When I finally decided to move forward with full mouth reconstructive surgery, I knew that who I choose to do it meant everything. It's not a decision to be taken lightly. I was having some root canals done prior by a highly reputable endodontist. He had seen all the work around Santa Barbara and thought Dr. Crawford was the most equipped to take on the restorative task of my very damaged teeth. I had been grinding my teeth for several decades. Additionally, the last decade I had developed severe acid reflux so the grinding damage really accelerated once the acid entered the picture. Once the restorative phase started with Dr. Crawford I noticed that I could eat again in comfort. My case was severe and several molars had been crushed and one implant had broken off entirely. I was overjoyed with the simple function of molars that worked! I could not have been more thankful as to how Dr. Crawford stripped everything down, to then properly build everything back up! He takes no shortcuts and does everything the right way. After the restorative phase concluded, the cosmetic phase began. The porcelain restorative crowns he develops, shapes and utilizes are so impressive. They look incredibly real, are translucent and nuanced. We worked together closely to pick out a color that looked both natural and beautiful. Everything came together wonderfully. I now have functional teeth that look beautiful too! The process he goes through from start to finish is nothing short of a very fine-tuned expert in his craft and prime. It's incredibly detailed and nuanced. This is why it is so important to chose with someone who knows their craft on this level, and has been doing it for decades. Dr. Crawford is really an artist at heart. He and his entire office are so personable and caring. Dr. Crawford has put together a team of special people around him that make the journey as nice as possible. I would highly recommend anyone who is considering the process of partial and/or full restorative crowns to meet with Dr. Crawford. He will take you through the entire process of what will be needed and show you similar cases and results. They are nothing short of the best! I could not be happier with the final result. I am forever thankful to Dr. Crawford and his wonderful team! read more

Paul Crawford, DDS - After photo. End result. - General Dentistry Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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A poor 2 star review was submitted under my name by a scammer , to try and charge a review clean up fee. Im writing to say i was recommended Dr Crawford by two Dental Assistants that work for other dentists. I have had quite a bit of work done , And am very pleased. I would recommend Him too anybody Hope theres a place in hell for scammers read more

This review is way overdue. That is not for my lack of enthusiasm regarding all the time and hard work Dr Crawford put into fixing my mouth. When I came in after two CoVid years of neglect the inevitable had occurred. I'd been warned back in the nineties that my periodontal problems were so advanced that my options were minimal. 20 years of painful deep root planing served only to delay the full removal of my teeth. Under the guidance of the extraordinary oral surgeon, Eric Wallace and the careful preparation of Paul Crawford I felt more confident than I could imagine. I am vain and I was horrified that I was losing my teeth. When I came out of the surgery that involved the full removal of my upper teeth, they were already prepared with my temporary semi permanent denture that was screwed into my jaw. I felt no need to take any painkiller other than over the counter Tylenol and ice packs. Swelling was minimal. I did take very careful and scrupulous care post surgery and that really paid off. The rest of the process with Dr Crawford was gratifying. I had my semi permanent dentures for about six months and the permanent ones I have had in since 5 months now. In truth, I am still getting used to them and my elocution has finally gotten back to normal. None of the process was ever painful or humiliating. The most painful part for me was berating myself for not having taken better care of my teeth for the decades that I lived overseas. In the end that is water under the bridge. Now I heave a decent smile that Im not fully used to yet and a healthy mouth that is not sending dangerous bacteria into my blood. Ive known far too many people who have had heart problems due their unhealthy mouths. I can not recommend Dr Crawford Highly Enough. He is also a very nice and interesting guy. read more

I postponed my dental work for several years, and now I wish I had gone ahead and done it much sooner. I wouldn't have trusted any other dentist in town with this procedure - I now have six veneers, a whole new smile, and the results look/feel amazing! Dr. Crawford is very thorough (a perfectionist, really - which I absolutely appreciate). He took the time to explain his findings, offer several different options, and gave his advice on the best plan (several times and even taking the time to meet with my husband as well, to bring him up to speed). His office is warm and comforting (I would definitely know - after spending several sessions totaling over 8 hours in his chair recently). His staff (Sloan, you are great!) are professional and so sweet, and you always walk in to a welcoming face. I highly recommend Dr. Crawford & his staff. read more

