Dr. Lapointe was very professional, as was Allisa. I have gone to Mexico for the last 20 years,…read morenot to save money but for competence! I had several bad experiences in Corpus. Now I feel I have found a place I can be comfortable with and seem to have my welfare in consideration of treatment. I am very happy!

From the owner: Simple and stress-free-what dentistry should be…read more Whether it's time for your family to receive check-ups or you're ready to improve the health and look of your smile with comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments, you'll be sure to find what you're looking for at Sabal Dental. We believe that everyone can achieve optimal oral health with the right help, which is why our team is happy to offer a lengthy menu of dental services that can meet a wide variety of needs, including:At Sabal Dental, we'll always work hard to help you feel welcomed, relaxed, and confident in the state of your smile. If you have any questions about the dental services we provide at our office, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'll be happy to schedule an appointment for you and your family at any of our convenient locations.

Dr. Zacarias is hands down the greatest dentist I have ever had. The moment you walk in, his staff…read moremakes you feel welcomed and absolutely wonderful. Dr. Zacarias is very professional, kind, gentle, very methodical in his work and every single minute you can tell he is in good spirits doing the best to get an extraordinary job. I am very comfortable I am able to trust him every time I have to visit him. I definitely recommend him as as always going above and beyond. Thank you so much! Pamela Montemayor

Not trying to sound cliche or commercial, I honestly do not even have adequate words for the…read moreexperience that we had with Dr. Zacarias and the entire dental staff. My 4 year old daughter had her first visit and it was a magnificent experience for both of us. I was referred to Dr. Zacarias... I was hoping for the best, but I was still anxious and skeptical. Within moments of meeting Dr. Zacarias , I felt 2000% sure we were at the right place, that he would take care of her... THE RIGHT WAY. I will never take my child to another dentist. I truly feel so blessed to have been referred to him. He is absolutely wonderful, an angel. He will take care of your children. He will make sure they are healthy. He will take care of their teeth. He will make sure you trust him, that you understand everything he is doing. He walks you through everything. Sounds hard to believe, doesn't it?... but it is the truth. Thank you so very much, Dr. Zacarias, You are a blessing. I cannot say it enough - THANK YOU!!

I had to get a crown a few weeks ago, so I scheduled an appointment. I had the dental work and a…read moretemporary crown put on and was scheduled to get the permanent crown in a couple of weeks. I had researched same day crowns but I found that they were not as strong as the ones that have to be custom made. The temporary crown was very strong and never came off. Dr Castillo fitted it just fine. Today I went back for the permanent crown. I opted to not have any pain killers and I didn't even need them!. Dr. Castillo did a wonderful job and made sure that my bite was correct. He is very meticulous in getting everything just right. Thanks to this dentist office for always taking time to explain everything. I am no longer afraid of going to the dentist!

I went to Dr. Castillo for SEVERE pain of a broken tooth that I let get out of hand because of…read moredental anxiety. The staff understood my hesitation and did everything to keep me calm. At intake, the nurse that took my X-rays explained everything and even kept my mind preoccupied by making side conversation and making me laugh. Once I was evaluated and spoke to Dr. Castillo he explained my options and how he would like to proceed. He explained my options and prescribed a heavy antibiotic and stronger pain medication because my infection was severe. After a week of medication, I was scheduled for an extraction and the staff continued to provide the best customer service. The front office kept me calm and the nurse checked on me regularly as I took a sedative for the anxiety. Although I don't remember much of the procedure, the healing process has been easy. I had minimal bleeding, minor pain, and almost back to normal 2 days later. I will continue to visit Dr. Castillo and his staff! I feel so much better about dental visits.

I had to change providers due to billing and scheduling issues. The front desk attempted to charge…read moreme for X-rays even though my insurance clearly shows a $0 copay for X-rays. When I asked whether the X-rays were truly necessary, I was told yes, despite them being for preventive purposes or to encourage a procedure involving drilling in my jaw, which I do not consent to due to prior surgery.

the clinic is very nice & Clean.. outside is look ok. people in the counter are friendly & nice..read more

I had a very disappointing experience at Lakes Family Dental today…read more I scheduled what I expected to be a routine exam and possible cleaning. After my X-rays and photos were taken, the dentist discussed my treatment plan while there were four other staff members in the room. I found this extremely uncomfortable and overwhelming, especially for a private healthcare discussion. Afterward, I was taken into an office to discuss costs. Instead of focusing on my immediate concerns, I was presented with a treatment plan totaling nearly $9,000. It felt more like sitting in a sales office at a dealership than being at a dental appointment. When I explained that I only wanted to pay for today's visit and was not interested in moving forward with the proposed treatment at that time, I felt pressured to finance the procedures and repeatedly asked why I wasn't proceeding. The interaction became even more upsetting when a manager made a comment along the lines of, "Well, it's your health, not mine. You're the one with six cavities." Regardless of the condition of a patient's teeth, no one should feel judged, pressured, or shamed into making a financial decision on the spot. I left feeling frustrated, embarrassed, and in tears. I understand dental treatment can be expensive, but patients deserve to be treated with compassion, respect, and without high-pressure sales tactics. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. Also, the manager said I owed $126 for today's visit and then after I said no after everything; she claimed I owed $315 and that my insurance company would send a check of difference. I've had my insurance for 2+ years and I've never had that happen anywhere I've been. I'll definitely be reporting them if I don't receive my check in the mail.

