Greyling Dental

We first started going to this dentist office about a year ago. Neither of us had been to the dentist in years and we both needed a bit of work. In the last year Dr Vargas and her assistants have fixed us both up and now we’re back to not thinking about our teeth, which is where I want to be! Thank you!

This review is to reiterate my previous 5 star reviews. This dental practice is — bar none — the best I’ve experienced in a very long time. I had a scheduled cleaning yesterday and because I typically need anesthesia for my deep root cleanings, I received a call from the dental office earlier in the day informing me that due to the doctor being out at a seminar, the hygienist would not be able to administer the anesthesia. However, they could still numb my gums with a non-​anesthesia agent. I was a little nervous, but decided to keep my appointment.
Mindy (Melinda) is the greatest dental hygienist I’ve ever been to. She understands how uncomfortable I am during deep root cleanings, not only from a tooth sensitivity perspective but also because of jaw discomfort. The non-​anesthetic agent she used was fabulous. Numbed my sensitivity areas to get the cleaning done. She took frequent breaks in the cleaning to allow my jaw to relax. I really appreciate how caring she is. By time I got home, all numbness was gone and absolutely NO soreness afterwards. I need to return for a quick checkup with the dentist when she returns, but as usual, they are accommodating to my schedule and assured there would be no extra charge. The office reception staff is just as polite and accommodating. I never dread going to the dentist!
I highly recommend this dental practice and glad that I live so close by.

I used to go to Greyling Dental and the dentist left the practice and moved out of the state. I wondered if I would like the new dentist and staff. Turns out the new dentist went to school with the old dentist and took over the practice. They are wonderful!!! I felt very welcome. They had my history with the previous dentist, Dr. Chu and we are resuming my treatment plan. Great massage exam chairs, a very nice touch. Cant wait for my next visit.

Great and friendly dentist. Took my 6year old and they were so nice. They explained everything to both me and my child making us feeling extremely comfortable. We definitely will be choosing Greyling as our family dentist!

This was my first dental visit since leaving the Navy. I had always found Navy Dental Care to be adequate and rarely had a bad experience in over 25 years, but one visit to Greyling Dental let me know what I had been missing. These great women were friendly and efficient but most of all professional. They had me up and running on a treatment plan in no time and I had no issues with insurance. My teeth have never felt better! Kudos to Mindy for making my 2 day deep cleaning as pain free as possible!

Good dentist office, clean, fast. Charged for something that was supposed to be no charge to my insurance but overall I would recommend

This place is awesome!!! Great experience for my whole family. They are great with my children, even when I’m getting work done & my busy boy can’t sit still. Quality dental care, wonderful staff, the best dentist for us!!!

I used to love this place. I thought it was such a great find. More recently, I have struggled with my experiences here. I’ve never had to pay out of pocket for any of my dental until this past couple years the Dr Chu left. I don’t dislike Dr Vargas, but she doesn’t seem to be on top of her game quite as much as Dr Chu was. From waiting for results, to the prices, and sometimes having to wait a really long time in the office to finally get back into a room… it has caused me to explore my dentist options.

I’ve been going to Greyling Dental for about a year after a long absence from going to dentists. I found her right at the transition from Dr Chu to Dr Vargas, and thus never knew Dr. Chu.
I have had nothing but good experiences with this dental office and would highly recommend this practice.

Dr. Vargas is so wonderful, she was willing to come in on a Saturday morning for an emergency appointment for me. I couldn’t appreciate her more!

Easily the sweetest dental office I’ve ever been to. These ladies were so inviting I literally didn’t want to leave the office lol.
From Mayra who helped me book an appointment, to the amazing Janice who literally made uncomfortable X-​Rays actually feel relaxing. I loved my visit. Mayra and Cecilia at the front desk are bubbly, friendly, and welcoming as soon as you get in.
Mindy, my hygienist, was really sweet and down to earth — plus she gives you a light numbing gel just to take away some of the discomfort most people feel during dental cleanings.
Dr. Vargas came up with my treatment plan and explained the options in a very clear and non-​scary way for people who are wimps at the dentist like me.
I loved the music that was playing throughout the office and I honestly liked being surrounded by kind, attentive, and really funny women throughout the whole visit. I have a follow up appointment in a week and this is definitely the practice I want to stick with in San Diego.
Thank you and I promise to floss lol!

