This is an amazing pediatric dental office! I have been so happy with the care they give. The front…read moreoffice is awesome about informing me of out of pocket cost and what my insurance is expected to cover. We see Dr. Ryan, and I trust his recommendations completely. He is patient and very kind to the kids, and he has always taken the time to answer my questions about treatment recommendations. My kids like going here, and the whole team consistently gives high quality care. Highly recommend!

My kiddo showing off his new tongue. He got his tongue tie lasered. Everyone here is great. All the…read morestaff are amazing.

We have gone to Santee Children's Dentistry since my 16 year old was 3. My 7 year old is excited to…read morego to the dentist as well. Dr Hope is always so kind and attentive.

Honestly - look elsewhere for your children. I have been here several times with my children and…read moresomehow always feel like I am inconveniencing them by being there. Their waiting room is terrible, zero toys, a few plastic chairs - it is not a good environment for children to start out when they are nervous for the dentist. I went recently with my 2.5 and decided it would be my last visit with them - During the exam I was told by one of the female dentists (who was very rushy and unfriendly) that my 2.5 year old son had 4 cavities total, two of which required pulpectomys and that he should be fully sedated for his fillings. I was extremely uncomfortable with putting my young kid to sleep so I decided to consult a different dental office. The other dentist was patient and kind, he looked throughly at my son's teeth. He informed me that he only has 2 cavities and that they could be taken care of easily (no pulpectomy needed). I asked him if he needed to be sedated and he said, "absolutely not." He said he would never want to sedate a young kid for only 2 cavities, when they can easily be done in the office with laughing gas. I honestly feel like the dentist here was just trying to make extra money off me. Why sedate my child and do a full pulpectomy when he didn't need it?!? Do you research before you come here because you may be paying way more for unnecessary treatments.

Switched to this office and wish I did sooner. They are well organized, it's a quiet/calm…read moreenvironment, clean and very welcoming. My son (11 months) had his first dental exam and cleaning. They talked me through all steps and were efficient while he complained. My daughter was comfortable getting xrays for the first time. I love the screens on the ceiling for kids to watch a movie during their visit. Everyone was really nice and you get a prize at the end. Insurance didn't kick in yet for my son so I paid out of pocket. I don't believe they were expensive. Overall, I'm very happy because you can tell they truly care about the kids.

The entire office, from the front desk to the hygienists and dentists, is extremely kind and…read morepatient. Kid-friendly and great quality of care.

I was so completely happy from start to finish! Going to the dentist is usually known for bad…read moreservice, unhelpful assistants, horrible work, unnecessary work and over-billing issues. I have had the complete perfect experience from start to finish! I was completely overly amazed on how polite and empathetic the staff and dental hygienists were to me and my 5 yr old son. 1. The office was very nice and had little arcade games in the waiting room to entertain the little ones. 2. Loved the seasonal decor, felt like a warm welcome into a kindergarten class room, very nicely designed for children to make them feel safe and secure. 3. Every single person we interacted with was so helpful and actually more than willing to answer questions I had and answered questions I didn't know to ask. 4. The staff is experienced really knows how to talk and interact with children to make them comfortable and fun! Yes!! Fun!! 5. Their prices are fair and reasonable, as I had no dental insurance or dental plan so I had to pay out of pocket. 6. They REALLY, HONESTLY do not try to do more work than actually needed, then over bill you for it. They actually SAVED me money and heartache!! (Read on below). My son broke off a part of his molar, after the x-rays they said had one cavity and needed a stainless steel crown and pulpotomy for the broken tooth. I was scared and worried. I research and investigated everything about crowns and alternatives, turns out, crowns are the best option, but still felt the need to discuss to the doctor about saving his tooth and doing a filling. The hygienists gave me affirmation that Dr. Whitcomb always does what is best and is conservative by doing the least amount of work and only does what is absolutely needed. Still apprehensive, I at least had that trust walking out of the office. After my sons procedure they let me know they were able to save the broken molar and no steel crown or pulpotomy was needed just a good filling. I literally wanted to cry I was so happy, I hugged and thanked everyone. So that saved me $380 and most importantly my sons beautiful tooth!!! This was my sons first dentist experience and not once was he scared, he actually liked it a lot! I would recommend them to everyone young or mature and will continue to only go there from now on. Dr. Witcomb is a marvelous accredited Dentist and does wonderful work! Again, thank you for your service in the Military Dr. Witcomb! Thank you to all staff and Doctors at Children's Braces and Dentistry in La Mesa

