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    3.1 (134 reviews)
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    Cavity treatment

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    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Reanna F.

    I would not recommend this place. The hygienists and x-ray technicians were all really nice however this place is genuinely horrible. I got 3 of my wisdom teeth removed here and I was given Novocain by needle but it didn't numb me all the way, as the male dentist (I'm not sure of his name) starting working on me I didn't feel any pain till he reached my jaw bone and starting removing pieces of tooth. I began to cry, the pain intensified and it became a scream. I thought the dentist would stop but he continued and when I got louder and began to shake he got stern and asked me "do you want me to finish or not" I tried to say yes but it hurts, I could not because of his hands in my mouth. Gabby (one of the staff) held my hand to try and comfort since I had began to scream louder and shake uncontrollably. The dentist finally gave me more Novocain and everybody left me by myself in the room. They came back in and he finished, I was more numb and quiet but terrified and traumatized. I had a hard time scheduling a simple cleaning as well so if you want regular check ups this place will not be able to accommodate. RECENTLY I went in to have a couple of teeth checked for cavities. (2 of my molars had some weird coloration) The regular staff were getting me set up to be looked at by the female dentist and were telling me it looked like plaque so I was hoping to hear good news. When the female dentist came to look at my teeth she told me I had 4 CAVITIES in my teeth. One on each bottom molar. Super bad news for me I'm 25 F, I try to take very good care of my teeth. I have had braces and I work with elderly people so I know the importance of dental care. I went to a different dentist because of my negative past experience with the wisdom teeth removal and I didn't want them filling my cavities. I went to DR. Mattingly dental (I've seen them since I was a child) I was ready to have him fill 4 of my molars, he took and look and said it was all healthy enamel just with some staining. This female dentist at Golden state smiles was going to drill into 4 of my healthy molars. When I had her check I did inform her that I couldn't afford to go somewhere else so it almost feels like a cash grab from insurance on her part. She knows people can't afford a second opinion so she drills into healthy teeth and bills your insurance company. Just my expirience. Do with that what you will. (The photo is post wisdom teeth removal, it was the most traumatizing and painful expirience of my life. They prescribed me ibuprofen for the pain which didn't help much. The swelling stretched my face out a lot and I honestly don't feel like I look the same after.)

    Two weeks after the procedure was done. Should've been healed by then.

    Got my wisdom teeth removed, they fractured my jaw and dislocated it They only prescribe me ibuprofen, and I actually gotten an argument with the lady at the front desk writing the prescriptions (only the doctor supposed to prescribe medicine) saying that it's normal and I'll be fine. Had to go to the ER three times after that, my face was swollen beyond belief Finally got an appointment with a different doctor at the same location and they told me I would have to go to physical therapy after my mouth heals. I was in pain for weeks after and it seemed like they didn't care at all. My face was so swollen no one in my family recognized who I was until I told them it was me I was under anesthesia and not even 30 seconds after the procedure was done and I walked myself out of that building almost falling over, no one escorted me out to make sure I was OK after being put under and as soon as I opened my eyes, the doctor was gone. Completely unprofessional, and when I called them to see if they could prescribe anything for the pain, the lady laughed and hung up on me.

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    About 6 months ago I went to a dental office which did X-rays, cleaning and full first patient exam in under 25 minutes with no follow up visit scheduled and perfect bill of health. At Golden State Smile, I had a completely different experience with Dr. Elisa who wasn't simply addressing my mouth, but each tooth individually, front and back. She then retraced her steps and measured each one which allowed her to order deep cleaning for my teeth which is covered by my insurance since there were findings to warrant it. At the other place, I had no cavities and no problems after an extremely quick exam while here, after a very thorough exam, I ended up needing deep cleaning and filling of 3 cavities. The way she spoke made me feel like I was an individual she cared for rather than just a number; it could have been her subtle Colombian accent, but whatever it was, I was extremely happy and confident that I've finally found a highly knowledgeable and caring doctor who wants to see me have a bright beautiful smile full of teeth for a long time. Oh and I read some of the other reviews with people complaining about the doctor's here finding issues which others couldn't, and all I could say is that I would rather have a smaller issue fixed today before I have to face a bigger issue down the line because I prefer a true bill of health over a false clean bill of health.

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    Great customer service. Convenient location. It's nice to finally have a permanent dentist since the pandemic. Awesome hygienist!!

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    I love the doctors and staff at this office. They always make patients feel comfortable and relaxed, regardless of the procedure.

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    Mom had an appointment with Dr.Mo and she is very happy with the service received. Everyone is very nice.

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    Awful experience. They do not have a clue what they are doing and try to overcharge customers.

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    I didn't realize it was so big until walking into my sons appointment. IlThere staff was welcoming and very helpful.

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    Great experience, everybody was really professional and friendly, I'm really happy especial thanks to Dr Singh

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    Being pregnant at the time I didn't get X-rays done but had the best cleaning ever by Shabnam the dental hygienist.

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