Absolutely the BEST dentist around. My dentist retired and I needed a new one. After trying a few in the area, I found Dr Guthrie through a referral. I'm so glad I did!! You are in great hands with this dentist. Unbelievably skilled in his craft and incredibly kind. Ildi cleans my teeth and she is also incredible! I appreciate how thorough she is. Nisha at the front office is also amazing. Always there to answer questions and she makes sure I have no billing surprises by walking through my treatment plan before we schedule any appointments to do the work. I highly recommend this dentist and his office staff!! read more

Doctor Guthrie and his staff are AMAZING! I am a very anxious person and recently had to have a dental implant done. Dr Guthrie was so gentle, caring and professional I practically fell asleep on the chair. He is patient and explains every step as he is going along so you can know what to expect. The staff is super friendly, supportive and helpful. I can't imagine going anywhere else to care for my teeth. read more

Top quality care. I trust this dentist when I have anything out of the ordinary. He is kind, cares about the quality of his work and also will ensure you're comfortable during the procedure. I would go for all my dental exams if I lived closer but I'm happy to drive over an hour to see him if I need to. Office staff is great too. read more

I have been going to Dr. Guthrie for years, I lost count, with my two adult sons and now my other half, Chris. I knew from the beginning that he is a "gentle dentist" and a perfectionist with his work. I have always felt very comfortable and at ease in his care. This says a lot because I have been to many dentists. Please pass on all our happiness and gratitude ....Dr. Guthrie is a miracle worker and is so talented at what he does! Chris loves his new smile I meant to send this earlier this year! I was so happy and impressed with Dr. G's work the second Chris sent his picture to me!! Chris's teeth look great and so natural I mean WOW!!!! I knew he was in good hands! He is smiling more and more these days! Thank you! Chris C. & Monica read more

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Thank you! Doctor Guthrie and his team made me a partial denture on kind of short notice. I had to fly to SC for a super important job interview. Fit great. Got my offer letter yesterday and accepted! read more

I was referred to Dr. Guthrie's office about a year ago by one of his patients and who also worked at our previous dental office. We took her recommendation very seriously. Our previous dentist of 30 + years was retiring and the dentist who replaced him was very good but not excellent. He was a perfectionist. That's why my husband stayed with him for so many decades. When I met Dr. Guthrie, he was friendly and easy going. Those are two traits I appreciate in a dentist or doctor. He is also conscientious, honest , and takes pride in his work. The office feels warm and cozy and the staff members front and back are very friendly. Our two sons, 21 and 16, and my husband are all now with Dr. Guthrie. My husband who recently had his first appointment with Dr. Guthrie said, "He is a perfectionist" and that is a huge compliment coming from him. read more

I had a fantastic experience here. Dr. Guthrie was very gentle and gave me great advice on keeping my teeth in the best shape possible. I had all my questions answered and my teeth have remained beautiful. Therese C. read more

Dr.Guthrie is a Dentist who is conservative with his treatment but always presents the very best options for his patients. My experience with him as a new patient this year has been nothing short of spectacular. I travel to ladera Ranch from Palm Springs to see him. He completely restored my smile and gave me something i had been missing for many years. His work was pain free and precise and i truly feel if you want someone who is the best make an appointment to see him. I think his many great reviews speak for his work too. Not only is his work top of the line he is a humble down to earth kind of guy. To me that comes across as someone who truly cares about his patients and not about what amounts of money he is making off of you. read more

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I have been going to Dr.Guthire for 13 years now and will stick with him for as long as I can! He has done my braces, cleanings, filled cavities, taken my wisdom teeth out, etc! He is a very honest and respectable business owner and truly cares about your dental needs rather than convincing you that you need a bunch of unnecessary work done and sticking you with a giant bill. His office is beautiful and very modern with TVs in the rooms for kiddos! His team does a great job with making you feel comfortable (sometimes going to the dentist is scary) and getting the job done as quickly and efficiently as they can. They are very accommodating and are always willing to work with my tight schedule. I would recommend Dr. Guthrie and his team to anyone and everyone! read more

I had the worst experience of my life here. Doctor was rude to me, refused to redo the crown which chipped off only 4 months after. Usually dentists give 1-5 years of warranty and redo their work free of charge, but not in this case. read more

I'm thankful to have found Mission Ranch Dental Aesthetics. Dr Guthrie and his staff are so professional and caring. I had an implant done by Dr Guthrie and I love it! The procedure was easy and literally painless. Hygienist are thorough yet gentle. I was really impressed on how clean and beautiful the office is. I'm glad my dental needs are no longer a worry to me. So thankful! read more