I have been going to Greyling Dental for 2 years now. Dr. Chu had developed a treatment plan for me to get several fillings and deep cleanings, but unfortunately, I moved away when she left. When I moved back to San Diego, I contacted Greyling Dental to pick up where Dr. Chu and I had left off. I’ll admit, I was nervous to meet Dr. Vargas & her staff because Dr. Chu was AMAZING, as everyone has mentioned.
My first visit back, I met Dr. Vargas, Mindy, and Janice — all of whom completely blew me away. They are the nicest, funniest, kindest women EVER — and very professional. I have had several appointments there and always feel comfortable, taken care of, and informed.
Dr. Vargas is very outgoing and kind. Though she keeps it real, I know without a shadow of a doubt she has my best interest at heart. She is honest and lets me know why she is doing what she’s doing. She is really easy to talk to, which makes me feel even more at peace with letting her dig in my mouth!
Mindy is an awesome hygienist. She did 2 deep cleanings on me and was very generous with the numbing. She let me know everything I could expect post-​treatment, and even called to follow up and make sure I was okay. I am constantly getting compliments on my teeth for how white they are — and how much better my gums look now that I know how to floss properly! I NEVER flossed before — now I’m doing it 2 – 3 times a day! You can tell that she genuinely loves what she does. When I first went to see her, my gums were all at 4s and 5s, but now the majority of them are at 2s and 3s because she was so detailed in explaining post-​treatment plans.
Janice always has me laughing. She and Dr. Vargas did most of my fillings together. They’re such a great team! I really appreciated how they explained the steps to me and also, like Mindy, let me know what kind of things I could expect post-​treatment. When I went back for my follow-​up, I was actually EXCITED to go to the dentist! I hadn’t seen them all for a few months and looked forward to seeing them. I have never had a bad experience with any of my visits!
Administratively speaking, I was given an updated treatment/​payment plan with all the charges I could expect my first time back. I always receive text confirmations for my appointments and courtesy calls. I’ve never had a problem with insurance billing either. Each time I come in, I’m greeted by the staff as if we are old friends. It really is an incredible office filled with incredible people who are passionate about what they do and the individuals they treat. I highly recommend coming here for any of your dental needs. My teeth have never looked or felt better! :) Greyling Dental is the best!

To the person looking for a quick review, I say: «This place is the best dental office I have ever been to!» — Truly deserving a ⁵⁄₅.
I don’t write reviews on businesses very often, so something has to be an outlier for me to go out of my way and give credit when it is due; this is one of those times
As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by a friendly smile and welcome from the front desk ladies who are extremely kind. This is just the start of what I experienced with the amazing staff I encountered in my 3 visits so far. The dental assistant, Janice, who did my x-​rays and got me prepped for the dentist was one of the most down to Earth people I have met. She was very professional, and yet made me feel at home and very comfortable. Then I got to meet the dentist, Dr. Vargas. She greeted me very kindly and did not rush into any treatment, as she asked some questions to get to know me and find out my background. I found this very comforting because most dental offices you go to, you’ll see them in a rush and they do not really try and get to know you. Once Dr. Vargas started treatment on me I quickly understood that she was very good at what she does; extremely professional and courteous. The efficiency she works at with her assistant was amazing! They understand each other so well while working on my teeth; definitely a team you can tell works very well together and who has done this for a long time. Anytime I had a question or wanted to know something about my treatment, she would stop and explain things perfectly to me. I felt very confident when I left that I knew why things were done and even how they were done. When I came back for my cleaning a few days later I got to meet the hygienist, Melinda. First thing I noticed about her was that she was extremely nice and professional (definitely a trait I noticed in this office!). Not only did she do my cleaning beyond any expectations I had, she educated me on how to be preventative with my dental care and how to take care of my teeth in the future. I will never go to get my teeth cleaned by another hygienist other than her; that is how impressed with her I was.
As far as the office itself goes, I will summarize in saying that is was an extremely welcoming environment. There was quiet music playing in the background to relax to and also the chair you lay down in, gives you a very light back massage (what dentist office gives you such good treatment!?). I will comment on the bathroom here as well because you can tell a lot about a business based off how clean things are. The bathroom was extremely clean and stocked with everything necessary. You even have lotion in there if your skin is dry which was just a cherry on top.
I honestly have nothing but good things to say about this office! So if you’re worried about going to a new dental office definitely consider this as your first choice, because I guarantee you that you will not be disappointed. Thank you Dr. Vargas and your team, you ladies were beyond excellent!

