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    After seeing several Dentists I decided to have my smile makeover done with Dr. Smith. From the beginning he and his staff were very easy to work with. The Dr. explained what needed to be done and gave me a few options. For years I avoided the dentist, because of fear/anxiety of the dentist and also because of cost to repair my badly misaligned teeth and gums. Dr. Smith offers sedation dentistry, which allowed me to be anxiety free and also allowed the extensive dental work to be done in just a couple of sessions.The smile he gave me is amazing, the porcelain crowns are beautiful and natural looking. The first Facebook picture I posted with them got me several "Awesome Smile!" posts from friends. I definitely recommend Dr. Smith and his staff (Sarah, Kay, Christine and Lorraine) to anyone needing cosmetic or routine dental work. I love my smile!!!

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    I was one of dr smiths first patients....absolutely the best!!! The staff is also just as wonderful!

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    Wisdom Oral Surgery & Dental Implants - Waiting area

    Wisdom Oral Surgery & Dental Implants

    4.5(152 reviews)
    7.8 kmCambrian Park

    If you have dental anxiety or a true phobia of the dentist, DO NOT COME HERE…read more I knew I should have trusted my gut from the consultation. I left feeling like Dr. Khayat lacked bedside manner, but I brushed it off because I assumed many surgeons are more focused on the procedure than conversation. I regret ignoring that instinct. The day of my extraction, I was extremely anxious. I hadn't had a tooth pulled since I was a teenager, and I'm now in my 40s. The dental assistant was wonderful. She did her best to calm me down and explain what to expect. She is the only reason I'm giving one star. When the doctor walked into the room, he didn't introduce himself or ask how I was doing. He simply said, "I'm going to numb you," gave the injections ("1, 2, 3...shot"), and walked out. I understood that he needed to let the anesthetic take effect, and the assistant confirmed that. When he returned, he gave me more anesthetic then started the extraction. At no point did he explain what he was doing or check on me, even though I was obviously anxious and could feel my heart racing. I understand that extractions involve pressure and pulling. That wasn't the issue. The problem was that he was pulling so forcefully that my head and neck were being jerked to the side, and I finally had to stop the procedure to readjust myself. I was visibly grimacing, yet he never once asked if I was okay or needed a moment. The only thing he said during the procedure was, "The crown is off." Then my tooth broke, which I understand can happen, but again there was no communication about what was happening. At some point my gum was torn during the extraction. No one told me. I only realized it after he placed a stitch, and I had to ask the assistant what had happened to confirm why I needed sutures. When he finished, he simply said the stitch would dissolve in 7-10 days. He still never asked how I was feeling or whether I had any concerns. Before I left, I asked for an emergency phone number in case I had a problem after the procedure. He laughed and said, "You won't need a phone number." That response was incredibly dismissive. Every patient deserves to know how to reach their surgeon if they have concerns after surgery. I'm a healthcare professional myself, and I would never treat a patient the way I was treated that day. Technical skill is only one part of healthcare. Compassion, communication, and making an anxious patient feel safe matter just as much. If you're having IV sedation, your experience may be different. But if you're having a procedure while awake and you're looking for reassurance, communication, and good bedside manner, I cannot recommend this office. I wish I had listened to the other one- and two-star reviews before scheduling my procedure.

    Very happy and impressed the patient care and how the staff interact with their clientele! We were…read morereferred to this office for a tooth extraction for my younger sister. We tried other offices, but they were fully booked until SEPTEMBER. This office managed to squeeze us in for the following week for a consultation, where they addressed all of our questions and outlined the entire process from operation and recovery. We were able to come back the following for the extraction, so I was very happy with the quick turnaround and their ability to accommodate our schedules. Thank you to Dr. Khayat and his staff!