Dr. Guthrie and every member of his staff are phenomenal. I couldn't imagine a better dentistry experience--I just spent a few hours today getting two fillings and one crown (which necessitated a same day later visit after the manufacture of the crown), and Dr. Guthrie and his assistant were just as pleasant, attentive and expert throughout the day. I never write reviews because I'm very seldom impressed, but Dr. Guthrie was incredible. Do yourself a favor--go to him. Best dentist and staff ever. read more

I have been a patient of Dr Guthrie since he opened his practice. I have always appreciated his pain free work and I know he keeps up on the latest technology. Just a few weeks ago I needed a crown replacement for an old crown from many years ago. (not Dr Guthrie's work product) I was very surprised by the new crown process he is now using. The crown was an upper molar. Dr Guthrie and his assistant used a hand scanning device to scan my lower molars on the side of my new crown and then after removing the old crown they scanned my upper molars. They showed me the 3d scans that were incredibly detailed. I came back the next day and the crown was ready to put in place. (it was actually ready a few hours after they scanned my mouth but it was end of day so I returned the next day) They have a robotic system in office that creates your crown. When they put it in place it fit perfectly. There was no adjusting or sizing required. Basically he just glued it in place. It was such a really stress free experience! I always highly recommend Dr Guthrie's work but this experience with my new crown really exceeded my normally high expectations! read more

My son had his wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Guthrie and it was a good experience. Before the procedure, when we had the consultation, my son expressed some worry about being awake for the procedure, but Dr. Guthrie was very reassuring about the efforts he makes to ensure that patients are sufficiently anesthetized and comfortable. My son was not put under for the procedure; he was awake, and came through it just fine. He had a quick recovery, too. The bill was very reasonable, in my opinion. We had initially scheduled the procedure for another dentist, but I thought the price they quoted was too high. It turns out I was right. Dr. Guthrie's price was significantly lower than it would have been at the other place. Thanks Dr. G. read more

I have had years of dental issues due to allergies. I am allergic to the tools and the glues. Dr. Guthrie listened and understood the difficulty I have when treated. I live in Las Vegas and travel to Mission Viejo California to be treated. I am close to 70 years old and will say he is the most caring dentist I have ever visited. The dentist in Las Vegas wanted to pull 4 teeth and put do implants, I sent my x rays to Dr. Guthrie and he suggested an office visit for a first hand look. After my exam he determined that I needed one tooth pulled (which I expected) he also did a crown and root canal on the tooth next to the extraction. While I am not a fan of going to the dentist, if I have to go this is where I will in the future. In fact have an appointment in 2 weeks for cleaning. His staff has been amazing. Beautiful office, state of the art equipment. read more

I recently got dental insurance with my new job, and my regular dentist doesn't take it. I am VERY hesitant to try a new dentist, I had a terrible dentist as a child, who did needless procedures he wasn't qualified to do, causing years and years of issues, retreatments, loss of a tooth, with another tooth slowly failing. Last time I saw a new dentist they told me I needed SRPs (deep cleaning) which I totally didn't need as my numbers were good and I had had my teeth cleaned 4 months prior. All that being said I was scared to try a new dentist, and I'm a weirdo who loves getting my teeth cleaned and usually looks forward to the dentist even though I've had a traumatic past. Dr Guthrie's office is beautiful. The staff is lovely. They took my temp upon entering. I filled out my paperwork and was taken back for X-rays including full FMX. He easily could have told me #31 wasn't looking good, since it has an abscess on the root, and needed to be extracted and have an implant put in costing $x amount. Instead he let me know he wasn't worried about it if it wasn't causing me any pain. He did my cleaning himself and was very gentle and thorough. He complimented my teeth, said my implant looks good, crowns all looked good and healthy, even though I'm sure some are getting up there in their life expectancies. I believe he is a very trustworthy dentist. Very happy to have found him. read more

Dr Guthrie is en excellent Dentist! Gives the absolute best care and is a conservative Dr that doesn't try to sell you Un-necessary procedures. I felt confident during my visit knowing and seeing that he is 100% focused on what is best for each individual patient . He's good with patients of all ages and needs, check him out you won't be disappointed! read more

My family has been going to Dr. Guthrie for all of our dentistry and orthodontic needs for more than 20 years. From regular cleanings, braces, root canals, wisdom teeth, and the list goes on! He has always treated all of us, me, my husband and our 6 children, like family! I am grateful for the work he has done for all of us and will continue to do so as long as he is in business!! Thank you for everything, Dr. Guthrie and all of your staff! read more

