El Norte Family Dental

Have only been here twice. The first time, I was in for a toothache and being pregnant, there wasn’t much they could do. I was prescribed antibiotics and was on my way. The second time around, I was OK’d to get X-​Rays from my doc, so I went in at my appointment time, was taken back within the first 10 minutes of arriving, took X-​Rays then I was taken into one of the rooms. I waited for about 35 – 40 minutes before I got up and asked when the dentist would be seeing me (I have to say it was nice to relax, laid back in the dental chair), then about 10 – 15 minutes after that I was finally seen. After all that time, I was told I need to go to a specialist. I have experienced better, but the staff & dentist is very friendly. I even received a follow up call to see if I’ve seen the specialist and I didn’t expect that. They just need to work on timing with their appointments.

This office was pretty bad. They seemed okay at first but they soon showed their true colors. I was a new patient and only wanted a cleaning. I thought my appointment was for a cleaning. But they kept me waiting then the Dr. Came in. She examined my teeth and listed seven things that needed fixed. She even claimed I needed a special cleaning. The regular cleaning my insurance covers they won’t do. They insist I need this special cleaning because my teeth are so bad and neglected. Only that’s not true, I have had my teeth cleaned every six months for my whole life. When I mentioned that to them, they questioned my previous dentist cleaning abilities. They were only interested in charging me for services I don’t need. I would recommend avoiding this office at all times.

EL NORTE FAMILY DENTAL *****
Dr. Vijaya Prabhu has a wonderful team NICE BALANCE. I have been going to her for APPROX. 7 YRS now. I am really picky when it comes to my dentist.
I was FORTUNATE to find Dr. Vijaya Prabhu & had the BEST service from her & team. If you want to have a DENTIST that REALLY CARES go see for yourself: .

If your tooth is in agonizing pain, Don’t expect to be prescribed pain relieving prescription for your tooth if your appointment is a week a way.
Same goes if you have that tooth pulled. Don’t expect to be prescribed anything.
Both times I was told Tylenol which is a joke.
Iv never seen a dentist office not accommodate a patients pain needs.
Great service though, expect the stuck up young cute girl at the front desk

Went to them for the first time for a broken tooth. The office staff was wonderful and most importantly the crown was perfect and it didn’t hurt, even when they put the permanent one on. Usually the glue is so cold it’s painful on the bare tooth but I didn’t feel a thing. Much better than my old dentist. And their prices are resonable. My crown was almost $ 300 less then my last dentist. Going in next for a cleaning. I didn’t have any upsale pressure, unlike my old dentist, and the staff was very friendly. Would highly recommend them.

Very good dentist.
You just get the facts here. No crazy upsells for teeth whitening, no fake-​cavities, no scare tactics like «If you dont buy our special toothbursh your teeth are going to fall out in five years».which by the way was an actual threat given to me by a previous, unscrupulous dentist five years ago. here I am five years later, with another perfect checkup. No $ 200 toothbrush required.(You can read the review for Anna Durkin and read the horror stories by other Unilocalers).
Anyway, the décor is dated. The magazines are several years old.
It’s also touted as «family» dental, but I didn’t see anything that made it family friendly (no cheesy kids themed wallpaper of stuffed animals).
Making the appointment can be confusing and they do a poor job with appointment communication. Seems like only one person works the front desk.
Recommended to people that want the truth, and nothing but the truth.
Not recommended for kids.

Eh. Tried using the website for an appointment. No reply, no call, nada. Sigh. Maybe I should have called? But those people beneath me sound like they didn’t have a good time calling the secretary haha.