Need a Family Dentist Who Has a Great Reputation

Updated on June 23, 2010
D.C. asks from Frisco, TX
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Ok ladies, I need some serious help. I am in the process of changing my family insurance and I am looking for a dentist for my husband and I as well as my girls. My husband and I both have not been to a dentist in a few years and we are both very fearful of going. I need a cleaning and maybe some cavities filled but I am terrified and all of the dentists I have done research on have had horrible reviews. We would like someone who is trustworthy, helpful, and mindful of our fears. Ideally I'd like someone who can do work with no pain but I know that technology isn't available just yet.

Also we'd like a good dentist for our girls. My oldest is 5 and my youngest is 2 and they've never been. The oldest needs to go for school and the youngest one I'd like to get her started early. We live in irvine but I am willing to travel up to 20 miles for a good dentist who won't hurt me. Thanks a bunch.

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C.B.

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Hi

I absolutely LOVE Dental Arts of Irvine....I am phobic of dentists and he helped me get thru some serious dental work...he is in Irvine at either ###-###-#### or www.dentalarts.com
if there is such a thing as painless....he's it...tell him C. sent you.....
good luck

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N.S.

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here is a link to my dentist website. they are in aliso viejo and i love then - cant wait till my little girl has teeth so i can take her there!

http://www.alisoshoredentist.com/

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L.S.

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Dr. Keith Tang! Found him on 1-800-Dentist after going through your same situation. He's in Irvine on Alton next to the Albertsons and Olive Garden and Marshalls! He's great! My hubby and I, as well as our four children started going in February of this year. You won't be disappointed! the staff is great too...###-###-####. Let them know we sent you...The Simons

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K.S.

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Our family has been going to Harbor Mesa Dental in Costa Mesa for over ten years.
Dr. Sanacore and his staff are amazing! They are kind and gentle and let you know what is happening each step of the way. I had bad experiences in the past and so when I found Dr. Sanacore, it was life-changing! My daughter and son are 5 and 2 and they also go to Harbor Mesa and see Dr. Hanna De Bourg, the children's dentist. I cannot say enough about how wonderfully sweet she is and very professional with the little ones. My kids love going b/c they make them feel very special and safe! I HIGHLY recommend this office if you are willing to come to Costa Mesa (across the street from the Target shopping center on Harbor Blvd.) Nice people all around (our hygenist is Darlene and she is awesome too- a mommy as well and gentle and kind).

Here's their contact info:
http://www.harbormesadental.com/

K.

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M.P.

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My 5YO daughter and I go to Dr. William Wong in Irvine at Woodbridge plaza on Barranca across from the lake. He is great! I am wary of dentists, eye doctors and dermatologists because many (not all!) try to upsell you on 'extras' you don't really need. He is not like that; very professional, awesome hygenist, Susan, and great office staff. My daughter has a cavity that he is treating (not filling) because he believes in saving teeth before just drilling in to them. It has worked out for her so far, only 2 more years until they fall out on their own. ###-###-####. I cannot recommend him and his staff highly enough!!!

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M.D.

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We used to see Dr. Ezaki on Sand Canyon in Irvine and I think he also owns the Apex group. Do NOT see him...felt like everytime we were there he was trying to sell us something new...always claimed we had this wrong and that wrong.

We went to a new dentist recommended by a friend about eight months ago and low and behold, our troubles are not what Dr Ezaki led us to believe. Although I can tell you I need to have one of my fillings that Ezaki did replaced because it's cracked and it's only about two years old. Lovely.

We've also taken our four year old to this new dentist and he was great!

I recommend Dr. Jonathan Cho, he's at the corner of Barranca and Jamboree. Phone is ###-###-####.

Good luck!
-M

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C.K.

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I also have 2 daughters and they love going to see, "Uncle Jack" (thats what they call him.) He is very gentle and always makes sure the girls are okay..The office is clean and the staff is wonderful with kids. We were in the same boat as you a few yrs back and once we found Dr Jack, we go for all our routine check ups and he takes care of us. My daughter who has had cavities all her life has had none after going to this office...I would recommend them to anyone.....

