This review of Alora Dental is especially for my fellow neurodivergent adults seeking dental care…read more As many of us know, once we find a place, doctor, or even a favorite coffee shop that works for us, we're not easily persuaded to make a change. Here's what I've found with Dr. Bendi and the entire team at Alora Dental. They're on time. Waiting and uncertainty can throw off an entire day, so this matters more than many people realize. I've even felt comfortable texting the front desk before my appointment to ask if they're running on schedule, and they've always been kind and helpful. The sensory environment is also manageable and predictable. The lighting is bright but not overwhelming, which is to be expected in a dental office. The temperature is usually comfortable, though occasionally a little cool. The office has a neutral smell, and the staff wear little to no overpowering fragrances. Most importantly, I feel known, respected, and genuinely cared for. Dr. Bendi is gentle, thorough, and consistently puts both my overall health and dental health first. I especially appreciate his understanding that many neurodivergent people process information through bottom-up thinking. He takes the time to explain details rather than expecting blind trust, and that makes a tremendous difference. This may only be my second or third public review, but I felt compelled to write it. I hope it helps others find a reliable, honest dentist--especially those of us who need information, predictability, and understanding in order to feel safe and comfortable receiving care.

This is my third dentist office. I saved my self some trouble in advance. During my first visit…read morefollow the rule first impressions are everything. I didn't get that warm and fuzzy feeling. While some staff were friendly others appeared pinky turned up. I went there for dentures. The dentist Dr. Bedy asked me why I need new dentures. My upper was cracked in three places and was glued together. The partials metal attachment was broken off REALLY DUDE ‍‍ go figure. They didn't show me any different variations of dentures, or explain what type they would be. They then just sent me back of front to pay. The woman that waited on me I needed a jacket just based on her chilly response. So, I paid a deposit of $100. However, after two weeks prior to my appt I began thinking these ppl want me to pay them an additional $1700 in full the day of my second visit, and that's when they'll be starting. Most practices ask for half if you don't use their payment plans. I went through a nightmare and the worst experience of my life with two different dentists. I'm not about to give Alora all the money up front after their reviews, first impression and them not providing me with the adequate information I think should have been logical during a first visit. I canceled.

Ok first off, OMG THEY ARE AMAZING!…read more My 2 year old always puts up a struggle when we brush his teeth in the morning and in the evening. He was a bit hesitant when we walked in but the assistant (sorry I forgot her name) was so gentle, sweet, and really caring. I seriously thought he would be fighting the entire time and he literally let her look at his teeth with the mirror and all the tools without a fight/cry/whine! Hands down the best experience... FYI, it was his first dentist appointment!

Ya'll ready for a superhero/save the day story? Well, here it comes…read more So, Dr. Angie and the staff at Napa Pediatric Dentistry are absolutely amazing. I hope they all move to Illinois so I can have them be my kids peds dentist location. My family and I were in Santa Rosa for a family wedding. The wedding was on a Sunday and my 23 month old daughter was the flower girl in the wedding. Sunday morning at 7:30AM my poor girl tripped into a set of stairs and knocked several teeth loose (one horribly loose). After some emergency consultation on Sunday we knew we had to wait until Monday morning in order to attempt to have someone see us. I called atleast 2 dozen Dentists, peds dentists, and periodontists within a 30 mile radius on Monday morning and every location was either closed, docs were gone or they didn't see kids. I was lost. My baby girl was in pain. And I didn't know where to turn. Fortunately, Dr. Angie's office was recommended for me to contact by one of the practices that couldn't see me. It would be over an hour drive but after they heard about our situation they vowed to try and squeeze us in. Keep in mind they had a fully booked day and were short staffed. We made the drive and they squeezed us in between patients, all while respecting the appointments and privacy of their current patients (not an easy task to do! I was impressed). They did a visual examination of my daughters teeth and knew xrays were needed right away. After Xrays, it was apparent that a tooth needed to be pulled. My wife and I already knew this and so did Dr. Angie and the team, but proper examination was needed. My poor girls teeth looked rough and it had to be done before we headed home. Dr. Angie and her team exceeded any expectation of bedside manner, love, care, comfort, and expertise that I had walking in there that day. We completed the procedure and 10 minutes later, my daughter was visibly doing better. We are home now and she is a happy girl. We have to keep a close eye on the other affected teeth, but she would not be where she is if it wasn't for Dr. Angie and her team. If you all decide to move to Illinois, I will be the first to sign up my kids as your patients. You brought more than just care to my baby girl, you brought it to all of us. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

