This office was excellent under Dr. Buca, but the experience has gone downhill since then. The…read moredentist seems to change frequently, so there's no consistency in providers from one visit to the next. Appointments are often rescheduled, making it difficult to plan or take time off work with confidence. The biggest issue has been billing. Estimated charges rarely match the final cost, and it often feels like a bait-and-switch--services are approved based on one estimate, only to later be told insurance doesn't cover them. We've had the same insurance for years, so inaccurate quotes for things like composite fillings are frustrating and avoidable. This used to be a place we trusted and recommended, but we stopped going some time ago, and after today, my wife has decided she's done as well.

Did in office crown broke in just 2 years. Precision dental don't want to cover new one.read more

Best dentistry on the mountain. Friendly and professional staff. Always a comfortable experience…read morein dentistry.

Golden Hills Dental, Coarsegold: 2025 Aug 14 (1 of 5)…read more Jessica, hygienist: 4.5 of 5 It was a day like any other, except I have a dental appointment scheduled. Although I don't have any pain, I wanted to see what a 'professional' dentist says. I found this clinic, not through referral or recommendation, but from a flyer I received in the mail. Once there, I completed their forms - the usual things we do as a new patient. They suggested a cleaning so I said yes. Since I had a complete mouth X-ray several months back, I urged them not to take any more X-rays. While I was waiting, I overheard the dentist telling the patient before me that she needed extensive work, but all that could be done the same day. With that much work, I was impressed. In my mind, I'm hoping that I won't need as much work as that poor lady. After waiting sometime, I was called in for a cleaning. The dental hygienist, Jessica was pleasant, professional and understanding. (4.5 of 5) When my turn came for the dentist to see me, he mentioned the amount of work I needed. He didn't spend much time with me, yet he was quick to diagnose the problems. I was in disbelief. My shock must have shown on my face when he said that. A red flag popped up in my head. I clearly just heard him say the same lines to the lady before me. "This is what you need. We can do the work the same day but you need someone to drop you off and pick you up. It'll take about four hours." The dentist then said Suzanne will go over the cost with me. I was shown into another room, and several minutes later, wearing a white coat, Suzanne came into the room. Imagine how dumbfounded I was when Suzanne said it'll cost seven thousand two hundred and fifty-three dollars for the work. I asked if I really need all that work done. She said she can give me $158 discount, and not charge for the sedation, but it'll still be over seven thousand dollars. I checked myself out with the breakdown of the work and said I'll think it over. I reached out to Golden Hill via email to see which tooth or teeth need immediate attention. I didn't hear back. (1 of 5) Needless to say, I opted for a second opinion. The dentist I went to mentioned that none of the work requires immediate attention, but I should watch out for any signs of pain or discomfort. I am glad I got a second opinion. I am flabbergasted that Golden Hills Dental has such little empathy for their patients. To that end, I'm glad they did not see fit to respond to my email.

Absolutely CANNOT recommend him to families in Mammoth Lakes. The doctor rushes through things…read more(drilling off the cement in turbo fashion resulting in way too much blood and injured gums), no time to answer questions from parents who ask them, he hurts the kids to the point of TEARS - I've witnessed it during multiple visits with multiple children. The poor kids! I paid several thousand dollars for his "services" and my child's teeth would never be used as a sample of his work - he'd be embarrassed! I have seen reviews for his Oceanside offices and they are glowing. A dr should not be judged because his office has cookies, nor should he be judged on his office decor. The more parents I talk to, the more I find they, too, are disappointed with his work. I wish I'd asked around more before I plunked down all the money! BIG regret.

Dr Mogavero sees both my kids. In fact- most of my town goes to Dr Mogavero! My son had some major…read morecorrective issues that were fixed quickly. My daughter just got her braces off and her smile is beautiful! Dr Mogavero is professional, knowledgable and he relates to the kids well. He has made having two in braces at once affordable (payment plans) and doable in our remote town.

After moving to Madera, I went to Sachdeva Orthodontics to complete my Invisalign treatment that I…read morehad started at a different practice. Dr. Sachdeva and his office manager/wife Harpreet were great! Their office is very friendly and professional. Dr. Sachdeva is very personable and made a few additional corrections to my Invisalign treatment. I will be back with my daughter in a few years since I know she will need orthodontic work. I don't hesitate for a second to refer others to this great practice.

horrible service! they never return calls, do not follow up. will never go back! Plenty of other…read moreoptions.

I had an amazing experience with Thurman Orthodontics! From the very beginning, the entire team…read moremade the process of getting braces feel simple, stress-free, and actually exciting. I had gone to three other orthodontists before this, and their pricing honestly felt overwhelming--but Thurman Orthodontics was by far the most affordable option without sacrificing quality. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made every visit comfortable. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt confident moving forward with treatment. You can really tell they care about their patients and want the best outcomes for you. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience. If you're looking for a place that's professional, affordable, and has a great environment, I would definitely recommend Thurman Orthodontics!

