We've trusted Super Dentists with three of my children for years, and experiences like this are…read moreexactly why we continue coming back. Last week, my daughter saw Dr. Alvarado for the first time alongside Soli, who has been caring for my kids for years. Together, they were an absolute blessing. They didn't just provide excellent dental care--they created a space where my daughter felt safe, heard, and genuinely cared for. Their kindness, patience, professionalism, and knowledge were evident from start to finish. They took the time to do a thorough exam, explained everything clearly, and made sure we felt informed and comfortable every step of the way. As a parent, there's nothing more valuable than knowing your children are in compassionate, capable hands. Dr. Alvarado and Soli truly embody that rare combination of excellence and heart. Thank you both for making such a positive impact on our family. Super Dentists is fortunate to have you!

I had an appointment scheduled and completed all of the required paperwork that was sent to me by…read morethe office right before my appointment time. After arriving, I was informed that the dentist was not in and that I would need to reschedule for another day. This was extremely frustrating and a complete waste of my time, especially since there was no advance notice or courtesy call before I came in. I also had to travel a long distance and waste gas to make it to this appointment, only to be turned away at the door. What made it even more concerning was being told that this "happens a lot." If this truly happens a lot, then maybe someone should pay attention and fix the issue instead of repeatedly inconveniencing patients. People arrange their schedules, take time off, travel, and make an effort to be on time for their appointments. Patients deserve better communication, better organization, and more respect for their time.

We have been coming here for nearly 11 years. Both my kids have had a lot of teeth issues (ages 8…read moreand 12) and the staff here is all incredibly patient with them since they are understandably very anxious. We drive from east county because there's no one I trust more with their teeth and keeping the experience positive. I can't say enough great things about this team and our experience here. The front desk staff has changed over the last few years and recently for the better. Warm, friendly and extra helpful!!

Never disappointed, my daughter is always all smiles at this office. Whether it's the dentist,…read moreorthodontist or wonderful assistants & staff, they all provide excellent service. If the phones are busy, they'll take emails and communicate via SMS! If you're looking for the very best experience for your kids, make an appointment to see Dr Kim (dentist) or Dr Cyrus (ortho)! You will be glad you did.

after researching a ton for our toddlers dentist check ups we landed on Sunny smiles!! and we have…read moreloved it! ... of course dentist check ups with young toddlers is never dull, but the staff made our girls feel super welcomed and showed them plenty of distractions prior to walking into the exam rooms. getting set up was also super easy with their web portal and follow up phone calls! the place is super kid friendly decorated!!.. photo booth in the waiting area, some sensory toys as well, overall the kid friendly colors and theme really spoke to us. looking forward to coming for future visits with our girls!!!

TL;DR Toxic Workplace, Engage at your Peril…read more You've gotten this far so you are looking past the heavily curated ratings. Good for you. If you have ever worked in a toxic workplace you will sense it here. No one smiles unless it's time to interact with you. Everyone is on pins and needles because they know the purpose: move as many kids through as possible, as quickly as possible, with as little attention to the individual as possible. They are fundamentally unhappy people, you can tell, when they greet you when they go through their scripted lines to get you moving as quickly as possible. A fake smile here to reassure the unwary. Toxic. It comes out in other ways too. If you ask too many questions, ask for alternatives, discuss what is happening, these are things that slow down the conveyor belt. These are absolutely not greeted with happiness, and can land you in hot water. This horrid, well polished treadmill will not give you the service your child deserves. Go elsewhere.

My daughter loves Dr. Angela Lee and her entire dental care team! She used to be afraid of getting…read moreher teeth cleaned, but now she actually enjoys her dental visits thanks to everyone in the office. Becky is the best dental hygienist ever. She always puts my daughter at ease with her warm, cheerful conversations and lets her watch Frozen during the cleaning. Both Dr. Angela and Becky are incredibly patient, friendly, and truly know how to communicate with toddlers. I especially appreciate their kindness and dedication. At one visit, we arrived about 30 minutes late because of unexpected traffic, and it was almost closing time. They still welcomed us, took their time, and provided the same thorough and gentle cleaning they always do. We never felt rushed. The entire team is professional, caring, and wonderful with kids.

The dentists here are great with our 4 year old. I originally went to Super Dentist down the road…read moreand had a traumatic experience where my daughter became terrified of going to the dentist. I'm extremely thankful we found this place, both Dr Peggy & Dr Angela have been super patient, warm & kind and has made my daughter comfortable again to go to the dentist!

Friendly, welcoming office and wonderful dentists! We've been coming here for my years and my kids…read moreactually love going to the dentist!

