Dr. Baker snd his entire team are amazing. I needed a root canal and I am so glad my dentist…read morerecommended him. Easy scheduling, and the entire process was smooth and gentle. Yes I said a gentle root canal. So pleased with Dr. Baker and highly recommend him.

Dishonest and greedy. This is an follow-on to my original review from January 2026. I decided to…read moretake Baker to small claims court. I sent the "demand letter" first, which is required by the Superior Court Small Claims department for San Diego County. I sent the letter to the dentist's office certified mail, but received a response from the post office that the office refused to accept the letter. As others have noted, the office manager is a piece of work. All of the one star reviews on Yelp and Healthgrades are legitimate. There are several endodontists in the area that have much higher reviews that will be in network for your insurance. As you can see, there are many good reviews for this dentist, however the chance of getting cheated by this dentist is significant.

Dr. Le was recommended to me by my regular dentist as I was having a sore tooth and would probably…read moreneed a root canal. Like most people, a root canal isn't a procedure most look forward to. I went to the office and was greeted by the office staff who were very courteous. I was handed a lot of papers to fill out. After waiting a few more minutes, the dental tech came and we exchanged small chit chat. She then escorted me to the exam room. Dr. Le then came in and asked what the problem was. After I shared with him about my sore tooth, he asked if I wanted the root canal right then. I was very surprised and said "yes." He took x-rays and proceeded with the root canal. Well, my experience with Dr. Le and his technician were most favorable. The two of them worked like professionals. There was very little or no conversation and each knew their role. Dr. Le had my kind of music playing (60s and 70s) and every once in a while, Dr. Le would sing along. As I stated before, a root canal isn't the most pleasant of procedures, but Dr. Le made sure that I was comfortable and in a way...I guess I was. I had plenty of "numbing" shots and didn't feel a thing. The day after the root canal, Dr Le himself called me to see how I was doing. I was doing well. No pain. Usually an office staff person calls. I really liked that. I recommend Dr. Le. His office is in the TruCare building.

Two months ago I was here and I had a root canal. I did not like how Dr. Le treated me; he was very…read morerough. The tooth he worked on did not turn out well, and it hurt when I chewed

I came in as a new patient impressed with the fact that they have only 5 star reviews…read more The experience was more pleasant than I expected. The staff including the Doctor were very kind and personable. I did not need to ask how much the options were they were forthright in explaining that up front. No surprises. They even provide sunglasses to protect your eyes from the bright light that is used. All of the equipment is top of the line and there was really no delays waiting to be seen or during the exam. I highly recommend this dental office.

2 years later, this office continues to be amazing! Everyone is so nice and they really do quality…read morework. So glad I found them!

Dr. Packer is exceptional; he is knowledgeable, kind, and makes a fair assessment. I would come…read moreback if ever needed! I went in with some concerning pain that I discussed with my general dentist who recommended I see an endodontist. I came here, took X-rays, a few tests, and consulted with Dr.Packer. It was recommended I didn't need further treatment at this time and I appreciate the Dr's clear and balanced assessment of me not needing intervention.

Dr. Packer was fantastic. As someone who is nervous about dental work, especially root canals, Dr…read more Packer was so kind, gentle and reassuring. The two root canals were a piece of cake and he even called me the following day to see how I was doing!! ( who does that!?) He also did a bit of extra work on a tooth that was bothering me. Highly recommend him, especially for the "Nervous Nellies" of the world!

This place is amazing. Great customer service from the expeditious call back to the visit with the…read moredentist. Very thorough and knowledgeable. The office is clean and top notch. I will be referring friends here. Dentist was so excellent. I was sent here for a possible root canal but the dentist said I was fine and potential allergy season related. Amazing.

I can't express how thankful I am to Dr. Hanlon and his assistant Nayeli. I have never had a root…read morecanal before but ended up needing two and was so absolutely terrified of getting them done that I pushed it as long as I could without treatment. I ended up in sever pain and needed to do it and thankfully a friend referred me to Dr. Hanlon. He was AMAZING. He was patient with me, answered my questions, did both teeth quickly, kind and made sure I felt nothing during the whole procedure. Nayeli was also so sweet and helped to calm my nerves the whole time. Thank you Dr. Hanlon. I would recommend over and over again! 10/10.

Love my dental office! They are so kind and friendly. This makes ALL the difference when you're…read moreinvesting in your hygiene and health. The team is just amazing and Dr. Salazar is the best. Highly recommend.

Nancy is Great! Her staff is fair - and explain things well. I don't feel like they are pushing me…read moreinto decision, but educating me about what is going on! Would recommend the a dental office to everyone. My teeth are healthy and white for a change!!!

Amazing facility. They got me in the same day due to extreme tooth pain, unfortunately tooth had…read moreto get extracted. Dr. Constantine N. Reppas put me at ease because I was a nervous wreck, he explained the process thoroughly. Front staff excellent. I highly recommend this facility.

