Allied Dentistry

I found this dentist on Unilocal after moving to the area hoping that I would establish a good relationship and get some dental work taken care of after a general cleaning. Unfortunately this has been one of the worst experiences ever and I wish i could give this review ZERO stars. Please beware of this place and take your business elsewhere.
1. I called and spoke with the front desk woman and advised her that I would like to come in for a cleaning and check up. I explained that i had dental insurance with a $ 100 cleaning /​Xray benefit and asked if this could all be done within my benefit. She told me that they would only charge $ 75, so i would not pay anything out of pocket. After completing all of the paperwork, I went in and had the «cleaning» done, X-​rays and an exam. When I was gathering my things to leave, she told me out of nowhere i had to pay $ 50 upfront and they would also bill my insurance company?! I could not believe this. After arguing with her for close to 10 minutes, i put the $ 50 on my credit card and left. I called my dental insurance company a few days later and found that they paid Allied Dentistry $ 100 (full benefit) as they billed my insurance company $ 100. I then called and demanded to speak with the dentist who owns the business. After arguing with him to refund my credit card, he called me back the next day and told me that i would not be refunded. He made up story that their «insurance contracted» price was $ 210, and they received $ 150 in payment and would just write off the rest. Does this seem right? NO. Was this explained to me prior to the services being performed? NO. Does this seem a bit fishy? YES.
2. Lets talk about the cleaning. I went in expecting to have an actual thorough cleaning done. Not only was the place outdated and honestly seemed dirty, but the whole cleaning process was extremely rushed. The entire «cleaning» seriously lasted 15 minutes. A normal cleaning should take anywhere from 45minutes to an hour. Take some pride in your work.
3. The dentist spent more time talking to me about what was wrong, than the cleaning itself. I was told that i had 15+ cavities and was then shuffled to the front desk to discuss payment options and when i could come in to get all the work done. There is no way i have this many cavities. Red flag.
4. I tried to inquire about whitening options and the possibility of future invisalign as i was curious about the cost. This was all ignored. I could not get anyone to give me a straight answer on cost, brochures, or information.
After this experience, i found a new dentist in East Bay that was the complete opposite of this place. I am rather upset i wasted my dental benefit which i only get once every 6 months on this place– but i knew i needed to go elsewhere to get a good cleaning and check up. My cleaning lasted an hour and my teeth looked amazing. I had a thorough exam done as well and was told I did not have anywhere near that amount of cavities. In addition, i was given excellent information about whitening and Invisalign possibilities which i am currently looking into doing. I walked out of my new dentist office feeling confident and as though i established an honest relationship. This is how you should feel, and this is how a client should be treated. After all, we all work hard for our money and I expect nothing less than to be treated well by both the dentist and office representatives and have an honest experience.
Ps– My new dentist also tried to contact this place to get them to send over my X-​rays and they refused to do so. They made up a lie that they didn’t have internet access and then another lie that they couldn’t find my file. Good luck to anyone trying to get their X-​rays moved out of here.

This dentist office has by far been the best place I have been to! Initially walked pass without even knowing it was where it was at, so I decide to go in (randomly) and ask them if they do what I have been looking for which is to get a partial. The receptionist Maria at the front was very nice and was able to make a appointment for me the next day to get a consultation with the dentist, the next day I arrive and the office is fairly small but comforting and I didn’t have to wait long at all in the lobby the dentist Dr Sandhu had a assistant take my impressions and x-​rays the same day after my consultation with him and he then explained to me what the procedure will be and how long it would take for me to get my piece.
I came back about a week and a half later and he went above and beyond by trying something more precise than what I had asked, though that did not work out we went ahead with what I had initially ordered. Everything worked perfectly it fit perfectly and I am very happy with it, I thank him for working with me and not having any insurance, other places had quoted me crazy prices I was not willing to pay, he — Dr. Sandhu– is a very nice man and his office as well as his workers are very comforting highly recommend this dentist if you’re looking for good people and professional services.

I like this place! The staff is nice and friendly. They work with you on prices. Works with my insurance. They will do whats best for your teeth and will work very hard to save them. They dont leave you waiting long before starting. And they work quickly without pain.