My son is 14 months old and he took a spill. My pediatrician recommended we see a dentist. My son…read morehadn't been to a dentist yet and I thought it would be a good idea to see a pediatric dentist rather than my own. Dr. Chris Pham was one of three preferred providers on my health insurance within 10 miles of my home. I chose Dr. Chris and I'm glad I did. I called on a Monday and got a same day appointment. The office staff and nurses are all very friendly and interacted with my son, in an age appropriate way. Dr. Chris was very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and gentle. He seemed to genuinely care. He made sure I didn't leave with any unanswered questions. The office was very clean, modern and while not overly themed, the office had plenty going on for kids. The waiting room had toys and 2 flat screen TVs with animated movies playing. The exam room had stuffed animals and even a TV built into the ceiling above the chair. My son received a balloon and got to choose a small prize toy on the way out. Of course, in the scheme of things it is the Dr. and his staff that counts and there was no disappointment here. I would definitely recommend Dr. Chris. PS - See other Yelp reviews for Dr. Pham under Carmel Valley Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Soudabeh Sharafi is unprofessional, and unethical. The first time I experienced this with her…read morewas several years ago when I was forced to pay for unneeded sedation which insurance didn't cover. Recently, I attempted to give her the benefit of the doubt and came in again because sedation was needed. During the last appointment, I overlooked her dog running around the office, almost escaping out the front door of the building, because I love dogs, though was thinking pet hair floating around a space clients have their mouths open isn't ideal. The final level of completely unprofessional and unethical behavior, however, came today when she texted to schedule a followup appointment to complete treatment. While texting back and forth to find a good time to come in, I asked if I could make a business suggestion. She asked what I meant, so with every intent on being helpful I mentioned her website address as it relates to how clients see it, "delmarpedo.com", in that "pedo" these days is mostly used as shorthand for pedophile. As she said I am the only one who ever pointed this out, I replied that it's likely because it is an awkward conversation and maybe she should check with a trusted friend. This was all it took to have her refuse to communicate with my children and me about follow up treatment. She made a point of telling me as of May, she would no longer serve Medi-Cal patients, I assume to shame me for having Medi-Cal at present and to assuage her own tender ego. When she recently gave up her own office to share space with another practice, I assumed it was that the rent was high and she didn't have enough clients to stay there which is why I mentioned the web address. Being the "pedo" dentist of Del Mar, might be an extra bad look these days with the Epstein Files in the media, so my bringing it up was done in the spirit of helping a business owner who might not have taken the connotation into account. As she clearly looks down on her Medi-Cal clients, she was unable to see me as someone who could help her. Unfortunately, with this continuous pattern of poor behavior, I don't think anyone can.

I wish I saw the reviews here before I took my son to Dr. Soudabeh. She was not clear about being…read moreout of network with our insurance. I called her because her name was on our insurance directory, but apparently it was her another office. I didn't find out that she was out of network until our insurance claim for 4 cavities and 1 extraction got rejected due to incomplete information. She kept blaming it on our insurance not trusting her, but after reading reviews here, I'm guessing our insurance has her record of unnecessary procedures. And it seems at least one of his teeth didn't needed to be filled since our insurance denied the claim even after submitting before-after x-ray. We ended up paying $734.03 out of pocket in addition to $289 co-pay. Insurance paid her $255.11 for 3 cavities (claim for 1 cavity and 1 extraction was denied again) but she refunded us $239.00 (I guess she really needed that $16.11 she didn't forward to us...). We will take this as an expensive lesson to do our research before going to any dentists, but I wanted to leave my review to warn others.

the kid loves this place! The staff is friendly and very helpful!…read more There are games in the office to attract kids attention.

