I cannot recommend this dentist enough! Everyone I've dealt with there -- Dr. Taha, Anthony, and Alvic -- are friendly, knowledgable, kind, and above all, patient. I felt completely comfortable from the moment I walked in. Any question I had was answered, and they go above and beyond to explain your treatment and options. The treatment itself has been efficient and totally pain-free. They have a great mix of new technology and expert technique. I'm so thrilled that I found them, after searching for a new dentist here on the west side. Also, if your insurance is in-network, they're incredibly reasonably priced. I left my last dentist because they wanted to charge me nearly $600 for a simple filling -- even in-network! It was only $110 here, and cleanings are 100% covered. read more

Had an amazing experience here. From front desk to the dental assistant and the dentist. All such great people that work here. This is now my go to dentist. Definitely recommend coming here if you have had any bad experiences with other dentist, you will not have any issues here. DR Meral Taha is the best. read more

The service was so quick and efficient! No pain or discomfort. The staff were polite and super friendly.

Came to the dentist. Asked me to cure one tooth, they need a consultation for $320, at the consultation the doctor says that you need to treat the tooth, oh, and I didn't know, now I'll know why I came read more

I have to say the reviews don't lie and he is probably the best dentist I have ever seen. I recently moved to the area and chose here because of the reviews. The first appt. took a bit, but he is the first dentist that ever went over the x-rays in such detail and explained that they were looking for etc. it was so interesting and eye opening. He saw that an old crown needed to be redone and I panicked. I had one done a little over a year ago with another dentist in San Diego and it ended up in a root canal which turned bad because I couldn't get numb. He was quick to reassure me that he didn't see that happening from what he could see, but if so then we would figure it out and work the problem. I fretted for some bit came in and he removed the old crown and set the temporary and there were no issues. He even had to shave some of my gum and I walked out and was like wow that wasn't bad at all. I might have taken Advil that night, besides some discomfort with the gum area while I brushed no pain. He also explained that perhaps the last crown I had done was not set properly which then caused pain to the root and nerves and why I ended up with the root canal because it sat incorrect for weeks. Which kind of makes sense because the tooth was never painful before the temp crown was placed. I came back to get the permanent crown and it was just as smooth and painless. Veronica his assistant removed the temporary and I didn't even know it was out. She got the area all cleaned up checked the placement and then he came in and finished up. Veronica told me if at any time I felt any discomfort then they would provide a small amt of numbing to make it better but also allow me to feel the bite, etc. - which I didn't need. I walked out 30 mins later feeling like nothing had happened. I am someone who avoids the dentist, panics before I go in, but I think this has forever changed, at least as long as I live here and see him and Veronica. If you are on fence book the appt, you won't regret it. They are absolutely wonderful, professional, and all about making sure you are comfortable and the experience is a good one. read more

Dr Balderas has been my dentist for the last 16 years. i have the highest respect for him and a great appreciation for all the stellar dental care I have received over the years. He is the ultimate professional with a heart of gold. Dr Balderas cares for his patients and provides superior services. His staff, from dental assistants to office staff, are kind and super competent offering amazing customer service. I highly recommend Dr. Balderas for dental services - you will never look for another dentist again. Regina Danilov read more

Great dental office. Friendly staff. Been coming here for many years. They always have a free parking spot on the street. Close to my home.

I've been going to Dr. Balderas' office for years now because quite frankly I don't trust other dental offices like I do theirs. I am always greeted with positive energy and everyone there has such a great disposition. I feel like I'm coming into a spa with the environment they created, not a potentially painful dentist visit (I've spent a lot of time as a young person in painful dentist chairs). On my last visit, my hygienist was personable, thorough, and knowledgable and gave me tips on how to improve my dental hygiene. Thanks so much! read more

This is by far a great Dentist!! I have been a patient here for many years now. Prior to coming here I had an opportunity to visit other Dentists in the past searching for the right one!!!! Dr. Balderas is the right one. Always welcoming and enthusiastic to answer my questions or address my concerns. read more