Paul Crawford, DDS - 6 new veneers - General Dentistry Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Myself & family have been seeing Dr. Crawford for over 10 years now and while going to the dentist is not something we all might look forward to, 5 stars are in order. From the regular cleanings and check-ups to some really special inlay gold work, Dr. Crawford has performed fantastic dentistry. A recent implant that was very complicated was handled with complete professionalism as the tooth was fused to my lower jaw and required some creative solutions between Dr. Crawford and the periodontist. While the procedure took longer than normal, everything was explained clearly, and the end result was excellent. Dr. Crawford is thoughtful and very good in explaining best options / alternatives and has never done the 'hard sell' that I have experienced with other dentists. Highly recommend for your dental needs. read more

I can not say enough good things about Dr Crawford and his staff. Everything about his office is state of the art and his knowledge is exceptional. From getting your teeth cleaned to large dental procedures you can not find anyone better! Sloan at the front desk is wonderful and always so helpful with billing and appointments. Save yourself time and use the best. Call and get an appointment and be amazed at what you've been missing!! read more

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Dr. Crawford is a very skilled dentist that does beautiful work. He treats his patients with a great deal of respect. It is a very low stress environment, which eases much of the anxiety associated with a dental visit. Sloane is a very attentive and responsive office manager that is willing to work around your schedule. All of the dental assistants are very skilled, and always make sure your dental work is done in the most comfortable, pain-free manner possible. But the most important thing about Dr. Crawford's office is that the work is top class. After having several dentists pitch me their plan for the work I needed done, Dr. Crawford had the most comprehensive and detailed plan to solve my issues. I am very pleased with the work I had completed. My smile looks great, and I would absolutely recommend his office to anybody looking for good cosmetic dentistry. read more

Dr. Crawford provides stellar service with exceptional results. His work is impeccable which is why so many are referred to his practice. On a side note ( but a very important one)...... his office staff, office manager and assistant are remarkable! I ( like most) am not a fan of visiting the dentist for check-up's or restorative work, but the first face that you see when you walk into his office is one holding a gorgeous smile and always ready and willing to accommodate my needs in the best way possible!! Thank you Dr. Crawford and his amazing team!! read more

I LOVE going to Dr. Crawford's office. Like most people, I was never the biggest fan of going to the dentist office. However, now that I go to Crawford's office I feel comfortable, welcome, and even look forward to seeing everyone there. While you are getting your teeth cleaned, they make you feel as comfortable as possible that you start to forget you are getting your teeth cleaned. I recently had to get work done on my back molar....not a pleasant task, but Crawford made sure I was in no pain the whole time and that I was taken care of. All around a positive experience there - I highly recommend this office as your regular dental check up :) read more

I absolutely love the service and professionalism of the whole office! Sloan has impeccable knowledge and always makes scheduling so easy for my whole family. I dint enjoy being in the dentist chair but always find myself at ease with the headphones and iPad . Sandra always greets me with a smile and Renee keeps my whole family's teeth in perfect heath! I highly recommend Dr. Crawford for any dental need! read more

