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.

Dr McMahon is awesome as is his staff. As someone terrified of dentists, but needed an implant…read morethis is the place to go. Everything is explained so I was put at ease and the whole vibe of the office is upbeat. I'm grateful I found a smart, professional young surgeon who took great care of me!

I was lucky enough to meet Dr. Boynton and his wonderful team about a month ago thanks to their…read morewonderful wisdom for wisdom program. I learned about this program through a counselor who knew I needed to get my wisdom teeth removed but was constantly putting my money where I needed it most (school) and kept pushing my much needed extraction back. So, I applied for this program in hopes of winning to get my painful wisdom teeth out and I actually won! I was terrified to get them out but so happy to finally be able to have the opportunity to. The surgery was so quick and easy!!! I was surprised at how fast and well I healed too. I am extremely thankful for Dr. Boynton and his team, thank you all so much. For those reading, if you are debating whether or not to check this office out, please do it!!!!

Worst experience with a dentist/ortho I've ever had. Refused to double check with insurance to find…read moreout if I was covered before the surgery - then constant threats to send me to collections and ruin my credit after the surgery while I try to deal with the insurance company - which they told me they had done before hand. Really disappointed / aggravated / frustrated - and in constant fear of ruining my credit because of a simple tooth extraction.

I cannot not say enough wonderful things about Dr. Yolanda Mangrum. I am not an easy patient to…read moredeal with, having had bad experiences in the past. I neglected going for a long time, I was too embarrassed to go. Dr. Mangrum was so encouraging and kind. Her goal was to take care of me, making me healthy, and happy. I had some bad root canals/caps removed and replaced them with implants. I am so happy with the entire experience! My smile and self confidence are renewed thanks to her and the team!!! I'll be returning on a regular basis for continued care.

Dr. Mangrum is a fantastic dentist. I've always felt uncomfortable getting work done on me teeth,…read morebut she really helped me feel at home. I definitely recommend her.

Dr.Elkhoury and his entire staff are amazing! I had an issue with another dentist who failed to…read morediagnose a raging tooth infection, and diagnosed me with "post herpetic nueralgia" in my mouth instead. I know, I have never heard of this. I did not ever have shingles in my mouth. I believed this dentist because I asked him 5 times to recheck my mouth and xrays and the "specialist" endo he sent me to because what else am I to do? I started to doubt myself and was very depressed (really depressed) that I would have to live with this type of overwhelming pain since nueralgia is something you can't really cure. When I could not take the pain any longer I called Dr. Elkhoury because he has a great reputation and gave empathetic care to my daughter when she was 5 years old and needed a gum grafting. I explained to his front office my situation and also that the first day of school was the following Monday and 32 4th graders would end up with me as their teacher with tooth pain that was making me feel crazy. The woman who answered the phone fit me in the very next day, and I wasn't even a patient. Dr. Elkhoury and his assistant Bri listened to me, really listened, and found that I had an infected tooth that needed treatment immediately. I was prescribed antibiotics and referred to a capable dentist. His office staff made the appointment for me and the other dentist saw me right away. I had my crown removed, a root canal and the crown replaced with care. Thank goodness Dr. Elkhoury and his staff got me out of pain, started me on antibiotics, cordinated care to resolve the issue...most importantly....he and Bri listened and found the problem, all while treating me with empathy and not treating me like I was crazy because it turns out I'm not crazy. I just had a very infected tooth and not a life long disease with no end in site.

Here is my experience and take on that with this Periodontics COMPANY…read more I started at the Sonoma office. I had good expectations for what I thought would be. Sadly, despite continued hopefulness I found it lacking in what I think most of us hope for with medical professionals and their staff. The status game is most notable with the Periodontist himself. And from the rest of my experiences, money is the Number #1 in the direction and care. I personally believe that they are looking for the highest payout care and withhold sharing of knowledge with the aim of getting the money over what is BEST INTERESTS OF THEIR PATIENTS. Secondly, you can pay everything out the door. But when they realize you are not going to get any more business from you, they will magically come up with more bills you owe. Now to say that this isn't typical in our current times, would be a wrong. But just because it is predominant doesn't make it right. We vote with our money and choices. I don't resent the staff or the Periodontist here but I have high standards for us to stick with. And if you know something that will assist your patient and you treat them in another way to aim for more financial rewards short or long term, especially when it comes to permanent downfall from the patient, you and your staff then stink! Short and simple. Rotten motives dictating agenda of care offered.

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. Nielsen is a great dentist who cares for her patients and offers quality care without…read moreovercharging or offering services which are not necessary to increase costs. I highly recommend Dr. Nielsen in Sonoma.

Dr. Nielsen has been caring for my husband and I for 5 years…read more She is Fabulous! Kind, caring and always there for you! She is teaching you how to care for your teeth and gums to prevent problems. She has never hurt me! I have many crowns and implants so I know the difference a fine dentist makes in your life. She does your cleaning herself which makes early diagnosis preemptive. Love my dentist and so will you!

All 4 of my children have had oral surgery by Dr. Pappas. So when faced with finding an oral…read moresurgeon for my elderly father with Alzheimer's, I looked no further than Dr. Pappas. Not only did Dr. Pappas do a great job, but he and his staff treated my dad with dignity and respect.

A negative experience. I felt like a piece of cattle. The Dr. scheduled back-to-back appointments,…read moreleaving himself less than an hour while insisting on putting me under for a $4,600 tooth extraction. He overextended himself and blamed the patient. I switched to another Sonoma dentist, Jad Elkhoury, and had a very positive experience. What a difference! I additionally had significant billing and communications issues with Dr. Pappas that were never resolved.

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.