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    San Jose Smile Center - Smile make over

    San Jose Smile Center

    4.5(153 reviews)
    2.7 kmAlamitos, Blossom Valley

    Extremely unpleasant experience…read more Positives: Helpful staff, friendly disposition, got me in quickly. Negatives: DDS tried to gaslight me by suggesting that I'm a difficult patient because I have a sensitive mouth during the e-ray process. The receptionist offered me the "rufi" option, which I initially declined because she stated it was optional (plus an extra $40 out of pocket.) Unfortunately, once DDS started the cleaning he was so heavy handed that I had to stop him and opt in for the Halcion aka "rufi". After only cleaning my bottom teeth, DDS said he was done and offered me a couple cups of apple juice to sober me up. DDS saw me looking really out of it while sitting in my car loading my gps for the 10 minute ride home. He offered me more time to sit in the waiting room to sober up but I declined because I just wanted to get out of there and go home. I was SO sick on my 10 minute ride home due to the "rufi" that I lost control of my bowels and BLEW UP in my car! =( Fortunately, I had a blanket in the backseat I was able to wrap myself in before the explosion, rendering the clean up process manageable. After cleaning myself up, I passd out for over 5 hours because I was completely non-functional. When I came to, I recalled my awful experience and cancelled the appointment for the following day. Can you believe that after ALL that trauma, he only cleaned the bottom half of my teeth!?! My mind is still blown that he wanted to rufi me all over again the next day to do a simple cleaning! To make things worse I tried to see another Dentist 2 1/2 weeks later to finish my cleaning, only to find out this DDS billed for a complete cleaning so my next appointment was not covered!! This was such a terrible experience I just had to share it in its entirety. I understand I may be an outlier but this was one of the worst dental experiences I've had in my 55 years of life. Finally, I have historically had a very high tolerance for pain and have never required sedation or pain killers for a dental cleaning.

    Today was my fourth visit to Dr. Defaii's office. Could not have asked for a better or nicer…read moredentist, after previous experiences with bad dentist finding Dr. Defaii has been nothing short of absolutely perfect. He's personable and nice and always able to keep you calm in the chair while explaining every step of the way what he's doing. The bad reviews on here are either blatant lies or people who didn't do the post op instructions in the videos he requires you to watch. I can safely say that when all of this is over I will have an amazing smile and it'll be thanks to Dr. Defaii

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    One Dental - Reception.

    One Dental

    4.8(405 reviews)
    6.5 kmWillow Glen
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    They've been great. In addition to modern amenities like being able to watch Netflix during your…read moreprocedure along with modern payment options, they're just a well-run practice. I've had teeth cleanings and a filling repaired, and they've always been gentle and considerate. The parking is easy too :). I moved to One Dental over a year ago when my longtime dentist Dr. Ravizza retired and his new replacements suddenly recommended multiple fillings and even a crown, despite me never having issues before. That didn't sit right with me, which is what led me here--and I'm glad it did. They confirmed that I didn't need that work.

    Very disappointing experience with the front desk staff. I can't comment on the dentists since my…read moreappointment was canceled for no reason. In March, I made an appointment for May 28th as a first time client. Shortly after scheduling, I received a text asking if I'd be interested in an opening sooner to which I replied yes. I provided my availability and stated I was flexible and could come most afternoons. I received a reply shortly after asking if I'd like to come the next day for a morning appt. Um no. I had already clearly stated I could do AFTERNOONS. Two weeks later I get a call and then a text asking if I'd like to be added to the "ASAP list". I thought I already was?! I was contacted AGAIN a few days later asking about my availability. How many times do I have to spell out I can come in the afternoons?! By this point, they're too much and I ask that they take me off the list. It's too much communication. May 27th comes along and I realize I've received no communication about my appointment on the 28th. I text them to find out they canceled my appointment. I NEVER told them to cancel my appointment. I simply didn't want to be constantly bothered about their "ASAP list". It's really unacceptable that they canceled an appointment I waited almost 3 months for. I was really hoping to have a good dentist 5 minutes from my house but no such luck. I was not interested in rescheduling as I completely lost trust in this office.

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    Almaden Valley Oral Surgery

    Almaden Valley Oral Surgery

    4.5(54 reviews)
    3.8 kmAlamitos, Blossom Valley

    I got three wisdom teeth extracted by Dr Carroll in less than 10 minutes. He is super professional…read moreand very informative. His degrees speak for themselves. After having a very traumatic experience with another dentist in the past, where I got 1 wisdom tooth removed, it took me years to trust another doctor and remove the other 3 wisdoms. After doing extensive research, I finally decided to see Dr. Carroll. The way I found him was on Reddit, everyone recommended him on there and shared their experiences. Not only was the staff amazing & professional, but Dr. Carroll made everything more smooth and pleasant. Recovery was super fast. I didn't have to take any medication even though pain medication was prescribed. Also, I did all this with local anesthesia because I am scared of being put to sleep. One of his assistants stayed with me for the whole procedure and made sure I was feeling ok, I cannot recall his name but he was the sweetest and made sure I was calm, that's a plus! If you are considering extracting a tooth, do not hesitate to use Dr. Carroll. I 100% recommend him as am the type that has 100% anxiety when it comes to these type of procedures. I'm so thankful for him and his office!!!

