fax : 858-268-0210
5675 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA
92111
We accept and honor most dental insurance plans (PPO & HMO). The following are just a few of the dental insurance carriers we’re providers for:
Dentist
DDS
Dentist
DMD
Dentist
DDS
Hygienist
RDH
Hygienist
RDH
Hygienist
RDH
Oral Surgeon
DDS
Periodontist
DMD
Orthodontist
DDS, Board Certified
Endodontist
DDS
Multi-Office Manager
I have been going to this place for a few years now. Dr. Alvarado and his staff are amazing! Dr. Alvarado does a great job of making sure you’re in good care and breaks down the work that you need done. I know dental work can be very pricey but,…
READ MOREVery pleasant experience to be taken care of by Dr. Cheng and Darren. Highly professional and experienced treatment of me as a person and my 2 root canals. They are using latest and appropriate dental techniques and technologies to pursue and…
READ MOREClaremont Smiles Dentistry in San Diego provides exceptional dentistry services - it's the best dentistry in the area. Dr. Alvarado is a highly skilled professional who ensures that all your questions are answered and concerns are resolved.…
READ MOREVery happy with my visit! They got me in for pain I was having the same day I called & was able to leave with a brand new crown and no pain about 2.5 hours later. I have had my fair share of dental work in the past & this was by far my best…
READ MORELindsay was so nice! She is super friendly definitely recommend this office!!
READ MOREI love coming to this location, all the staff are very kind and explain everything thoroughly with you. My go to person at this office is Marella. She works in the front desk, she truly shows she cares about what you need and will listen to you…
READ MOREI didn’t know what to expect walking in, I had a previous dentist I went to for years but when an emergency occurred they could not see me and I was referred to by a friend and clairemont smiles did NOT disappoint, as soon as I walked in I was…
READ MOREI went in with tooth pain and expected the usual long wait. I was IN and OUT, the front signed me in and right away DR. HO was at work, her assistant Fernando was greatly informative and helped calm me down, he was very charismatic and educated…
READ MOREMy whole visit start to finish was easy and felt very comfortable! Everything that was being done & diagnosed was well explained! Would definitely recommend this facility & will be returning for all my dental needs!
READ MOREThe dental techs here always do a great job, but today I had an amazing cleaning performed by Sarah. Thank you Sarah. Super professional experience. Like you read my mind. Gentle touch. Over before I knew it. Thank you. Will be asking for you…
READ MOREFive stars to Dr. Ho!!! She did such a good job, I've had bad experiences with the last 2 dentists I've seen. She was really nice and makes you feel welcome, professional, and she also took her time not rushing it. I've only had one dentist I've…
READ MOREAn excellent experience! From the first phone call, the receptionist was extremely helpful with working me into the schedule-I chipped my front tooth and she understood my urgent needs. The Dental assistant, Fernando was friendly and…
READ MORETotally Love Love Love Lindsay the dentist assistant & Dr. T. This is my second time coming to them and everyone in the office is so pleasant with great customer service. I highly recommend this place to everyone whose looking for a teeth…
READ MOREBest medical experience yet! Having just moved to the area I did not have a dentist and when an emergency came up they were able to prompt me schedule me for the same day. Everyone from Lindsay, to Maria, to Dr Alvarado was extremely…
READ MOREClairemont smiles was the greatest dental experience I have ever had my dentist rishaad taraporewalla was very nice very help and explained everything very clearly. Every staff member was polite and respectful and very helpful. Definitely…
READ MOREMirna Dukes is a fantastic Dental Hygienist! Thanks for taking such great care of my teeth. I can see and feel the difference and I actually look forward to my cleanings. I appreciate your attention to detail and care :-)
READ MOREI've been to Clairemont Smiles a few times over the past year and each time I received incredible dental care. From cleanings to cavities, Dr. Taraporewalla and team have been wonderful! Dr. Taraporewalla made each of my procedures painless and…
READ MOREI absolutely LOVE Clairemont Smiles!! I couldn't be happier about finding this practice. I never never felt so comfortable and happy at a dental office. They are flexible, incredibly nice, and very accommodating. Dr. Rishaad Taraporewalla did a…
READ MOREDr. Taraporewalla and his team did a great job yesterday taking care of my emergency crown replacement. I’m so glad I found this office in a pinch when mine was not able to take me. They were steady and accurate and stayed late after hours just…
READ MOREHave had issues for a long time due to less than stellar habits. After seeing 3 other dentists in 4 years I finally found Dr Alvarado. Within an hour of getting to the office I had x-rays and a plan of action. Dr Alvarado answered all my…
READ MOREThis is where I’ve gone for dental work for maybe three years. It was just OK and I read a lot of negative reviews that mirrored some of my experiences. I was considering switching but I decided to go one more time. This last visit seemed…
READ MORECalled intially with the expectation this would be a waiting list. Was pleasantly surprised they could see me for a consultation in two days. Upon entering at 2pm there was no wait and I was seen immediately. The night before I filled out the…
READ MOREDr. Taraporewalla is the BEST! We drive an extra 45 minutes from our home to this office just to be seen by him. Highly recommend!