Is there an option for 0? TLDR; Horse teeth, ill fitting bite, and lots of tooth pain now. *root canal in future* Where do I begin? Dr. Paul Crawford came highly recommended by local doctors in the area. But my experience has been far from stellar. How we treat people when things go wrong is the true judge of character and a medical practice. If I could go back in time and start over with another doctor, I would. But alas whats done is done and I'm stuck here writing this review. First when I consulted with the doctor, I mentioned I was concerned about some of the photos he showed me of other patients where the upper veneers covered too much of the lower teeth in any given smile. giving you a funny "horse teeth" look. He assured me every time that would not be the case and i would have lots of input on the final veneers. I was ok with this response. (big mistake) when he started prepping the teeth with the temps. he did an EXCELLENT job. everything looked great. temps were perfect. I was happy and all was right with the world. 2-3 weeks go by doctor mentions he'll have me go take a look at the final veneers at the lab to make sure I'm happy with the results. This is where everything starts to go down hill. He made a bunch of changes to the teeth ( note the upper teeth covering most of the lower teeth for that distinctive horse look ) he then assures me he can make adjustments to them AFTER they were installed. ( I wasn't aware at the time but its very difficult to make THAT many changes to the final veneers. but this is standard practice for him.) I even pointed out at the time of install ( where he didn't deliver on any of his promises of letting me see the finals before install. ) that some of the veneers had a VERY bulbous look to them. and had odd dents. which he agreed were odd. and proceeded to assure me that they were normal and he could polish AKA grind out in his lab ( you'll see why this was detrimental to my case later.) I have distinct feeling now that he wanted to just rush my case through and let bad lab decisions fly by. which is not something you want in a doctor. Problem two was the veneers started chipping almost immediately. which he then started blaming on me immediately. yet I wear a night guard religiously. after consulting with a famous cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles they mentioned, that it was possible that the veneers were suffering from micro cracks in the ceramic because of all the "changes" he made via the drilling tools. Dr. Crawford always denies this is an issue. but it always happened after he made "adjustments" And other doctors have mentioned it is an issue as well. Even the lab who made these teeth have said it isn't a good idea to shave the veneers after a certain point ( which we were well past) He continues to give me weird answers that the teeth are nearly indestructible yet they keep chipping. But to keep a VERY long story short. Dr Crawford is a doctor I would not recommend unless you are willing to live with sub par work. teeth you never signed off on. and someone who's going to make changes to your smile without your approval and then shirk responsibilities for sub par work after the fact. I found his practices dishonest and I feel betrayed by my own lack of research on his promises. The other problem was I've been having tooth pain ever since he installed the veneers in my mouth. and always brushed me off every time I complained about it. I asked some other cosmetic surgeons as well and they mentioned it could be a problem with how much tooth surface he removed and how my nerves in my teeth are too close to the surface now. Which he has categorically denied. He even ended up in the end referring me to one of his endodontist friends who called my problem " Occlusal trauma ". which again goes to point 1. he choose to install ill fitting teeth. btw for those of you who don't know what this means here's googles definition: "Occlusal trauma is a dental term that refers to the damage incurred when teeth are left in traumatic occlusion without proper treatment." Now I am cursed with constant pain and the need for a root canal down the road. I've been trying to work with him for the last 6 months to address my concerns but I feel like i was always brushed off. just like during the consult phase where he promised I'd be able to make any changes necessary before we went to final molds. he ended up installing teeth that were just not balanced for my face. and I will end up having to do this procedure all over again to get a pain free and balanced smile again. This has been a harrowing experience for me. And I wish I had gone with the famous doctors in Los Angeles as he is not any cheaper than the celebrity dentists there. * and even slightly more expensive than them in the end*. This doctor will roughshod over your opinions be forewarned - I urge you to go elsewhere. p.s. you can see the type of service he provides by his response. read more

Best dental experience by far !! Dr. Crawford and his entire staff are friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, gentle and compassionate. Their new State Street location is wonderful and utilizes cutting edge technology that is awesome. My family and I will continue to see Dr. Crawford and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great Dentist. read more

I am so happy with the multiple crowns put in by Dr. Crawford. The improvements in appearance, shape and alignment are truly remarkable! I have received so many compliments on my smile! Dr. Crawford and staff provide the very best in modern dentistry and I highly recommend them for all your dental needs! read more

I have gone to several dental offices in my life time and have had many experiences both good and bad, but my experiences with Dr. Crawford and his team have been exceptional! Dr. Crawford 's practice is professional, clean and trustworthy. Dr Crawford treats my whole family including my three small children, no need for pediatric dentist here! I have always received great care with exceptional results. I have had several involved treatments including a front tooth implant which required collaboration with a local surgeon and even a visit to his lab to match the color perfectly! I am very happy with my results and will continue to trust his ability with future dental needs. read more

Dr. Crawford is excellent! While vacationing in Santa Barbara I had a dental emergency. I called to see if he could take me at a moments notice. Sloan was very kind and accomodating, getting me in that day. I had a major abscess and needed 2 root canal's! He referred me to Dr. Sturm for the root canal's, then back to Dr. Crawford for the remainder of the procedure, including two new crowns. All was completed quite to my satisfaction within the limited time available. I highly recommend Dr Crawford. What a blessing. Thanks to Sloan as well for working me into their busy schedule. J.Ward read more

