Maria E Abello, DDS

Dr. Abello tells you what you need and doesn’t suggest unnecessary services. My appointments have always been efficient — I’m in and out, and on my way. The staff is very kind and helpful. I was happy to have found her because in general, I hate going to the dentist (as a result, I hadn’t seen one regularly in years). After my first appointment, I felt very comfortable and began recommending her to other people, who also gave me feedback that they liked her as well.

Dr. Abello is OK. Her assistant was SO BAD! It all started from Abello’s recommendation to do 3 crowns in my mouth (yes, 3!!!) I didn’t feel any hurt or discomfort, so I consulted another dentist for a second opinion. The other dentist suggested me to keep all three teeth the way they were. So, I declined to do those crowns. Abello’s assistant would ask me at almost every office visit to do those crowns. I kindly declined all such requests.
Then, one day, I found out I was double charged for my visit to their office (charged twice on the same amount on the same day). I requested an itemized receipts and the over charge was very clear on it. But, when I requested to make a correction, Abello’s assistant wouldn’t authorize. Instead, she claimed she noticed this double charge at that time (WITHOUT telling me) but the extra money they charge was used as my penalty for my missing office visits (Again, I did NOT get any notice on the «missing office visit». That «penalty» seemed to happen after the over charge. Even this assistant could NOT provide any proof on the missing appointment. Her explanation was that the front desk girl who made the appointments had left their office so no records she could provide).
I called several times to ask for a correction to the over charge. She started to mention my rejections to the crowns (indicating I was a bad client?). When I insist on getting back the amount they double charged me, she threatened to reject my service in future very rudely.
BAD EXPERIENCE. I would not come to this office again.
I added one more star to reflect my appreciation to Abello. She was nicely greeting me when I went there. I agree with other reviewers that the doctor was good. Her assistant was terrible.

Dr. Abello is amazing. I broke off part of my tooth this morning and she came in on her day off to look at the damage. Even more amazing since I’m a new patient and we’d not met previously.
While I’m not looking forward to the crown I need I’m happy to recommend Dr. Abello.
She’s very kind and straightforward and not interested in up-​selling in order to fund a bigger fountain for the lobby.
Facilities are super modern and she showed me my x-​rays in seconds on the screen in front of me.
If you’re looking for a great dentist, go see Dr. Abello.

She is a nice dentist but it sucks that sometimes she has to answer the phones. She can be rude on the phone! In person she is very sweet. Her assistant on the other hand, is very rude! I read on Unilocal from another Unilocaler, it says the hygienist is very rough with teeth cleanings. I’m glad I’m backed out!!! I’d rather have a dentist do my cleanings and not the hygienist and not too friendly. It seemed like this office need more staff. They looked so stressed and seemed very rude!
***. Please hire more help for your office and you should do cleanings yourself every now and then dr. Abello. Also, you shouldn’t be answering phones. Stick to the back office***

Nice dentist. Terrible assistant. I had the worse cleaning I’ve ever had here and wife experienced the same experiences. Phone calls not returned and odd hours are frustrating. I cannot recommend this office based on our experiences.

I’m an existing patient who made an appointment today. I was shocked the receptionist knew what problem tooth I was calling about, but then again I didn’t know I was actually speaking to Dr. Abello until she told me so, haha! I love having my dentist so close to home and the Dr. and her staff are all so friendly and and caring. I will keep being a patient here for as long as Dr. Abello is in practice at this location!

If I was able to give Dr. Abello 6 stars I would. She is the best dentist I have ever been to and is in the profession for the right reasons. She is very thorough and honest. Cindy her assistant also is very friendly as well. I would recommend Dr. Abello to anyone and everyone!

Dr. Abello is by far the best dentist I have ever been to. I trust her 100% and I feel she is truthful and honest, never tries to sell me on anything. What I love the most is she spends way more time with you then any other dentist. She even does my cleanings!!! I love it and I love her!!!
Her office is very clean and modern and i never have to wait too long like at other places but if I do it’s not bad as they have TV’s on the chair!!! Love it!!!

I went to Dr. Abello, for the first time, on February 13. She was knowledgeable, friendly, comoetent and very thorough. Besides doing what most dentists do, she also does her own hygenic work. YES! A dentist who doesn’t rely on someone else
to do their work.
Dr. Abello is a throwback, to the good old days, of great customer service and getting to know their patients. She was a breath of fresh air.
I would receommend her to anyone who wants a professional dentist and not a dentist/​salesperson.
Ron H-​Aliso Viejo

Please note: Don’t count the one star against them, I am only rating this place based on my recent experience trying to book an appointment.
I was looking forward to becoming a patient of this office after reading all the good reviews, but I guess I’ll never find out what my visit would’ve been like since I called and left a message to make an appointment last Friday, it is now Wednesday and I have yet to receive a call back from them. I’m all about first impressions, but this one left me disappointed.

