Where to start? My family has been with Dr. Pytlik since he began practicing in La Jolla. Not only is he a talented dentist with the most up to date knowledge and technique, he has the funnest and most personable chair-side manner of any dentist I've been too! I trust him with all my dental issues and am happy with his work. His staff? The best ever! I feel like I'm walking in to a reunion every appointment I have and feel at home in the office. Quite a few Brawley-ites now visit him too! Thanks guys! Hope to only see ya for cleanings! On another note... UTC is very close, so you can slip in a little shopping before or after- maybe the best part? read more

This is for the fabulous work of Dr. Lukas Pytlik and staff. Customer service is always consistent at the front desk as is the painstaking care into quality dental work in the exam rooms. I have been more than a pain in the a*s with forgetting appointments and having an extremely tight schedule yet they never show the least bit of annoyance when I arrive. Due to poor dental genetics I was facing 4 implants after a round of metal-mouth braces (for the second time in my life) for two years. Being much older than a teenager and having no desire to look like one I was slightly distraught at my only option to fix my smile...until I met with Dr. Pytlik. He moved to Del Mar after having had enough of the commute to Beverly Hills every day and now works out of Dr. Aires office. After reviewing my chart of chronic problems with previous Maryland bridge work Dr. Pytlik suggested veneers as a permanent solution. Anyone who has had extensive dental work knows that nothing is forever but I was willing to take this leap of faith for something that didn't involve 30K+ worth of orthodontia, etc. I just had 2 more permanent veneers completed today and am becoming slightly OCD with the symmetry of my smile and cannot wait to have the final 2 veneers completed. The beauty of it all is that Dr. Pytlik makes sure his work looks natural rather than fluorescent as we often see in Southern California. read more

I have been under the care of Dr. Pytlik from the time he first came to the La Jolla office until now. I have always had major hereditary dental issues and feel fortunate to have Dr. Pytlik as my prosthodontist. He is very caring, honest and professional. In addition, he has always taken the time to explain the work which needed to be done and respond to any concerns which I might have. Dr. Pytlik is also a perfectionist. I've had numerous crowns, bridges on implants done and never had to come back a second time for any adjustments. When he does the job, he does it right the first time. The office staff is very friendly and professional. They always make me feel welcome. Myreen, the hygienist, is excellent. She does a wonderful job when cleaning my teeth in a painless manner while working around all the hardware in my mouth. She has a sweet and caring personality as well. The office is a bit of a distance to drive for me but it is well worth it because of the high quality of care and service I receive from the entire staff. read more

Dr. Pytlik and his staff are very professional. They take their time and have always done a wonderful job for me and my family. Thank you!

What a fantastic experience! Thank you to Dr. Pytlik and his outstanding team for helping me feel confident about my smile. I recommend coming here if you're looking for a great place to feel confident about yourself and the work they do! Thanks again team. read more

Dr. Pytlik and his staff are fantastic! Dr. Pytlik takes the time to get to know his patients as well as diagnose their dental needs. Everyone from the front desk to the hygienists are personable and professional. Dr. Pytlik has provided services and appropriate referrals for me, my 90 year young mother and my developmentally disabled sister. I highly recommend Dr. Pytlik. read more

Dr. Pytlik is highly skilled and knowledgeable, as are his assistants and hygienists. ALL the staff are extremely capable, warm, friendly, and helpful. The facility is clean and roomy, with plenty of underground parking. Dr. Pytlik has been my dentist for years, and I expect that to continue for years. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Pytlik's for many years, and have always found him to be very honest and professional. He cares about his patients and will suggest what he feels is the best treatment plan for you, but never pushes you into anything you're not ready for. All of his staff are terrific, friendly and also very professional. and make sure the office is up to the highest standards. Even in this time of Covid, I feel very comfortable going into his office and using his services. read more

When you are looking for the best of the best dentists in Southern California, there really is no one that comes close to the professional dental services provided by Dr. Lukas Pytlik. I have been seeing him for my dental care for the past 7 years and have entrusted him with all my families dental care as well. Each and every client I have referred to him and his wonderful staff have always complimented me on how grateful they were for the referral. We live in Los Angeles and continue to make the road trip as we wouldn't have it any other way. read more