READ MOREDr. Taraporewalla is amazing. I’m also a dentist and I don’t trust anyone else with my teeth but him. I visit San Diego a few times during the year and I make sure to take some time to get a checkup twice by him a year.
READ MOREBoth of my daughter's got their braces here and our experience was excellent!
READ MORELegit the best dentist I've ever had. I moved cross country in December and hadn't yet established myself anywhere, called them in a panic with tooth pain during covid -- spoke to Dr. Alvarado directly! -- and he urged me to come in same day. It…
READ MORECan I give more than 5 stars? I'm so happy to have found Clairemont Smiles. I should start with the fact that I'm normally very anxious at the dentist, and I felt very at ease with Dr. Alvarado and the way he explained things to me. Other…
READ MOREI walked into the office scared knowing needles were going to be coming at my face due to the pain i was experiencing but Amanda made me feel comfortable and taken care of. I really appreciate the amount of attention i recieved and the warm…
READ MOREThis place is WONDERFUL. Everyone is so nice and efficient! I get my cleaning done here every six months and every time it's great and easy. Mary is a SAINT and willing to help with any situation. Shes very nice and welcoming. Thank you guys!
READ MOREWent to the dentist for the first time in 3 years due to not liking my devious dentist, I was greeted by very nice ladies in the front and almost immediately after I met Dr.Parilla. I figured since I haven’t been to a dentist in a while there…
READ MOREI was visiting from out of town and developed a toothache on a Saturday. Frankly I just called in hopes they could see me that day because of their friendly-looking internet ad. Not the most brilliant way to choose a dentist, I admit, but I…
READ MOREIve been a recent patient of Clairemont, and I was examined by Dr. Alvarado, he was incredibly thorough and explained why i had some deeper pockets. It was a wonderful experience and i will definately be coming back!!!
READ MOREI've been going to Clairemont Smiles for 2 years. The girl in the front, Bryce, is an absolute sweetheart. Niki does my teeth cleaning. She's also super nice and always does a thorough job.
READ MOREI truly enjoy joining to this office. Both the front and back staff is amazing.
READ MOREThe prices for their services are similar to other dentists specifically in San Diego County. If you do not have dental insurance and need a procedure performed such as a root canal or crown, of course it will more than $600-plus. There are…
READ MOREI am beyond thrilled to have found Dr. Alvarado. I was on vacation in San Diego when my temporary crown came off (my dentist in NY kept taking impressions, the crown kept not fitting, and this was a multi day headache and process). I came into…
READ MOREHad a wonderful experience at this office. Friendly staff and knowledgeable dentists!
READ MOREThey provided excellent dental service. I would highly recommend my family and friends to get their dental work done in Clairemont Smiles. You can tell they knew their stuff.
READ MOREWow are we talking about the same place? Well I just got work done a few days ago so I'll see how I feel in a month or so. So far I feel great and had a pretty good experience here. I like how accommodating their days and hours are. The staff…
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