wear to block out the light that is put directly over you during treatment. I feel at ease here and enjoy coming here because I know I am getting the best possible treatment. And the smiles from everyone is an added plus for me. read more

Friendly, courteous service and lots of extra safety precautions during the Covid pandemic. No magazines to prevent spread, cleaning between patients, wait outside until its safe to come in once all items cleaned. Staff and Dr Neglerio are very conscientious and have had my trust for several years. Even during the Covid pandemic, I felt safe in their care. read more

She's been my dentist for years and every 6 months she really makes me feel like I'm her niece/part of her family. Her staff is very personable including the RDA Cynthia, as well as the girls at the front desk. Cleanings are easy to schedule and they get it done in about half an hour. The office itself is also clean and modern-looking. read more

Went here this morning with what I thought was a cracked molar. After ducking the dentist for over 6 years, it caught up with me. Called this morning and got an appointment for 11:30. Nice settings, nice front office staff, and Dr. Neglerio was beyond sweet! Well, what I thought was a crack turned out to be a fractured molar necessitating surgical extraction, something that she does not do. She was very thorough with everything, explaining why the tooth needs to be pulled, and even going through my options post-extraction. They scheduled me with an Oral Surgeon for tomorrow, the whole time making me feel very much at ease. I rarely give out five stars, but I am scheduled to come back for an through exam and cleaning, but I am thinking I am going to be giving this place a five star on my return trip. I can't say enough good things about them! read more

Dr. Neglerio is nice, she took me in for an emergency appt. the same day, but when I wanted a regular surface cleaning and xrays, covered by my insurance, she would not agree to do a normal cleaning. Tried to talk me in to deep cleaning , over numerous appointments. This is very inconvenient for a working person and when I was told the office REFUSED to do a regular cleaning and xrays without deep cleaning being done FIRST, I had to go elsewhere. Why don't the patients have any say in what extent they would like their teeth cleaned? read more

Dr. Neglerio is sooo nice! And it seems like she really knows what she is doing. She made a big effort to try to teach me how to take care of my teeth, which I appreciate. Unlike dentists I have been to in the past, Dr. Neglerio was the one actually cleaning my teeth. (Usually it is just some dental hygienist.) This tells me that she is not "above" doing the dirty work and wants to do a thorough job. Also, there is a tv both on the wall and on the ceiling so you have something to watch while your teeth are being cleaned. Dr. Neglerio is very kind and a great dentist. Her staff is also very nice. Highly recommend her! read more

We've been going here since 2007. The staff is like family to us. I have gotten wisdom teeth extracted (by a visiting dentist), fillings, dental planing, and regular cleanings. The front staff are great and friendly too. Joanna, Malu, and Ochi. I highly recommend this team. read more

Needed a dentist close to home and in-network. Found Dr. Grace online and gave them a call. They were able to see me that afternoon and advised me I needed a root canal (great). Dr. Grace was super informative and super friendly. After the root canal I returned for the crown work. The team did a great job and my crown fits and looks like a real tooth. Also Joanna on the front desk had great customer service and great follow up. I'll be going here from now on. read more

First off, I had trouble getting an appointment with Dr. Evelyn. I sent in 3 new patient request forms, 2 emails, and left a voicemail, but I never heard back from them. I should've taken that as a sign that their practice is not that great. I finally got a hold of them to make an appointment and they said that they heard my voicemail from a few days ago, but they never called back! I only chose this place because they accepted appointments on Saturdays. Well, I made an appointment for today, Saturday the 16th at 1pm, and even got a text message to confirm, but when I arrived at her practice 5 minutes before 1pm, she was not there and the door was locked. Their sign said that they accept appointments on Saturday's and to just call the office when you got there. I called and no one picked up and their voicemail said that their office was closed! I knocked in case someone was in the back, but no one was there. A man standing outside said he saw them leave! Why would you schedule an appointment for me at this day and time if you're not even going to be there. I will be going to a different dentist from now on. I don't usually leave Yelp reviews, but this is just ridiculous. If they rescheduled my appointment they should have emailed me and let me know. Don't go here. They are extremely unprofessional. read more

This woman is completely AWESOME when it comes to cleaning teeth. She's gentle, but get's the job done. Her personality is so absolutely bubbly and sweet that even if you're having the worst day of your life, she has the charm to make you feel like you're on top of the world when you're in that dentist chair. She will NEVER try to scam you or say that you need to buy this and that. Even the front desk girl, Ochi is sweet. These ladies seriously drink a cup of sweetest and joy before they start their days. Not only is the service kick ass, but the environment is comforting and clean. It doesn't look like a dentist office. It seriously looks like my living room. There are TVs ON THE CEILING so that you can distract yourself while she's cleaning. The X-rays are put up on a huuuuuuuge TV screen in front of you and she actually sits there and explains everything about your teeth. On the technology rating, this office gets high scores in advancement. I've sent at least 4-5 people here. If I could wear a flier advertising everyone to get their teeth cleaned here, I would. That's just how much I love this place and the ladies that work there (o: read more

I have been coming here for 7 years. Dr. Neglerio is the best! She is so patient and kind. If you're teeth aren't in the best shape, she will guide you and educate you, no scolding. Also, the office team is so friendly and cheery. Give her a try, you won't be sorry! read more

Dr. Neglerio is a very sweet dentist, (and her front office ladies are very sweet too). She is very thorough, explains everything completely, and then asks you if you have any questions. You really know all the options to make your decision. I am so happy I found her! read more