Worse dentist I've ever been to and I'm very upset that we ever took our child there. They have…read moreZERO bedside manner! They are pro's at upselling and pushing products/procedures as if it's the norm.... Do your research! The staff are not up to speed on the procedures, and will tell you one thing while the dentist does something completely different behind closed doors with no parent consultation or approval. Very unprofessional, I will never take my child here again and will never recommend this practice to anyone that cares about their child. Seriously reconsider exposing your child to this practice!

As a special needs parent, today was one of those moments that reminds me how important…read morecompassionate, skilled care truly is. My daughter had dental work done under anesthesia, and finding a place that not only offers this service but does so with such professionalism, patience, and kindness is not easy. From the dentist to the anesthesiologist and the entire team, we were treated with outstanding care every step of the way. They took the time to make us feel comfortable, answered every question, and most importantly, treated my daughter with so much gentleness and respect. Trusting others with your child--especially in situations like this--can be overwhelming, but today I felt reassured and grateful. Thank you for providing a safe, compassionate environment for families like ours. It truly means more than words can express. As a special needs parent, today was one of those moments that reminds me how important compassionate, skilled care truly is. My daughter had dental work done under anesthesia, and finding a place that not only offers this service but does so with such professionalism, patience, and kindness is not easy. From the dentist to the anesthesiologist and the entire team, we were treated with outstanding care every step of the way. They took the time to make us feel comfortable, answered every question, and most importantly, treated my daughter with so much gentleness and respect. Trusting others with your child--especially in situations like this--can be overwhelming, but today I felt reassured and grateful. Thank you for providing a safe, compassionate environment for families like ours. It truly means more than words can express.

I brought my neurodivergent 5 year old son here because I read lots of amazing reviews and they…read morereally did not disappoint! From the front desk staff, to the hygienists, dentist, anesthesiologist, everyone was just so comforting & compassionate towards us. My son had to have dental work done under anesthesia and I cried like a baby, but they were very good at reassuring me that he was well taken care of. They updated us on him every couple minutes until his procedure was done & they stayed with us in the recovery room to make sure he was okay to go home -- even made sure we made it safely into our car. There's no doubt that this team truly cares about their patients. I would 1000% recommend this office to everyone! Thank you, Dr. Mahmood for such a comforting experience (coming from an anxious mama!).

I can't recommend this pediatric orthodontist enough. From the start, I appreciated that he never…read morepressured me into getting braces for my kids before they were ready. He actually advised us to wait, which I respected. Three of my kids have now had braces here, and their teeth look amazing . Even my grandson--who inherited my overbite and crooked teeth--has a beautiful smile now . The real game-changer, though, was getting sealants. One of my kids didn't get them early on and needed a crown, which was stressful and expensive . After that, I got sealants for the rest of the kids, and we've avoided cavities altogether . I saw a negative review about the sealants once, and honestly, it made me sad . In my experience, sealants saved us thousands . Sedation, crowns, and dental work for kids can add up fast. $350 is a fair price for high-quality protection--and the materials they use here are top notch. I've had crowns from other offices that felt rough, but the ones we got here were smooth and well-made . This office doesn't cut corners. Another huge plus is that the doctor is both a pediatric dentist and an orthodontist--‍ a rare combo! That means you don't have to visit separate offices for cleanings and braces. The staff is amazing, the care is thorough, and the office itself is beautiful, clean, spacious, and calming--truly one of the nicest dental offices I've ever seen . They also make the process fun for kids! Prizes after appointments, and when the braces come off, they do a red carpet-style celebration with a treat bag . It's adorable and memorable. And I have to say--as the parent of a child with stage 3 autism, this office has been such a blessing. The staff is patient, understanding, and the environment is soothing and sensory-friendly. Anyone raising a child with autism knows how difficult dental visits can be, but here, we've felt supported every step of the way . And for families who need it--he's also fluent in Spanish, which is so helpful for many parents . Bottom line: this place is 100% worth it. The quality of care, the honesty, the atmosphere--it's everything I hoped for. Plus, it's in a great shopping center with everything you might need nearby . If you're looking for a pediatric dental and orthodontic office you can trust, this is it .

