John Buzza, DDS

Do not go to this dentist!!! I too would give no stars if I could. Horrible, horrible experience. The worst dentist experience ever! Dishonest and I ended up paying a small fortune for work that I felt they did not performed at all. Do not go to this dentist. I wish that I had listened to the negative reviews and saw the truth in them. They don’t care about you as a patient; they just want to squeeze as much money as they can from you. They recommended several procedures and was very underhanded about how much they would cost. They told me that the insurance company would pays 80% and that I would just have to pay a copay. Turns out I was stuck with 100% cost «because the insurance company doesn’t tell us what they will pay exactly»!!!
I tried to cancel the appointment but they said I would have to pay 75% of the time that was booked for my procedure which would be $ 750! Such intimidating and fradulent practice procedures. They spent 45 minutes on me for a deep cleaning when the procedure normally takes 2 houres for 4 quadrants according to other dentists that I consulted. Plus I just recently had a teeth cleaning from them less than a month ago. Felt like this was just a second teeth cleaning and just a way for them to make more money because they billed it as a «deep cleaning». Also I too was so numbed after my procedure that I couldn’t feel my mouth for at least 3 hours after. I had root canals and crown implants procedures done on me before and I was never that numbed out. Save yourself the money and headaches, do not go to him!!!

Dr. Buzza is a miracle worker! He has changed my entire life. I’ve suffered from chronic headaches for years from TMJ and since working with him I am almost pain free. He is always kind and caring — even when he is busy, I never feel like he is rushing me. He makes me feel like I am his only patient and takes time to explain everything to me. His support staff in the back are all knowledgeable and friendly. Stacie in the front office is incredible! I will never go anywhere else for my dental work. I absolutely love Dr. Buzza and his whole team. I highly recommend him to anyone who need dental work and especially to anyone suffering with TMJ.

I have went to this office for the past 7+ years and often wondered why after each appointment there seemed to be more and more work needed and each time work was done on my teeth and my husbands teeth there seemed to be more issues around the corner which equaled thousands of more dollars of work need. After my last appointment being told I needed 3 crowns, a retainer with future jaw realignment which would add up to $ 7k + (oh did I mention my insurance pays 80%?! cha ching in the dental world) yes huge money maker for them I am sure to squeeze every pennie out. I decided to get a second opinion and come to find out all I need is ONE FILLING all covered by my plan. Pretty crazy to think of all the teeth myself and my husband have had drilled to nothing just to get more money out of my mouth and probably completely un necessary. Never again. Go somewhere else and save your teeth. Pretty work cosmetically, maybe, but necessary… NO not at all.

Most of my dealings with them were very good but they run a super high tech operation where everyone seems to be rushed and they’re obsessed with squeezing ever penny they can out of your insurance. That ended in three separate disasters after which I gave up on them. First was when they sent me home, all numbed up after a major piece of work. After a couple of hours something began to feel very wrong. That’s when I stuck my finger in my mouth and found that they’d left my mouth packed with cotton batting and plastic shields. I called and asked if they were supposed to be there and I was told no and was apologized to. Next, they insisted that I had to spend all of my insurance money on a possibly cracked rear molar that has no opposing tooth. They ended up spending more than half of my year’s insurance money and I had to pay cash for cleanings for the rest of the year. Shortly afterwards, while getting a cleaning, the hygienist noticed that a filling had fallen out of another tooth that they had just pronounced as healthy. They offered to fix it for cash but alas that would be very expensive and they had already spent all of my insurance money for the year by the beginning of February. While I was waiting a year to get that tooth worked on, another tooth that they had pronounced healthy cracked and broke. When I called and explained what had happened they said they were awfully sorry and that was too bad but no one at the front desk indicated that my complaint was going any further so I told them to cancel my next appointment and I am currently looking for another dentist.

Dr. Buzza and his ENTIRE staff are THE BEST!!! My husband and I are somewhat new patients and we’ve each gone a few times now and every time is the best experience ! I’ve been to my share of bad dentists and have had a lot of bad experiences. I’m so grateful I was referred to Dr. Buzza’s office by a co worker of mine. Every time I go there, I’m greeted with smiles and kindness. They really care about me and my teeth. Dr Buzza and his team are all kind, gentle, caring, happy, genuine, accommodating, helpful, etc I could go on and on! I highly recommend to everyone ! Thank you Dr. Buzza and staff for being so awesome!!!