After paying this business for two kids orthodontic treatments and multiple other cleanings and visits over two years, they charged me fifty bucks for missing my appointment time. You were 100 percent within your policy for charging me, however in my opinion, loyalty and grace would have been a better approach with a long standing client. read more

My family has been going to Dr Guthrie for 6 years now. From regular cleanings, to bleaching, to braces to fillings and veneers, we've received a variety of services here. I've been to other dentists for cleanings and gotten nicked by the tools, but that's never been an issue here. Billing and insurance are always taken care of by the office staff so it's very convenient as well. Dr Guthrie explains what needs to be done and is very good at what he does. I had to get a veneer for a yellow tooth (missing a root, I guess I biffed it a couple times as a toddler) and the veneer is the exact same color as the rest of my teeth. Yay! read more

As far as getting your tooth cleaned, you may run in to some dental hygienists who cleans your teeth well but might spray or have rinse water spilling from the side of your mouth. The facility has good equipment even though it's situated in an older business park. What I really like about this place is that they never charge me because I have PPO. Other places will charge me extra (i.e. Mission Dental Group charges me upfront before they will even admit me). But the thing that really makes this dentist better than other ones I've had in the past is that I usually never feel any pain regardless of the work they performed. The dentist is really good at what he does. I've had several chipped tooth and he was able to shape to a point that I can't even tell that there was a chip there in the first place. I actually had a chipped tooth that I went to Mission Dental with and they had this junior dentist work on it and didn't do a particularly good job. That happened 3 years ago. I now have a larger pocket than before and food always gets stuck there now. All in all, I really like this dentist. read more

Dr. Richard Guthrie is compassionate, honest, humble, consultative, conversative and a MASTER in his field. He is by far THE BEST dentist I have ever had and that truly is an understatement.  He came highly recommended by a friend of mine as I was having issues with a tooth that a former dentist had crowned several years prior, and I absolutely dreaded the thought of returning to them to have it fixed.  As a new patient of Dr. Guthrie's I came with a lot of deep rooted fear of the dentist, having had 2 very traumatic experiences as a young child and teenager in England (need I say more). I shared my history with Dr. Guthrie and he was most attentive and understanding.  Long story short, after examining and x-raying the tooth which was mobile and painful it was evident that there was a lot of bone loss, but Dr. Guthrie recommended that we baby it for a while to see if we could save the tooth and gave me a regime to follow.  Fast forward 1 year, several cleaning appointments and another x-ray later, the tooth was not improving and was now giving me pain, so Dr. Guthrie suggested that we look to have the tooth removed and an implant put in place. I agreed. On 1/19/22 I went to have my tooth removed. I had a mild oral sedative and Dr. Guthrie numbed the area very well (didn't feel the lidocaine shots either).  As I sat in the chair, Dr. Guthrie was talking with me and letting me know that he was just checking the tooth here and there and that I'd just feel a little pressure.  A minute of doing this, with no pain, just a bit of pressure, I was under the impression that he was perhaps checking to see if the crown was loose before pulling the tooth.  He asked if I was still ok and I said yes, to which he answered "great, we removed the tooth." I was so surprised and relieved that I started tearing up.  I was absolutely flabbergasted that he'd already removed the tooth.  I was expecting a lot of tugging.  Nothing at all.  His technique is incredible!!!  He walked me through what he was doing after that (putting in the bone graph and then suturing).  Didn't feel a thing!  When I got up off the chair, I hugged him.  He made this normally dreaded process such a good experience, it is hard to put it into words. He is simply THE BEST and he has a faithful patient in me read more

I have had chronic problems with my teeth for many years and had always been told I needed a lot of expensive restorative work to address them. Much such work was done, at great expense, before I decided to get a second opinion on my oral health from Dr Guthrie. Not only did he advise me that this work was not necessary but he determined that I had serious periodontal problems and a chronic dental abscess that were not even being addressed. Alarmingly, another dentist then advised me that this problem was best addressed by removing all of my top teeth and replacing them with a dental appliance. But Dr Guthrie was committed to a course of treatment designed to protect what nature gave me and address the problems I was having without that drastic approach. After a series of procedures and strict adherence to dental hygiene at home I am really thrilled to say my oral health is very solid now. Dr Guthrie had it all right: his professional skills are extremely diverse, he addresses problems in the least intrusive manner possible, his manner is extremely confidence inspiring and I am thrilled with the results of his prescribed treatment. If you are looking for the highest level of dental competence or just want a second opinion, you will find highly skilled, honest and reasonable care from Dr. Guthrie and his professional staff. read more

