Arnold Cutler, DDS

Dr. culter is amazing. My name is sarhad but I go by Steve because when I first moved here no one can pronounce my name so my friends started calling me Steve and it stuck ever since. But I’m here to tell everyone about Dr. Cutler and how great is. I had a root canal done, took about an hour, I was numbed up so felt no pain, and he took me thru the health of my teeth and what I need to do to keep them healthy. He also had the latest technology which was fast and effective, and last but not least, I really liked the part where he took the time to explain to me what he was doing and why he was doing it. Truly a great doctor, staff very professional and very knowledgeable about insurance information which I had lots of questions about. I recommend him to everyone out there. Thanks again doc

I went there because I had a pain in my tooth, turns out it was really bad. Ended up having to get it pulled! Never had a tooth pulled so I was expecting something crazy, but I didn’t feel a thing! Everyone was really friendly and genuine. Will be going back again

Staff is super nice and welcoming. Dr. Cutler, is the nicest dentist I’ve ever met, has a sense of humor. And he takes the time to explain everything to you, plus all his equipment is high tech and up to date. First time I’ve ever had a virtual tour of the inside of my mouth. Funny yet very interesting. And while my last dentist told me I had 2 cavities Dr. Cutler had a machine that actually checks to see if it is a cavity… It wasn’t! (Has me wondering if the past work I had done at the other dentist was necessary, and plus the money I spent. SMH!)
I also got the offer of Lifetime Whitening for $ 94, as long as I continue to come for a check/​cleaning every 6 months :) which I will. Thanks Dr. Cutler!

I have been going to Dr. Cutler for at least 5 years now. I feel as though he puts his best in every time I go there. I’ve never felt like he rushes through any of the procedures. He seems to literally inspect everything he does with precision and he seems to take a sense of pride in a job well done. It sounds strange but it is like someone doing a painting. They are not finished until it is just right. His shots are perfect (they never hurt). His staff is friendly and very personable. Having a flexible schedule is huge to me. Some days they are there late which is prefect. I have never had a problem with anything he has done. When I have had a large procedure done he has calls me later that night to make sure everything is ok. (Who does that anymore? He really cares!). So in closing, we have found our dentist, until he someday retires! That will be a sad day! LOL

DR. CUTLER IS THE BEST DENTIST EVER!!! I have to say that my experience there was awesome and everyone there is so friendly. With my husband being in the military and moving from location to location, it’s hard to establish a place to go to all the time. So when I found Dr. Cutler I was so happy I found my new dentist.
Dr. Cutler is by far the best and is very thorough when it comes to explaining the process in what he will be doing to your teeth. He made me feel very comfortable and I couldn’t complain about it. He answered all of my questions and I even got to see on camera when he was checking my teeth so I could see what he was doing. That was the first time ever I was able to see inside my own mouth thoroughly and I was excited.
Jan is also awesome!!! She was taking my x-​rays of my teeth and made me feel right at home. We were just talking and having conversations and time just flew by. She really knew how to make me feel comfortable and enjoy my experience.
Kathy is so sweet!!! She made making my appointments super easy and was very helpful. She even gave my kids flowers to give to me for an early Mother’s Day and I thought that was just so thoughtful of her and I really appreciated that.
Kelli is super great with kids!!! She actually took care of my son, who is only 4 years old and made him feel so comfortable. He was so excited and she was explaining things to him and let him hold the suction. He was happy to be at his dentist appointment and I think that’s rare to find in a 4 year old. But Kelli knew exactly what she was doing and I am so lucky that she took care of my son. Ethan says THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN!!!
Overall, my son and I’s experience at Dr. Cutler’s was the BEST!!! It’s feels very family oriented and they are just so sweet over there. I highly recommend going to Dr. Cutler’s if you live in the Lakeside area. Thank y’all again so much for everything.