Very professional & friendly staff, doctor Buzza as done multiple dentistry from crown to night guard & replacing old filling, I highly recommend him.

Staff and Dr. Buzza we kind. After initial consultation and waiting for almost an hour I was told my only option would run an insane amount of money. Because of this I was forced to find another dentist. When I did he ran my insurance and we found that they charged my insurance for a cleaning which they never did. Thats not right in any book. Maybe if your teeth are in great shape maybe this office is right for you. But it was not for me. I would not recommend.

By far the best dentist in Nor Cal! His years of experience and extensive knowledge of dentistry are very evident in the way he works with his patients. He has helped me overcome my fear of coming to the dentist and now I honestly look forward to my check ups! This office is so high-​tech and the service from the staff is beyond exceptional. I would hands down recommend Dr. Buzza’s office to any of my friends and family!

Don’t be fooled by the toothy smile next to this review. My wife and I were long time patients of Dr. Buzza, but no longer. After holding routine cleaning appointments for six months, only a few days before our appointments, my wife and I received a casual voice mail to inform us that they had decided to close the office during the week when our appointments were scheduled. It seemed unprofessional to both of us to be canceling appointments only a few days before. They don’t seem to be too concerned about keeping our business since no one has bothered to call us to reschedule over the last five months. Even if they did call, the larger problem is the limited hours that Dr. Buzza and his staff works. It must be nice to have a three day weekend every week of the year and only work until 3:00 or 4:00 PM the rest of the days. I don’t know if anyone has ever told Dr. Buzza, but us working stiffs can’t make a mid afternoon appointments. It would seem golf, over customer service, has won out.

Best dental office around! Staff are honest, friendly, caring and very helpful. Dr. Buzza himself is an amazing dentist. His work is perfect! I’ve had him do some cosmetic work for me and I have been thrilled with the outcome. This office is my dental home and I actually look forward to my visits.

Unethical and dishonest. Dr. Buzza’s work cost me a fortune in the long run.

WORST dentist ever, do not let this man near your teeth! Not only is he a HORRIBLE dentist it was a horrible experience!!! I would give him no stars if I could.

Dr Buzza is not my regular dentist. I received a mailing which offered «second opinions» I had received conflicting info from two other dentists and called to schedule a second, make that «third», opinion. I expected a cursory exam but to my great satisfaction, the process was unhurried and thorough. First his assistant took pictures (not xrays) and displayed them on the monitor. Then Dr Buzza examined my teeth and used the images to point out what he was seeing. Interestingly, he found that I do need a crown but on a different tooth that one of the other dentists identified. He explained why that tooth was not an immediate problem and I could see in the image exactly what he described. Neither of the other dentists identified the tooth needing a crown but it was clear in the image that I had decay at the margins of a huge filling in a rear molar. Yeah, this is probably more than you wanted to know, but making these choices is important. You may wonder why no x-​rays. I have had 2 sets of x-​rays in the last 4 months. I will ask the two other offices to email the x-​rays to Dr Buzza. With the x-​rays, the images, and his exam, he will prioritize a recommended plan of treatment. He is not presuming that I am changing offices, nor was there even the mention of it. Neither did he discredit the other dentists opinions but he did in great detail explain his opinions.
Disclaimer: Seventeen years ago, the afternoon before my daughter was to perform in the Nutcracker, she let out a scream… a wire in her orthodontic had popped loose and was stabbing her cheek. The orthodontics office was closed on that day of the week. I knew of Dr Buzza’s location passing it daily. Being close to our house, I took my daughter there on chance. Dr Buzza graciously interrupted his schedule and remedied the situation and yes, the show did go on. No charge.
I would add that the office is tasteful and comfortable, and I found the staff pleasant and engaging. I was seen within 5 min of my appointment time.

I’m not quite sure where the bad reviews are coming from! Dr. Buzza has been our dentist for two years and you can’t even believe how completely AMAZING he and his office staff are! Super friendly, helpful and go the extra mile to make sure you are well cared for. I am consistently impressed with how proactive the staff is. I highly recommend this dentist for the awesome dental work & amazing staff.