    Let me start with the positive: The assistant -- I believe her name was Yuliya -- was wonderful…read more She helped put me at ease, and the extraction itself went quickly and smoothly. Yuliya, if you're reading this, you'd be an asset to any dental practice. Five stars for your kindness and professionalism. The areas for improvement: * One of the front desk staff members, Alyssa (spelling?), came to review my balance while Dr. Carroll and Yuliya had stepped out. After sharing my payment amount, she looked at my X-rays and commented that I "actually needed two extractions today." I explained that I was only scheduled for one, but she continued to debate it. I found it uncomfortable and concerning that a non-medical staff member would make that kind of statement rather than checking with the doctor. * When I checked out, I tried to pay with my FSA card, which Alyssa said was declined. I asked her to try again since I knew the funds were available, but she refused and told me the card must not be activated. It later turned out the card was fine -- it has worked before other providers -- so I wish that interaction had been handled with more patience and professionalism. I shared this feedback with Dr. Carroll afterward, but the conversation didn't feel especially empathetic. I was hoping for a bit more understanding, especially around ensuring staff communication stays within their roles. In short: The clinical care was good, but the front desk experience left a lot to be desired. I'd recommend going elsewhere if you value strong communication and patient service across the board.

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    Shahin Taghikhan, DDS

    4.7(72 reviews)
    2.2 kmBlossom Valley

    I am definitely afraid of any sort of dental work. I needed…read morea tooth extracted so I came to this office. Highly recommended.. The staff was phenomenal and the doctor was so amazing and professional. Everyone helped me to stay calm because they could tell I was super nervous.. It was amazingly painless, and I would come here again in a heartbeat. If you are like me and scared of dental work, I highly recommend this office!!!

    Dr. Taghikhan is one of the nicest doctors I've ever met, and I really felt like he cared about my…read morehealth and well being. Not only did he have a very good bedside manner, but he was also very competent as a surgeon. I had a complicated facial surgery 10 years ago after getting hit by a car, and I was dealing with some complications that needed the hardware to be removed. I had a spreadsheet of all the potential hospitals and surgeons and all 11 of them besides Dr. Taghikhan were either unwilling to do the surgery or were out of network and would charge tens of thousands of dollars (including the hospital where I got the original surgery). I felt so relieved when Dr. Taghikhan was willing to perform the surgery, and that he had plenty of experience with facial hardware implants at the hospitals he works at. I also have a disability (CRPS) that makes surgery very risky, since it can cause a severe flare up. Dr. Taghikhan was also willing to do everything he could to minimize this risk, which is something most surgeons might have been hesitant to do. On top of all that, he also quoted a price that was an order of magnitude cheaper than anywhere else. It seemed like he really wanted to help and wanted to make it as affordable as he could. Thank you Dr. Taghikhan!

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    South Valley Oral and Facial Surgery

    South Valley Oral and Facial Surgery

    3.6(62 reviews)
    3.8 kmAlamitos, Blossom Valley

    About 6 years ago I was referred to DR McMurray by my dentist. I had an abscessed wisdom tooth that…read morereally hurt and I was scared! I was in my late 50's and still had all my wisdoms. He extracted the bad one and everything went really well! Since then he has extracted the rest of my wisdoms , extracted my daughters impacted wisdoms and did dental implant surgery for me! His staff has been very professional and have explained everything in detail. I feel very comfortable recommending DR McMurray to anyone.

