Edgardo Falcon, DDS

Undiagnosed issues, and seems like a common issue with a number of reviews. After going to this dentist for a couple years, very disappointed to find untreated cavities.

Uh oh. I think everyone was right about him missing diagnoses :/​. Not a good dentist to keep for years bc any problems may be left undiagnosed and made worse. Should’ve listened to the bad reviews…

I’ve been going to him for 5 years! Who really likes going to the dentist, but Dr Falcon is great! If you need a dentist this is your guy. As for the other Unilocal reviews, those people don’t know what they are talking about!

Honest and professional. This doctor is patient-​oriented and no $-oriented. He would do what your mouth actually needs and won’t rip you off like the majority of dentists in this city. He’s been my dentist for the last 5 years and hope for the rest of my life.
I came to Dr. Falcon after a very bad experience with other dentist. She (the bad experience dentist) forced a root canal that wasn’t needed and that got infected 3 years later. As a result, I had to go to an odontologist who fixed the lousy work. When I returned to the other dentist she still said that I needed more root canals and more work.
Anyways, I knew she was lying so I looked for other dentists After seen the great reviews, I decided to make an appointment to see Dr. Falcon. Man, how thankful I am to have found this dentist! He told me I needed nothing more than 1 filling and then regular cleanings every 6 months.
It’s been 5 years since then and that’s all I’ve needed. No more fillings, no root canals, nothing but cleanings. If I would have stayed with the other dentist or any of the scumbags dentists in this city who need to make a $ quota a week regardless of patient’s health, I would have wasted over $ 5000 on something my mouth didn’t actually need. Thanks again Dr. Falcon!!!

Well, I truly don’t like writing about any office but this is a very special case. I had implants done which I paid a lot of money. I was referred to Dr. Falcon and I truly trusted the specialist that referred me. Well, here I am having complications with the 4 crowns that he made/​placed. It’s been quite an inconvenience. I went to see him to present the issue that was going on and he said he didn’t see anything wrong. Well, 1 year later here I am paying again for 4 crown that were «UNSATISFACTORY» according to my insurance. Due to the fact that he ignored my problem I had to file a grievance against him. I was evaluated by the insurance dentist and he did find that the crowns were not done properly. The insurance made him reimburse them for there payments paid out to him but as of now he hasn’t reimbursed my co payments. Which means I’m having to pay out of pocket for the same dental work. Which I personally think it’s truly unfair!
I spoke with Diane and asked for her billing department’s number and she gave me the number to the maintenance department. When I called her back to tell her she had given me the wrong number she was very RUDE and said «that’s the only number I have!» Really maintenance department and billing department completely different!!! I then told her to mail out what she had in her system as far as my payments and as of now 1 month later I’m still waiting and no reimbursement yet. I would never recommend this office to anybody not even to my worst enemy! «THE WORST AND MOST EXPENSIVE EXPERIENCE EVER!»

I don’t really write reviews but my experiences here have been horrible.
They’re horrible not because of the actual procedures, but because their customer service is horrendous.
To begin with, they re-​schedule my appointment every single time I try to come in (the DAY of). I end up canceling appointments because they just shift me around.
Then I got my teeth deep cleaned ONLY because they told me that my insurance will definitely cover it, they claimed that they do this with my insurance company all the time… Then my insurance company only covered a little bit of it. and guess who’s left with a giant bill?! ME.
I went back and forth with them for months and Dr Falcon’s office apparently kept giving the insurance company different information in order for them to cover it.
Now it’s a year later and I still don’t know what’s going on, hopefully my credit doesn’t take a hit because of this BS.
Now, because they’re good at cleaning my teeth, I continued to come back to them.
Finally, they started moving my appointment around yet again (3 times) before I just told the receptionist that I’d find another dentist.
So, I’m looking for a dentist… anyone have any recommendations?
Someone very professional that is good at keeping their clients appointments and doesn’t lie to them about insurance claims, would be fantastic.