We are almost done, a week more until my daughters braces come off. One thing I would recommend is…read moree-mails or text messages of what happened each appointment, and what will happen next appoint. I had to call the dentist often, for updates. My daughters dad stated that she could have the same braces on for three months, when I called the dentist gave me different information to bring her in. I think this might just be a divorced parents problem lol..... service and treatment it self as been very good. I'd just say get better at communication.

Dr. Frandsen and his team are amazing. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Both of…read moremy toddler girls enjoyed playing with toys and didn't even feel like they were at the dentist. They communicate well with children and were very knowledgeable when we had questions. I give them two thumbs up! Please go see them! You won't regret it!

As soon as we walked into lobby my husband asked person at the front desk if we had to fill out…read moreanything else since our child is a new patient, he ignored my husband and did not answer. We were called back and were told only one parent can go back (I can understand this due to room bring small) however our child has a disability and we both like to be present for support. The dental assistant that brought us back was very unwelcoming right away she proceeded to want my child to have X-rays, I told her due to her condition that would not be possible today as well as not be able to lean back to brush her teeth, she can do it sitting down instead which my child allowed. I had to ask assistant if she read medical form where I shared her condition and why she needed things done a bit different. Not once did I feel she genuinely cared to make my child feel comfortable instead when she walked out to get dentist she rolled her eyes, my husband saw as he was sitting right outside and could see us. Her attitude toward a special needs child has left me not wanting to return. She needs training on how to be kind and welcoming to ALL children especially special needs. I honestly felt like crying when I got home. The Dentist was the absolute opposite and nice 5 stars to him. We will not return to this office.

We have been coming to Dr. Gechoffs office for several years. My son had a severe overbite and…read moreneeded some major ortho attention at a very early age. Before choosing a provider, we visited 3 different orthodontic offices to compare opinions, treatment plans, and cost. Dr. Gechoff and the staff was pleasant to work with from the beginning! His plan was ultimately the most cost effective and the least invasive for or 7 year old son. (Who had a long road ahead with treatment no matter how we went about it). The appointments have always been reasonable to schedule. And when we have had those pesky wires break, we have not had any issues getting in to get them fixed. After seeing the results of my sons mouth, I ultimately decided to come in for a consult on my lower (overlapping) teeth. I began invisalign for my treatment. The results have been quick, and I havent needed to come in for frequent appointments. It's been easy! I recommend Dr. Gechoff's office for treatment. Get a consult and see! The staff is welcoming, the office is clean, and if you come in for afternoon appointments there are always fresh cookies!

I have lost an additional 3 FRONT teeth from root resorption due to 5 years of orthodontia from…read morethis office. Although I am an adult complicated case due to a narrow palate and previous loss of multiple teeth with dental implants, there was zero empathy displayed by this office for my root resorption and continued tooth loss because I signed consent for possible risks. Most recently I had the new digital scanning technology to image a tooth that needed a touchup. The tech was visibly frustrated with the difficulty of scanning my teeth because of my gum recession and exclaimed loudly in front of a room of juvenile patients, their parents, and staff as the seats are lined up with no privacy "Ugh It's your teeth!" I was completely humiliated about a health condition that has caused me severe depression and significant anxiety. Staff are insensitive to adult dental conditions.