Dr. Guthrie is an excellent dentist and orthodontist who takes a lot of time and care on his patients. I never feel rushed or have discomfort while there. His staff is also friendly and professional. Highly recommend Dr. Guthrie! read more

Dr. Gutherie was my dentist for many years. My husband was in the military, and we were stationed in Orange County since 2005. I always expressed my concern to the hygienist and the doctor about having gum disease since genetics was not in my favor. I maintained my appointments, and made sure that I followed through with meticulous home care. Dr. Gutherie always assured me that my teeth and gums were fine. His cheerful personality always made me feel that I was receiving great care and I trusted him. I paid out of pocket of my cleanings, X-rays and exams since military insurance was not that great. My husband retired, and we moved back to our home state of Florida. I was smart and requested a copy of my X-rays before we moved. Imagine my shock when our new dentist told me that I have lost a severe amount of bone around my teeth, and that I need thousands of dollars worth of gum treatments. I decided to seek a second opinion, and I brought a copy of my X-rays. I was shown the severity of the situation and was referred to a periodontist. I was told that the evidence was apparent on the Orange County X-rays, and could have been prevented years ago. They explained that bacteria was festering in areas which my brushing and flossing could not reach, and that was deteriorating the bone structure. Not one time did the dentist that I put my trust in ever explain this to me. I always received a pat on the back, and was told how great my teeth looked...and to keep up the good work. I read a review that the same thing happened to another patient. Well Dr. Gutherie, who is going to pay for all these gum treatments and the pain that I will have to endure? I will never be able to get the bone back. I trusted you! You have failed me and have neglected me. I have filed a formal complaint with the CA Board of Dentistry, and will be reaching out to an attorney. Please do not have your office manager Richard reply to my comment since this is now a legal matter. I am posting this review to warn others, and hopefully those who have had a similar situation will reach out to me. read more

Dr. Gutherie and his staff are an amazing team. Dr. Gutherie never rushes you through an appointment and truly takes the time that we need, so he can provide the best care...as he does with me. read more

I've been going to Dr. Guthrie for over 15 years , and in that time I have had numerous different procedures , from root canals to bridge and crown work to professional whitening. It has always been a relaxed and comfortable experience and the results always of a very high quality. But I particularly appreciate the friendly and supportive approach that both he and his entire staff take. Now I visit 3 times a year for check ups and teeth cleaning. I'm sure glad they're "On my team". read more

-Dr. Guthrie is friendly, honest, thorough, and his work lasts years longer than most. -My favorite part about this office is he typically doesn't refer out for any special work. He does it all himself whether its orthodontics (braces/invisalign), implants, wisdom teeth extraction, etc. And he does it better than specialists, for less expensive. -Dental cleanings at this office are higher quality than you'd get at a periodontal specialty office. His hygienists are highly skilled, thorough, and friendly ;) ;) -You never need to worry about over-paying, or getting over-treated. He is conservative and fair, and never pressuring unless he absolutely believes you need something done. -Hands down best dentist in Orange County! Where ever you live, its worth the drive to have this kind of quality work done. read more

I typically hate going to the dentist. However, though it still isn't my favorite thing to do, Guthrie and his team make a visit to the dentist a smoother and less painful experience, which is pretty hard to find. Their new office is beautiful and very clean as well. read more

I would give zero if I could. Sadly for this review I can say the dentist himself is wonderful. The front office and especially Nysha the billing woman is the worst I have ever dealt with. After confirming my insurance they quoted me what my portion of payment would be for non needed dental work. The price was good so I approved the appointment even though the dental work was not necessary. After the appointment and having paid my share of cost, I get a large bill. I call and Nysha stated that it is my problem and to pay it. She cut me off every time I began to talk. I would stop talking and wait until she was done. Every time I began to speak she would immediately cut me off again. She should not be working with customers! Rudest person ever. Do not go here. They will quote you a price never verifying if it is correct and then demand you pay the extra. In any other type of transaction when you are quoted a price, and all goes as planned, you should not be charged more than what was quoted. Nysha needs to be fired for her rude and very unprofessional behavior. I should not be asked to pay for more just because a front office did NOT check my insurance as they stated they did. Zero stars would be more appropriate. read more

Well I'm really sad to say after 15 plus years of going to Dr.Guthrie for braces on all three of my kids and my self for general dentistry I have never been this upset after leaving his office.after dental cleaning the last year twice I have not seen him.after this visit he told me he was not obligated to see me but once a year,that insurance only covers it that way?what! Doesn't a dentist always check you after a cleaning?well apparently my gums are worse even though I've done everything they have asked me to do.anyway why has it taken 9 years to send me to a specialist if you can't help me! Just curious why there's a new hygienist every 6 months. read more

