Mark A Barraza, DDS

Dr. Barraza is fantastic… I have had a lot of dentists in my life, but they do not get any better than Dr. B. I moved to Temecula and still have not found a dentist I like even half as much as Dr. Barraza.
It’s not just his quality of work (which is wonderful), it’s the way he talks with you, his jokes, how comfortable you feel with him and knowing he’s one of the good ones that won’t do work unless it’s necessary is invaluable. You can trust him. He made it easy to go in, even if you have a lot of work to be done, he will make it as easy as possible.
I didn’t like going to the dentist until my mom took me in to see him when I was a teenager and BAM… suddenly going to the dentist wasn’t scary and something I dreaded — it was easy, pain-​free, and enjoyable. My parents are still patients of his and I envy them every time they go for an appointment!
Dr. Barraza is wonderful with patients — he’s funny, he has the type of personality that puts you at ease even if you have a somewhat stupid sense of humor like I do, his work is top quality, and his OFFICE STAFF! Fantastic group of people, all of them… they’re just as pleasant and friendly as Dr. B is and they truly make it fun to go to the dentist.
I wouldn’t just recommend Dr. Barraza, I would beg you to give him a shot if you’re scared of having work done, if your dentist doesn’t put you at ease, if you want an environment where you can relax and know you’re in good hands, or if you just want a dentist that can appreciate your stupid jokes — this is the place for you.
Truly, Dr. B and his entire staff are fantastic. I did have a favorite, though — Kathy, you are the best!

Dr. Barraza and his staff are amazing! I am one of biggest chickens when it comes to dentists and he and his staff have made it possible to see the dentist regularly again. They are great about easing your fears and helping you relax.
Dr. Barraza was also great with my son who needed major ortho work done. Not just braces but restructuring of his teeth and a retainer.
If you have had a bad experience in the past or you are just afraid of the dentist, I highly recommend you go see Dr. Barraza. We are customers for life.

Disclaimer: I have a ridiculous phobia of the sounds that dental tools make. Just the sounds make me want to go into convulsions.
Having said that, I have been looking for a dentist that I feel comfortable with, that I trust to make my experience more positive than negative. I have tried several through the past several years. I decided to try Dr. Barraza after I saw he was voted best dentist in South County for multiple years, including 2013.
My initial contact was an email «Contact Us» link from his website. The office responded within an hour. The person on the line was incredibly nice, understanding of my fears and set up a comprehensive exam after I explained my last dental visit. The front office staff is so incredibly nice, from phone calls to follow ups, they greeted me by first name and after a few visits, I noticed they greet almost all of their patients by first name.
Dr. Barraza was SO NICE. This is the dentist I was looking for. He was thorough, thoughtful and made the appointment feel like he wasn’t in a hurry to see anyone else. He spent almost 2 hours with me the first visit. (I have a lot going on). He made recommendations and then said, what is your priority? So we could find a common goal and treatment plan for me. It was great.
The first thing for me was a deep cleaning. I worked with the two dental hygienists, both of whom are also incredibly nice. One could easily transition her personality into a kindergarten teacher, sweet and very step-​by-​step about her work. The other was like hanging out with a friend. She was thorough, also very step-​by-​step about the process and explained everything clearly. They were both so nice that I felt kind of stupid for being so afraid of the drilling sounds of those … machines.
In a very short amount of time, they managed to get me to look forward to the dentist. How does that happen? Go see Dr. Barraza and find out. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Dr. Barraza & his team has a wonderful thing going!
I’ve been going there for over 8 years and the staff, service and Dr. Barraza are ALWAYS top notch!
I recently started with the Invisalign program. They were so good about working with me financially & with my crazy schedule, I was able to come in on a Saturday for the longer appointments.
Great Dentists are hard to find, I’ve only had a few in my life, Dr. Barraza will put you to ease, explain everything he is doing & if something can wait, he will tell you so!
Top grade to this Dental Group!

I just had a fabulous dental visit with Dr Barraza! The last dentist I went to was completely dishonest and it was a very terrible experience in many ways. My experience today was the complete opposite! He took the time to listen to me and explain everything he was doing! He did not try to «sell» me anything or make me feel bad for having gone so long without getting a checkup/​cleaning. His entire staff was great and the actual teeth cleaning was easy and painless. Thanks Dr Barraza! I will see you in 6 months for my next check-​up!

Dr. Barraza has been our family dentist and orthodontist for over 10 years. He and his amazing staff provide high quality dental services in a very comfortable environment. From the fun music overhead, to a pillow for your neck or a blanket if you’re chilly, they bend over backward to make your visit a positive one. Some members of his staff have been with him for over 20 years… THAT is saying something. Dr. Barraza participates actively in all the «latest and greatest» education, honing his techniques, and has state-​of-​the-​art equipment to do superb work for every patient. If you are looking for an dental office experience that is second to none, visit Dr. Barraza — you’ll be glad you did! And I hear he has some Saturday hours available now!

Wow! Top notch Dentist right here!
This man and his staff are sweet, funny and overall just good people! I personally am terrified of going to the Dentist so I was skeptical going to a new dentist but I am SO HAPPY I DID! He explained all procedures I needed in detail and made me feel so comfortable. He has been at this location for 27 years and is the best in the business!
My 3 yr old son had a red bump on his gum line so I took a quick picture of it and took it to Dr. Barraza; he took time out to take a look a made sure to get my son asap to take a look at it. That to me was just so helpful… and showed he cared.
I’ll never go to anyone else again!
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