Absolutely wonderful! Me and my mom have been looking for a good dentist that’s reliable, dedicated and works around a working person’s schedule! (a plus is also that we live a couple of blocks away! yay.) Just today, my mom had a root canal, and it went by so fast and it was so straightforward and according to my mom, painless! Dr. Sandhu is unbelievable! I have an appointment on Monday, and i’ve gotta say, i’ve never looked forward to going to the dentist before now!

I’ve been going to Allied Dentistry for over 10 years. I first chose Dr. Sandhu because his office staff was so friendly and helpful on the phone when I first called.
Dr. Sandhu is a fine, competent dentist and even taught dentistry at the UOP Dental School. He has done root canals, permanent bridges and partial bridges for me, and I have never experienced any pain at all. He is so careful to make sure I’m always comfortable with what he’s doing. He’s always patient about explaining things and answering my questions (which I sometimes have a lot of!).
He has often gone above and beyond what is expected, even sending crowns or bridges back to the lab to do again at his own expense when he thinks they could be improved on.
Dr. Sandhu is also one of the most ethical people I have ever met. He guarantees his work and is always more than fair. I trust him absolutely and wouldn’t go to any other dentist.
I strongly recommend Allied Dentistry!

If I could, I would give this place no stars at all.
Before I went to the Allied Dentistry, I had never ever been to the dentist. I knew I had a couple of cavities because I experienced some pain after eating candy every once in a while, but otherwise my teeth were fine.
First of all, the woman X-​raying my teeth didn’t seem to care that she kept making me gag when she shoved the huge device covered in plastic into my mouth. When I changed dentists, they were kind enough to rub some numbing stuff on the roof of my mouth to stop my gagging. But here, I almost threw up.
Later, the dentist says I have no cavities. I was a little surprised and I asked him if he was positive, because I had tooth pain. He checked again and said, «Oh, actually you have 4 cavities.» How does 0 cavities look like 4 cavities? He didn’t even bother to point them out to me. But I figured he was right because of my tooth pain, so I said thanks and left
At my next appointment, I’m in the chair. The dentist (Dr. Sandhu, i think?) starts talking to me about school or something and, without warning, jams my gums with a needle full of Novocaine while I’m distracted. When he was finished, he claimed that it was better to just do it without warning so we don’t feel the pain. I still felt the pain, and I was pissed that I couldn’t at least brace myself for the expected.
After that, he does my fillings and sends me on my way.
Days later, every time I eat/​drink something cold I have intense sensitivity in the area of my fillings (really bad for somebody who loves ice cream in the middle of spring). I tell my dad about it, who has also seen the dentist. He tells me the same thing happened to him, and that the dentist tells him he filled his teeth with some new type of filling, and my dad ended up having the dentist take out the filling and replace it with the stuff that doesn’t make your teeth hurt (and it was NOT cheap). Eventually, my sensitivity goes away after a few months which leads me to wonder, did my dad even have to get the fillings replaced? and why didn’t the dentist tell either of us that we may experience some discomfort at first?
By my third appointment, I had been trying to floss and brush my teeth more often, which is something I’m not totally used to. My gums became slightly swollen here and there. I was told that my gums were swollen because my crooked teeth are letting germs and gunk get stuck in my gums, causing the inflammation, so I need braces to correct my teeth. Which is great, except my teeth aren’t crooked. In fact, they’re pretty straight. And I may not be a dentist, but aren’t braces usually the cause of swollen gums?
The appointment was finished off with a cleaning (which made my gums even more swollen AND bloody), and the dentist telling me I had 4 more cavities.
After they told me I would need braces I decided it was time to switch dentists. The people at my new dentistry are kind, understanding, and laughed at the thought of giving someone braces for swollen gums. My gums are still swollen and still bleed when I brush my teeth ever since I visited Allied Dentistry. Hopefully, with time and dentist appointments, I can right what they have wronged.

Dr. Sandhu is the best!
He takes such pride in his work.
My boyfriend recommended me to go to him since he goes there.
I decided to try him only because he is so much closer to my house rather than my other dentist (I reviewed them too!!!)
Dr. Sandhu did an excellent job.
I’m also doing invisilign w/​him :)
He’s so friendly and caring.
Great man, great facility :)
OHhhhh…I also love Lorraine and Claudia.