Having gone to Dr. Guthrie for about 10 years now for cleanings, fillings, braces and more I can say his office has always been friendly and on time plus knowledgeable. read more

Dr Guthrie is kind and professional. I had a bad experience with a different dentist and he repaired all of his work. I was in severe pain and was nervous about seeing someone new again. My friend refered me to Dr Guthrie and now my whole family goes there. His pricing is fair and he uses the best materials. Don't hesitate taking your family there. read more

Dr. Guthrie and his staff are extremely professional and know what they're doing! On top of that, they are kind and explain treatment options with the utmost respect for their patients! read more

Dr. Guthrie has given us exceptional service. My daughter had a lot of work done and from day one it has been a very pleasant experience. Thanks to Dr. Guthrie and his team her smile is gorgeous and her confidence has blossomed. read more

I cannot say enough about Dr. Guthrie. He is an amazing dentist and truly cares about his patients. My 3 year old daughter recently had a dental emergency after business hours. Dr. Guthrie rushed to meet us in his office on his personal time to treat her. He was so good with her and was able to calm her and give her excellent care despite the fact that she was scared and super traumatized by her injury. After each of her procedures, Dr. Guthrie has personally called me in the evening to check on her. It's very rare to find a medical professional with such a personal stake in his patients' well-being. He saved my daughter's beautiful smile and our family will forever be his grateful, loyal patients! Thank you Dr. Guthrie!! read more

I have been living in San Diego for the last 3 years, and have been having a lot of trouble finding an honest dental office since I arrived. It's been very frustrating. Everyone I tried wanted to tell me I needed expensive services and treatments that I KNEW I don't need. I was referred by a friend to Dr. Guthrie, and even though it's over an hour's drive each way for me (when there's not traffic), I won't be going anywhere else now that I know this standard of excellent care and skill! His treatment approach is very conservative -- he wouldn't recommend treatments I don't truly need. I appreciate that he can do the things other dentists have sent me to specialists for, like root canals. (But he will do all he can to save a tooth before going the root canal route!) Just today he did work on a tooth that was the same work I had done on another tooth previously, only Dr. Guthrie's work was FAR superior. He also had to fix work done elsewhere that didn't hold up! He is honest, competent, caring, and friendly, and his support staff is the same. I trusted Dr. Guthrie immediately, and that's saying a lot coming from someone who is not only skeptical of dentists but has trust issues to begin with, haha! ;) I am relieved to have found Dr. Guthrie, and that my search for a TRULY honest and highly skilled dentist is OVER, YAY! Finally. :) read more

Dr. Guthrie has always been extremely helpful and the best dentist I have had.

Dr. Guthrie and his staff are BY FAR the best dental and orthodontic office around. We have remained loyal to him and his practice for everyone in our family, even when he was in a different location. He is kind, gentle, professional, reasonable, fairly priced, and most of all has kept our family's health top notch for over a decade. Carissa is equally fabulous, and keeps his administrative office very clean, organized and professional. He has also provided the best possible care in orthodontia for our three kids, including complex oral surgery. He's AMAZING! read more

Dr. Guthrie has been my dentist for 12 years. I, too, cannot say enough good things about him! There is no better dentist in South Orange County. He has impeccable standards and expects all of his staff members to do top notch work, so you can rest assured that no corners are ever being cut. I know with great confidence that my teeth are clean and well taken care of. He is also extremely trustworthy and is not going to push you into getting dental procedures that are not necessary just so that he can make an extra buck. There was a short period of time where, due to my company's change in dental insurance providers, I was unable to go to Dr. Guthrie. The other dentist that I went to was horrible! She recommended all sorts of dental work that surprised me. Dr. Guthrie was so kind and gave me a free second opinion, even though I was no longer technically his patient during that brief period of time. As soon as my company switched our dental insurance providers again, I went immediately back to Dr. Guthrie! Anyway...my husband has now been going to Dr. Guthrie for over 5 years and even had Dr. Guthrie manage his orthodontic braces. Soon, my toddler daughter will, too, be going to Dr. Guthrie. He truly is a dentist for the whole family! Another great plus is his awesome new office in Ladera Ranch. It is large, clean, beautifully-decorated, and, most importantly, has top-of-the-line equipment. He's used electronic medical records as long as I've gone to him (no antiquated paper charts!). Seriously - don't even bother researching other dentists. Just make an appt. with Dr. Guthrie! You'll be glad you did! read more