Oh Jack Dds
1200 South Diamond Bar Boulevard
Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Phone: ###-###-####

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C.A.

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I don't know where you are lookin. But, my family loves Dr Burnham in Ahaheim Hills. he is gentile. One of my kids has serious teeth issues, and has had to have extensive work, and my son has no clue that he ever had a shot put in his mouth. That is impressive.

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L.C.

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I totally adore our family dentist who has taken care of both my husband and I as well as our youngest daughter since she was 4 (she's now 22). His name is Dr Mark Goodfellow. He's in Tustin, just off the 55 frwy at 17th street, so it really isn't that far.
Dr. Mark Goodfellow
2427 N Tustin Ave # A
Santa Ana, CA
###-###-####
I am sure that Amy and Linda can help you set up all the appointments that you need. His staff is great too.
Good luck, L.

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S.G.

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I don't know where you're located, but Dr. Pai and Dr. Ishioka in Los Alamitos would be an awesome place for you! They are a married couple. Dr. Nelson Pai does adult dentistry, Susan Ishioka does pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Their offices share a lobby with adults on one side, kids on the other. Their office staff is awesome and helpful. They really helped us out with my daughter's braces and were flexible setting up a financing plan that worked best for us. I could tell stories for hours about this wonderful dental office. They are kind, caring, and professional. Both doctors will come in on weekends for emergency appointments, even if it means juggling their kids soccer games or whatever. Dr. Susan took off my friends son's braces for his high school senior portraits, and put them back on FOR FREE. We have a friend who lived in New Zealand for a while, and still kept his dental appointments here in Los Alamitos California! Any dentist worth flying around the globe for is definitely worth a little drive!
Their office number is ###-###-####. Good Luck!

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B.E.

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I love my dentist Dr. Amini at Pnnacle dental ###-###-#### She is on MacArthur and Main in Costa Mesa. The office staff is so friendly and the dentist is so kind and gentle. I have referred everyone I know and they have all been happy.

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T.G.

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Wayne A. Gouvion, DDS is located in Irvine (18124 Culver Dr., Ste. H, Irvine, CA ###-###-####). He is the greatest -- has been in business for 30+ years in the same location!

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S.J.

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I have been a patient at this Tustin dentist, http://www.davidmguyotdds.com/index.html, for over a year now. My sister-in-law recommended him and I am so grateful that she did. I have never had to wait for an appointment especially if I call them with unbearable pain. The office staff is very cordial, pleasant, accommodating, and easy to talk to. http://www.davidmguyotdds.com/crown/index.html

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P.E.

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I highly recommend my dentist - Dr. Kimberly Okumura in Huntington Beach. She specializes in fearful patients and has a wonderrful gentle approach. She uses special techniques to minimize any pain and fear. She also teaches desntistry at USC so all of her techniques and training is very up to date. WONDERFUL!!!

L.S.

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Hi D.,
I have been going to the same dentist for 35 years! He and his staff are wonderful. I even used to babysit his daughters when I was in high school :) I've never understood other's fears about going to the dentist; probably because I've never had any problems whatsoever with Dr. Keiser. AND he's not one of those strip mall dentists -- I think you know what I mean! Anyway, his name is Steven J. Keiser, he's located in Orange on Tustin Ave. at Chapman. Also, ask for Debbie to be your hygenist. She's the best and has been with him for 35 years, too!
http://www.findtherightdentist.com/dentist-page/dr-keiser...

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C.F.

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I have a great dentist, I'd trust w/ my life. She is current on technology and even uses a flavored gel to numb the gums first - you can't even feel it when Novocain is needed. She doesn't talk all insurances so you'd have to check w/ her, but let me know if you want her name and #. Her office is right off the 55 freeway at 4th street. She is worth the drive. I do recommend AM appts when possible, because she runs over in the afternoon -- she wants to do things right, not just rush the job to get to the next patient.

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