Dr. Abello saved me! Called her in pain and she took me in right away… TY Dr. Abello!

Fantastic Dentist. Very warm and welcoming and a very clean modern dental office. Service is fantastic. My wife had a temporary crown come loose so we called them up and we reached the voice mail which gave us an alternate number which we tried. When we called this number we reached Dr Abello who arranged to meet in the dental office 3 hours later to refix the crown, this on Christmas Eve when they were shut! Can’t beat that for customer service.

I found Dr. Abello right here on Unilocal!I have had very bad experiences with Dentists and I also have a fear of needles in my mouth so I was not going to go to just anybody without doing some research first!
I went into her office and she actually came out to greet me and even answered her own phone. Then she greeted me with a really friendly and warm, «Good Morning!» I was already impressed. I talked with her extensively about my very limited dental experience (almost fifty and never had a cavity and never had a filling). She was so kind and understanding when I told her. I told her that Im open as long as she would just talk to me and be straight up and honest. I went in to the room to have my x-​rays done. Two things I loved: the tv right in front of me while in the chair and also that I didn’t have to go from room to room. The x-​rays also came right up on the screen, as they were being taken! Awesome!
If you have had any bad experiences with dentists or are anxious about going, I highly recommend Dr. Abello. For the first time in 47 years I hugged my dentist when I left. I have another appt. to get my teeth cleaning next year, two days before my wedding and Im actually looking forward to seeing them!
Thank you Dr. Abello for treating me so well and for making me feel so comfortable. I thank God I found you!

Dr. Abello was very honest and even explained to me that the extra services I was told I needed by another office weren’t actually necessary! It’s so refreshing to visit a dentist that doesn’t try to up sell you. The staff were all very professional and friendly. My 12 year old son even replied that it was his favorite dental office yet and asked when he could go back to watch the cool televisions on the dental chair.
I give this office an A+!

THE NICEST DENTIST EVER! We love her. She showers us with love and attention, takes good care of us, treats the kids with lots of respect, takes care to know us on a personal level. What more can you ask of a dentist? Dr. Abello is super nice, she is and has been our primary dentist for many years now.

Dr. Abello and her staff are AWESOME!

I went to Dr Abello on Unilocal recommendation and was not disappointed. She was great and made me feel very relaxed. After reviewing my xrays and the exam, she did not recommend that I have any additional work done, unlike my previous Dentist who wanted to replace the same fillings annually, it seemed.
Highly recommend Dr Abello and love the TV while sitting in the chair.

I trust my dentist, Dr. Abello.
She has been wonderful to me and my family. I feel very comfortable with the work she does and recommendations she makes.
The office is very clean, modern, with cool LCD TV screens with remote at each patient area.
My kid’s (ages 5 and 7) look forward to going to watch TV, get a toy AND that’s after they have had a cavity filled and they still like to go.
Past dentists always tried to get me to change my fillings (even though they were not bothering me) or do add on work. She only fixes what needs to be fixed.
She has even referred us to a good school for our children.
Dr. Abello has served our family well and her recommendations have been excellent.

I first came to Dr. Abello via a coworker’s referral about two years ago. I’ll be honest, I’m a total chicken sh*t when it comes to going to the dentist, so it took a lot of guts for me to go. Quite frankly, I’d rather go for my female exam than go to the dentist.
I was so pleasantly surprised by this place! When you first walk in, the décor is very cool/​modern and they have a calming water fountain. Their front office staff is always very pleasant and calming as well.
After checking in, you’re taken to an exam chair – WHERE YOU HAVE YOUR OWN TV AND REMOTE! Seriously! How cool is that? So great for helping to take my mind off what’s going on.
Dr. Abello and her assistant are very cool. It’s hard not to want to chit chat with them while they’re working on you, but it’s hard when you have tools in your mouth. («I’ll take things that sound dirty, but aren’t, for $ 300, Alex!»)
I’ve now been here for several bi-​annual exams/​cleanings, a crown replacement, and the Zoom whitening session. I highly recommend Dr. Abello. She won’t recommend anything you don’t need and will make you feel very relaxed and comfortable!
A note to anyone using ‘1 800 DENTIST’…Don’t! All they can tell you is superficial info like where the dentist went to school, where they’re located and how long they’ve been in practice. However, the best way to find a great dentist is through referrals and reviews like you find here on Unilocal.Take it from someone that had a bad exp with 1 800 DENTIST. It’s much like online dating – only ‘good on paper.’