My initial experience started off well and then charges came about. Victoria who is the office manager is terrible. Dr. Chu is awesome and cleared up my problem after I requested to speak with her solely. I guess she is not there anymore though so I will give the office a one.

BEWARE! THIS IS NOT DR. CHU’S PRACTICE ANY MORE! :-(
And the change is NOT for the better. Gone is the top-​rate dental office centered around care and concern for the patient!
I had extensive dental work done at Greyling Dental from — March — July 2014 (my own fault for putting off dental work for so long), but Dr. Chu and her staff made the experience almost pleasant! Then. .. Dr. Chu moved to Washington state, and the entire office culture changed — and not for the better.
On Friday afternoon, Oct 3, I broke half of a tooth off. I called Greyling Dental, and the first date they could see me was Oct 14! I thought they must have misunderstood me, so I repeated that I had broken off HALF of a tooth, and was there a time they could work me in sooner? Nope! Eleven days wait! (This after I had spent $ 4,500 with them over the past 5 months?!)
I searched and found another dentist with great Unilocal reviews who could see me first thing Monday morning, Oct 6. I then called Greyling Dental (this was at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct 3) and asked if they would please e-​mail my digital X-​rays to the dentist who could see me Monday morning. They assured me they would e-​mail them within the next hour.
I arrived at the new dental office Monday morning. Had Greyling Dental sent the X-​rays as promised? Nope!
If you’re looking for a kind, caring dental office that makes it patients its priority, — this is NOT it!

Finally after a few years, I decided to look for another dentist. I scheduled to come in for a regular check up. I brought my 18month old baby girl with me and they provided nothing but excellent service both for myself and my daughter. One of the staff watched my daughter while I got my x-​rays done. Then they let her stay with me while I got my teeth cleaned. It was a great experience. My daughter got a toothbrush and they kept her occupied by having her brush the teeth of a toy and her own teeth. I really appreciate the fact that they allowed my daughter to come in, watched her for me, and showed her around the clinic. Dr. Vargas and her staff provided clear information about my teeth and I definitely felt that they provided genuine advice. Thank you!!!

I read the reviews before choosing a dentist and so glad I went with Greyling Dental.
The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough.
The receptionist was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.
— She does her best to ensure that you have the correct insurance coverage.
— She is extremely thorough about what insurance will and won’t cover.
— She has a working knowledge of dentistry so she can explain what your options are (without coming across as «sales-​y»); she fully explained what went (or will go) into all of my services
The hygienist was very friendly, kind, and thorough
— She offered topical analgesic in sensitive working areas
— She allowed me to stop whenever I needed a break (the dentist isn’t fun!)
— She was very encouraging
— She explained exactly what she was doing, especially when something was painful
The doctor came in (they have a new doctor, I forgot her name). It wasn’t Dr. Chu, as everyone here was raving about, but she was still very pleasant and friendly.
— The biggest thing I noticed (about all the staff actually) was that she was *willing to listen*. She asked if I had questions and she waited a few seconds to make absolutely sure I didn’t have any. I didn’t feel rushed.
— She did a great job of explaining my dental situation and my treatment options. Again, presented as options and no pressure towards elective options.
Overall the staff was warm and I say friendly a lot because they are. Even when it was about closing time, they didn’t rush me out of the office at all. They were all so patient and kind.
I highly recommend Greyling.

I am so happy with this place!!! I had a terrible experience with another dentist a couple months ago and was really apprehensive to take a chance on anybody else. I found this place here on Unilocal and read the reviews and took a chance and I am so glad I did!
The ladies that work here are so nice and friendly, I love it. The hygienist that cleaned my teeth was so gentle and actually asked me several times if I was ok, she didn’t just push in through like some do. I can’t say it enough how nice they are here! I’m actually excited to go back in a couple months! I HIGHLY recommend them to everybody!

Dr. Chu fixed my chipped tooth (which i sustained during an ALMOST unbelievable fist fight with a 2000 pound grizzly bear.) like it was no big deal. Real ninja dentistry skills!
Then I got a great cleaning from Melinda who was awesome. She took her time and didn’t rush at all. She’s a champion of tooth hygiene. Thanks greyling staff! You made it so I no longer hate going to the dentist!

Dr Chu and her staff are excellent. As a dentist myself I wouldn’t be saying this unless I meant it.
The staff is warm and welcoming. Dr Chu is very kind and knowledgable with a gentle touch. Her hours are flexible, she’s open 2 Saturdays a month which is great for my schedule.
I highly recommend Dr Chu