Having recently moved to Santa Barbara, my priority was to find a competent and trustworthy dentist; this turned out to be a far more daunting task than anticipated, with many 'false starts' and stressful experiences- until a friend referred me to Dr.Crawford. From the outset, Dr. Crawford's reassuring and highly professional manner put me at ease as he explained, every step of the way, the optimal dental plan for me. Moreover, his extremely friendly and accommodating office staff help to make the experience a pleasant one. I can highly recommend Dr. Crawford to anyone who is looking for a competent and trustworthy dentist. read more

Dr. Paul Crawford and his staff are excellent! Going to the dentist can be an uncomfortable experience , from my first visit, the staff made me feel welcome and at ease. Dr Crawford is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything in detail . I knew what to expect, every step of the way. He is much more than a dentist . He is an artist, you can see that in the quality of his work. I recommend Dr Crawford very highly. read more

I came to Dr. Crawfords office because he accepted my employers dental insurance. Before I came in for my first appointment Sloane requested I give her my previous dentist's contact information so they could retrieve my old records and x-rays - I gave this information to her as well as my insurance information for verification. When I came in for my appointment I was told my insurance would cover full X-rays, cleaning and a portion of a filling and chipped tooth. I went ahead with the X-rays knowing that Sloane had my prior dentist's contact information and would have requested the X-rays if they were already taken. A few weeks after having this done I received a bill for the X-rays. I contacted Dr. Crawfords office and was told that it turned out that X-rays had already been taken at my previous dentists office and as it turned out insurance wouldn't cover them again. I trusted Dr. Crawfords office to do what they said they would and contact my old dentist prior to taking another set of X-rays - they did not get in contact with them. I understand this is a minor misstep yet I would have expected them to accept that it was their mistake and practice good business by not charging me for the X-rays. read more

I can't say enough good things about this office. My daughter has always been terrified of the dentist. The whole office made her feel so comfortable, she actually looks forward to her next appointment. They offer nitrous oxide witch has helped her tremendously. I would definitely recommend this office to my friends and family. read more

When I moved from San Francisco to Santa Barbara almost two years ago, I asked my then dentist to recommend a dentist in Santa Barbara. She gave me two names, and I chose Dr. Crawford which turned out to be a very lucky choice. During my first appointment I learned that I needed several new crowns. I also wanted new upper veneers. I am completely satisfied with all the dental work that he has done for me since I have moved here, and I am especially happy with my beautiful new veneers. Going forward, I have total confidence in Dr. Crawford's decisions about any procedures that I may need in the future. I highly recommend him, and another big plus is his wonderful staff. Cynthia H. read more

Our family of 6 are patients of Dr. Crawford and I am thrilled with both his work and the service from his staff! I give the whole team a big 5 stars! We are always greeted with personal care and timeliness on the appts. Dr Crawford is excellent with my kids(ages 10-17) and takes extra time to make sure they are comfortable and have a great experience. iPads ready to go, super comfy chairs and a beautiful clean office are just the extras that ease any "dental anxiety". I also just finished the process of getting front veneers; they are beautifully designed and look just like natural teeth! He was very meticulous and I was impressed with the technology and extra steps in making sure my teeth were just what I wanted. Thank you!! read more

I came to Dr. Crawford after consulting several different dentists about the issues I was having with my mouth. I couldn't chew food in certain areas of my mouth without being very sensitive, I lost confidence in my smile due to missing teeth, and my mouth was affecting my stomach and my diet on a daily basis. All of the input I received from the other dentists seemed very hopeless, and none of them said they would be able to help me. When I called and spoke to Dr. Crawford about my issues I was having, he listened, scheduled a meeting to assess my mouth, and followed up with some options. He was the only one out of four other dentists I had approached for help that actually did offer his services. When Dr. Crawford decided on a plan of attack, ,he explained every step in detail and the timing it would take to heal. Dr. Crawford and his staff are very friendly, attentive, and professional, and they provide a comfortable dental office the entire time you are in the office. I would highly recommend his services for anyone, especially if you want input that can make a difference for the comfort and health of your mouth. Thanks to Dr. Crawford and his staff I can now feel comfort in knowing I can smile again without feeling self conscious, and I can eat again without discomfort. read more