    First let me start by saying that everything went well during and after my son's surgery for which…read morehe had all four wisdom teeth pulled. Overall no issues or complaints regarding the procedure. What I do find interesting is the speed at which everything happened, that then gave me pause to ask this question. Would we go back if he had to? The answer... maybe. Also, I should say I felt the same way at the orthodontist that referred us. Maybe some people like that, get in and out fast, and get it all over with. I am not like this, I prefer things to go a bit slower. My concerns. Everything felt very, very rushed. The consultation to took less than 10 minutes, maybe 15 at the most. This included x-rays, scheduling the appointment for surgery, medication handed to us that day and prescriptions to be picked up within the next day or so. I think they actually came in with the folder to include the one pill that would be taken the day off the surgery. The doctor McMurray was nice enough and the staff during the consultation were nice as well. Was it a "well oiled machine", so to speak, yes. The day of surgery, I think we were in and out within an hour, minus the time in the waiting room before they took my son to the surgery room. I think the front desk staff are not necessarily morning people. It was really cold in the waiting room and I asked if it would get any warmer and the quick response back was no. No "sorry" it is cold or "sorry" we keep it cold for a reason. Just plain no. The surgery was about 45 minutes, then somebody stepped out into the waiting room and told me everything went well and that he was in recovery. I never saw the doctor that day. I have no idea who came out to tell me the surgery went well, I have no idea if that same person was the one giving post op instructions or if they were even in the surgery room with my son. (Note for kids, maybe they should have offered to save the teeth, it would have been nice.) When I went to see my son, he was in a wheel chair and, of course, very drugged. I thought he would be a bit more conscious when I walked back to see him. At that point, it was hard for me to see him in this state, sitting all awkward in the wheelchair with his head tilted back and tears running down his face. The next few minutes seemed to go even faster. I was given rapid fire instructions on what to do post surgery. So fast that the person giving me the instructions was out of breath. Much of what was said had been provided in the folder given on the day of the consultation. It would have been nice to document to me what was different from the instructions given, since I was pretty concerned for my son at that moment and only heard a few things. Maybe, they should have given me the post op review in the waiting room or in another room, in case there were other people in the room. This way I could focus on what they were saying and maybe try to take some notes myself. Maybe even ask me if I wanted to take some note. I can understand, or recognize, how some people may be offended by somebody suggesting they take notes, but for me it would have been a good thing. They rolled him out in the wheelchair very quickly. He got sick the minute we got him outside and almost fell out of the wheelchair. I rushed to get the car and pull it up to the wheelchair ramp. There was a split second concern about trying to get him into the car, for me and the person pushing the wheelchair. I probably should have brought a family member with me in the car to take care of our son, while I drove home. Luckily, I did have help when we got home. It was not easy getting him into the house, he could still barely walk. He got sick before we got him to the door and got sick another 3 or 4 times within the next 2 hours. We opted to keep him downstairs until he was a bit more stable on his feet. Why is it that the doctors cannot suction more blood before it gets to their stomach. This is not just this dentist, it is others too. I can only hope the anti nausea meds actually worked, hard to tell when he was getting sick every time he stood up. I called the dentist office within maybe one hour or two and they did not call me back. I had two questions, one not a medical question but the other one was a medical question. When I called a week later asking for more pain meds, then they returned my call. The good thing was they did prescribe another medication which worked just fine. It also would have been nice if somebody called us later in the day to ask us how things are going. The post op appointment two weeks later lasted 5 minutes. If you do not understand what my complaint is, it all boils down to how fast it went. It felt like an assembly line. We were just bodies going through the process. Some people may like this but I would have preferred a bit slower pace.

    Blossom Valley Smiles Dental Group & Orthodontics

    Blossom Valley Smiles Dental Group & Orthodontics

    5.0(189 reviews)
    3.8 kmAlamitos, Blossom Valley

    I am so happy to have found Dr. Dong! My family was looking for a new dentist for both the adults…read moreand kids and he and his staff do a great job. Everyone is very friendly and the office is super clean. They are quick to take you back and get you roomed when you arrive and they have TVs for you to watch during your appointment. They are thorough and do a great job with assessment and cleanings. I was very pleased when Dr. Dong offered me some cosmetic procedures that I had previously asked other dentists about but had blown me off saying it was nothing to worry about. He takes his time to explain everything to you but it did not feel like an upsell, but rather offering a way to help. It's not just the basics here which is great! It's nice that this office offers both dental and orthodontics, especially for families with kiddos. Definitely give them a try!

    We've had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Linda Huynh and her entire team. From our very first…read morevisit, they've made my daughter feel so comfortable, informed, and genuinely cared for. Dr. Linda takes the time to clearly explain the treatment plan and answer every question with patience and honesty. The office is organized, appointments run on time, and the staff is consistently kind and welcoming. Her smile is already transforming beautifully, and we feel completely confident in the care she's receiving. I'm so grateful we found Dr. Linda Huynh and would highly recommend her to any family looking for an orthodontist who combines expertise with warmth.

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    Leonard Smith, DDS - generaldentistry - Updated September 2026

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