I went for my dental cleaning appointment and was greeted at the front desk with a warm smile. I entered the work area and it was a very clean room with a beautiful outside view. The technician explained the work to be done in details and even though going to any dentist is not my favorite's place to go, I was very happy that I did not have any pain while my teeth got cleaned. I strongly recommend Dr. Balderas and his office staff to anyone else. read more

Dr. Balderas, his assistant Veronica, and the front desk staff were all pleasant and professional. I had more than just a cleaning and am satisfied so far with the steady, confident hands during my procedure, with the obvious expertise, and with the patience they showed in explaining my situation to a emotional fellow like myself. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Balderas for many years. He is smart, caring and amazing at his job - the best dentist I've ever had. However, the booking and the receptionist are horrible. I had an appointment scheduled for today at 8:30a. The receptionist called me at 9a on 5/7 to remind me of my appointment. I had genuinely forgotten that I had an appointment and I asked her politely if I could please reschedule. She said yes, but I would have to pay a $75 cancellation fee. I was literally just 30 minutes past the 24hr cancellation policy and I had NEVER been a no-show after so many years of being a loyal patient. She refused to make an exception, so I confirmed my attendance. I woke up at 5:50a today to make my 8:30a appointment and while on my drive the receptionist calls me at 8:10 TO TELL ME THEY HAVE AN EMERGENCY AND MY APPOINTMENT WAS DELAYED. I was literally 20 minutes away and had DRIVEN 24 MILES. This is completely unacceptable. I had politely asked her the prior day if I could please reschedule, she was so rude and refused, and now she calls me 20 minutes before to tell me they were running behind? She was rude yet again! Not only did I drive 24 MILES, but I had to reschedule TWO WORK MEETINGS! They need to refund me $75 dollars for wasting my time and making me drive to the other side of town and delay my appt last minute. It is not fair that they charge the customer $75 dollars, but yet they can reschedule/cancel at any minute. THIS IS UNFAIR BUSINESS. I love Dr. Balderas, but I am never going back again. This is not how you run a business. read more

Dr. Balderas is, by far, the best dentist in town. I have recommended many friends. I highly recommend Dr. Balderas. His staff is great too! When you call, if you get his voicemail, he even offers his personal cell number in case of emergency. Dr. Balderas snd all of his staff are the best!! A plus is their updated equipment, beautiful offices and convenient parking. read more

I've been treated by both Dr. Balderas and Dr. Bucci, let me tell you these 2 are dy-noh-myte!! bar none the best Dentists I've ever met, had worked on my Grill. Dr. Balderas recently fixed a chipped tooth, he made it painless, and within 45 minutes it looked like it was perfect! And Dr. Bucci, is not just a great Dentist she makes great dinner spot recommendations! I've been going there for mostly routine things for 2-3 years now, they are my favorite, i really can not say enough praise for this tag team duo! If you are on the westside, you should check them out. (they take most all insurance programs too) read more

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I was a lifetime patient of the dentist who owned the practice before Dr Balderas. I believe I was Dr Balderas third patient after my two other family members. It's been wonderful to watch his practice grow and I am so grateful to have been a part of the journey. I have since moved away to another state but still fly in for appointments because I will always be a patient. There's no better dentist and it's worth the trip. His office always does their best to accommodate me when I am in town. They work with my insurance and I've never had to worry. My teeth are gorgeous! Dr B even made me special Halloween vampire fangs that I wear ever year!! I love this dentist! read more

Dr. Balderas is the best dentist. He really cares about his patients and helps with comfort. His staff are all nice and friendly and can't beat having a really nice and clean office. Highly recommend!! read more

I've been coming, along with my entire family, to Dr. Balderas and his team for 18 years . An amazingly knowledgeable, professional group. Office is friendly, and space is super clean. definitely, my dental office of choice!!!!! read more

I'm back for my cleaning. No complaints! I trust Dr. Balderas and his staff to take care of my mouth.