Insanely predatory practice. Will quote you pricing before the appointment and then when you're in…read morethe chair suddenly everything changes. Save your money and sanity and don't do business with these people. They even called me after I left before they even looked at my teeth to belittle me and make me feel bad for "agreeing" to a price beforehand and being sketched out when it changed. They had told me the set price would cover everything as far as x-rays and the exam and when I was asking about specifics once in the chair they didn't even know how much it would be and kept having to leave to ask their supervisor. The assistant was very sweet, but there seemed to be a very vague and confusing lack of communication between everyone. I wouldn't recommend this place.

Both Kevin and Stephanie are amazing . I have been a patient…read morehere for over 15 years. Kevin is a great dentist and Steph is a great dental hygienist. I had very bad gingivitis when I first became their patient And my teeth have been in great shape for years now. The office is small but they all provide great service and has a family vibe Their receptionist Michelle is great also. Definitely recommend them if anyone asks me for a dentist. I got my husband and cousin to come here as well

There is just so much good stuff I can say about the Creative Smiles team but it is nearly…read moreimpossible to articulate all the good that I have experienced and have been witness to. Honestly, I wanted to write a review as soon as I got out of my first visit. That is how positive my experience was. Dr. Salgado, Stephanie and Michelle has made their office such a warm, friendly, and amazing environment. I never thought I would ever say those words about a dentist office. Let me start off by saying that in the 40 something years I've been going to the dentist, I have always had an enormous fear and anxiety over going. I remember white knuckling the chair just about every appointment and TONS of pain. So when the money became a problem, it was the perfect excuse for me to stop going, because I couldn't afford it. I never had great teeth but needless to say, it got worse. Even taking medication for that anxiety didn't help. That fear became so profound, that I skipped going for years. Prior to going to Dr. Salgado, I tried to get back into this and take care of the problems that I was having. The prior office seemed so aggressive in their handling and they stated that I needed work that turned out to be not necessary. Fast forward to the present day. After all of that neglect on my part, I ended up developing a pretty painful tooth infection and had to find another dentist. In my first visit to Creative Smiles, you can tell right off the bat that every staff member genuinely cares. Michelle has such a friendly demeanor when you walk through the door that it automatically puts you at ease. She has gone above and beyond in ensuring that I have all the info I need but most importantly, she ensures that I understand it. I've been to other offices where they don't even to explain and they even get mad if you ask too many questions (because they did not explain). . I truly appreciate the whole team's attention to detail. I have not had the opportunity to work with Stephanie directly but I'm looking forward to it. She has already been a wealth of knowledge. She recently explained something to me regarding my flipper tooth. I know this should have been common sense on my part but she never shamed me for not knowing. It was not explained to me by my prior dentist, the ramifications of not wearing your stay plate consistently. As with Michelle, Stephanie is always friendly. Her positive energy makes for a warm inviting environment. As for Dr Salgado, there are not enough words to explain what a stellar doctor he is. When I came in for the first time because I had tooth pain, initially it was supposed to be a consultation but he ended up going above and beyond to try and do some of the prep work so I can go to the Endodontist to get some relief. He provided a treatment plan and options but what I appreciate a lot is that he did not tell me I need things that were unnecessary like another office did. Dr Salgado takes you every step of the way during the process which helps so much and curbs any anxiety that might come up. One thing I appreciate very much is that he knows I am working with a limited amount of funds. Not once has he tried to steer me toward the more expensive option or take the easy way out and just pull them. I was told by another office pulling them would be the best way to go. Dr Salgado is trying to save my teeth. He has made me aware of my options and has tried to help me stay within my budget. Dr Salgado has a way of putting patients at ease. I can honestly say that there has NOT been a time when I was not petrified of going to the dentist. But during my first visit and each subsequent visits I can say I was not nervous and had ZERO anxiety which has never happen before. He is very thorough every visit and does everything he can to save your teeth. I know I said this earlier but that Dr. Salgado and team truly cares about their patients and they try very hard to improve oral health and change lives. I'm very happy with the work that has been done so far. The whole team is passionate about what they do and it shows exponentially. Dr Salgado is energetic and enthusiastic about his work which in turn makes me more motivated to take care of myself. A step at a time, I will be able to face the world with confidence and a better smile.

Very nice office! The doctor and staff were all very professional! They ran on time and they even…read moretake my insurance!!!

I had a crown replaced recently The old crown was badly…read morefitted and caused inflammation due to food getting caught between teeth The replacement was done painlessly and professionally and fits perfectly

Excellent quality of care, attention to detail and chair side manner. They offered genuine care…read moreoptions and only recommended what was truly needed. Wonderful front desk and very helpful. If you're looking for full family care, look no further!

Always so friendly. Able to see you as soon as possible and you can tell all the employees enjoy…read moreworking here. Very knowledgeable