I have to upgrade my previous review from a 4 to a 5. Here is why. I intend to retain as many teeth as I can until the day I die! When a crown that was installed by a different dentist broke off of one of my molars with no tooth material left to affix another crown to, I was in fear of losing the tooth and possibly the one above it. The thought of losing two teeth had me distraught. There was no pain associated with the crown breaking off because a root canal had already been performed on the tooth. I put the crown in a Ziploc bag and called Dr. Cutler’s office which on this day, Friday, was closed so that it can be open on Saturday. I left a message indicating the issue, that I was not bleeding and there was no pain. I was called back by Kathy when the office opened on Monday just before 11:00 AM and was seen later the SAME DAY at 4:00 PM. I was highly impressed that Dr. Cutler would juggle his schedule to fit me in for what turned out to be the fastest, most proficient dentist procedure I have ever had.
Since the crown, porcelain fused to metal (PFM) was less than 5 years old, my insurance would not pay for another one to be created. The crown was still in good shape so after some meticulous cleaning, Dr. Cutler decided to reuse it. He gently removed some decay from my tooth and inserted a metal post which was used as build up material for the crown to attach to. Other dentists may have said the old crown could not be reused or may have opted to do tooth extractions.
Dr. Cutler, by using a technique that he has found to be successful on many of his patients, saved me hundreds of dollars by reusing the perfectly good crown. Most importantly he saved me from having to lose a body part forever. He saved my tooth! For that I am very grateful!
In an effort to be a fair Unilocaler I had previously rated this business with a 4 star review because of some older furnishing in the waiting room. Now I say, «So What!» I would sit on a dirt floor to receive such fine dental care. This business has earned my 5 star rating!
Thank you, Dr. Cutler! I highly recommend you and your entire staff!!!

I have never liked going to the dentist but Dr. Cutler and his staff are so warm and friendly that it makes me feel good about going. They are very gentle and are genuinely concerned with how you feel while you are in the chair.
Dr. Cutler and his staff will not hound you to make appointments or spend ridiculous amounts of money on unnecessary procedures, unlike some dentists I’ve been too. Everyone who works there is very practical, down to earth and has a good sense of humor. They are like a family and really make you feel like you are a part of the family too.
I would definitely recommend this dentist to anyone!

Let me tell you of a dental experience that I had never had in the 57 years of my life… Just moved to the Lakeside, CA. area with my significant other recently… And once settled we decided that it was time to find a local dentist to care for your teeth… We searched the internet for hours and found Arnold Cutler D.D.S., Inc. of Gentle Dentistry located at 9927 Channel Road Lakeside, CA. 92 040. We read all the reviews and found that his patients real liked his clinic… So we decided to call and make an appointment… Well, let me tell you that I wasn’t expecting the type of service we received… It all started with signing in with the receptionist, I believe her name is Kathy, who was very pleasant and called us by our names as she greeted us and it was our first time there, must have been our new faces and the closeness of our appointment time, but it was nice all the same… She assisted us with all our paper work in a professional manner and really made us feel comfortable… I was call into the back for my cleaning and x-​rays… There I was met by Kelly, and again what a very pleasant and professional person… We talk to get to know one another and I felt at ease since I don’t particularly like going to a dental office… She explained everything that was going to happen while I was in her chair and some of what was going to happen once I got to see Dr. Cutler… She cleaned my teeth and I was very happy and told her so because I have close contacts and when she flossed my teeth she didn’t snap the floss through the gums which I dread the most… Now let me tell you about the x-​rays… I’m retired from the Air Force and have been to many dental clinics, but I have never seen the modern equipment that Dr. Cutler’s office has… It’s digital and very fast and I mean instant processing, you see your images right away… which in the long run shortens your total time there… Once that was completed I was called into another office where I was met by Jan, Dr. Cutler’s assistant, and once again another very pleasant and professional person… We exchanged pleasantries and found out we were high school rivals and graduated in the same year… Dr. Cutler then introduced himself and explained what was going to happen and telling me about the new technique’s that he will apply while I was in his chair… One of those techniques was gum line measurements; I’ve never had that done… The other was the use of a small camera that showed what was happening to each and every tooth… What an eye opener… He then took digital photos of my entire mouth both opened and closed… He then explained that with all the data he collected, it will give all of us the most comprehensive way to treat our dental needs… Wow! Now you’re probably thinking that with all of this high tech and comprehensive study, it’s going to cost an arm and at least one of your toes, but it’s not… You see I’m on a fixed income without insurance since the military doesn’t provide us dental unless it’s an extreme emergency… The out of pocket expense to me was very affordable… Now with all the information I just gave you and you’re in the market for a new dentist, don’t pass up your chance for a GREAT TEAM here in Lakeside… And if you what to make an appointment here’s the number (619) 561−3307… You won’t be disappointed… Promise.

