I have bounced around to several different dental providers over the last several years…read more Glad to say, I'm staying with Sonoma Valley Dental! They take most kinds of insurance, the staff is warm and thoughtful, and Dr G. Is great!!!

I don't like leaving negative reviews, but this was by far the worst dental experience I've ever…read morehad, and I'm 65. My dentist of 35 years in SF retired so I found a new one locally. The dental assistant, who was very nice, asked about my last cleaning/exam. I told her it was one year ago. The very first thing she did was polish my teeth, then flossed, then took some X-rays. Dentist came in. Asked if I had any pain. Took a very (very) quick look (no tools used) and said everything looks fine, then used the ultrasonic scaler briefly and said there was a bit of tartar here and there. Said everything was fine and left. Never mentioned the X-rays. He was there maybe 5 minutes tops. This was a first appointment, mind you. No history taken. No real examination. No, "hi my name is Dr ___." No acknowledgment that he's never seen or met me. In contrast, my prior routine always went like this. Dental hygienist 1st. * Periodontal Probe: A tiny measuring tool or "ruler" used to check gum health and measure the depth of the pockets around each tooth. * Explorer: A hooked metal tool used to check tooth surfaces for decay, cavities, and tartar buildup (calculus). * Ultrasonic Scaler: Rapid ultrasonic vibrations w/high-pressured water spray to gently/efficiently blast away stubborn plaque and tartar from above and below thegum line. * Hand Scaler / Curette: Manual scraping tools with varying curves and sharp, pointy ends designed to scrape away plaque and tartar in areas the ultrasonic tool can't easilyreach. * Polisher: A rotary tool with a soft rubber cup that spins a mild abrasive paste over the teeth to buff away surface stains and make the enamel smooth, leaving teeth bright and shiny. * Floss Then the dentist comes in * Medical and Dental History Review: asks about changes to current medications, overall health conditions, and any new symptoms like sensitivity or pain. * Radiographic Examination (X-rays): Digital images are taken (or prior images reviewed) to spot hidden issues like cavities between teeth, bone loss, impacted teeth, or root problems. * Physical Tooth Examination: Each checked for decay, cracks, wear, and the structural integrity of existing fillings or crowns. * Oral Cancer Screening: Inspects face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, and tissues for any suspicious lumps, red or white patches, or abnormalities. * Bite and TMJ Check: Evaluates how teeth come together (occlusion) to detect teeth grinding, jaw popping, or TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders.

It had been two years since moving to Sonoma and I've finally found a good fit for me. I really…read moreappreciate the calm and inviting office atmosphere. Massage chairs and and aquarium in the waiting room. All the intake forms were done via email/online ahead of my appointment. I went in due to a molar pain. Was presently surprised to get my teeth cleaned too by Dr Marcus Rice. Everyone was friendly and made me feel comfortable. They are a Delta Dental preferred provider, so no out of pocket expenses.

well my experience with this dentist has been nothing but a disapointment i payed 10,000 dollars…read moreto get dentures and all i got was a pair of dentures that have never fit without using adhesive to keep them in my mouth and i still cant eat food and it's been a year now. It gets better all my appointments were always at eight am everytime even though i got home from work at eleven at night. Then you show up and she makes you feel like you shouldn'tbe there like your some chump wasting her time even though its her responsibility. the last time i saw her i told her the upper dentures dont fit/work right she said well i guess you should have gotten some upper implants. This is after i paid twenty thousand to have my theeth pulled (twelve teeth at once) paid 10,000 thousand for that and another 10,000 for two dental implants for my lower teeth. So let me tell you i guess if your really rich you'll get the service you deserve deserve but if your just some person trying to do the right for yourself this is how you get treated. Then I had to find another dentist to fix my dentures just so i could swallow with them in my mouth (had to pay that dentist for doing the work Dena Marcus Should've done and anytime i had a problem and called to see her she was never there/available (not offered to see another dentist usually when a dentist is on vacation they have a fill in dentist (but not her). now in october i get a thing in the mail basically saying well if you have any problems you can come and see me if you have dental insurance or more money. glad I could Pay in advance for the worst experience Iv'e ever had. Ive gone thru braces,jaw surgery,and getting twelve teeth pulled at once and have had probably eight root canals but never had such a ****** experience like this treated like your not good enough to be in her office shes never appolgized. im not the only one she's done this to either look at her bad "yelps) and you'll see a pattern for treating certain customers like this but i guess if your rich she treats you right and the some. i'll finish with this don't ever pay her in advance unless you want a ****** expperience or have dentures that you can't wear or eat with now its been a year.still waiting o that's right she doesn't care now its my problem i'm out 10,000 and ca't eat regular food still, but why should she care, she's two faced and the worst doctor/dentist I've ever had the displeasure of ever having to see. your better off not seeing her unless you are really rich if your a workiing class person don't see her unless you want to be screwed over like i've been. thanks for nothing thief! justin farrell

Dr. Hillstead's office is great. He is patient and gentle, my kids don't mind going to the dentist…read morea bit! Staff is top quality as well.