We recently moved to Napa and I choose Dr. Angie based on another review. I brought both my 4 year…read moreold daughter and 2 year old son for their first teeth cleaning. It was one of the best "doctor" experiences I've had in my life: The office is immaculate and kid-oriented. Everyone was so friendly and relaxed. My kids read princess books, played with toys and watched videos while Dr. Angie and I talked extensively about my children's dental hygiene and diet. She was a great listener and respected my choice not to have my children's teeth x-rayed. I sat with my daughter while she had her teeth cleaned and my son was jealous of all the praise and attention she was receiving -- he couldn't wait to have his teeth cleaned too! Most importantly, my daughter's teeth looked great. She had a lot of tartar build-up and her teeth looked fantastic after Dr. Angie's cleaning. Will never take my kids anywhere else!

I was referred to Dr Ring by Kaiser for my son with Autism and SPD. We're on a tight budget due to…read moreone of us having to be a caregiver for our son who has a 10 Autism score = most sever. I was crystal clear as to what our insurance and financial options were. Dr. Ring said she would take care of us or send us to someone that could. What instead happened was we were hit with over $2,000.00 in patient cost beyond our insurance 6 days before a surgical procedure and told that a child with a recent tooth abscess died. Dr Ring could have said "My office charges above insurance rates and I don't take Medical I don't think I can help you in your situation." We would have been on to another dentist that takes our insurance (two private and one state) and not very delayed at treating our son. Not to mention all the time and per-surgery appointments wasted at Kaiser. Setting up a dental procedure with a special needs child is complicated enough without dentist playing mind games. Even if you can afford the service I'd be careful entrusting your children with someone that's emotionally dishonest and treats children in pain as something to be used to negotiate with.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr Azizi and her team. From the moment I walked into the office,…read moreeverything felt calm and soothing, which made a huge difference for me as someone who has dental anxiety.The atmosphere immediately helped put me at ease. Dr Azizi is fantastic-she really takes the time to get to know her patients and carefully explains procedures so you feel comfortable and informed. I never felt rushed and truly appreciated her thoughtful approach. Whitney, the hygienist was wonderful as well. She was kind, gentle, and made the whole visit very comfortable. The warm blanket and hand warmers were such a thoughtful touch and made the experience even better. I highly recommend Dr Azizi and her entire team at Vineyard Dental Spa. They go above and beyond to make patients feel relaxed and cared for. It truly was a great experience~

I must say, I've been a patient of Vineyard Dental for several years now and they definitely…read moreprovide top notch service (all staff are soooo nice). From having the most up to date equipment to spa add ons like acupuncture before a treatment, to offering music to listen to through headphones and blankets if you are cold. BUT, you pay a lot for this experience. If you just need basic cleaning, not sure this is the place for you unless you don't mind paying a lot for the pampering too. I've had other procedures done, most recently osseous surgery, and I do feel at ease from the level of service I'm getting. I want only the best when it comes to my dental work and this place delivers.

First off, I love this dental office. Dr. Travis is incredibly patient and compassionate with his…read morepatients and continues to blow me away every visit. That said, I want to offer some feedback about an experience I had with a dental assistant during my 3:00pm appointment on 4/9/2026. Right away, she asked about getting x-rays since I didn't have any on record. That's completely fair, and I explained that the delay had been due to insurance issues. Her response was, "Oh, so we're just gonna cross our fingers with a cleaning and not catch anything underlying that you might have?" It was an aggressive way to speak to a patient, and her attitude made it feel like she was cornering me into the x-rays rather than having a conversation about them. I told her clearly that I had no issue getting them done and that I wanted to prevent any bigger issues down the road. I did let her know ahead of time that I've historically struggled with a strong gag reflex, and I asked if she could offer some flexibility or support while taking the images. Instead, she shamed me for it, saying, "Well, if little kids can take it, so should you." When we attempted the x-rays and I had trouble, she gave up almost immediately, said "okay, we aren't doing this," and then openly talked about my difficulty with her colleagues within earshot. I was actively asking her to try again or explore other options, and her response was, "No, if you can't do these, there's no helping you. You're just gonna have to hope you don't develop something over time." I've never had a care provider speak to me with that kind of demeanor. It wasn't until Monce, the head receptionist, stepped in that things turned around. She approached me with genuine compassion, asked about my concerns, listened to my history with x-rays, and reassured me she'd do her best to help me get through them. And we did -- we got the images. I've never felt so supported in a moment like that. Even after Monce offered to help, I could still hear the dental assistant complaining that "he can't do it" and then telling Monce the x-ray chair was suddenly busy. Monce advocated for me anyway, and I'm so grateful she did. I really tried to hold my tongue during all of this, but no patient should be spoken to or treated that way. This is the first negative experience I've ever had at this office, and I truly hope it's the last. My three stars are entirely for Monce and Dr. Travis, who delivered the level of care I needed and deserved that day.

