Smiles of La Jolla - La Jolla, California

Steve W.

Today was my first visit to this office. I saw the ad on Instagram and checked out their credentials and it was very impressive but the treatment I received at the office from the front desk all the way to the dentists was way beyond anything I had experienced before. My doctor took time to explain everything to me and presented options which I really appreciated. I want to thank all of the staff at the office for making me feel welcomed even though this was my first visit.

Elena D.

Avoid this office! This "Happy Smiles" office "provided" me with a deep cleaning for $2,476.00 (!), in full knowledge that their deep cleaning procedures were not covered by any dental insurance. The office never disclosed to me how expensive was their version of deep cleaning. The office manager did not contact my insurance company or advised me to contact them myself to find out whether they are covering $2,476 "deep" cleaning or not. Their "deep cleaning" claim was of course denied by insurance company, but the office did not care even to let me know since they got my money upfront with a deceptive promise to pay me back. During the same visit, I was also advised to pay for an additional test to confirm the crack in a tooth: The highly-professional dentist in another office said that he could see this crack on a regular X-ray... another deception... When I addressed this situation, the manager denied any responsibility for their wrongdoing. I checked out other reviews about this office and found out that the similar practice of "deep cleaning" for several thousands was offered to other patients. Some of them were lucky to walk away from this office without upfront payments. I was not the lucky one: I believed that the smiles in this office were genuine. Unfortunately, they are NOT: This office cares only about their profits, making financial victims from their patients.

AYESHA L.

Excellent full service dental office. After bad experiences in the past I am so glad I now have them as my provider. Wonderful people excellent, caring service!

Matteo P.

Avoid at all costs. They try to sell you treatment you don't need for much more expensive than other dentists in the area.

Beware of their "deep dental cleaning" as they will try to convince you it's necessary and will not perform any other procedures until you do it. Even though you don't even need it at all (I went to another dentist that confirmed this)

Overall: you will end up wasting tons of time and money on procedures you don't even need. DO NOT COME HERE!!

Jill W.

The most wonderful staff. I’ve had a lot of previous dental work and had bad experiences. Smiles of La Jolla is the master of dentistry/oral surgery and admin. I’ve had multiple root canals, crowns, pulls with bone graphs. They called and txt me on their off days just to check in on how I was feeling. They genuinely care. They created a whole plan based on my goals all the way through implants. Can’t say enough good things.

Thank u everyone-I was so scared. U cared and helped make it a place I WANT to go! And your work has been PERFECT. No pain when there shouldn’t be or issues!!

They took care of the painful stuff first and still have work to do but can’t wait to speak and smile confidently again ☺️

Pics to follow when complete.

Liv A.

I have a fear anxiety about going to the dentist, but the staff made me feel at ease and talked me through things. I was given a small sedative and then got everything that I needed done. It went well. Im glad its over with but also glad the staff made it easier.

Mehrnoush F.

I was traveling in San Diego and I had a horrible tooth issue from my surgery done in Europe. I contacted the first office that responded to me and went there. I was amazed with their professionalism and how quickly they diagnosed and treated me. Thank you Dr. Ghaffari for being just amazing. I've had never expected this type of service in US. I'm coming back to hopefully settle in beautiful San Diego area and you will have a life long patient in me.

Chuck S.

Ed did my cleaning, he's professional, efficient and friendly.
Everyone was friendly.