M.K. Nijjar, DDS & Ruchi K. Sahota, DDS

Today a had to make an emergency visit to the dental practice. I was seen immediately despite it being a busy day. Dr. Nijjar and Dr. Sahota are an epitome of professionalism and compassion My procedure was performed promptly with the explanation of every step along with x rays. I left the office very satisfied with all my post op and follow up instructions. The staff monitored my progress and attended to my needs with a cool calm and professional demeanor.

Drs. MK and Ruchi are as good as it gets. I’ve been a patient of Dr Maninder for the past 22 years. Not only have they retained the same staff since then, but both the mother/​daughter combo are exceptional at their trade, very caring, detail oriented and just the nicest people to deal with. I like that they explain their diagnosis and include you in their decisions. They are cognizant of your wellbeing and are constantly reassuring and gentle while working on you.
There are a dime a dentist everywhere but Dr. Nijjar and Dr. Sohota are special and merit the best reviews.

Been going to Dr Nijjar for over 15 years — one of the kindest and gentlest dentists around!

I have been fortunate to find a good dentist in the bay area. The doctors here are very nice and helpful and professional to the core. They will try to make you as comfortable as possible and accommodate your schedule to their best. 5 stars all the way!!!

Dr Ruchi is a dentist for life. It’s hard to find a wonderful dentist and I have found one. She is kind, courteous, and supportive.
I don’t like going to the dentist and I am very sensitive to pain but Dr Ruchi has made it easy. She is reassuring and makes me feel comfortable and at ease.
Also she takes the time to explain every procedure until I feel like I understand what is being done. She will gladly take extra time to go over any concerns and answer all questions. If she is unsure of something she will go research the question and come back with an answer.
Lastly she doesn’t mind if you want to get a second opinion and she will refer other dental professionals to go see. I have been to dentists when I ask for a copy of my x-​rays I get so much attitude and is a struggle to get my records. However with Dr Ruchi it’s ready when your heading out.
Dr Ruchi makes everything easy. She is someone you keep for life, she is more family than a dentist.

Pros:
— Quick. I hate waiting. Roller coasters, movie theaters, DMVs, you name it. So when I go to a place that comes with the preconceived assumption that a wait will occur, and then there is no wait, that is an instant plus in my book.
— I have been going here for almost 15 years and I have yet to have a problem *Knock On Wood*. Maybe I’m lucky, but my teeth feel great and I am rating a dentists office so I’m not clear as to what else I should be rating them on.
— CLEAN. The place is has been immaculate and spotless every time I have had an appointment.
— BED SIDE MANNER. Dr. Nijjar and Dr. Sahota are the two kindest doctors I have had the pleasure of working with, they always ask about updates on what has happened in the previous six months (the time between cleanings), and offer great life advice. ;-)
Cons:
— The fact that I sat here for 10 minutes trying to think of a con should be an indication of how I feel about their dental office.
Overall:
— A great experience. I have no complaints, my teeth are as clean as ever! Plus Dr. Nijjar and Dr. Sahota make attending appointments something I really look forward to!
–Also I’ve seen some people complaining about dental x-​rays. The amount of radiation received during a singular dental x-​ray is NOTHING. I REPEAT, IT IS AN ABSOLUTELY INCONSEQUENTIAL AMOUNT OF EXPOSURE. YOU EXPERIENCE ALMOST 40 TIMES THAT DURING A 6 HOUR PLANE FLIGHT…
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I am going to Dr. Nijjar more than 13 years she is very sweet and professional

Before visiting Dr. Niiar’s office, I hated to go to the Dentist. They treated me so nicely and also In spite of all the work I needed done to my teeth, I did not feel pain or after effects from the medications, either. Every visit is awesome. I highly recommend them to anyone. In fact, my entire family goes to them for all their Dental needs. And the state of the art facilities could not hurt either. Technology is important these days.