Dr Yarris is an amazing dentist & Brenda, front desk admin is so thorough & caring for all aspects…read moreof billing!! Wonderful combination!

I have always been extremely hesitant and nervous about going to the dentist, but my experience at…read moreBrown's Valley Dental changed everything. From the moment I walked in, the front desk team Erika , Nicole, and Isabel were welcoming and professional. The technician who took my x-rays Melissa was incredibly patient, and the dentist Dr Nakashima was phenomenal. Her bedside manner is top-notch--She took the time to explain my dental issues with such expertise and clarity that I felt completely at ease. I went from being worried to feeling totally taken care of. I cannot recommend this office enough!

I was looking for a new Dental office for myself and my family. I called several practices based on…read moretheir reviews but didn't quite get the same experience especially if I had more than a few questions. I almost gave up, but ran across Browns Valley Dental. Their reviews were specific, not only about their Dentistry but also the office's staff and how accommodating they are for their patients. So I gave it a chance and called. I was greeted by "Nicole", and to my surprise she was EXACTLY how patients described! Not only was she pleasant but also well versed and was easily able to answer all my questions with no hesitation. She went into details about their practices history and their technology. It was a breath of fresh air! I definitely look forward to bringing my family to this practice!

Hygenist did my cleaning same day . Drkim was great and did my fillings. Best doctor ever! Front…read morestaff were very pleasant!

BEWARE SCAM DENTIST. Not real providers either unlicensed or under board sanctions! The didn't know…read morethis but I used to be a dental hygienists years ago. The doctor was trying to do bonus trestments. The man who did my cleaning said he was a doctor but most likely he had no license at all. He said my teeth were great and they only needed touch up in fact I have advanced disease and need deep cleaning. He rubbed my teeth with gauze to clean them. I was there four hours, no dental work was being performed on other patients it was very quiet they were only talking

I wanted to like my visit to this office; I had been a patient back when I was 19. I tried for just…read moreabout three hours to like it, but alas, the three hour trip to this office for a check-up and cleaning was anything other than desirable. When the front office staff tell you they didn't even know you were still there waiting, that is a bad sign. When they demand that you sign a financial responsibility form for care they plan to perform on you, nobody goes over the costs of the work, which portion of the care is the patient responsibility, and get snippy with you for not signing; it's a bad sign. The front office staff were NOT engaged in the tasks at hand, it appeared they were having a talk among themselves about non-work related issues, and I felt like I was bothering them when I would check in about how much longer I'd be sitting in their lobby. During my care, the dental hygienist was very thorough, but also explained EVERYTHING in WAY too much detail and also there was some weird vibe going on between her and the actual Dentist. I don't remember his name, but it most definitely was not Dr. Nelson, this dentist was new to the practice; he seemed nice enough to me, but there was like I said, some weird tension between him and the hygienist and they DID NOT work well together. I am not certain who's responsibility it is to ensure a smooth visit for the patients, but it should be somebody's. Needless to say, I won't be back. I hope Dr. Nelson is able to find a staff who works well together, is engaged in the practice, and more experienced with giving great client care and service.

Kristi has been my hygienist for a year since Caroline retired and although, I am reluctant to…read morechange, she is my hero. She detected a heart issue that saved my life and for that,I and my family, will be forever grateful. Thank you thank you thank you

I've been coming to this practice for over 10 years and Chrysti has been cleaning my teeth the…read morewhole time. I had always hated going to the dentist previously...but now this is like visiting with family and old friends. Great care and customer service with a warm homey feel and lots of friendly smiles.