I had been going to Dr Falcon for a little more than 2 years. My insurance pays for 3 cleanings a year so I went in for the cleanings and everything was OK, according to Dr Falcon. But the cleanings didn’t seem very thorough and there were a couple of other things that caused me to wonder. I decided to check here, on
, to see if anyone else had reported the same concerns. I immediately saw just what I was afraid of — a review reporting problems that had been ignored by Dr Falcon. I then searched for and found another dentist and went in for a cleaning and to see if there were any untreated problems. The answer was yes. There were 2 cavities that my new dentist saw immediately and one of them was quite far advanced. I have had both of them treated (filled) by my new dentist.
I will not speculate on what possible motives Dr Falcon had in turning a blind eye to obvious problems with 2 of my teeth because I cannot think of anything that could or would explain his failure to treat common dental decay. I do not believe it is possible that he did not see the problems since I was in to see him less than 2 weeks before seeing my new dentist.
I wish that I had acted sooner to change dentists.

Obviously going to the dentist is never an experience you look forward to. And As much as I like to utilize Unilocal,I find it makes my expectations become somewhat biased. So when I read reviews, regardless of content I try to take them with a grain of salt. That being said… The stress of knowing you are going to the dentist to have a tooth pulled is not something I want to do everyday. I found Dr. Falcon after searching for dentists in the West Hollywood area. And I must admit found myself doubting whether the procedure was worth it (IT WAS) And obsessing over the like 15% negative reviews that I read. Probably more so than I would for any other Unilocal reviewed business.
I made the appointment for Tuesday, after calling them Monday with my broken molar nightmare. I spoke with Wendy regarding my situation, and the fact that I don’t have dental insurance. She asked me a few probing questions and we determined that the best course of action would likely be an extraction. I found her to be courteous and professional over the phone, and she only cemented that impression during the procedure when she did everything but hold my hand while I was being a baby on the table. Dr. Falcon is also very professional and down to earth. They had me X-​rayed and ready for the procedure in a matter of minutes. I’ve read about some complaining that he rushed things a bit. I’m not sure about that, but I know I didn’t want to delay my time in his office any longer than needed.

My husband went to see Dr. Falcon in august 2013. He had great reviews and he was close to our old house. Prior to this appointment my husband hadn’t been to the dentist in 10+ years, so I knew he had to have some problems… well, he comes out of his appointment only having 2 cavities! I was amazed. A couple weeks later he had both of these cavities filled and we thought everything was well and good.
Okay fast forward to this year, we’ve moved to Orange County and are seeing an AMAZING dentist down here in Brea. My husband goes in today for a routine cleaning and it comes out that he has SIX cavities that he definitely also had when he saw Dr. Falcon. Not only this but one of the fillings that Dr. Falcon did FELL OUT. How does this even happen??? Anyway, I was appalled but so glad that we are going to a good dentist now who will finally fix my husbands teeth.
Long story short, if you are going to Dr. Falcon for a simple cleaning then maybe he will be okay. But if you even suspect that you might have a cavity or other issues GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Nice, fair, reasonable, perfect! Great office, with great views.
I don’t know how he makes money, because he is the only dentist I’ve been to that doesn’t recommend unnecessary procedures.
Such a nice guy too, but not fake or weird. I really like him. My favorite dentist ever, no lie.

Wonderful, wonderful dentist! I have extraordinarily sensitive teeth, which has made all my previous cleanings white-​knuckle affairs. Dr. Falcon is the first dentist who offered to clean my teeth by hand, the old-​fashioned way, and now it’s an almost pleasant experience! He’s talkative and conversational, which is awkward when you can’t talk back, but I’ve learned to just sit back and enjoy! Dr. Falcon is thorough, practical and practices common sense dentistry!

Thsi Doctor has a very steady hand and will make your visit one that will be at ease. I came in and had some dental work done and before I knew it — I was done and he is slow and steady you wont have any discomfort. At all times there is a member of staff stading righ next to him to assist. I will never go to anotehr dentist other then Dr Falcone again. I have reffered quite a fe wof my custumers who just move into Los Angeles that are in need of a new dentist and they also have told me what a good experince his office was to them.