My wife and I have been going to Dr. Nijjar for about 20 years now. Never had a bad experience. They are professional, explain the condition and options, then let me choose. My kids started going this year. Welcome change from their ‘pediatric’ dentist, who laughed more and treated less. Dr. Sahota seems better trained in current procedures so she handles the more difficult conditions. Staff is courteous, calls in reminders and follows up with a call to make sure we are fine later in the day or next day.

*BEST DENTISTS EVER*
Dr. Nijjar & Dr. Sahota are fantastic! They go into deep detail of explaining what the issue is before proceeding with treatment. They also explain in detail during the procedure (s).
Super caring and extremely knowledgeable about their field. Highly recommended.

I have not seen Dr. Nijjar for few years now. Just started Unilocaling, thought will share my experience. They will find the maximum coverage my insurance have for the year and do unnecessary treatments for me and my family. I do not have any cavities or gingivitis — now I know as I changed the dentist
Went for routine dental hygiene cleaning, Dr. M. Nijjar — herself did the my hygiene cleaning herself — she took about 5 minutes or less. I used to live in Midwest before moving to Bay area, there — a Dental Hygienist will do a through cleaning — takes 1 hr about. I thought she is Dentist herself, so may be that is why it took such little time. She had atleast 6 – 7 patients being treated at the same time — so she hopped in and out to see other patient’s in between those 5 minutes of my routine cleaning. Then she told me she I had 3 cavities, and need to schedule appointment for the treatment. I got scared, as 6 months ago, had my routine dental hygiene cleaning, just before moving to Bay area, so consulted another dentist … took the Xrays from her … As it turned out. I had no cavities. One of my friend is very close friends with their biller. Found out they try to max out the payment from insurance — by doing unnecessary procedures.

One of the worst experiences ever. The place is shady at best. We took our kid to this place after they said they treat kids (it was our mistake that we did not take her to a pediatric dentist). They examined her tooth & had an X-​ray done. They were not ready to diagnose or comment on the problem she had. They just gave us the X-​ray print-​out & asked her to visit a pediatric. Very helpful ! Thank You !!
If you can’t even diagnose (forget treat) the patient, why subject her to harmful rays in the name of doing an X-​ray? (Later when we took her to another dentist, they did a complete set of X-​rays in a professional manner to diagnose the issue.)
Since my insurance is not cashless and I usually have it reimbursed after paying from my pocket, I requested the doc to fill & sign the insurance papers. She flatly refused to do so. After a heated exchange of words & after we decided to report them, they did refund the money though. Overall, an experience we would like to forget. Must avoid place.

very good, honest, good service and good quality.

I have been coming here since i was a little kid and i have nothing bad to say.
she has been a great family dentist to our whole family and intermediate family members and has been great. her daughter is great with younger kids and more personable.
overall: will keep going back as long as i can!

I haven’t been to Dr. Nijjar in a few years. I’m looking for a dentist now and stumbled on her, and thought I’d put in my two cents. I’d have to say this wasn’t bad, but not too good either. It seemed like I was getting half ass questions about braces and invisalign. It seemed like she was too busy to answer my questions.

I have been going to Dr. Nijjar since I was a child. My whole family have been her patients. We have never had a negative experience and she genuinely cares about her patients. I would highly recommend her and Dr. Sahota to anyone!

I didn’t appreciate the scare tectics I saw her using with me and other clients at her office. She was not sure of anything with the diagnosis she gave me, which made me go to another doctor. I felt she unnecessarily wanted to turn my filling into a root canal (RTC) and rip me off. I am happy i walked and found a better dentist nearby, who told that there was no need for RTC. Please avoid her and save your teeth.

Dr. Nijjar’s office is really unethical. She’s an expert at performing root canals, etc. when they’re not even needed… just to make money. Customers really don’t know any better and trust the dentist only to find out that they’ve been ripped off and their teeth ruined for life. She’s the absolute worst dentist ever… If you’re looking for pain, suffering, and a rip off… this is your dentist. Otherwise, I’d say stay away from this one.