Thanku staff and Dr. Balderas for always being there for my 2 sons in need for dental work or a problem. Highly recommend any dental needs to come here. I can always count on Dr. Balderas whether it is for me or my 2 sons. read more

Highly recommended. Its not a mill. Its quiet and calm. And it's the little things that matter... for example when I get a cleaning and they floss you at the end, they take care to "feel" the results of the cleaning as they floss. Then they fix up anything they find. Unlike other places that do a semi flossing job to get you out the door. read more

I'm so impressed with Dr. Balderas. So patient, informative, and caring. He's definitely my new dentist!!

As someone who's been afraid of the dentist for years, and who's skipped going to the dentist for years (insert shame here), Dr. Balderas has made it very easy for me to change my mindset. The first time I sat in his chair he explained to me many things, showing me the X-Rays on the computer and all the pictures. Unlike some dentists I've used in the past, he pointed out the must-do work and the one that could wait, showing he cares more about his patients than how much he's going to be billing. He and his assistants also have a great sense of humor. It makes it a lot easier. I'm not dreading the dentist anymore now. read more

Best dentist ever! Definitely worth the drive for me and I know that my teeth are in good hands with doc and his staff. I always recommend family and friends to him because he is worth every penny. He is definitely one of the most honest and caring physicians that I know. - Loyal patient since '09 read more

I've been coming to this dentist for about seven years (if not more). It's located in west la. I love this place. They're so friendly. When they call you to give you a reminder about your cleaning, it's almost like it's your mother calling you. Oh, and you kno what? They even sent me a birthday card! I remember the last time I was there. The dentist was in my mouth (oh get your thoughts out the gutter)... So yeah, the dentist was in my mouth and I was thinking.. "if all dentists were this nice and friendly, kids won't be so scared of them!" This'll probably be my dentist forever. Plus, the staff are ALLLLLL beautiful. :D read more

Lovely friendly staff, pleasant and clean facilities. Dr. Balderas is friendly and informative. Overall my visit made me not hate going to the dentist (which is high praise from me!) read more

I have been coming to Dr. Balderas for years. I can't even remember when I started it has been so long. Eveytime my insurance switches the first thing I make sure of is that I will still be able to see him. I have never had a bad experience from simple cleaning to braces to getting a crown, they put thier clients first. Both him and his staff are so warm, helpful and welcoming. As long as I live in SoCal this is where I will go! :-) read more

Dr. Balderas is a great dentist, in fact he is the best dentist I've ever gone to, seriously. I first went to him after not having been to the dentist in a very, very long time. Not once did he or his staff make me feel horrible for that. I also didn't get a lecture. Instead, they took their x-rays and pictures and showed me the damage and laid out a course of treatment to get my teeth back on track. I am very sad to say that I had to leave this dentist due to an insurance coverage change. I would still recommend him to anyone. In fact, if I am ever able to go back I will. read more

Stumbled here by accident because I was in desperate need of finding a new dentist since the last encounter was pretty bad. Dr. Balderas is friendly, attentive and very good with his explanations/recommendations. His office staff is friendly, helpful and always able to address you by name. The most important thing, however, is that the cleaning and polishing of my teeth didn't hurt. I'm always used to a little pain and discomfort, but it's been several times, and I've always had good experiences here. They also aren't pushy and trying to sell you stuff that you don't need. All in all, I'm very happy to have found this place for my dental care. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Balderas since he purchased the dental practice from my prior dentist. He has been professional, friendly and caring since day 1. His staff, especially Denisse and Veronica, are wonderful as well. I have had to have several crowns put in over the last few years and Dr. B has done a great job each time. He takes his time and if he isn't satisfied with the crown, he'll send it back and do it right. Thanks Dr. B! read more

Have been coming here for years. Love this dentist. Caring and honest. They do not try to push you for extra dental work. They are upfront about everything and what is the best option for you. Highly recommend this dentist office read more

Dr Balderas is amazing very detailed and he takes his time to explain everything I highly recommend him!