I completed treatment here and initially thought everything was fine, but I was not fully satisfied…read morewhen my braces were removed. When I expressed concerns about the final result, I was told everything "would settle" instead of a reassessment. After my braces came off, I was only seen by assistants, not the orthodontist. When I mentioned that something felt off and that my teeth seemed to be shifting, my concerns were dismissed rather than properly addressed. The retainers provided are extremely thin and fragile. They crack very easily, and I've had to return multiple times for replacements. Each replacement costs $20, and turnaround time for an appointment isn't always quick. Given how flimsy the retainers are, they don't provide the level of stability you would expect or need after orthodontic treatment, even with consistent wear. I asked to purchase a backup pair since they break so often, but I was told that wasn't allowed. When I raised concerns about relapse, instead of offering a small correction, I was encouraged to start full braces again, the most expensive option. There was no discussion of minor or conservative adjustments. Two years later after braces, my teeth have shifted significantly. In my experience, the retention plan and aftercare did not prioritize long-term stability. Retention is critical after braces. Once the active treatment was completed and paid for, the long-term follow-through was not a priority. I am now having to pay out-of-pocket elsewhere to correct shifting that a stronger retention plan could have prevented. If you choose this office, ask detailed questions about their retention protocol and long-term follow-up before committing. I would recommend choosing a provider who takes that phase seriously.

My daughter has been a patient for well over 2 years, it was estimated that she wear braces for up…read moreto 2 years. No explanation was really given as to why it's taking longer, they just keep scheduling follow-ups. Makes me wonder if it's cause they want to just bill our insurance. If that really is the case I will be furious, don't make my poor daughter keep her braces on longer for more $. What I am most upset about is their appointment reminder system admittedly had a glitch and a reminder text which I am use to getting was not given for her appt. that was scheduled 2 months ago! If it is their system that failed then we should not be billed, period. I tried to fight it because it really isn't right but the office manager demands I pay because a fee was already waved for a previous missed appt. which might I add was due to an emergency. She was also trying to tell me what she does to remind herself of appts. which is ridiculous, telling me that's it's my responsibility to remember and they give reminder slips which should suffice but from 2 months ago, really?!!! I am getting greedy vibes for sure and can't wait until my daughter gets her braces off, I would never go back here for my other daughter or refer anyone to go here.

Dr. Lauritzen and staff go above and beyond to make my child's experience and smile the best!read more

I came to Dr. Chad as a university student years ago for Invisalign treatment. I am happy to say I…read morehave completed my treatment and am extremely happy with the results. Going through my before and afters was a very proud moment for me! Dr. Chad was extremely patient with me throughout this whole experience. In the middle of treatment I moved to San Diego and then San Francisco and he was able to see me on random weekends/Saturdays when I was in town. He also went above and beyond to personally send me my new trays, keep in contact with me so I could show him my progress, and send me home with a generous amount of chewies and other necessities during Invisalign treatment. Thank you Dr. Chad for sticking with me and being patient throughout my journey! It's been a fun ride and so well worth it.

Disappointed.I got braces for my son and they said it would be $77 for 18 months .Close to…read morefinishing the 18 months, I got a letter saying i owed close to $1k extra out of pocket because my insurance didn't cover. I have good insurance and I got the ceramic braces elsewhere and never paid anything extra out of pocket. My son got the metal ones and it didn't cover? How could they miss calculate that amount of difference. Just a warning for anyone to double check before they put braces here and not end up with this surprise.

Dr Richard Rowan is amazing, his staff are all really nice and helpful. When you walk in there is…read morealways someone there to greet you. You never have to wait, the bathrooms and office are always clean. Dr Rowan and his staff truly care about all their patients. They treat you like family. I highly recommend Dr Rowan.

From the owner: Dr. Richard Rowan has been working as a Board Certified orthodontic specialist providing the best…read moreorthodontic care for patients in the Merced and Mariposa areas since 1982. Dr. Rowan's experience as an orthodontist is coupled with genuine concern for his patients. All of our staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention with our primary goal to help you to achieve a healthy and bright smile.

Dr is good but billing department is horrible! There's a manipulative lying woman named Elvia who…read moreafter you sign a contracted payment arrangement tries to force you to sign up with a company who pays them in full and then you pay the company payments sort of like after pay with intrest I'm sure But when i declined I was told they can't take my scheduled payments in office anymore all though they could take payment in full or even half this all happened after the 5k balance was paid down to 800..so I told her I'd be happy to pay the remaining balance in full when the job was finished and my daughters braces were coming off but I was not paying in full early since there were already 1 1/2 years passed due on there planned completion date which she blamed covid and blamed my kids mother for not scheduling her appointments and stated it wasn't there job to make appointments for my kid which made zero since since ya know dr's tend to know when they want to see you next but she eventually agreed to me paying in full since she claimed they would be removing her braces in 4 weeks and I agreed to pay that day 4 weeks later.. fast forward a few weeks my daughter goes to her appointment Elvia calls says they are removing her braces and I have to pay I agreed and told them I'd pay then I tell my daughter she's getting her braces off and she says dad my teeth are still crooked on the bottom so I questioned Elvia on this and she says ok so we're not removing them but you still have to pay in full today lol...after I refused to pay until they were ready to remove her braces she decided to tell my kid that they couldn't look at her teeth that day because her dad was being difficult and wouldn't pay! Luckily the dr said no that's not how it works and did the rite thing at looked at her teeth.. then she decided to slander me and complain about me to my child and my child's mother but took no blame herself for being a liar and trying to manipulate me because she's bitter I wouldn't agree with all her lies and excuses anyways long story short since there was a lot more drama I'd just say be careful here unless you like hearing excuses and being manipulated lied to and possibly talked bad about to your child because you defended yourself from miss Elvia

I loved my experience with Dr. Boese. I started out in 2006 and got my braces off in 2009. (It…read morewould have been faster but I would always reschedule with them because I was active in sports). The staff was wonderful and I was always excited to go back in and see everyone. They have continued to help me as an adult with retainers when they break, and the orthodontists are wonderful. Because of the procedure I had done, I only have to wear a retainer once a month (if that). I'm so proud of my teeth and it's all because of Dr. Boese and Dr. Boese Sr.