I have been a patient of Michael Hillstead DDS for several years and recommend him without any…read morereservations. He is kind and gentle and has done extensive work on my teeth. No need to search elsewhere for a good dentist in Sonoma.

I enjoyed my first visit at Synergy Dental. Erica and Deb were very welcoming, can't wait to get…read morestarted with my Invisalign treatment. Jodi was so absolutely amazing and extremely nice and gentle, explained every step very clearly, definitely made a great choice with Synergy Dental!

Front desk gossips about patients while you sit and wait 30 minutes past your appointment time…read more Not a good environment. Synergy does not put patients first. Take your business elsewhere! I won't be going back!

Office staff was incredibly rude. Took an entire day for them to call me back and then they tried…read moreto charge me for an emergency and made me wait for two weeks. I told them that my regular physician said that I had an infection that I needed to be seen right away. The staff told me that all of their chairs were taken making money doing teeth cleaning and that they couldn't be bothered with having me come in and address this very serious issue. I would recommend a different dentist. These people don't care. They are only allowed to make money. My other dentist of 25 years where we moved from I called them at 7 o'clock in the morning and have I been even within 500 miles with them I would have gone there. These people are absolutely awful human beings

I went to Dr.Forstadt in Dec. 2023, for an upper partial. I had 3 extractions, impressions taken,…read moreone permanent crown and more impressions. Eight months, 6 appointments cancelled and many inane excuses later - I still have no partial! I'm fed up. Alix M. 8/9/24

LOL! Whoever answered the phone on 2/26/25 was absolutely disgustingly rude. I explained I received…read morea bill & there was no descriptor as to what it was for and her response was, and I quote, "and your name?? Since I can't read minds??" Forstadt was always really nice and I love her though but I'm so sick of people having rude staff in Sonoma for literally no reason. Never going back & telling all my friends to get off.

After ~30 years with Dr DeVincenzi, she retired. The practice has now ridiculously raised their…read morerates, and the new dentist (with a very poor bedside manner) seems to "find" new problems that require thousands of dollars of work. There are much better, honest dentists in Sonoma.

Two years after getting the crown i was flossing and it popped off. I have several other crowns…read morethat have been on for over twenty years. Confirmed my decision to go elsewhere.

Best dental visit of my life!! Spectacular state of the art…read moreequipment. Looking at the "big picture ". Kind and considerate, Dr. Cherise and Dr. Aaron are a gift to our community!

I was a patient here for years. After two routine cleanings, I received a bill for nearly $400 over…read morea year later with no prior communication. I had returned for additional visits in the meantime and was never informed of an outstanding balance. When the bill finally came, it was a text threatening collections. After reviewing the bill, I contacted my insurance, who confirmed the deep cleanings performed were not medically necessary based on my x-rays. I was never informed of this before the procedures were done. The front desk is a broader issue. The team is cliquey, unresponsive, and consistently unprofessional. Billing communication in particular is anti-customer at every step: no proactive outreach, no transparency, and when they do reach out, it's an immediate collections threat with no context. I've filed complaints with the California Dental Board and the California Department of Insurance and have ended my relationship with this practice.

Very mediocre work. High prices. Dishonest charging practices…read more Don't ignore the bad reviews here... they're true. Visit at your own risk.

Richard is a compassionate and talented dentist and cared for me for 30 years. He is semi retired…read morenow so has limited hours and his two children have largely taken over the practice. He recently cared for my loving wife and was so helpful in solving some of her dental issues to make her smile. I have always be more than satisfied with his treatment and professionalism. Maria, his dental assistant is also great at her job and puts me at ease.

Place is garbage. Ain't what it used to be, the lady at the front is super rude. Unfortunately I'll…read morenever go back here.

Peter Meyerhoff has been my dentist for many many years now and I have never been let down. First…read moreand foremost, his staff is absolutely amazing, very flexible in scheduling appointments, extremely kind and funny and very caring. I will admit, I'm usually terrified of the dentist, even with routine cleanings, but their staff is careful and makes it a priority to not cause any pain during visits. Top shelf dentist that I would recommend to anyone in the area if they need some minor work done!

The outlying review seems awfully offbase to me. I have been going to Meyerhof for years, and he is…read morea fine dentist. The office is friendly, professional, and well run. My experience has been that Meyerhof is careful, conservative and knowledgeable.