Angulatos Ed G, DDS

I really like this dentist. He is quick and to the point and doesn’t leave you waiting. His office consists of himself and his lovely receptionist. She is really sweet. He cleans, and takes x-​rays right there in the same room, and he has a dry sense of humor. He is honest, he did one filing for me about 6 years ago and I haven’t had a problem with it.
They changed their insurance policy a few years ago, and they don’t accept HMO anymore, only PPO. Elaine is right that they do not overbook, and the wait has never been more than 5 minutes for me.

I’ve been coming here for cleanings for several years. Never had a problem until my last office visit where I needed a filling. What a nightmare. I’ve never been scared or squeamish of the dentist until now. My gum and teeth were not numb at all when he Dr. Angulatos started to drill. Usually your cheek, tongue goes numb so you know something is working. Nothing was numb! He did not seem empathetic to my pain, said I was probably jumping at the vibration. No it was ice pick pain. I was not
Numb. He was shaky, poked my lip while trying to go in and numb me again, sprayed numbing liquid down my throat but when attempting to drill third time, terrible pain I had to endure because he wasn’t going to try and numb me anymore. Found out he was doing a different approach trying to numb just the tooth instead of the whole area. He claimed I had a nerve that just wouldn’t be anesthetized. No he just hadnt done that job properly.
I’ve never had to sit through dental work and feel everything that was being done to me It was horrifying and he seemed emotionless. Then on my way out he had the nerve to say to me keep brushing and flossing and we won’t have to go through this again!
My family and I are now leaving after many years here.

I never had the pleasure to meet Dr. Angulatos himself but I feel compelled to write a review based on my experience with his office staff. Mainly the woman who claims to be named Mary.
Having recently moved to the area, I switched my dental office in July and could not make an appointment until August 1^st (that’s insurance for you). August 1^st I called to make the earliest appointment available. My wisdom teeth have been bothering me and being a teacher, I needed to have this done before the end of the month. I also needed to schedule appointments for my kids but somehow «Mary» (or Mary. Mary…MARY!!!, as she told me when I asked her name) said they dentist had to see me first before she could schedule appointments for my kids but she was certain they would be seen before school started. Her gruff and condescending attitude made me wary of making the appointment but I needed to get into an office ASAP. The appointment was set for August 7^th.
Today, August 16^th, I get a very message from Mary saying that my appointment scheduled for tomorrow was cancelled because the doctor has an emergency. No «I’m sorry for the inconvenience» or «let me reschedule». Nothing. Just a barking of orders of what was happening.
So I call back. And this is when Mary’s true colors come out.
First of all, when she answers, she sounds like a pissed off version of Fred Murtz. There is no kindness or welcome in her voice. I would think that the doctor would want his patients to feel good when they call his office. The office is the first impression someone gets about HIS business. She needs to be placed on check.
Anyway, when I tell her I was calling because my appointment was cancelled, she immediately knew who I was! In my head, I’m thinking, If there was an «emergency» why would they only cancel MY appointment? So she says the earliest appointment was August 31^st. I reminded her that I needed to see the doctor sooner because I go back to work in September AND my wisdom teeth were bothering me. She said that was the best she could do and I could take it or go somewhere else. Like that! I said I would have to because I needed to be seen. Then she says I can do I whatever I want says good bye and hangs up.
I feel bad because Dr. Angulatos sounds like a good dentist and those are hard to find. Get rid of the dragon guarding the castle and I might make an appointment.

Trying to find a new dentist, I went to a dentist in San Pedro, and was surprised when she recommended a lot of dental work. I have never needed much dental work, and so was skeptical. On the recommendation of a friend who gave Dr. Angulatos an enthusiastic review, visited Dr. Angulatos for a second opinion. I appreciate his conservative kind of dentistry — he said I didn’t need any of the work the other dentist recommended — and I felt confident in his skills and in his assessment of my teeth. His office uses up to date technology and I was able to see on the screen in his office something he referred to on one of my teeth. Very pleased with my visit to his office. I will definitely continue to go to Dr. Angulatos and recommend Dr. Angulatos to friends.

I went to see Dr. Angulatos for the first time a few days ago for a check-​up and teeth cleaning.
There was no wait and I love how he sincerely puts all his attention on you. He did all the cleaning, not a hygienist and gave me proper instructions and advice on teeth maintenance. The entire process from filling out paper work to the cleaning was less than an hour.
I have an appointment all set for June and I’m looking forward to coming back.