Martinez Christie, DDS

PAINLESS dental work and teeth cleaning!
I use to fly back to NYC to see my dentist to get my teeth checked and cleaned. I tried 5 different dentists which I found on Unilocal.Didn’t like any until I discovered Walnut Avenue Dentistry.
The office is so cute. I feel like I’m home! Comfortable environment. Extremely clean. Every chair has a TV on the ceiling so you can watch TV while you’re getting worked on and noise cancellation headphones drowning out the sound.
Dr. Martinez is really knowledgable and you can tell that she’s really passionate about oral health. She took the time to explain how to maintain my teeth and helping me understand what happened to my teeth.
During my last visit, she worked on my smile: tooth colored filing/​composition at the root of my teeth to create healthier teeth at my gum lines and I also chipped my front tooth. She shaped my tooth to make it even. My teeth are not pearly white and I’m amazed that she matched my teeth color perfectly. It’s been about 6 months and I still cannot even see where she patched it up. I’m so happy with my new smile!
I’m really particular about my teeth cleaning since I’ve gotten a lot of work done — several crowns and lots of fillings. I use to always have a pain during and after teeth cleaning. I’ve been seeing Lin for my teeth cleaning and this woman has such a steady hand. She never hurt my gums and she’s really thorough in cleaning. Not only does she clean but she educates me about my gum lines with a picture book (wish I knew as a kid).
I don’t have dental insurance so I paid out of pocket and worth every penny!

I recently had a very bad experience with a different dentist (I don’t want to tarnish them by name, but they just down the street from Walnut Ave Dentistry), so I searched out Walnut Ave Dentistry for a second opinion. I had such a positive experience at Walnut Ave Dental that I felt compared to share how great they are!
Pamela and all the receptionists were super friendly. They quickly requested the x-​rays from my «bad dentist» so that I wouldn’t need to have more x-​rays done.
The hygienist, Lynn, was very thorough and professional during her cleaning. I didn’t see Dr. Martinez, but was examined by a different dentist, whose name I can’t remember. She was very friendly and honest with me. Best of all, she told me I had zero cavities. This was a relief, given that my previous «bad dentist» had diagnosed 5 cavities, which had left me feeling conned.
My whole experience with Walnut Ave Dentistry was very positive. They are good at what they do, honest, warm, and friendly. I will be going back and I will recommend them to everyone.

I first met Dr. Martinez about seven years ago when I moved to San Diego. My dentist in Long Beach recommended her, and Dr. Martinez agreed to see me right away even though I was a brand new patient. From that day on, I’ve never looked back. Dr. Martinez is the type of dentist you wish for — skilled, professional, and compassionate. She has remarkably gentle hands and a soothing voice that make even the most dentist-​phobic person feel relaxed and cared for. I especially appreciate that she doesn’t push pricey products or unnecessary cosmetic procedures and have always felt that she was honest and transparent when it comes to procedures and costs.
Her entire staff is fantastic as well. Pam, the receptionist, is always amiable and accommodating, while the hygienists, Lordes and Lynn, are highly skilled. The newest dentist, Dr. Lee, just performed an 1 ½ procedure on me today and made it as painless as possible. Like Dr. Martinez, she is articulate and reassuring and thoroughly answered all of my questions.
I can’t imagine going to any other dentist, and I’m sure you’ll feel the same way once you go to Walnut Avenue Dentistry. And when you do, tell them Susan sent you!

I was in need of a good dentist so I Unilocaled
a Dentist in north park/​hillcrest area and I came across Dr. Christie Martinez. I read the reviews from her previous patients and just from the reviews alone I was hopeful I would have the same experience. Well to say the least I was Impressed & pleased with her overall attention to me. She was pleasant with a very nice smile and took time to explain in laymen terms what was going on with my teeth. She definitely cares and wants to make sure that the patient is comfortable. I recommend her 100%!

Dr. Martinez is amazing! She takes the time to talk to you and explain everything as it is. She also has found a way to treat my severe TMJ. I have been to countless dentists in the past and have had very bad experiences.

If I could give Walnut Avenue Dental Care more starts, I would. I have been terrified of going to the dentist and put it off for 5 years. I was literally losing sleep worrying that my teeth would fall out. I was having issues with my gums, and finally said enough is enough. A friend recommended this dentist. I went and it was a very positive atmosphere, everyone was extremely friendly and comforting. When looking at my teeth they weren’t critical or judgmental.
After my initial check up, I discovered this dentist was out of my network and not covered by the Dental Care I had. I loved this place so much, I went back for my deep cleaning anyway and paid out of pocket. The prices were reasonable and the care I got was phenomenal AND pain free. They both were extremely gentle. I went back two times for my cleaning, and had both doctors, It was a breeze. Within a week I saw a huge improvement in my gums.
This place completely erased my fear of the dentist, and would HIGHLY reccommend them whether you are covered or not.

