I've been going to this dental office since I was little, back when they were still located in…read moreVista, and I've always had great experiences here. Their newer San Marcos location is really nice. It's clean, modern, and welcoming. There's parking lot parking available, although it can get a little tight during busy hours since the building is shared with several other offices. My dental hygienist Kim is the absolute best. She's gentle, efficient, and always so nice to talk to, at least when my mouth isn't full of dental tools lol. The front desk staff is also always friendly and organized, which makes appointments easy and stress free. And somehow after all these years, I've still never had a cavity. I'll definitely continue coming here and only trust them with my dental care.

My regular dentist was going to charge me 2500 for an extraction. I was in so much pain but at that…read moreprice I had to shop around. Found a good review for Shadowridge and was able to get a same day appointment at less than $500. They were all so kind and reassuring and the dentist was so competent. I must have a small mouth so they are always wrenching around in there, cranking it open, mushing my tongue with the tools without regard for when the shot wears off but Dr.Huffmire was so gentle and quick. I didn't even have to use that awful bite block despite it being a third molar. I felt treated like a human here. Also I take a lot of novacaine to get numb and other dentists have been disbelieving about this but not this one. He took time to make sure I was fully numb instead of rushing along without a care for my pain. My absolute highest recommendation.

I had a great experience here. The entire staff is incredibly kind and made me feel comfortable. I…read morecame in for a dental crown and I am very happy with the outcome--it looks and feels perfect. Professional, friendly, and efficient. Highly recommend.

I had a dental emergency today and my front tooth was chipped. I called Vista Village Family Dental…read moreand talked to Heather and she got me a same day appointment. Heather was totally understanding and gave excellent customer service over the phone and in person. I then was seen by Dr.Kobayashi and Her assistant Nessy. Both of whom were so extremely nice and very professional. I was so pleased that Dr.Kobayashi did a fantastic job repairing my chipped tooth! Thank you so much to everyone!! I look forward to my next visit! Thank you so much Vista Village Family Dentistry!

Both Kevin and Stephanie are amazing . I have been a patient…read morehere for over 15 years. Kevin is a great dentist and Steph is a great dental hygienist. I had very bad gingivitis when I first became their patient And my teeth have been in great shape for years now. The office is small but they all provide great service and has a family vibe Their receptionist Michelle is great also. Definitely recommend them if anyone asks me for a dentist. I got my husband and cousin to come here as well

There is just so much good stuff I can say about the Creative Smiles team but it is nearly…read moreimpossible to articulate all the good that I have experienced and have been witness to. Honestly, I wanted to write a review as soon as I got out of my first visit. That is how positive my experience was. Dr. Salgado, Stephanie and Michelle has made their office such a warm, friendly, and amazing environment. I never thought I would ever say those words about a dentist office. Let me start off by saying that in the 40 something years I've been going to the dentist, I have always had an enormous fear and anxiety over going. I remember white knuckling the chair just about every appointment and TONS of pain. So when the money became a problem, it was the perfect excuse for me to stop going, because I couldn't afford it. I never had great teeth but needless to say, it got worse. Even taking medication for that anxiety didn't help. That fear became so profound, that I skipped going for years. Prior to going to Dr. Salgado, I tried to get back into this and take care of the problems that I was having. The prior office seemed so aggressive in their handling and they stated that I needed work that turned out to be not necessary. Fast forward to the present day. After all of that neglect on my part, I ended up developing a pretty painful tooth infection and had to find another dentist. In my first visit to Creative Smiles, you can tell right off the bat that every staff member genuinely cares. Michelle has such a friendly demeanor when you walk through the door that it automatically puts you at ease. She has gone above and beyond in ensuring that I have all the info I need but most importantly, she ensures that I understand it. I've been to other offices where they don't even to explain and they even get mad if you ask too many questions (because they did not explain). . I truly appreciate the whole team's attention to detail. I have not had the opportunity to work with Stephanie directly but I'm looking forward to it. She has already been a wealth of knowledge. She recently explained something to me regarding my flipper tooth. I know this should have been common sense on my part but she never shamed me for not knowing. It was not explained to me by my prior dentist, the ramifications of not wearing your stay plate consistently. As with Michelle, Stephanie is always friendly. Her positive energy makes for a warm inviting environment. As for Dr Salgado, there are not enough words to explain what a stellar doctor he is. When I came in for the first time because I had tooth pain, initially it was supposed to be a consultation but he ended up going above and beyond to try and do some of the prep work so I can go to the Endodontist to get some relief. He provided a treatment plan and options but what I appreciate a lot is that he did not tell me I need things that were unnecessary like another office did. Dr Salgado takes you every step of the way during the process which helps so much and curbs any anxiety that might come up. One thing I appreciate very much is that he knows I am working with a limited amount of funds. Not once has he tried to steer me toward the more expensive option or take the easy way out and just pull them. I was told by another office pulling them would be the best way to go. Dr Salgado is trying to save my teeth. He has made me aware of my options and has tried to help me stay within my budget. Dr Salgado has a way of putting patients at ease. I can honestly say that there has NOT been a time when I was not petrified of going to the dentist. But during my first visit and each subsequent visits I can say I was not nervous and had ZERO anxiety which has never happen before. He is very thorough every visit and does everything he can to save your teeth. I know I said this earlier but that Dr. Salgado and team truly cares about their patients and they try very hard to improve oral health and change lives. I'm very happy with the work that has been done so far. The whole team is passionate about what they do and it shows exponentially. Dr Salgado is energetic and enthusiastic about his work which in turn makes me more motivated to take care of myself. A step at a time, I will be able to face the world with confidence and a better smile.