I hate dentists...mostly because I've had to have so much work done over the years (damn you parents for not keeping me away from the sweets!) but Dr. Neglario has been the best dentist I've had thus far. She's very kind, very thorough with her explanations, and she knows what she's doing. All of my procedures have been more or less pain free and you even get a TV to distract you while they're working on you. I'd definitely recommend her if you're looking for a good dentist. read more

Literally the best dentist I've ever been to. The entire staff is so kind and friendly, they treat you like family. Dr. Neglerio cares about her patients and their well being more so than the payment. I have a history of being terrified of the dentist's office and she made me feel very comfortable, knowing that history. They are the most kind, patient, friendly, and helpful dentist's office I've ever been to. Thank you! read more

I seriously hate dentists, but like this one a lot! Finding someone you can connect with is always a plus. Dr. Neglerio really takes the time to break things down for you to understand what is going on when a procedure needs or is going to take place. If you're not sure, ask and she's willing to help you out. Staff is great and think it's pretty cool that she's got flat screen TVs on the ceiling when you're about to get your molar gigantus either overhauled or spackled over. You get what I'm saying!! Oh! When I had somewhat of an emergency, she was willing to help out instantly!! Overall great experience! read more

Our whole family has been going here for years! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good dentist in the RP area. We recently took our 5 year old and 3 year old and they did a great job with them. My kids are definitely comfortable here. read more

This is the first time in my life I've ever had a positive review of a dentist. I have extreme anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist - I had so much bad work done when I was a teenager. Dr. Neglerio did everything possible to make be feel comfortable and welcome. She explained every step of her process and let me ask questions. She is very kind and gentle, and while dental work is never going to be pleasant she went above and beyond to make the process as seamless as possible. read more

After reading the reviews I decided to go to Dr. Neglerio and the reviews are right, she and the staff are very nice. However in business I don't pay people money to be nice to me. I needed some cavities and other work done on my teeth that were broken into 3 visits and they gave me a printout of how much each visit would cost me and how much the insurance would cover. A few weeks after my 1st visit I got a bill in the mail saying I owed $200 more for my 1st visit. Turns out they did not communicate with my insurance or something and the 1st visit would cost me what all 3 were supposed to cost. Needless to say I did not go to my 2nd and 3rd visit. read more

Dr.evelyn is nice but I did not receive a good thourough cleaning. I have an electric brush, which I think I can get a better cleaning out of. Some of my teeth during the cleaning were just grazed. If I wouldn't have pointed out that she missed a tooth she wouldnt have gone back to clean it. I now go to a dentist that I feel I get my money's worth. read more

I was very disappointed in the unethical treatment that I had received from Dr. Neglerio. She did unnecessary dental work on my teeth that she originally said that she got autorization from my insurance company. Then several months later she sent me a very expensive bill for the dental work because her staff forgot to get it cleared by the insurance company. At this point the insurance company would not pay because she was doing unnecessary dental work. I have talke to several other dentists about the procedure she performed and they said that what she did was not a necessity. I feel that she is greedy and unethical. Do not use her if you want someone that will not just treat you as a way to take advantage. read more

She is horrible she screwed up majorly on my teeth and I needed additional work by another more professional and trustworthy dentist. Also she continually speaks a different language which is very unprofessional as she sometimes speaks about you without you knowing. Overall, I would avoid this dentist so you could keep your teeth safe from her awful work. read more

You really could not ask for a nicer dentist! I am moving soon and wish I could take her with me...seriously! I was referred to Dr. Neglerio by a former coworker and have referred three people to her already. She is THE NICEST dentist you will ever meet! Not only that, she does her job extremely well. I have had a lot of work done here over the past 2 or so years. After not going to the dentist for over 3 years prior to coming here, naturally, I was freaked out to go. But after meeting her, I was totally impressed! I ended up having to get my teeth scaled (something you don't ever want... trust me!), but now the gums are healthy, and that has been kept up with her wonderful help and regular checkups. I moved to another part of San Diego about a year ago and could visit a dentist much closer to my home, but she is the best. Upon enrolling for health benefits at work this year, I also picked the much more expensive dental plan JUST so that I could go to Dr. Neglerio... it's true! I also went to her most recently to have her check out my wisdom teeth... the headaches and constant jaw pain were just getting to be way too much! After examining me, she referred me to an oral surgeon who was able to take care of my problem and extracted all four wisdom teeth. He was able to see me the next week and only a week after that, the teeth were removed. SO IMPRESSED! As a side note, the oral surgeon's name is Dr. Robert Ferdowsmakan in San Diego (Torrey Hills), and I have rated him on Yelp! as well. He is also awesome! :-) I would recommend these two to ANY and EVERYONE!! read more

I have been going here for 3 years now. I've had many other dentists and Dr. Neglerio's patient care etiquette by far is the best I've ever experienced. She doesn't make you feel like crap if you don't have above excellent dental care. She tells you in a compassionate tone, which doesn't make you afraid of going to the dentist. I no longer fear impending appointments. read more

Great Dentist!!! Honestly, this office is hands down the kindest and most thorough. Not only do they offer great care, but Dr. Neglerio offers detail and insight on what she's doing read more

I went to Dr. Neglerio based on the yelp reviews because I have had horrible experiences elsewhere. She is just what others have said: kind, accommodating, uses the latest technology and has affordable rates. I had a very sensitive spot on my gums and she numbed it with the gel before cleaning my teeth. Brilliant!!! I was so afraid of the nerve pain and there was none. She is wonderful! read more

Dr. Neglerio was absolutely delightful. Very kind and patient. She took plenty of time to explain everything to me and my children. Her staff is equally as lovely. I feel very lucky to have found such wonderful dentist that is also accommodating and convenient. Great experience! read more