El Camino Square Dental

I haven’t been to the dentist in very long time but Roberto was very professional and gentle. I just needed a clean and being there was a quick visit. He told me what he was going to do next. I felt very calm and relax. Thank you again Roberto. Your the Best!!!

I was referred to this office by a family friend because I was told by a different dentist I needed some work. I came in for a consultation and the staff was very accommodating and inviting. They take pictures inside your mouth and explain what they recommend. Needless to say, Ive always had a great experience in every aspect of treatment and the crown Dr. Salazar looks like my natural teeth. Awesome Awesome Awesome!

If you are looking for a great dentist in north county, this is the place to go!!! Undoubtably the best dentist I have seen since I moved down here. From Sandy at the front desk to his assistants and hygienist in the back this place shows its patients nothing but love and respect. I had to get 3 fillings done last week and went in and sandy helped me figure out my insurance first and made me feel better about money and what I was getting myself into. I was extremely nervous about the shot to numb me up and the hygienist Tammy gave me a pillow and blanket so that I would be more comfortable … Are you kidding me?! Where have you heard of that provides you with such comfort ??? No where that’s where. Dr Salazar and his assistants are very knowledgable and wonderful. They explained everything to me and I didn’t even feel the shot nor was it unbearable to get the fillings ! Over all just a great experience at this office ! I would highly recommend!

Dr. Salazar is a great guy. He is gentle, understanding, professional, and extremely accomodating. His assistant Angie is just as amazing and the new blonde hygienist was very gentle when giving me a shot (the old one had to leave and take care of family). I have a super high metabolism and usually need more pain killers than everyone else. They are happy to give me lots of medication so I don’t feel pain without making me feel like I’m asking a lot. For my third crown Angie didn’t force me to try removing the temporarily crown without the angelisics (which is procedure), thank God cause that was always pretty scary and I always felt the pain.
Also they have Saturday hours about every three weeks at their San Marcos location.
Also Dr. Salazar quoted me a price for a ¾ crown and charged me at that price even though I ended up needing a full crown! He didn’t even mention that until I asked because he said my original tooth was shaved down as far as it could go. I saved a couple hundred bucks. Very ethical man. Oh yeah and also I’m a bit of weirdo and he always treats me like I’m normal no what what crazy story I tell him.

The front desk staff was very nice and professional but that’s not why I went there. I got a flyer from them promoting their dental emergency exam and services. I had an emergency and went to them. I needed a new tooth. It’s been over two weeks and I still do not have the tooth. Very frustrating. I already paid them a lot of money. If I could go back in time I would have gone to my original dentist.

Went in to have some work done on my «SMILE» today… And couldn’t be happier with the results… Thanks again for all that you do for me…
You’re a GREAT TEAM!
ALWAYS SO GRACIOUS AND ACCOMMODATING

So, I got braces with the 6 month smile plan and got them off end of December.
Start to finish, great experience. The staff is amazing.
End result is astonishing. I get compliments everywhere I go on my smile and my teeth. In fact, it is a bit strange but people want to talk to me about there dental issues lol. I tell them to call Dr. Salazar :).
I’d post a pic of my smile post braces so you can see for yourself, but I am not sure how to do it! Trust me, great experience and you will not be disappointed with your results.

I’ve been here twice and had a third time scheduled. Just routine checkups and cleaning. Dr. Salazar is nice and the lady who cleaned my teeth seemed to do a good job. However, the second time I went, they called the day before to cancel The appointment was set 6 months prior. I called the day before for my next appointment, also set six months in advance, and the receptionist said, «I was just about to call you.» She said Salazar will be at a seminar and the appointment needs to be rescheduled. On top of these rude, poor customer service, scheduling issues, the first time I went in was one price. The second time, after the cleaning and checkup, much to my surprise, I was given a price about 3 times as high and a sales pitch of buying their insurance. In addition to all that, when I was in the office, both times I asked for the dental records and pictures they took of cracks «that needed to be monitored.» I have been promised numerous times that they would email them. They just do not do it. I get apologies, and promises, but never the records or pictures. At best, the office can’t keep a calendar, is incapable of sending email, and is poor at communicating their pricing. More likely, they put on a fake nice façade, and they are just scummy.

Beware of this practice! Read reviews from the Escondido practice (same dentitsts).I tried out this practice after receiving $ 59 promotion flyer for cleaning, exam and x-​ray, even though I was perfectly happy with my previous dentist and their practice which I had gone to for years. Figured since I have very healthy teeth/​gums and my previous dentist had never found a cavity in all these years why not save some money. Well, after my cleaning (which wasn’t gentle but actually painful at times & done by Dr. Thompson), Dr. Thompson told me that I had not 1 or 2, but 3 cavities and she showed me with the mouth camera. Total bill for work would be about $ 450, wow! I go to my dentist every 6mos without any problems for the last 5 – 7 yrs now she tells me this? I went back to my previous dentist for a 2^nd opinion which he gave for free. He said «it would be a sin to drill into those teeth». He said there is absolutely no cavities in my mouth and was astounded that another dentist would try to take my money. Needless to say I have returned to my previous dentist and will never stray again.

