All right, y'all -- I've never posted a review on Yelp before, but because I found Dr. Huerta through Yelp reviews, I felt like I should first say thank you to everyone who has posted previously, because Dr. Huerta is THE BEST and I'm so grateful and relieved to have a dentist in the city.
And second, if you're reading this because you're searching for new dentist, especially if you're someone like me who had not seen a dentist for a while, I'm here to tell you that all the wonderful things posted about Dr. Huerta and his practice are 100% true.
His office is incredibly welcoming, the atmosphere is relaxed and calming, the reception area is set up to provide maximum convenience and comfort for patients: the iPad bar, the beverage station, the comfortable, stylish seating, the soft lighting, and the decor which makes the space feel like an airy beach house more than a dental office. And all of course spotlessly clean. The rooms where you receive treatment are just as thoughtfully laid out, state-of-the-art equipment with design touches like high ceilings that bring a lot of air and light in the rooms -- very soothing.
Jonathan Santiago, who manages the front desk and office operations is FANTASTIC. He went above and beyond to help me get the x-rays from my previous dentist (whose business office tried to tell me they wouldn't release them), and every step of the way has made sure that I understood the costs and what my insurance would cover. He's amazing, and really takes the stress out of the whole process. It seems like they accept a pretty wide range of insurance, and I believe they also now offer their own yearly plan for people without insurance.
And all of the thoughtfulness invested in creating an environment that is therapeutic and comfortable for the patient is just a reflection of Dr. Huerta himself.
I found Dr. Huerta after several weeks of some pretty bad pain from a couple fillings that I got from a previous dentist. Dr. Huerta made adjustments for me twice, and corrected my bite -- basically tried everything to avoid having to replace the filling from the other dentist, but that's what ended up happening because the pain never went away in that tooth. And I was dreading the pain of the procedure -- dentists have had problems getting me numb enough, the previous dentist had to use two shots, and I still felt the drilling so had to get another shot during the procedure.
Not to worry! Dr. Huerta fixed that thing LIKE A BOSS, he's so efficient and skillful, and I never felt a thing! Seriously, even getting the shot (just one and done!) was nothing, I felt not even a pinch from the needle. I was done and out of there inside 45 minutes, and my tooth is recovering nicely. I can finally chew on the left side of my mouth again, which I hadn't been able to do since Nov. 3rd!
And of course, as many others have said, Luna the best therapy dog ever sat in my lap during the work. It really does make a difference in the stress level, having that happy little face around. So sweet and friendly.
I recommended Dr. Huerta to a friend recently, who went in for a cleaning last week and texted me immediately afterwards to rave about how fantastic it was. And my husband is about to make an appointment for himself. And if you're debating about where to go, believe me, I understand the stress and hesitation but I'm telling you: Dr. Huerta is the real deal, he's just the best. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He will take such good care of you, you may actually look forward to going to the dentist. (I do! I love seeing that little dog and being in that lovely office!) read more