Great Smiles of La Mesa
Sherin Johnson, DDS:
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My experience at Great Smiles of La Mesa has been amazing. Veronica the office manager has went above and beyond for me in many ways and explained the process so well. Dr. Johnson is so down to earth yet so knowledgeable and really cares about your concerns.The staff are amazing and kind from the moment you walk in till it’s time for you to leave. I highly recommend Great Smiles of La Mesa to anyone looking for a dentist in the San Diego area.Thank you Veronica and to the entire staff for making me not dread going to the dentist!

I am always scared coming into the dentist but as always they always reassure me that everything will be fine. Just had some recent work done on my mouth and Mrs.Johnson did a great job on time and making sure I was comfortable while doing my crowns and fillings. When I first did a review it was just to say how happy I was with the service and how they made my wife feel at ease. I got a gift basket out of it! It had an amazing toothbrush that I use today worth 200 dollars. They make sure you always have a travel case to take care of your teeth on the move. Highly recommend the staff and of course Mrs. Johnson. I am glad we choose them as our primary dentist.   Just FYI, your teeth are one of the most important things you can do for your body, I have double insurance because of the high cost of dental work. They only want the best for you and I agree. By having double insurance I would have paid 1700 but ended up paying 400 for my crowns and fillings.

I don’t normally write reviews but the doctor and her staff are top notch and I have to give credit where credit is due! I have been coming here for almost 2 years and I have had nothing but amazing experiences. From my initial visit, Dr. Johnson put all my fears to ease and continues to everytime I see her! She fully explains everything to me and is very efficient. The hygienist, is amazing and very thorough. The front office is extremely helpful and always makes the check in process a breeze. Kassandra and Daisy, the assistants are awesome and always friendly! I no longer dread going to the dentist, I almost look forward to it! I HIGHLY recommend Great Smiles of La Mesa!

I’ve been coming here for years. Dr’s Johnson And Johnson are so knowledgeable and so fun! Entire team is so friendly and understanding. They make each visit a breeze. They have headphones and iPads so I can listen to music when I’m having work down to ease the stress of being there. I recently moved to LA and always make the drive for my dental treatment. Wouldn’t change them as my dental family! Have always recommended to family and friends.

Today I had the absolute best experience at my new dentist. From the welcome I got from Daisy May to the checkup by the other Daisy and explanations about my teeth and gums from Dr. Johnson and then a very thorough cleaning by her sister Dr. Johnson. All around a very caring staff. When I was going through my purse looking for Vaseline, they had some. When I was searching for my headphones to listen to music while my teeth were being cleaned, they had headphones and asked what my favorite Pandora station was. They offered a desensitising paste to help my sensitive teeth during the cleaning, and used a laser on my teeth after. I’ve never had that offered before. I am super happy my previous doctor stopped taking my insurance. If not, I would never have found Great Smiles of La Mesa. Thank you!

I can’t say enough about my new dentist and office staff! Dr. Johnson. It starts as soon as you walk in to a very welcoming and helpful staff!! Very technology savvy staff as sign-in is paperless. Staff did everything via use of state of the art technology. In meeting Dr. Johnson for the first time she made me feel at easy as she asked a few questions to get to know me personally. She then went over my teeth pictures and X-rays to give me an idea of what work I needed on my very old teeth. She came back and did my first teeth cleaning then I worked with office staff to set up next visit. Dr. Johnson and staff did an excellent job with my teeth, explained everything that needed to be done and eased my anxiety of being in the dentist chair. Highly recommend her!