I moved back to San Diego and tried three dentists before coming to Dr. Martinez. I loved my old dentist in Laguna Beach! It was in a darling old converted house with a relaxing feel. Nice staff and relaxing environment were my top concerns and I have have found both at Dr. Martinez’s office. Pam, the front desk gal, is very nice and doesn’t make you feel pressured to spend extra money at all. In my opinion, dentists can be like car mechanics or veterinarians and suggest procedures that aren’t completely necessary. I did not find that here. Pam goes over your options and what your insurance covers and lets you decide! It’s refreshing to not feel pushed into treatment I do not want or cannot afford.
Dr. Martinez has a great bedside manner. She’s friendly and always has a smile on her face. I feel like she really cares about her patients. The office has a nice wall fountain that makes a soothing sound. It’s a semi-​small office, though, so don’t expect to be wowed. They did good with the space they had.
I am thankful to finally have found a dentist in San Diego!

Dr. Martinez is personable, caring and very skilled at what she does. She has all the latest equipment, a TV on the ceiling, and can give you a permanent crown in just a few hours. She goes above and beyond in customer service.
I cracked a tooth one day which caused me a LOT of pain. I happened to see her at a business meeting where I was giving a land banking presentation that morning. After explaining my circumstances to her, she told me to follow her to her office and said she would take care of me right away. And that is just what she did. She spent hours on me in between her already scheduled clients. I needed a root canal and a crown because my tooth had actually split in two pieces while I was at her office. She made sure, throughout that whole procedure, that I was comfortable and not in any pain. If you are unhappy with your current dentist, I highly recommend that you give Dr. Martinez a call.

After having some bad experiences with other dentists I was referred to Dr. Martinez at Walnut Avenue Dentistry by a friend, and I have never had a better dentist. They are always on time and ready for me as soon as I walk in for my appointment which makes me feel like they really value my time. The hygenists are always friendly, efficient, and complete my cleanings without any pain or discomfort. Dr. Martinez herself is extrememly personable, takes the time to explain any issues and gives me simple things I can do at home to prevent/​solve them. It is always a top-​notch experience when I visit the office and I will continue to be a patient of Dr. Martinez for as long as I can.

Before I found Dr. Martinez, I seriously had not been to the dentist in about 3 – 4 yrs. Saying I was terrified of the dentist is an understatement. After finally coming to terms with the fact that I needed to visit a dentist eventually, I called my insurance provider and found Walnut Avenue Dentistry. I went in for my first consultation and was very pleasantly surprised. Dr. Martinez was not only extremely friendly, but she taught me exactly what was going on inside of my mouth and how to fix it. Her staff is also just as amazing.
Oh, and I am assuming that they have remodeled since the last person reviewed her because their office looks great and updated.

Best dentist Ive experience in San Diego by far… Makes my wife and kids happy, which is hard to do.
Two people that are important in my life are my dentist and my mechanic. You need ones that you can trust. Dr. Martinez is a joy after some on the dentists ive use in the past. Like their location and their office

I’m definitely a big fan of the charismatic and the hospitality offered by Dr. Martinez and her staff! I was originally scheduled to go @ Uptown dental Design but due to scheduling conflicts I decided to be brave and venture out here.
First impression: the office looks old, too much varnished wood, and could almost fail a city code due to numerours wires and extension chord wrap around the floor sometimes tripping the hygieniest. I researched on their website and I was quite impressed with their website photos including the ceiling flat screen TV’s… but I think those pictures were taken years back.
I was a little disappointed that a hygienist was the first to see me, took my xrays and then performed the full cleaning. I was hoping to see Dr. Martinez first even to say hello and maybe if I’m lucky to actually perform the cleaning. I know from research and from past experiences, dentists no longer perform their own cleaning and delegates that to hygienist/​dent asst. But I must say that the hygienist was super gentle and pleasant and I actually enjoyed her taking time cleaning my teeth. I was then moved into a nicer room to see Dr. Martinez who actually went through all the details of the xray, results of the gum/​bone probing depth. She was very detailed and explained everything in lay man’s terms. She would occasionally put her hand over my shoulder as she explains things, which I don’t mind as a gay guy but would probably offend some people. She was very personable and seemed to really care for her profession. My whole visit took about 1 hour and 45 mins, and that’s just for cleaning visit. She really spent time explaning every detail and even possible dental plans without pushing to sell anything or without having her staff trying to sell me anything. I would definitelygo back to her in the future.
I would love give her 5 stars, but her office as a whole could use heavy renovation and rewiring/​hiding of electrical chords. Maybe 4.5 stars!