June 2025 went to The Lakes Family dental to replace my dentures. They run my credit when I didn't…read moreknow they had. July, I received a statement from a credit company where The lake Family Dental made a credit card under my name for a total of $8,000 and payment was due. I called both offices, I was told that is how they work. I am paying $280 monthly. By October my Dentures came in. They were painful to use so they asked me to come the next day. I shared I WAS NOT happy with them; the teeth were so little. I kept telling Dr. Alvarado my concerns, but he was so rude telling me the teeth look good for women my age and I needed to get a facelift or fillers. He questioned me why I wanted such big buck teeth. I kept saying I was unhappy with the dentures, he just kept arguing and persisting. I didn't know what to do so I put my head down, crying, wanted to walk out of the room, but I wouldn't have teeth. After a while Dr Alvarado said OK if you want big buck teeth, I will make them SO BIG so everyone can see what you wanted. He made me feel so bad I cried and that is when he stopped yelling at me. They said they would only fix the top ones, not the bottom ones. The Bottom ones have a metal bar in them that can't get adjusted, so that is what causes pain/discomfort. When I went to pick up the dentures I spoke to the Finance person, before going to the room and told her how the Doctor had treated me and that I dissatisfied with the teeth. She called in a manger where they tried to convince me the Doctor is in a lot of stress/frustration. I told her he still doesn't have the right to speak to me the way he had. The tech in the room was the same as before and stated everything was true. January my dentures came in, and they made me sign a paper they are not going to replace/adjust them. I have not used them since because they are painful and I am too scared to return. I am still paying $280 monthly and using my old dentures. I have never experienced this.

Service was exceptional, from the staff scheduling my appointments to the excellent work the…read moredentist provided. Two weeks ago I had a cleaning done and it was the first time in a long time that did not feel any discomfort on a cleaning. Today I had three fillings done and it was no exception. The service was excellent and fast, and again no discomfort what so ever. I can honestly say now that I enjoy going to the dentist. I seldom write any reviews on anything, however I felt this merits one. I highly recommend them.

From the owner: McAllen Dental Care is McAllen,TX's premier dental practice. Our dentists are very highly trained…read moreand participate in on-going dental education. Because of our dedication to ongoing training, we are able to give you the most gentle and up-to-date treatment possible in dealing with all aspects of dental care. The same is true of our dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists. We pride ourselves on having the most gentle and caring dentists in the area, and our highest priority is, and always will be, providing the highest-quality, most up-to-date dental care, great service, and affordable prices to our patients.

all i want to say is that i was soooo scared before and i had fear of dentists for many years in…read morethe past because when i was on my teen yrs back in the 80s, i was exposed to orthodentists, dentists in mexico and it was painful and a lot of pain. now that i am on my late 50s. i had to find a dentist that i can trust and to make sure that pain was zero. i found dr julio de la fuente. let me explain how blessed and content i am for have found dr julio. i needed an emergency on my tooth. part of the metal came off and i was so scared that a hole on tooth was exposed. i have not seen a dentist in years and my brother and husband recommended me to go see dr julio de la fuente. i did. i explained to him i was so scared. he listened with patience. he very kindly explained all that my tooth needed and how and when and he was so detailed and so professioanl about everything. he even placed a substance on part of my gum to numb it so the injection would not hurt. let me tell u. it did not hurt at all. i didnt even feel the injection. wow. i was so happy no pain at all. then, he worked on my tooth and he had an assitant lili helping my mouth so i would be ok and that i would be safe. i felt so safe and protected. after dr julio was done, i even felt sleepy...thats how relaxed i was. i couldnt believe it. and let me tell u what happened after 2 hrs. when i was home after dr julio's help, the numbness began to go away and my father in law told me it was going to hurt me afterwards. but i noticed it did not hurt at all not eveb after anestecia was gone. i felt at peace and so happy my tooth was in excellent condition. i had no pain before during and after the procedure. i thank god for sending me to dr julio because i did and had trauma and fear of dentists working on my mouth. but thanks to dr julio, i am not afraid and i have peace. thank u dr julio from the bottom of my heart for bieng kind patience understanding and professional, and my family thanks u too. may god bless you for ever and ur family. i recommend dr julio de la fuente 100%. fuerte abrazo y bendiciones. atentamente monica mariel

This DDS is the best I have ever seen. He is wonderful. 2-6-'24 Dr DE LA FUENTES…read more solved a crown concern in his usual expert manner. I am so grateful to him & to his staff, BLANCA & SHELBY for making me feel welcome & for addressing my concerns.

It's just easier and faster in replacing a tooth from the lab and then not doing it right the first…read moretime. Better job in progresso

Only after insurance $$ to get as much as they can. Less than 30 minutes to take x-rays (4…read morebitewings), give a very quick oral exam & a so-called cleaning!!! She does the cleaning as they have No Dental Hygienist. Continuously sending texts, voice mail messages over a year later telling me I had an appointment(s) which NEVER scheduled. Worst choice I've ever made on a dentist