I don’t usually rate different business place I go to unless they are really horrible and I want to save others from the experience. But this was far far from a bad experience! I retired  from the Army in 2009.  I have PTSD and it has been nearly impossible  for me to be able to sit in a dental chair without having a panic attack.  A while back  I went to a dentist for a  check up and even had some sedation prior to sitting in the chair. It was a grueling experience, not that they did anything wrong as far as treatment.  It just felt  like I was at aa military dentist in which I was just a peice of meat that needed to just get done, so they  could move on to the next person. My wife’s insurance changed so we had to go to another provider.  I have some serious dental issues since I have avoided the dentist so long. Finally I believe the Lord allowed one of my teeth to crack in half, forcing me to call the dentist. I called up and spoke to Daisy Mae, to see about getting in for an appointment. Since we had new  insurance through my wife’s work, I didn’t have the new ID number and company name. First Daisy was very friendly and accommodating on the phone. She stayed  on the phone and listened to my concerns about treatment. I didn’t feel rushed and didn’t feel she just wanted to get the information and move  on. This was the first step in making me feel llike this might work out. She went the extra mile in sending me the new patient forms so that I could fill them out at home instead of on a clipboard on my lap, trying to remember dates and other info while being worried about what was yo come in the dental chair. She was able to get the forms taken care of and pull up the new insurance with little effort on my end. The day I came in for the procedure, she was nice and pleasant at the front counter and that really helped me to relax. All the staff that day were awesome!  I even  saw a little welcome board on the wall with my name on it. That really made me feel like I was more than a number. They went over all the options  of treatment anD worked with me on  what  I could afford and a plan to take care of the issues in a timely manner. The day of the  big procedure, was to be a deep cleaning. I expected pain as the cleanings I had had before were not pleasant. Mt hygienist Shiva did a super job. She explained to me what  as going to happen and constantly  checked to make sure all was good. If  i needed a second or two, she would let me have it and I didn’t feel like I was being rushed or on a time crunch. I felt no real pain, I was pleasantly surprised and it was very easy to relax. Then onto the heavy stuff, root canal and other work. Dr. Johnson  did a super job. Her and her assistant ( sorry forgot her name) did a great job. They made sure I was doing  good through the entire  process. If I needed something they would stop right away and make sure all was good. I never felt felt rushed at all. I know this is a long review, but I wanted to make sure that if anyone deals with  issues like I do that you really consIder this practice. You are put to ease from step one with Daisy Mae to all the technicians, Office Manager, and Doctors. I got many followup  calls afterwards. If you are looking for a dental office that  cares and makes you feel special. This is it!

Because my usual dentist (Dr.  Sharin Johnson, who I also adore) went on maternity leave, I had lots of work done by Dr. Neena Patel and her assistant Kassandra.   I was extremely impressed by both of them and felt I was in the best of hands.  The anesthesia was so perfect that not only did I not have any pain during the procedure, but I wasn’t even sore from the shots afterward.   The work was too-notch in every other way as well.  They were very professional, pleasant and caring.  Would highly recommend them to others and I am going to continue to receive care there.

Great Smiles of LaMesa is great from start to finish. Dr. Johnson is by far the best dentist I’ve ever seen. She always thoroughly explains what she is going to do before she does it. She is gentle and precise. My children also see Dr. Johnson. They are so much more relaxed when it’s time to see the dentist. Patricia the hygienist is excellent. I have never had my teeth cleaned so well. She was thorough and takes the time necessary to educate and make suggestions for better oral hygiene. Jessica at the front desk is always so helpful. She is so knowledgeable about my insurance. She calls for any clarification and always keeps me up to date. Scheduling our appointments is a breeze.

I haven’t been to the dentist is 7+ years. After a very traumatic dental event as a child I have always in other terms “hated” the dentist. I decided I needed to get myself together and go. After some research I found Great Smiles in La Mesa. Dr. Johnson and her entire staff was absolutely amazing and non judgmental, they talked to me like I was an actual human and not just a number. Maria was fantastic and very sensitive to what I have been through in the past. The whole experience from when I walked in the door was nothing short of comforting. I highly recommend Great Smiles of La Mesa to anyone who might have a fear of the dentist or really just needs to get back into the swing of things.

Today was one of the best days of my life! My first visit to great smiles was incredible, I had to bring with me my 3 year old granddaughter of which is very busy, all the staff helped entertain her while I had X-rays done, she even had hidden treasures box full of toys for kids. Today I had my cleaning and it was a absolutely wonderful experience! Christina the hygienist was very thorough, gentle and she communicated  every step of the way. Kassandra  one of the assistants was very friendly with a great smile! Dr Johnson is wonderful I recommend going to her and know that you will be 100% happy with the services that she provides along with the staff! Thanks for making me smile again !!.