Let me start by saying that I was absolutely terrified of going to the dentist and stopped going for many years. I was referred to Dr. Pytlik and he made me feel calm and comfortable. He did my two front teeth veneers and I am truly grateful that he advised me that the initial veneers looked too small, so he did not bond them. He had them re-done and then made sure I was happy before permanently bonding them. I actually look forward to going to my teeth cleanings, because Myrene is so gentle and thorough. All the ladies in the office are super nice and friendly. I would highly recommend Dr Pytlik's office. read more

I have been Dr Pytlik's patient for almost one year. He and his staff have exceeded my expectations. From checking in with Judy, his friendly office manager, to getting my teeth thoroughly cleaned by his hygienist Myreen, and lastly, getting my exam and procedures done with Dr Pytlik: the appointments are consistently seamless, effortless, and efficient. He runs an amazing office. As for Dr Pytlik: he is a warm, professional, patient and honest dentist. He takes his time to answer all questions, makes sure you're comfortable, is open an honest about options, scenarios, and ensures emphasis on preventative care. What more could anyone want in a heath care professional? Thanks Dr Pytlik! read more

I'm always a little nervous going to a new dentist because I don't particularly like another person messing with my teeth, however this dentist and his staff put me at ease. I'm glad I finally found a new dentist in town that I like. I'll be taking my family here from now on. Thanks folks read more

''Your teeth we can fix, but I don't know about the rest of you'' -Dr Pytlik This review is very very Embarrassing to Me, but I feel the need to post it here for other people. And I swear on the life of my best friend (my husky) and my family, that this review is all 100 percent true to the letter. I know it's long, but this one is worth reading despite whatever kind of work you might do here. The office of Dr Aires and this dentist, took it upon themselves to lie to my parents when I was having work done to reverse the effects of some harmful drug issues I had. They told me I was having the teeth made healthy. What they really did, is they left the roots alone, left the real issues alone, despite some of them being infected and pointed out as unhealthy by them, using their own x rays. So, they said I was making the right decision to '' Keep my Teeth ''. They ignored the fact that I would feel terrible pain under the fake teeth, despite my teeth looking '' pretty ''... which isn't what I was told was being done. They never told me my teeth would still be unhealthy, which they honestly were then and now. The initial procedure to fix my pain and problems simply involved knocking me out, opening my mouth and grinding the teeth down into little spikes and then putting porcelain ''teeth'' over the unhealthy teeth. That's all they did, for many thousands of dollars. The root canals and the infections, stayed. The also left a temporary in for over 2 years, which I found out by accident after 2 years. And during the initial procedure, when they put those temporaries on my teeth, they said they would have the real ones ready in a few days. It turned out to be weeks and weeks, during which they began to pop out during social occasions... Its horrible. Trust me. When I went in to Pytlik because some of the teeth literally shattered while I was eating a normal meal, they said that what had happened to my teeth was still my fault. They did x rays which revealed the same problems that I had had the first time I went in here, and proceeded to offer me a plan to do thousands of dollars of work, instead of fixing the shattered tooth which is all I had come in to do. Dr Pytlik began by insulting me, and making me feel like everything wrong with my teeth was all my fault. If you have the same problems, he will do the same to you, I guarantee it. They said they would offer me the same knocking out method they had used the first time, which was really useful, but when I got there they refused it to me and began work. It was the worst pain, I have ever felt in my entire life. And I have been to many dentists because of the problems I have had. I have had well over 8 root canals and tooth pulls before this, and this was the worst pain I have ever felt. They weren't even Doing a root canal ! The Billing Fraud - On top of this they rescheduled an appointment to do another stab at this, but when they said I wouldn't be helping with the pain relieving stuff, I cancelled, and decided not to do the second 29,000 procedure. So they took it upon themselves to go around me, and bill my parents instead because they had paid for the initial work done to my teeth, saying that they Still Owed Them Money for the porcelain fake teeth they put in, despite the fact that this issue had nothing to do with that, effectively trying to extort my family for over 500.00 dollars when I didn't come in to do the second 29,000 dollar procedure to fix the things that simply put the fake teeth over !!! This is a terrible, terrible place and its expensive. They use that, and the speed to make you think they are making your teeth healthy. But its just a sham. Please don't make the 30,000, and nearly 70,000.00 mistake I did. My teeth hurt so much the day I left the initial procedure here, that I wound up taking over 10 Tylenol a day and from then on couldn't drink anything cold, and probably wont ever again. Dr Pytlik is arrogant, insulting, and his office will try to bill you for everything you have, even after you have paid them for work that is already paid for. This review is 100 percent accurate and can be backed up by x rays, documents, and bills. If it is removed I will protest it being removed. I'm sure that is happening frequently with them. read more