This is a very cheerful place which makes going to the dentist a delight. It has the latest tools and the staff is very professional. It always feels like going to visit family and getting to make funny faces as the work gets done. To be in my 50's and still have a great set of choppers is from due diligence of Dr. Balderas and staff. I do my part and they take care of the rest. I have gone to this location for many years and am not ashamed to smile about it. They are the greatest! And pretty too! read more

I was referred by a friend and drove over the hill and I'm so happy that I did!! Had all my wisdom teeth pulled out and it was thank god he did it. He did a great job and I'm going back to finish up my treatment with him. I'm also sending my friend there. read more

Very friendly staff, probably the best dentist I have ever been to because instead of just doing everything, they explained what the xrays showed, what the plan of action was, and could even see me on short notice when I had pain in my tooth. Great practice read more

I've been coming to Dr.Balderas for years. He is highly skilled, professional,knowledgeable, very personable, and so caring! He really makes a dental appointment a pleasure! read more

I have always dreaded dental visits, however, Dr. Balderas is awesome! Both him and the staff are very friendly and inviting, making their patients feel comfortable. Dr. Balderas always takes time to chat before starting a session and explains all procedures clear and concise making sure I understand everything. I would highly recommend My Dental Options! read more

I've been going to Dr. Balderas for over 2 years and he is the best! He is very nice, funny, and gets the job done in a timely manner. He also makes sure every time I go that I fully understand everything he did or is about to do. He truly cares about his patients and the prices are good too! read more

Nothing worse then small businesses with no integrity. I just left this office and immediately needed to write this review while it was fresh on my mind. I Called for info on teeth whitening and the procedure they use. Over the phone they were able to tell me everything except for what the machine or process the use is called. Doing a 1 1/2 hr whitening and sending me home with dental trays with gel sounded like a good deal for the price. I call back within 5 min of the original phone call and they were nice enough to fit me in right away. All is good at this point. Upon arriving the office was very clean and all staff seemed extremely nice. They had me fill out forms and pay for my treatment up front. No problem! This is where things went south. After paying they began to ask when my last cleaning was. I informed them that I had a full deep cleaning in late sept/ early october. No issues at all and no signs of cavity. The office manager began to say that they needed the doctor to look at my teeth to make sure there were no signs of issues. I was brought to a chair and a assistant took a look and did a single scrap and said the doctor would be right in. 15 min later the doctor came in and was very pleasant. Explained how they whitened and that he just needed to have a look to make sure all was well. After a brief glance he said to the assistant "I doubt we'll find much of anything, but do a full panel and 2 bite wings". I could tell the assistant was hesitant and said "someone will be in shortly to talk to you". The office manager came in (who I spoke with in detail on the phone) and said that they needed xrays on file and that it was "confusing that I was a new patient". They then said it would be an additional $200!!! I immediately said no thank you and began to leave. The office manager said it would be a shame if I left since I already paid $300. I was very quick to let them know I would be getting those funds back immediately. This is not the way to do business! Of course they knew I was a new patient...they had me fill out paperwork in the lobby because I was one. Then they had me pay. If by chance they missed I was a new patient over the phone, they for sure knew I was one when I was in the lobby. 100% not appropriate or good business practice to charge someone for a procedure, and then say they need to have a look after funds are received. Then after a brief look say "doubt we'll find anything" and attempt to charge additional fees. Don't even get me started that we are in a modern day of xrays that are digital. No need for film or development time. Its simply 10min of a techs time for results. $200 in this day and age is outrageous!!! I honestly can't say this was an overlook by the staff. The way the entire thing went down seemed to be normal practice of theirs. Quote one price, get them in the door, have them pay, and then hit you with additional costs. What is a shame about the whole situation is I'm not very happy with my current dentist and if all had gone well they would have had a new CASH paying client. . read more

I love coming to see my dentist!! He is always so kind and makes me feel confident when I leave the office. Staff is nice and I'm thankful I found Dr. Balderas and his team. read more

I've been going Dr. Balderas (a.k.a. Dr. B) for about 8-9 years in his current location. He's great! He's always very friendly, warm and a pleasure to visit. He's always very positive about my teeth and this makes for a very pleasant experience. He and his staff are fluent in English and Spanish. They are completely paperless and have digital X-Rays that use less radiation (= better for you!) It's a very modern, friendly and efficient office. They open at 7:30 a.m. on two or three days a week so that you can go in early before you start work. I think they also have later evening hours too on a few nights per week. I would recommend him! read more