I just have to say that Dr Cutler is probably the best dentist I have ever had. I especially like the fact that he is very flexible with the scheduling. They are open late mon and tues so it gives us time to come in after work. That is hard to find nowdays and I appreciate that. One issue I usually have with dentists is the shot process. Meaning that when i need a shot i ALWAYS feel it and it makes me hate going to the dentist. Recently i was involved in an accident and I had my front two teeth knocked out (it really happened). I called Kathy and told me what happened and she got me in the very same day. I had to get xrays taken and Dr Cutler sat me down and told me what needs to be done. He gave me multiple «treatment plans» based on money and longevity and after talking with Dr Cutler I found one that worked for me. He set me up in the chair and proceeded to give me my shot. I NEVER feel his shot! within 30 min I am all set and ready to go. I will never go to another dentist again. I dont know why there is a negative review on Unilocal. I dont want to discredit this person but I think she overthought about something.

I have been seeing Dr. Cutler for 20 years and have NEVER been disappointed. He is very gentle and is always looking for the best interest for you, not himself. He takes amazing care of my kids to make sure they are comfortable which means the world to me that my kids like to go to the dentist. My entire family goes to Dr. Cutler from my Mom to my Sister to my husband. It is really unfortunate that a person comes into town and blasts one of our small town great dentist’s on the internet. Krista you could have chalked it up to a life experience and moved on. There really wasn’t a need to attack a persons business during this time when the economy is down and Dr. Cutler does nothing but go above and beyond to make sure he is going the best route to get your teeth to where they should be. Not to mention the staff is absolutley amazing and caring. The office is always imaculate! The cameras and technology are neat but most of all he makes sure you are happy. He even goes the extra mile by calling you at night to check on how you are doing. I have never met a dentist that did that. Krista, its great you take such great care of your teeth so I hope you stay with the other dentist office you seem to like in Arizona. We, here in Lakeside, like Dr. Cutler very much and would like him to continue doing exactly what he is doing especially my kids. It’s really too bad that we have to hurt people like blasting them over the internet just to make ourselves feel better instead of thinking well maybe that wasn’t the place for me. Dr. Cutler, keep up the good work and doing what your doing!

MAKE SURE YOU READ ALL THE FILTERED REVIEWS! I’m shocked that the only review that shows here is a negative review. I’ve been seing Dr. Cutler my entire life, and I can tell you that there is no better dentist in San Diego! His calm demeanor and warm smile will instantly put you at ease, and his professionalism is second to none. He is truly some sort of magician after you sit in his chair, since I never seem to feel any pain! I don’t know how he does it, but every experience at his office is a great one! He knows a lot about teeth, and because he cares so much about your oral health he will not sugar coat things, he tells it like it is. I really appreciate this, and it makes me more confident to follow his advice. The only negative post on here seems to be someone who was either having a bad day or just is too hard to please. Take a look at all the positive reviews here, and also on his youtube channel. You will not be disappointed!

Dr. Cutler and his staff have been working on our family for over ten years! He is gentle and considerate and will always stop if he thinks you are feeling even a slight amount of pain. He follows up with a phone call in the evening to make sure everything is ok and you are not hurting. HIs staff is friendly and accomodating.

Dr Cutler, and his entire staff are AMAZING !! I hadn’t seen a dentist in years. I was embarrassed, and knew I needed a good deal of work. He made me feel comfortable, and explained in great detail the procedures we were going to do. He was very informative, patient, and really made sure I understood everything, answering all my questions. He takes his time with you, and that showed me a lot. His entire staff is so warm, and inviting, I feel as if we have been friends for years ! It feels really good to be able to smile again !! Thank you !!

Today i took my 6 year old in for a filling. i was thinking to myself ya right my son not gonna go through with this it gonna be a horrible day. Dr. Cutler and his staff were amazing they were so patient with him explained ever thing they were doing to him. We left there in awe. I’m going refer him to my sister’s who have kids.