Ocampo-Watanabe Nancy DMD

I got a root canal, post and crown done here about March 2012. Root canal was the worst pain I’ve ever felt in my life, but that’s possibly not the dentist fault. On the other hand… Yesterday, I went to a different dentist office because the crown was loose and I live far now.
X-​ray shown that the post was too short and loose, and also illustrated that I should have gotten a fiber post to make it more flexible, according to dentist. So I had to do the whole procedure over again!
This new dentist took off the crown and compared it to my other teeth and asked why the previous dentist gave me a yellower shade, I said I don’t know, maybe they thought my teeth would get more yellow hahaha but nope.
When Nancy did my temporary, it was shorter than the rest of my teeth. At the time I thought that was normal, but after having a temporary by this new dentist, I know she could have made me look normal.
My current temporary is nicer than my old crown, as it’s actually the correct length! The old crown was too long, so now I’m waiting on the new crown and it’s going to actually match my teeth.
The dentist told me he can tell the company that makes the crown have the tip slightly transparent, like my other teeth. I didn’t know that was an option. Nancy didn’t give me any options!
Price-​wise Nancy was ½ cheaper, not that I knew that going in. I just went on delta dental and choose her based on Unilocal.My new dentist was also delta, but cost twice as much for a job that should only be done once. Not that I knew either prices going in, but thought I should note it.
The front desk and assistants were nice, as well as dentist. I’ve avoiding eating hard things and haven’t had any hits to my mouth in constant fear of what could happen. Nevertheless, it happened anyways.

I never screamed once!!! I’m not sure why the first two reviewers only gave four stars when they said everything was great (or at least very good). This is an excellent dental office.
I have gone to a LOT of different dentists over the last 6 years, and Dr. Watanabe is very good, though I have had no major work to compare to others. (You can see my other reviews.) I started going to this office in late 2007. At this office, I’ve had x-​rays, fillings and regular checkups, and I think I had a simple root canal and crown.
First, the receptionist is exceptional: she goes above and beyond most offices (especially if you look at many different dental office reviews). She’s extremely helpful.
The office is always clean and fairly quiet. There’s a TV in every cube with a good movie on to keep you entertained. The staff is all very friendly and professional. The work that I’ve had done was well done and not memorably painful.
I don’t think I’ve ever waited more than 10 minutes to get seated, I am usually a few minutes late (unintentionally), and I’ve missed a few approintments (accidentally), but I’ve always received the same service, regardless.
I would recommend this office to anyone; you will not have communication issues and you will get good service.
Also, the reason I chose this office in the first place is that I can combine my Delta Dental and Liberty CA90 plans to save more money. I’ve had tons of work done. This office has saved me a ton of money over other offices. Again, if you look around for the cheap offices on Unilocal,most have cumulative one-​star reviews.
Ultimately, you have no way to know which dentist is truely great, but I’ve had no problems here so far after numerous visits.
If you are in Sunnyvale (and/​or don’t have Liberty CA90), check out my reviews for the dentists in the Sunnyvale area.

I recently saw Nancy for a second opinion regarding a possible root canal. The receptionist is friendly, and the operation room was a bit «old-​school», but functional. She seemed well knowledgeable, and and left a good impression.
Unfortunately dealing with insurance with her was a nightmare. I was still covered under my parent’s plan, but had an exemption from Delta Dental (because I’m a year older than what they normally covered). Watanabe’s office refused to check out the proper boxes so I could be covered. Even though I called my insurance company and THEY SAID told them to check the proper boxes on the insurance form.
In the end I ended up paying cash for something my own insurance said they would cover. Good thing I went with a different dentist, who had no problems processing my insurance.

She’s my dentist for many years now. Maybe it seems many years because I go see her every 3 months. Not that my teeth are bad. It’s just my teeth enamel are weak after having braces for A LONG TIME. She talks a lot. You just get comfortable with her after a while.
She doesn’t mind you having your iPod when you are having your teeth drilled into. I’m not a fan hearing the drilling but who is.
There are tvs in each cubicle and there’s a movie always on. There’s a tv in the waiting room area. Also, there’s a playroom for kids.
I know one the assistants there because I went to school with her and see her randomly. I think it’s weird when she’s assisting with me teeth.

Dr. Nancy was my dentist for a couple years and the only reason why she’s not anymore is because, being of that age, I can no longer be covered under my parents’ insurance (I hate growing up) and had to switch to another dentist. Anyway, I had no complaints when I was with her. She has light hands and pays attention to her patient’s comfort by talking and checking-​in with them.
I remember when I had to get two of my wisdom teeth taken out. I DREADED the day because of the swelling I’ve seen from a number of my friends. I didn’t want to have to go through that — but luckily, I didn’t have to. She pulled out my wisdom teeth FAST and I thought I’d feel the pain after the numbing went away, but I didn’t! My cheeks didn’t get all puffy either, so I was so happy! I was already eating solid foods the next day.
Her clinic was always clean and I appreciated being able to watch a movie in the waiting room while they got ready to take me in. Jennifer, the receptionist, was great. She was always really friendly and helpful towards me and my family.