I went to the dentist and now I'm pretty sure I need therapy…read more  If you've ever thought, "What if my dental care had the consistency and staffing model of a correctional facility?" good news. Redwood Dental is here for you. I've been five times. I've met four dentists. At this point I'm expecting a punch card. One more visit and I get a free root canal. Visit 1: Dentist #1, Hygienist #1. I hadn't been in about a year, so I expected some consequences. They tell me I have three cavities. Three felt like... a strong opening bid, but okay. I take responsibility for, what I assumed, were my life choices, but in retrospect I question, and schedule the follow-up. Visit 2: Dentist #2, same hygienist.I New dentist, no explanation. Cavities get filled, and suddenly I'm being pitched a "protective coating" for my teeth. A coating. For my teeth. At this point I'm wondering if I accidentally brought my car in instead of my mouth. "Your molars are looking a little dull, we can ceramic those for you." but they're the experts and I need to be able to smile for selfies with my three-year-old, so sure. I guess we're going with the full rust protection.  Visit 3: Dentist #3, same hygienist. Now I'm told my fillings are "showing wear" and we should proactively remove and replace them. Wait? What? Didn't I just get the rust coating? He clarifies that nothing is broken. Nothing hurts. We're just... preemptively rebuilding my mouth like it's a condo that needs to stay market-ready at all times. This is when it clicked: this isn't dentistry. This is the PG&E of teeth always there to tell me I owe them more money as though their doing me a favor. I go home, compare notes with my wife, who, shockingly, is also getting exact same upsell experience, and we both decide it's time to find a new dentist. Visit 4: We forgot to cancel our appointments and learn there's a last minute $100 cancellation fee. For a dentist. Nothing says "healthcare provider" like a policy that feels like a gym membership you can't escape. Then, plot twist, they call us the day before to reschedule because of staffing issues. So just to recap: if I cancel, it's $100. If they cancel, it's... fine. My wife, who is a better person than I am, agrees to reschedule. I begin emotionally preparing for what I assume will be the final chapter. Visit 5: Dentist #4, Hygienist #2. And here we are, folks, we've reached the final boss level. New hygienist calls my name and then blocks the doorway so I have to squeeze past her like I'm entering a speakeasy for dental trauma. Cool start. Dentist comes in, calmly repeats previous recommendations, and confirms, this is key, nothing has actually changed with my teeth. Amazing. Love consistency. Not paying $600 to fix a problem that doesn't exist. Then the cleaning begins. And I want to be clear here: I've had dental work. Orthodontia. Oral surgery. I'm not new to this. This was different. This felt like my mouth got caught in a car wash that had recently developed anger issues. The suction tube? Constantly at the back of my throat and jabbing me as though it had a personal vendetta. Water? Everywhere. At several points I get blasted hard enough that it goes up my nose and down my neck. I left the dentist's office... wet. I have never, in my life, needed a towel after a cleaning, but this is the part I guess, where I should have kept my hands inside the ride for my own safety. Through out it all, the hygienist, armed with the suction tubes is casually glancing around, lightly dancing to the music like she's cleaning a kitchen, not performing a procedure inside a human being. Then the polish. Bubblegum paste. On my face. Up my nose. I'm essentially being frosted like a cupcake. Then flossing, with long acrylic nails. I'm getting stabbed, gums bleeding, just trying to survive the experience with whatever dignity I have left. At no point did this feel like healthcare. This felt like I owed someone money. When she says, "Run your tongue along your teeth and see how it feels," I stand up and leave like I just experienced something I need to report to cps. I don't know who hurt you, lady, but I've seen TSA Agents with a better bedside manner. Truly thankful that no one handed you anything sharper than a rubber tipped polisher, because there'd be a me shaped hole in the wall that I'd likely have been charged for. We're done. We're not going back. And if you value your mouth or better if you have loved ones who care about you... you should consider alternatives. Note: I just want to add here that the recepionist and the hygienist I had for the first few visits were great at what they do. So while I obviously had a pretty terrible experience there were of course some exceptions for which I am grateful.

This place deserves 0 stars! They have the worse customer service! They just refuse service for my…read moredaughter for a WHOLE YEAR! They said I can go in and wait in the reception area and hope someone cancels their app! Wth?! I have a full time job and my child needs to be in school not sitting in a dental office hoping to be seen! I have already placed a legal call to report them for refusing services!

Yes it takes forever to get an appointment but we only have two places in town that take state…read moremedical. Everyone was super nice and friendly. The doctor explained everything and gave me several options and let me know what was covered and what was not. Super gentle and always checking to make sure I was ok. Overall a good experience.