Just had a fantastic dental cleaning with Michelle. She made the whole procedure feel easy and…read morequick. The office staff's very nice and attended to me quickly. Thank you, Michelle!

I was seen for a possible root canal. Not till after taking a full. Series of X-rays was I told…read moreI would need an additional 3D X-ray at a cost of $1100 for them to person the procedure. This is not covered by insurance. Be ware of their deceptive and unethical tactics. I already have another appointment with another dentist for a root canal and they told me upfront. The 3-D x-ray would only be 250.

My dentist recently retired, and as of January 2026 I learned that I have Delta Dental coverage…read more So I started from scratch and looked at every single one of the 178 dental practices near me covered by Delta Dental. Most of them were large practices and had Yelp reviews in the 2- and 3-star range. San Marcos Modern Dentistry was one of about two or three that had 4-star reviews. When I called to make an appointment, the receptionist explained the insurance procedure very clearly, letting me know what I needed to do next. She answered all my questions with patience and friendliness. My first appointment was really positive. Everyone on the staff from the ladies at the front counter to the hygienists to Dr. Aldaz were very caring, friendly, and professional. Everything was completely explained to me - what my X-rays and scan revealed, the treatment proposed, the cost, etc. I ended up having three temporary crowns placed by Dr. Aldaz at that appointment which was late on a Monday afternoon. She placed the permanent crowns at an early morning appointment on Wednesday less than 48 hours later. I have never had such quick turnarounds on crowns. These are fabricated in house, so they are much quicker than being sent to a lab. In addition to all the positive features of this practice, what impressed me greatly was the CBTC scanner. It revealed a deep cavity almost reaching to the bone that I had no idea that I had. If I had not had it taken care of at this visit, I probably would have had to have had a root canal which I certainly do not ever want. This cavity was a shock because I had just had bite wing X-rays taken and an exam by the new dentist who had taken over the practice of my retired dentist. She told me that everything was fine at that time. In my opinion, it is important to choose a dentist that performs the CBTC scans as they apparently reveal much more than the customary digital X-rays. My former dentist did not have such a scanner. They also have a periodontist on staff so if further procedures are necessary, they can be done in house. At this point, I feel that Dr. Aldaz is the best dentist for me that I could ever find. My feeling was that every person on the staff was truly committed to giving each patient the very best care possible. This is a business that serves everyone who walks through the door and who calls on the phone. It is very unusual to find this nowadays. Everyone there made me feel as if I were their most important patient. I believe you will be highly satisfied if you check them out. If you are looking for an excellent dental practice that truly wants the best for you, give them a call!