I rarely leave negative reviews. I'd much rather take the time to recognize businesses that provide…read moreexceptional care than focus on the bad. However, because this practice came so highly recommended by several people, I feel it's important to share my experience in hopes of helping other parents make an informed decision. Throughout our time with this practice, I repeatedly felt that the approach was more one size fits all than individualized. As a parent, I wasn't looking to challenge the doctor's expertise. I simply wanted to understand the reasoning behind the recommendations so I could make the best decision for my child. The biggest concern involved my newly three-year-old son, who has sensory and behavioral challenges. I had an airway appt bc of his sleep. He was recommended both upper and lower expanders. I went home and thought about it and wrote the doctor an email. I wasn't asking whether the treatment was appropriate; I wanted to understand what the potential consequences would be if we waited another year, given his age and unique circumstances. Unfortunately, the only response I consistently received from the staff (not the doctor) was, "she wouldn't have recommended it if she didn't think it was appropriate." While I respect the doctor's opinion, that didn't answer my question or help me weigh the risks and benefits of waiting. What made the experience more frustrating was that I couldn't have a follow up conversation with the doctor (only her team) without scheduling and paying for another appointment. After pushing this issue, I got a response "from the doctor" that I felt was AI generated. I also felt pressure to move forward with treatment because I was repeatedly told the cost could increase if we delayed. EVEN IN A MONTH! It left me feeling as though there was more urgency around committing to treatment than around helping me fully understand my options. Because I still didn't feel comfortable, I sought multiple second opinions. Each provider I consulted told me that in this case they would not recommend expanders for my child at this age, especially due to his sensory and behavioral challenges. While I understand that medicine is not always black and white and professionals can have different philosophies, those conversations made me feel that my son's individual needs had not been fully considered. This also wasn't my first disappointing experience with the practice. We previously had my son's tongue and lip tie released there as an infant, but unfortunately it did not improve anything. Looking back, I wish I had taken more time to seek additional opinions before moving forward. After sharing my experience with other parents, I was surprised by how many described similar concerns about it feeling like a factory. That ultimately gave me the confidence to write this review. I understand that many families have had positive experiences here, and I'm genuinely happy for them. But if you're a parent who likes to ask questions, understand the reasoning behind treatment recommendations, and explore whether there are REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES, my experience may be worth considering. I simply hope this helps another family make the decision that's right for their child.

We love this office! Our family has been coming to Dr. Sionit since my daughter turned 7. I…read morewholeheartedly trust this office because I have never felt rushed or misled on treatment. My daughter is now 10 and has been coming every 8-9 months for check ups but still does not have braces. They closely monitor how her adult teeth are coming in and will let us know the optimal time to get braces. My son just got an expander at 7.5 years old and I'm very happy with the process so far. I could tell he would need one as he snores and breathes with his mouth open at night. I'm very excited to see the results of the treatment as it will make more space for his teeth but can also improve is breathing. Overall I can confidently recommend this office! Dr Sionit is amazingly kind and professional!

Carmel Valley Orthodontics is the best! We absolutely love Dr. Sionit and her incredible team…read more From the very beginning, she has been thorough, knowledgeable, kind, and reassuring, always taking the time to explain options and recommend the best course of treatment. The entire staff is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cares about their patients. They took exceptional care of my daughter's teeth throughout her treatment, even when she had a couple of unexpected wire breaks. Every visit was handled with patience, and professionalism. We always felt supported and knew she was in the best hands. We are so grateful for the outstanding care and highly recommend Carmel Valley Orthodontics. Thank you so much, Dr. Sionit and team!

I've been in the dental field for about 8 years now, I've worked in countless dental offices and…read morecan honestly say, I can only stand behind Doctor Bouzida's expertise. Whether it's for myself, my husband, my son, or any of my family/friends, I wouldn't trust anyone else. She only diagnoses what is needed and absolutely necessary, nothing more, nothing less. She cares about you like family. Her referrals are also top notch, she won't accept anything less, believe me, I've seen it. And if you're looking for someone to ACTUALLY clean/protect your child's teeth, this is where you need to go. Don't hesitate, I live in Oceanside, it's worth the drive! We love Torrey Hills Family Dentistry

I've been a client of Torrey Hills Family Dentistry for about 10 years now, and I've always been…read moreimpressed by the quality of care I received and the friendly and accommodating staff. I just had a small cavity repair and it was a fabulous experience; didn't even feel the needle! If you're looking for the best of the best in dental care, Torrey Hills Family Dentistry is the place!

Genesis needs a raise ASAP ! She reflects leadership and represents the companys vision 100%. she…read morewas able to connect to her clients. Her combination of being down to earth, professional and haivng steady hands are beyond rare. Every 5 minutes she would make sure that there was no pain. Just wow, you can literally fall asleep and not he afraid of what the "tooth fairy" might come up with next. The main Dentist is straightforward with you. You can tell this place doesnt need your money, that's why they are straight with their clients about the care you need. I've been to some elite dentist office and let me tell you, this place will TOP any competition in the area. Others Doesn't stand a chance when compared to Del Mar Dental Arts

This office cost me $700 out of pocket for a procedure that should have been covered -- simply…read morebecause they never told me my insurance hadn't paid. They submitted the claim twice, but I wasn't informed until after the one-year deadline to act had passed. When I called, the billing rep, Wendy, said, "There's nothing you can do now." That was the first time I heard anything was wrong. And that's not the only issue. During one appointment, the dentist's assistant walked out mid-procedure, and he had to do everything alone. I ended up in the chair from 2 PM to 7 PM, needing seven numbing injections just to get through it. Over just 1.5 years, I saw a different hygienist at every visit -- zero consistency, no continuity of care, and no accountability. This office lacks professionalism, quality, and basic patient communication. I expected better -- and so should you.