Talega Dental Group

I haven’t been to the dentist in long time because going to the dentist totally freaks me out as silly as it sounds. Just thinking about it causes me serious anxiety. Fortunately I found Talega. I was hesitant to go at first but I know I needed a checkup badly to make sure my teeth aren’t going to fall out at such a young age!
They are experts in dealing with patients that have anxiety, despite the fact it had been so long since my last checkup and my teeth definitely needed some TLC from a dentist from not going in so long. Of all the dentists I’ve been to I felt the least amount of pain here. They did a wonderful job! I got through my visit without any panic attacks thanks to the friendly & accommodating staff! I plan on making Talega my primary dentist.

Dr. Mozafari goes above and beyond in providing dental care to his patients, he is truly excellent! He recently got me in on very short notice after I developed a painful toothache. Not only did he relieve the pain almost immediately, but the entire visit was pretty much painless. He also has a wonderful team, from the front-​desk to the dental assistants. Thank you soooo much!

I have nothing but good things to say about Talega! From their interior decorating to their lovely staff the whole experience was just amazing. I was worked on by Dr. Edwards, who was kind and let me know exactly what he was doing and why. I would normally never say this about a dentist visit. Since my previous experiences with other dentist have been pretty traumatizing and nerve wrecking. This time however, was a great start to my day. Also, unlike some places, I didn’t feel like they were kicking me out, so they could churn through as many patients as possible. Thank you Dr. Edwards! You and your amazing staff, have now become the #1 and BEST dentist that I know! :)

It’s been SOOOO long since I went to the dentist! I was terrified I was going to have a BUNCH of work that needed to be done.
Luckily I only had a few cavities, and my insurance took care of them. The dentists there were super great, and I didn’t endure any of the nightmare horror stories /​pain you read about so often. Will try to start going back more often from now on. Thanks!

This place is a bit out of my way, but it was always worth the drive. I’ve been going here for around 7 years now. Being obsessed with my oral health, Dr. Edwars and the staff always made me feel safe and just overall satisfied with my teeth. Everyone’s real friendly and chill and gonna be honest, Dr. Edwars is pretty hilarious. His humor always made the appointments and procedures feel short and sweet. At my last visit, I was told I had cavities which he told me was pretty common. He showed me how to avoid getting more in the future and assured me it’s normal. I’ll probably never change dentists.

I had a crown that fell out after taking a bite of some bony meat the other day. The doctors here got it reattached without having to fit a new crown, which would have been super expensive… Huge thanks to Dr. Amir Mozafari! I’ll be sending friends and coworkers your way.

I should have written this a while ago but I was just reviewing my last dentist and it reminded me of Talega. When I used to live in S. Orange County, I had a TON of dental issues. Cavities, crowns, and even a chipped tooth. I was usually seen by Dr. Edwards (Steve :) and was always impressed. While it was not the most fancy facility, they treated me well and I never felt like I was in a torture chamber like I have at some dentists in the past. I had to move to a new dentist closer to where I live now, but can recommend Talega 100%

Went to try my new Dental Insurance here, got my x-​Rays done and patiently waited for the hygienist to clean my teeth. Waited over an hour only to be told that I needed to continue to wait for the sales person to stop by and upsell me on how bad my teeth were and that a regular cleaning was not even an option and that I needed deep cleaning for god knows what they would even charge for that. Walked right out, they are used car sales people ready to rip you off and you’re paying for all the nice furniture. Avoid this dental group like the plague, they haven’t changed a bit. Total ripoff if you like wasting your money.

Came here for a crown I needed done but had been putting off for forever. The process was quick and simple and the fees were very reasonable (they also offer special billing and in-​house financing, which is awesome for us poor guys). Dr. Edwards did a great job, and the DA (whose name I can’t remember was super kind). I’ll definitely be coming back next time I need work done.

I decided to check out Talega as I’d been having toothache from my wisdom teeth not being removed. My intention when going in was to get it fixed and get out of there as fast as possible, but I was so impressed I decided I’d better have them do a full check-​up given I hadn’t been to the dentist in three years. Within a few weeks I got all four wisdom teeth out in what was a virtually painless experience. Teeth cleaned and felt better that everyone was friendly. Would recommend Talega dental to anyone.

