Ala Din, DDS

After having a broken molar, It was taken out painlessly and quickly.
Dr Ala Din and their associates are the best.
They are very kind and helpful
Do not look any further.

i finally found the right dentist! For me its important to have a dentist who is professional and has accountability for their work. Dr Din is both professional and is detailed oriented. I also appreciate their friendly and accommodating customer service.

I had been to Dr Din for cleanings a few times but this review is about my experience with a more substantial service. My front left tooth was giving me a little pain and I knew before going in my options were to do another root canal, place a crown and hope for the best or have the tooth pulled and get a bridge or implant. Given it was already a 20 year old root canal, I didnt trust the structural integrity of the tooth stub a crown would have been secured too and I had also been reading about how old root canalled teeth can cause health problems as you age if your immune system ever becomes compromised so I opted for having the tooth pulled (even though Im only 32) Dr. Din spent about 20 min of our 30 min consult trying to convince me to do a crown. At the time I guess I forgot to mention it was hurting and Dr Din thought the root canal had taken place within the last few years because of how good it looked on the x-​ray. Once I mentioned it was giving me pain he was on board with the extraction.
I was very nervous going into my appointment and sweating really bad, the dental assistant noticed and used the blower for drying teeth out to keep me cool. Dr Din was extremely gentle and I didnt feel any pulling/​tugging as the tooth came out. Afterwards I was a little concerned because it looked like he nicked my gum a bit but as it healed it settled perfectly into the arch of the gum so maybe he meant to do that. The flapper (single tooth denture) I wore during healing was a perfect color match. Other dentist have had trouble with color matching given how white my teeth are.
The staff are always on top of things, on time and very professional. Which seems to be hard to find among most California businesses. My only criticism would be Dr. Din didnt seem to listen when I told him countless time I didnt have the money for the other services he felt I needed and that one in particular was not an issue and had been like that for 12 years.
In closing, if you are considering having old root canalled teeth pulled for health reasons think long and hard about it. It will cost you a small fortune, the first 2 weeks are pure hell learning to eat and talk with a denture and the following 6 months before you can get your permanent pontic are not pleasant either, but for me it was the right thing to do and I am so glad to have gotten the sh**ty part over with.

I’d give 10 stars if I could. I’ve been going to Dr. Din for over 4 years. Sal, Dr. Din’s office manager, always greets me so warmly and the office is such a pleasant place to visit. The first time I ever went, Dr. Din and his team took a picture of my smile, and I didn’t think much of it.
Last year, I went over my handlebars in a bike accident, which led to a concussion, fractured hand, abrasions across my face, busted lip, and three broken front teeth — 2 of them down to the root which meant I needed emergency dental care. I spent the night in the emergency room and called Dr. Din the next morning. Dr. Din scheduled me in immediately, on a day he wasn’t planning to work. He made sure my boyfriend in the waiting room was comfortable and entertained while he took care of me. He helped me ice my not yet splinted (or diagnosed) fractured hand, and was very careful not to bump it. He was very careful with my injured lip and skin. He helped schedule and organize my care to best align with my limited health insurance. Dr. Din was careful that I experienced no pain from the root canals I needed. He promised me over and over again that my smile would be restored in no time, and that I shouldn’t worry about it at all. And he REALLY stuck to that promise.
He used that picture from my pre-​accident to make me perfect porcelain crown replicas. To this day people still comment, «those aren’t your real teeth?!» The color is beautiful and really matches my other teeth.
Most importantly for me, I felt relief going to see Dr. Din that day. I was shaken and in pain from the fracture and couldn’t think clearly because of the concussion, but I felt like I was in incredibly capable hands and didn’t have to worry about anything. I have always received that level of care from Dr. Din, but it was just so important to me on that day. I highly recommend Dr. Ala Din and his team.

I thought I was perfectly happy with my existing dentist (for the past 20 years) until my jaw popping and misalignment started getting worse. My existing dentist said that I wasn’t wearing my mouthguard enough so as I increased my usage, my jaw worsened and the popping became audible and more annoying – my jaw even locked open! Dr. Din was recommended to me because of his immense knowledge of jaw functions and mechanics, not just teeth care. Dr. Din educated me on why my jaw was misaligned, pointed out all the evidence of damage it caused and showed me how it was supposed to fit. He explained why my existing mouthguard was old technology and how it was harming my bite. He drew a parallel between my misalignment and the deteriorating enamel at my gum line. I didn’t realize the two ailments were related! Dr. Din said he could stop the breakdown and repair my jaw by training the ligaments to rest in precisely the right place. To do this, he constructed a two-​sided custom orthopedic mouth piece that clasped on my top teeth and also had impressions on the underside for my lower teeth to nestle into perfectly in the precise alignment they’re supposed to be in. I’ve been wearing this mouth piece every nightly for less than 30 days and I can already feel quieter, smoother jaw motions that have softened the click and is showing significant improving. My jaw is no longer fatigued and now he can fix the missing enamel at my gum line knowing they won’t be irritated anymore by my misalignment. I’m absolutely amazed on how something so simple has made such a noticeable improvement. I wonder how many other patients are suffering from the same improper bite and their current dentist just doesn’t know better how to correct it or to recommend Dr. Din. He and his office staff worked so quickly on my first two visits, I had a custom mouth piece constructed, custom adjusted and in my hands within 24 hours of my first appointment. I’m totally impressed and whole-​heartedly recommend Dr. Din. He cares deeply in his desire to improve others.