Dr Pytlik and his team are very pleasant ,professional and the results are very good . Dr Pytlik explains his plan and follows through completely I am very satisfied with his whole program from the introduction to completion Bill S read more

Dr. Pytlik is very gentle and has excellent hand dexterity. The hygienists also took care of my mom god bless her all the way through her 90's. The hygienists are excellent. read more

Dr. Aires has been nothing but friendly and helpful through all my dental procedures. His staff is the best and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. I was terrified of going to dentists before I came here having had nothing but scary experiences. Everyone has been very gentle with everything. :) read more

Went to Dr.Pytlik's office from a friends referral to get a routine teeth cleaning. Always a bit nervous going to a new dentist but it was an all-around pleasant experience. Got my teeth cleaned and the cleaning was more thorough than I've had at previous dentists. Got my dental X-rays and had a thorough inspection of my teeth by the doctor himself. All in all pleasant staff and straightforward yet thorough process - which is exactly what I'm looking for in a dentist. Would definitely recommend to friends/family. read more

As a trauma nurse, you need an experts that you can trust, as a medical professional you need to find the best of the best, and that is Dr Pytlik and his staff members, Very knowledgeable, caring, who listened, they make you feel comfortable and always explained the process and the procedure, treat you with respect. My hygienist is awesome, she's one of a kind, gentle, caring, knowledgeable. read more

We moved to San Diego from New York 2.5 years ago and until recently I took the plunge and visited the dentist. I was so worried because both my husband and I were told back in NY that we had cavities but we were skeptical and said we would pass on the work and wanted a second opinion. We were referred to Dr. Pytlik in La Jolla and I'm so glad we went to see him. Not only was the hygienist SUPER nice and efficient but Dr. Pytlik advised us that we did not have any cavities and that everything looked great. That's when I knew we found an honest dentist that we could trust! I now look forward to my cleanings and dentist visits. Highly recommend this place. read more

Dr Pytlik has been my dentist since he first came to this office. One knows he is always doing the best for you. Can't help loving that when you have an emergency on a Sunday or holiday and it's imperative for your well being, he's going to fix what's broken as soon as you can get there. Thank you Dr. Pytlik for always being there for me. You are the best. Ele Loffredo read more

I simply love Dr.Pytlik and his entire staff. I have had extensive dental work doneunder his care(implants, crowns etc.)and all I can say is my teeth looks great and i am.finally not self conscious about my smile. Their preventive care program and cleani gs are top notch too....Dr. Pytlik is a perfectionist and very very thorough....I highly recomend this professional! read more

It's so comforting to find honest people in this profession. Before coming to Dr. Pytlik, I visited another dentist for the first time that wanted to drill 4 of my teeth. Being skeptical I visited Dr. Pytlik who assured me that it was not necessary and he only charged me for the cleaning. I have returned since and I am happy to have a dentist I can trust. I also enjoy his manner and courteous staff. read more

I have always loved going to the dentist, and Dr. Pytlik and staff have surpassed all expectations. Just a few years ago I moved to the area, and was hesitant to try any new dentist, but Dr. Pytlik and staff were understanding, patient and very customer-focused. Most of all - gentle. I have now been 3 times and continue to have a great experience. I highly recommend this office to all. read more

Great staff, caring and professional. 10 on a scale of 10...you will not find a better dental office.

I was referred to Dr. Pytik from the VA. I have nothing but good things to report about the professionalism and good care I've received in this office. Admittedly, the VA pays, and I don't, so I can't speak to that, but as far as quality care and attention to my own priorities goes, spot on. I had previously been looking for a dentist outside the VA through my wife's insurance, which is great insurance that pays for everything, except the highest tech new crowns that I didn't need. I went to three dentists and had to walk out from each one, because they insisted on doing this for an extra thousand despite the fact that the benefit of a white porcelain crown was unnecessary. It was a rear molar surrounded by gold crowns that was100% covered if another gold crown was used. Dr Pytik was very willing to to work with me, and provide a great standard of care that met my needs, not necessarily his. Great job. I can see integrity. Thanks. read more