After sharing that I preferred not to have my blood pressure taken because it gives me extreme…read moreanxiety, they refused to do a simple check up and cleaning. They said they cared about my overall health and needed to take it because it was their policy to protect their doctors and care for me. I don't need them to care for my blood pressure-my primary care doctor already does that. I need them to clean my teeth. Now, I won't be having my teeth cleaned for a year - until I can switch to different insurance and find a dentist who actually treats me with respect and dignity due to any human. I left the office crying - feeling uncared for, discarded, broken and less than.

I selected them since they were close to my home and where I work. I have my xrays done and then Dr…read moreEbby goes through the consultation. I have a tooth that will probably need a root canal yet they said they don't do root canals and yet it says on the site they do. So then she gives me a referral to where I need to make another appt for another office. Then it took awhile for the finance gal to just print out my treatment sheet so I could see prices for the full analysis. So, I decided to not continue with them and go to another place that is farther but took care of me before with everything and exceptional service. I then call to ask for my xrays to be sent to me and the receptionist says that I need to pay $428.00! That is excessively high and ridiculous.

Very good experience. Dr. Quan recommended deep cleaning and one filling after many years without…read morea dentist. He and Miho, Hygienist, were great. Now I am back on a regular flossing routine and look forward to my next appointment.

I went to Dr. Daniel Vazquez's office all throughout elementary and middle school. When I needed…read morebraces, I got them here in the 6th grade. Everything seemed fine at first, but over time, I noticed my teeth were moving very slowly. At one point, my parents scheduled me for a cleaning at The Super Dentists across the street. Since I was a first-time patient there, they asked about my dental history. When I told them how long I had been wearing braces, they were surprised--by that point, my teeth should have made much more progress. My mom decided to have them take a closer look, and that's when we realized that Dr. Vazquez was a general dentist, not an orthodontist. Because of this, I had to get my braces completely removed and redone by an actual orthodontist, which meant I had to wear them for even longer than necessary. While Dr. Vazquez's general dental services were fine, this situation was frustrating and felt like a huge waste of time & MONEY If you're looking for routine dental care, he might be okay, but if you need orthodontic treatment, I highly recommend going to a specialist from the start. Below is a pic of my teeth when i finally had the braces done right

I lost a front tooth crown on Christmas Eve and became convinced that it may be weeks before I…read morecould get it fixed. Enter Dr. Daniel Vasquez on the day after Christmas. Dr. Vasquez is professional, utilizes technology expertly, has a friendly and welcoming staff, provides emergency services, is a fun guy to talk to, and is IMO a great dentist. I highly recommend him and most definitely plan to start using him as my regular dentist!!!

Dr John went above and beyond the call of duty to fix broken tooth I needed to be fixed outside…read morenormal office hours. It's that kind of care and professionalism that has kept me and wife loyal for many years.

I've been going here for years. Up until recently I thought it was the best dentist around. I…read morereferred numerous people and for once truly felt comfortable going in the dentist. That was until my last cleaning. It has taken me a long time to write this review particularly because of life and particularly because I really didn't want to- but here goes. I went in for a cleaning and will admit I was overdue. I was called in by a younger hygienist who made a point to tell me she hadn't been working long. Ok? On examination she screamed oh my god is that popcorn?!? Did you eat popcorn on your way here?!? I was incredibly embarrassed. Then she checked for pockets in my gums and pushed herself away from my chair and said I need to get them to make an estimate and left the room. She came back and said I don't think I should even do the cleaning because you're going to need so much more. I looked confused and she said she could do it if I really wanted but it would really be a waste of time in her opinion. She then asked if I wanted to look at a kids picture book about stages of dental disease. I was done!!!! I didn't know what to say so I started to laugh partly to keep from crying and she asked me what I was laughing at. I said you know what- I'm done. I unclipped the bib and walked out. While sitting in my car trying to compose myself before driving home- the manager followed me out to ask what happened. I explained everything and mentioned I kinda have a fear of the dentist so this made it all so much worse. She told me the hygienist was newer and recommended I book an appointment with a more experienced hygienist. But this meant more waiting and talking time off work. Honestly it never happened. I'm sad about this because as I said this has always been a kind and gentle place that aside from a crown popping off did what I thought was good work.