Had a great visit at Dr. Din’s office. I was a new patient and they were waiting to help me as soon as I arrived, I didn’t even have to tell them who I was. I was taken back immediately and the staff was amazing. I left there laughing. Dr. Din was awesome and incredibly nice, he even took the time to show/​teach me about my teeth. Very thorough and I felt my teeth were in excellent hands. Would recommend to all!

This is what my mouth look like after almost 24 hours I did the deep cleaning. It was painful too during the procedure, causing my gum felt the pain all the way, I complained about this pain, but the girl who did the cleaning one me saying that pain was normal. I really do not want to post any thing, give any ratings till now, just look at my mouth! Keep bleeding all night, and I do not know when this gonna end…

Alan Dinn and his staff are amazing. Alan and Salvadore went beyond and above everything I could ever expect. Every concern I had was answered and my procedure went smoothly and with very minimal pain. Alan even went through the process of educating me on what he was doing before he did it which i found extremely caring and respectful. Simply the best dentist I ever had to date!

Dr. Din is very diligent in his work and goes above and beyond in his attention to detail. He worked with me on improving my brushing and flossing habits and spent hours working with me to customize my nightguard. He also made great referrals to orthodontic and gum specialists to check over other potential issues. I feel very confident about my dental health now.

After moving from New Jersey I had to find an entire new team of doctors. I found Dr. Din and decided to try him out. He and his team are absolutely FANTASTIC! They are extremely consultative and are always there to help educate.
After getting my teeth cleaned, I went back a couple weeks later with some weird tooth sensation. I thought I may need a root canal, but after Dr. Din took a look he just said my tooth was «bruised» and to let it heal naturally! If that’s not a trusted Doctor, I don’t know what is!
I’m so glad I found a doctor I can truly trust. Thank you, Dr. Din!

I have been using Dr. Din as my dentist for over a year now and I am so glad that I made the change to his service! I used to loath trips to the dentist. I knew that I would be shamed for not flossing enough and leave in pain from intense cleanings.
That is NOT the case with Dr. Din. He is gentle in both his cleaning technique and his encouragement for proper oral care. I was also floored at the technology he has to assess oral hygiene and include the patient in what he sees. He has an excellent staff as well. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. I will certainly continue seeing Dr. Din for all of my oral healthcare needs.

My wife called 25 dentists to get me in on an emergency appointment. He saw me first thing this morning, was very kind, helpful and gave me an affordable option to deal with my agonizing pain without needing to have the tooth pulled. I recommend Dr Din with two enthusiastic thumbs up. Thanks Dr. Din

Dr. Din is the best! I was so scared to go to the dentist, and had not been in many years. When I walked in, Salvatore welcomed me and was very helpful in putting my mind at ease. Dr. Din explained to me how I was impeding my own oral health; from how to take care of my very sensitive teeth, to decision making with me instead of for me, this was the most relaxed yet informative dental appointment I’ve ever had. I have now told my family and friends to go see Dr. Din, because I will never go to a different dentist from now on.

Dr Din is truly exceptional! I never enjoyed seeing a dentist until now. I had a tooth crack a few months back and ignored it until the pain was excruciating. I went to see Dr Din and he was so gentle and had a great sense of humor. His staff is friendly and personable. Dr Din removed my tooth and it was a pleasant experience given the circumstances. I will be seeing Dr Din from now on. Thank you so much! You fixed my bite.

Dr Din took excellent care of my 90 year old mother. He was patient, thorough, and put her at ease while extracting her tooth. All the options and costs were explained beforehand.