My review is for the 6 month smile braces. They came out Okay, Dr Salazar did the best he could with the shape of my teeth and overbite. But the reason for my high stars is the wonderful customer service I got in this office. All the staff was always friendly, respectful and willing to answer any questions. The office is clean and looks very nice, and Dr Salazar was very knowledgeable about dental stuff haha. The only complaint I have about the office is the long wait time. But other than that I always enjoyed going to the office for the friendly faces. I also had the zoom whitening treatment done and LOVED LOVED LOVED the results.

I was looking for a good dentist in Encinitas as I recently moved here. I was seeing a great dentist in orange county but the drive was a little too far. I was recommended to see Dr. Salazar by a friend of mine. Sandy, the receptionist was very professional and nice and scheduled my first appointment for me. The office is very clean and up to date. I like the fact that they have digital x-​rays too. Dr. Salazar went over my x-​rays with me and told me that I only needed a cleaning. He said that all my dental work is intact and that I just needed an exam every 6 months. There was one filling that he said we need to watch and maybe redo if it fails. This is the sign of an honest dentist. I will definitely go back to him again. I was very impressed with the office!

Very impressive experience. Courteous and understanding to say the least. Give them a chance to earn your business, Dr. Salazar will put at ease.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr Salazar! I have always been afraid of going to the dentist, and that all changed after my recent experience with Dr. Salazar. My examination was painless, and fun. The friendly staff put on one of my favorite movies, and they even let me choose a fun flavor for my cleaning! The best part was the ZOOM laser whitening that I had done. Wow what a difference an hour can make! My smile went from stained to fabulous, and it was so worth it! I definitely recommend this office for all of your dental needs!

My tooth is finally all better! I am normally very anxious about going to the dentist, which is why I’ve let my toothache go on for weeks. It got to the point where I couldn’t take the pain anymore. After my first visit with Dr. Salazar, I left completely pain free even when the numbing medication went away after a few hours. I’ve had a few visits there for a root canal and a crown on the tooth. You can’t even tell that there’s a crown on the tooth! It look amazing. Dr. Salazar was great at comforting me during the appointment and taking his time to explain my treatment.
The office was very clean and the staff was very friendly. They have been very good about accommodating my busy schedule. They even fit me in for an emergency appointment when I had my toothache. Thank you so much Dr. Salazar!

I have to say I’ve never seen a dentist pay so much attention to details when it comes to crowns. Dr Salazar improved my smile better than its ever been.

Long story short. Broke existing crown in the front and looked like a hillbilly. Was seen by Dr. Salazar and gave me several options. I went with the bridge. Extraction was quick, teeth prepped and temporary placed looked better than my old crowns. All done in one sitting. Once my gums healed, my final work looked amazing. I couldn’t be happier.

Dr. Salazar is great, he is caring and gentle. I would recommend this office to people, clean and pretty work. I read other review and I think those people who left negative review are missing the big point: not every doctor has equal skill and technology to diagnose. If he can show you, than it is there!

I have had my first crown with Dr Salazar. I have to say I am very satisfied with the quality of service I received from these super friendly doctors and staff. They made sure I was always comfortable and calmed as I get very nervous during dental treatments. I admit, I’m a wuss when it comes to my teeth:) I received a well versed explanation of my condition and the necessary treatment. The end result is excellent functionally and cosmetically, I know chew using my molars without pain. I highly recommend this office for anyone seeking high quality care.

Amazing experience! Everyone is so nice. Dr. Salazar made me feel so relaxed, and comfortable! I’ve always hated going to the dentist. For once I left with having zero pain, and felt like they cared for me! I will be taking my kids there next!!!

I came in to see what these guys were all about due to a $ 99 zoom whitening offer they had advertised on Groupon (something my normal dentist charges about $ 500 for).
Maybe I’m spoiled, maybe I’m snobby, but I chose to go to their Encinitas location because I wanted a higher level of service (you would expect things would be nicer in Encinitas vs Escondido). I’m not sure how their Escondido office looks, but walking in to their Encinitas one, I kept thinking I was in Escondido. Very run down sketchy looking place… one of those generic signs on the window that just says «dentist».
Upon entering I was greeted by a nice young lady who then asked me to fill out some paperwork for the treatment they would be doing. As I was filling it out, I was asked when the last time I went to the dentist was… about a month ago.
Their attitude changed immediately. I was still open to hearing what they had to say and letting them do their thing (never hurts to get a second opinion right?)
They take me in the back to a room and sit me down, Dr Salazar comes in and stands behind me talking to his assistant for a few minutes before he even comes over to introduce himself to me. (coming from a customer service background, even if you have other things to do/​prepare, I fell you should always at least acknowledge your customer first)
He then sits down and starts looking at my teeth and coming up with a list of «problems» and work that needs to be done. He asked me when my last dentist visit was. «last month». And how many more treatments does he have planned for you? Because you need a lot of work. «none. We finished everything up last month»
Then he goes on to tell me that I have all these cavities, and that I need to have a crown/​cap placed on a baby tooth that I still have in so it will make the tooth on the top of my mouth stop growing (has anyone ever heard of that before?)
Then he tells me «I can’t confirm any of it without looking at X-​rays, but it looks like we have some work to do»
They then go in and do the whitening procedure (which hurt like crazy), then came in and took the stuff off and said «have a great day»
Very weird vibe… if you are looking for a new dentist, don’t try these guys.
My big concern is, if there was all this work that needed to be done, how come my dentist didn’t mention any of it to me? Seems like these guys are just trying to scam you for as much money as they can get.