I called this office to get a consultation regarding some restoration work. I inquired about a discount as I would be a cash/​credit patient (no insurance). Most, if not all, dentists will honor this request and they even told me that they do in fact negotiate prices. NOT Dr. Buzza. In fact, not only would he not offer even a customary 5% discount, he also suggested the most expensive option for some additional cosmetic work, even though I explicitly explained that I was only interested in the less expensive option due to finances. Nothing but arrogance from he and his staff (and it’s a big staff). I’m sure if you want a million watt smile, Dr. Buzza can give you that, but be prepared to spend a MILLION dollars to get. Oh, but you’ll get a free t-​shirt. Yay! You’re better off elsewhere, trust me.

Dr Buzza seems like a carrying and concerned medical professional when you first meet him, but don’t let that 1^st interaction fool you. If you have any type of anxieties like myself (do to previous dental experiences) «HE» is «NOT» the dentist for you!
I recently had sedation dentistry done, and in the midst of my treatment, before I was put totally under I had to pull out the rubber dental spacer so I could swallow. Oh boy you would have thought the world just came to an end, Dr Buzza started cussing dropping the F bomb and all because I cut into his time. I was the pt and all I could do was think about the other pts & staff in his office. I was absolutely mortified. I am an adult and am paying for this asshole to treat me like this. No thank you.
Your frustrated I get it, but you need to put your big boy pants on and act like the professional you claim to be, Dr Buzza shame on you for acting as anything less.
Now I still have to go back for one more treatment, as it’s already done and paid for. I cringe at the thought.

I love coming to this office. John Buzza is a wonderful dentist and so very knowledgeable about everything TEETH!
This dentist office has such a nice and caring staff. They always greet you with a smile and a welcome! I have had such a fear of the dentist since I was little and they have helpped me over come this fear by being very informative. If I feel any pain or discomfert during my visit they stop and make sure to solve the problem.
I highly recommend this dentist office, I already have 5 friends who go here regulary because they love it so much.
Thank you John Buzza for being such a caring and kind individual!

I started going to Dr. Buzza’s office this October, seeking a fast, less expensive way of straightening my teeth, luckily I found Dr. Buzza’s office who offered something called an Inman Aligner which cost waaaaaay less than traditional braces and Invisalign. It’s now December and I already see a HUGE difference in my teeth about 85 percent straight. Every time I’ve gone to Dr. Buzza’s office I have been treated very well, everyone there is super kind and friendly, and very welcoming, when I told them I was interested in the Inman Aligner they never tried to pressure me into something more expensive. They listened to what I wanted. So far I give Dr. Buzza’s office 5 stars.

5 stars across the board for Dr Buzza. They provide extremely professional dental care at an affordable price. Dr Buzza came highly recommended. The woman who cleans my teeth is the best ever, and she is pretty… rize up!

I went to John Buzza after my wife strongly suggested I give him a shot. My first appointment was set and I arrived 15 minutes early like I do for all my appointments. I was seated in their waiting room for 30 minutes before being called for an X-​Ray. Afterward, I was asked to retreat back to the waiting room before having my teeth cleaned. I waited in the waiting room for oven an hour! Once I finally met Dr. John Buzza, he was an extremely nice person with a great sense of humor. He really seemed to take interest in his patient’s lives and you could tell he enjoys the interaction he gets with his patient’s.
My second appointment followed suit where I sat in the waiting room for 30 minutes after my scheduled appointment to have some dental work done (Cavity and a Crown). For several days following the appointment I was in considerable pain. Some dental pain is normal and is to be expected. However, my dental pain was substantial and I was forced to self medicate and continued to do so until my wife scheduled an emergency appointment to have the issue addressed.
My emergency appointment was scheduled for 11:30am and I arrived 15 minutes early. I was asked to have a seat and I would be next to be seen. With my month in considerable pain, I sat there and watched two patient’s get called back before me and before I knew it 45 minutes had passed before I shot the receptionist a concerned look. She repeated her earlier statement and said I was next to be seen and offered me something to eat or drink. I declined since I was in so much pain there is no way I could consume anything, and after another 15 minutes of waiting, I decided to leave. 20 minutes later the receptionist called my cell phone and said they were now ready for me. I told her to cancel my remaining appointments because I would be going back to old dentist.
The manager got on the phone to apologize and said, «Well now that we know your time is valuable, and we have a heighten awareness, I can assure you this will not happen again.» I politely told the manager there was no point to scheduling an appointment if there was no effort make to honor the appointment.