Can imagine a pain-​free dentist who has affordable prices, works very quickly, and is extremely caring about building relationships with his patients? Well, neither could I before I met Dr. Ala Din.
Dr. Ala Din is by far the best dentist I have ever had work on my teeth! After receiving an excellent referral, I went to him to get a second opinion on whether or not I needed to get a root canal, or just a new crown.
Turned out that I did not need a root canal, and the price of my crown was less than 50% from the original quote.
He completed all of the work for the initial stage on my first consultation and I was out of there within an hour. I also had zero pain and was impressed by their state of the art technology for images and X-​rays. Dr. Ala Din also called the next day to say thank you for choosing him, and see how I was feeling. What an awesome experience.
I highly recommend Dr. Ala Din to all of my friends and loved ones!
P. S. Before Dr. Ala Din I was very happy with my dentist over the past 10 years, but now I wish I had found Dr. Ala Din earlier!

A+
I called in emergency after cracking tooth, they were able to fit me in first thing the next morning to get a crown. level of care and service was unbelievable, from the office admin through Dr Din himself. work quality seems fantastic (though only 36 hours out of the appt so far). also notable that as per the reviews, Dr Din was very conservative and extremely concerned about not doing more work than was necessarily (i was paying directly rather than via insurance), but doing the work properly and safely.
highly recommended and a very nice man!

Being relatively new to the area, I am so glad to have found Dr Din. Dr. Din is very personable. Both he and his entire staff/​assistant took the time to understand what my concerns were going into my visits and tried to clearly address each and every concern before moving forward or making a decision with me.
I have a painful history in Dental visits, and although I think I proved a unique challenge for Dr. Din, they were able to assist me in every way possible.
I have never had such a thorough experience in my entire life for a cleaning/​general visit. They took the time to show and explain to me exactly what they were looking at, doing, and looking for. He also explained to me that it is his goal to take care of any and all issues and work toward his clients maintenance so that no more major work is required. Dr. Din presented a product I had never heard of that he suggested and explained how it could work for me.
They were able to show me some of my areas that had been «repaired» by other dentists in the past, in comparison to the work that he did on my teeth. The results were absolutely astounding. As he put it, he doesn’t give «fillings» he provides restorative work that, when completed looks as good as the original area. While taking care of an area of a tooth, he also took it upon himself to make other improvements near the area he was already working.
I like that the office is small, therefor the entire staff is attentive to your needs. Scheduling has been very easy.
I look forward to continuing my visits with Dr. Din.

What is there not to like about Dr. Din? I’ve lived in every time zone in the continental United States and Dr. Din is BY FAR my favorite dentist of all time.
Not only are he and his staff extremely knowledgeable and well trained but they are GENTLE. I have never had such a pain free experience with a dentist. To top it off, he has all the newest technology available which allows for quicker visits. X-​rays are instantaneous and show up right in front of you on a screen immediately, as well has his magic little camera to show before and after pics– again, instantaneously.
He takes extreme care in understanding and adjusting your bite to eliminate potential future problems and has all the tools right there to assist you. I can not say enough good things about this dentist. The fact that I’m actually leaving a Unilocal review for a dentist is impressive in my book. Just look at his rating!
See you in 6 months Dr. Din.

We all hate going to the dentist. If this is you look no further. You’ve found your guy!
I’ve been a patient of Dr Din’s for over 2 years now and I can’t imagine going to another dentist! If you ever have any issues just voice them to Dr Din and he will rememdy the situation.
Dr Din: Dr Din is a kind and patient man. The dentist I was previously seeing would prescribe me valium just to get me in her office. Dr Din’s gentle personality makes it so I know I’m going to be in good hands thus lowering the anxiety of the «dreaded dental appts». He will always lets me know what he is about to do if he senses any anxiety. He will crack a joke and always have his best smile on. He always put customers first. Always. You can also expect follow up phone calls from Dr Din himself after having work done. Like I said this guy cares.
Office Staff: I love working with the staff. Sal is in charge of billing and appointment scheduling. I never have an issue that Sal can’t resolve. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cried to Sal about my insurance and he would calmly explain to me what I’m actually looking at and help me fix it! Dr Din’s assistant is wonderful and hi-​lar-​ious. Can’t remember her name at the moment as she is fairly new but this chick is on fire. I don’t think I can ever get any work done without her by my side.
Atmosphere: Just plain awesome. You walk into a small intimate sitting area. Across from your seating is Keurig K-​Cup Brewer and an assortment of different coffees and teas. Don’t drink cofffee? Look beneath the coffee maker and there is a small fridge fully stocked of delicous juices and water. Remember to grab a water for the drive home. I should also tell you that I’ve never had to wait to be seen. Not once!
Parking: A very small parking lot but you will never find any issues. You can park right in the front. You will find the driveway widens to fit a few cars in the front. There are a few spots in the back but you don’t need to even go there. If for some odd reason these options are taken there a few street parking spots on the side of the building that you can just drive into.