I must say that Dr. Falcon is the best dentist I have ever gone to in my entire life!
He is personable and friendly his office is extraordinarily beautiful! The view is amazing! Everyone who works there is fantastic!
I am the person who hates going to the dentist and left up to me I’d probably go once every five or six years. I felt so comfortable and safe in Dr. Falcon’s care that I can see myself going every six months. That speaks volumes for the confidence I have in him!
I was working for two Los Angeles orthodontists as their Treatment Coordinator and as a result I met many, many, dentists in the Los Angeles area. The moment I met doctor Falcon I knew without a shadow of a doubt that he would be my dentist forevermore! It wasn’t that I didn’t like the other dentists that I met. It was more like I just clicked with Dr. Falcon. Everyone does. The patients that had consultations with the Orthodontist’s that I worked for absolutely raved about Dr. Falcon!
His office has state-​of-​the-​art equipment offering digital x-​rays. He personally did my teeth cleaning. He replaced some porcelain bonding that had fallen off of about four my teeth from grinding them. And they were beyond perfection. Just absolutely gorgeous work.
He is also incredibly fairly priced. And very honest. One of my girlfriends told me that a dentist she recently went to tried to sell her this ridiculous insurance policy carried by his office to make sure that she came in every three months and had to pay him a premium. She left feeling ripped off and not very good. This is certainly not the case with Dr. Falcon.
I was so happy with my whole experience there. I’m actually looking forward to going back! Wow!

Dr. Falcone,
If you read this just know that… «You are freaken awesome» :) Thank you for always making us feel welcomed and comfortable.
When I was 17, I had all four wisdom teeth extracted at once. I was under medical, so obviously those idiots (Western Dental) wanted to make extra money from me! Anyways, for a whole decade I never saw a dentist again because I was terrified. Well that’s until my husband and I met Dr. Falcone. Now, we enjoy going to his office. It almost feels like we are meeting up with a friend. He’s a pretty funny guy.
Anyways, go to him and he will take care of you! That’s a promise ;)

Disclaimer: I’ve never been to this office.
Needing a crown after a root canal, I called this office to verify if they are in network with my dental PPO. They said that they were. Great. I asked them what the contracted rate would be with the insurance and they gave me a very high figure. After calling Aetna, I learned that this was not the contracted rate, and in fact, the contracted rate was less than half of what they had quoted me. Upon bringing this up to them, they then said they would «do me a favor» and accept the contracted rate (which they are legally REQUIRED to do). Fine. Go a head and make an appointment.
When they called a week later to confirm my appointment, they casually mentioned there was a $ 250 lab fee IN ADDITION to the Aetna rate. I called Aetna and they said this was not legal. I called other dental offices in the area and NOT ONE had a lab fee, and all agreed that this was a shady billing practice to boost revenue.
Meh. Appointment cancelled. Unilocalers warned. Karma police will get you (and, I hate your name, Edgardo — so pervy).

I don’t know what I can say that hasn’t already been said by fellow reviewers. Dr. Falcon is amazing, gentle, and honest.
His only flaw is that he is a Miami Heat fan. Luckily, for his patients, he hasn’t taken his talents to South Beach.

After being a loyal patient of Dr Falcon’s for many years, with regular visits at least once a year, I had to find another dentist.
I went to my routine appt last August, got the full xray/​workup etc. Noted that I had a bit of pain in one tooth but it was dismissed as sensitivity, which I had complained about across a few areas of my mouth.
By the next month the pain was terrible and there was clearly a grey spot on my tooth that was not brushing away, but the dentist couldn’t see me until November. So I sat around with my super sore tooth until then.
When I got in he acted as if I was just being a ninny and that he’d fill the tooth but it was only a surface cavity, and no big deal, but ok, he’d do it.
Fast forward 7 months and I have a ridiculous amount of pain in the same area, as well as sensitivity across most of my teeth that is finally unbearable. I can’t chew. I can’t eat anything out of the fridge. I bit into a tomato and it brought tears to my eyes. I couldn’t rinse my mouth after brushing with cold water, only warm, since flushing with cold water was excruciating.
When I finally saw a new dentist she noted:
1) A few of my old fillings had separated at the margins. This is common for fillings over 15 years old (which mine were) and that was causing both the sensitivity, as well as leaving me vulnerable to further decay. Two of the teeth, had, in fact, suffered some decay from the open margins. Why didn’t Dr Falcon notice this? Why hadn’t he re-​sealed the margins when I was complaining of pain and sensitivity? The new dentist also gave me a tube of Remin pro and a recommendation for a toothpaste for sensitive teeth, both of which helped since my enamel was kind of weak overall, and all my teeth were super sensitive.
2) The cavity that I brought to Dr Faclon’s attention, which he grudgingly filled, which still hurt, had more cavity underneath the filling that he hadn’t excavated, effectively trapping the decay in the tooth. Oh good.
So, yeah. New dentist time.

What none of these reviews tells you is what the costs of service are beyond a basic cleaning. I need a crown and a root canal. I don’t have insurance. I called Dr. Falcon’s office. Root canal: $ 800-​$ 1200. Crown, $ 1,000-$ 1,500.
This is why I don’t go to the dentist. I am not afraid of discomfort or pain, and I don’t worry about bedside manner or convenient parking. I have no dental insurance and I need a tooth fixed. I am unemployed, and have to pay for it out of pocket.
Anyone can offer five-​star service if you are willing to pay them enough money. I am sure that if you read the Unilocal reviews for service at the Four Seasons, you will only find lots of five-​star reviews. But if the cost is exorbitant, then what are all those stars for? I am sure Dr. Falcon’s service is marvelous. I also know that I cannot afford it. It’s not that «I’ve experienced better,» it’s that «I cannot afford to have this experience at any level.»
Also: why does the building at 9201 W. Sunset Blvd. have like 30 dentists’ offices in it? Why should anyone expect any variation in price for services all offered in the same office building?

Dr. Falcon is awesome.
Like many of you, I found him on Unilocal.It totally makes sense… why would you just randomly pick a dentist without hearing some first-​hand accounts of what it’s like to visit them?
If you’re driving, the location is great and easy to get in and out of from either direction. I’m not a fan of the valet parking (I don’t like ANYONE touching my car), but that’s life. Unfortunately, Dr. Falcon doesn’t validate parking anymore, but I consider that a small price to pay for visiting a great dentist (whose office has a great view of Los Angeles, by the way).
Dr. Falcon (pro-​tip: it’s pronounced like «Fal-​cone,» not «Falcon» like the bird) is always super friendly and straightforward. As others have mentioned, I don’t sense any pushiness from him in terms of suggesting services. He’s gentle, and always makes good conversation, though it’s always that awkward dentist chair conversation that leaves the patient answering with «mmrryeah,» «gnee too,» and the occasional awkward, instruments-​in-​your-​mouth laugh.
Also, the receptionists are very friendly, and I’ve never had to wait more than a few minutes for the previous patient to finish up.
As I understand it, Dr. Falcon accepts most PPO insurance, though you should call to verify.

One of my most adult moments was having to find a dentist through my own insurance company (goodbye dependent status). And, I would have to say, my mom would officially be proud of my newest discovery.
After finding a list of available dentists through my insurance company, I cross referenced Unilocal and like a beacon of light from above, Dr. Falcon’s name, location, and 5-​star average beamed back at me. The office was in a lovely area on Sunset (right before Beverly Hills), the environment was laid back, and Dr. Falcon was as cool as a cucumber. He made the experience a breeze (which is saying a lot since I haven’t visited a dentist in umpteen years) and had me in and out of there without pushing any extra services or procedures, which made me feel comfortable in an otherwise uncomfortable position.
My mouth and I both send a big thank you!