I was out eating at a restaurant when part of one my veneers chipped off! I crunched it while chewing and thought it was a piece of food. Luckily I spit it out and saw what had happened. I keep the broken piece and took it to my normal dentist, who said it would have to be replaced entirely (super expensive)! So I asked around and was recommended to Talega. Of course they couldn’t tell me if it could be cemented until I came in for a visit, but wouldn’t ya know it they had me in and out in no time (for a fraction of the cost of repairing it). So glad I gave them a shot.

Wow wow wow!!! My ex-​boyfriend referred me to Dr. Mozafari and I must say I’m impressed. The entire staff at Talega definitely delivered. Many dentists will do the good ‘ol teeth cleaning and kick you out, but Dr. M. took the time to clean my gums and even check for oral cancer! And on top of that, his assistants are super funny! Recommended.

I was traveling on the road and recently found myself with a loose crown. Being in the San Clemente area, I found Talega and I was able to work with Dr. Amir Mozafari and his staff to get it fixed right away. They got me in, work was done quickly, and got me out just as fast. Thanks again for your work!

I recently had to get my wisdom teeth taken out and have been terrified. I actually thought I was going to have to go under full aenesthesia because the anxiety of it all was too much to handle. When I expressed my concerns the doctors were very sympathetic and explained my options. They put a huge emphasis on pain management and let me know I could stop the procedure at any time if it was too much to handle. Fortunately everything went smooth and I did not have to go under (which would have cost way extra). So glad to have found Talega!

It’s pretty rare that I post reviews, but…
I hadn’t gone to the dentist in years and was not exactly excited about showing up and having someone shame me for having bad oral hygiene/​not taking care of my teeth for so long. On top of that I was ripped off by a dentist who said I needed work done when I really didn’t, so my overall frame of mind going into this was not positive.
Luckily that all changed with my visit to Talega. For once I felt like they treated their patients with warmth and respect. They didn’t even ask me how long it had been since my last visit (I’m sure they can tell just by looking).
The overall care was outstanding and highly professional, and my teeth feel sparkly and clean. Will be recomending to anyone who asks.

Say «C-​YA» to terrible, agonizing trips to the dentist & Hello to Talega Dental Group!
From your arrival & cleanings to payment, they’re very professional.
The dental assistants here make cleanings a breeze & billing w/​their front office was super-​easy.
Unlike many places, I know I’ll always be able to rely on a friendly face and someone who actually cares about my well-​being & oral health here. Dr. E (dwards) in particular.

I don’t write many reviews but was so impressed with my experience here I felt compelled. The dentistry itself was above average, but their willingness to be flexible with all the different payment options was extremely helpful. I had some serious dental work I had to get done (large, painful chip in my tooth from an old filling that decayed) but didn’t have the money to pay for it all at once and I hadn’t been on my new dental plan six months so they wouldn’t pay for it. Talega was super helpful. I’m super glad I found this place.

Talega Dental was definitely a great experience. Everyone working up front was super nice, they got me in and out, and didn’t try to tell me I needed extra work or upsell me on unnecessary procedures. My teeth look bright and feel nice. Very glad I gave them a shot.

Went to Talega for the first time for a cleaning and whitening, and I thought it was surprisingly pleasant.
The doctors were very friendly and the staff was gentle on my mouth (not always the case with many dentists!!).
And I didn’t have to wait in the front office for ever, which was nice. Clean, fast, easy — I would recommend!

no stars! DO NOT GO HERE!!!
The reviews below are all correct! I came for a regular check up and cleaning. First off, the place looked nice and clean so I wasn’t concerned, but right away the staff woman at the front desk was kinda rude.
They took my x rays. The woman said I had beautiful teeth. The doctor came in an said the same thing. I have always loved going to the dentist because I do have nice teeth and I take excellent care of my teeth. The doctor left and told me someone would be coming in to talk about my benefits plan. Right away, I thought that was weird, becz I have never ever had a dr say that to me. Well, the lady who checked me in at the front came over and told me I needed a deep cleaning. That it would be $ 800 and told me what my insurance covered. I was shocked becz I have never needed a deep cleaning and surprised that it was the front desk lady telling me this and not the doctor.
The woman could tell I was surprised and right away tried to bargain with me on the price and talk about payment plans! Again, I have never ever had a dentist talk about a payment plan. I said, I only want the regular cleaning, she replied «that’s not what’s recommended and if we do that and something goes wrong after, we could be liable becz that’s not what is recommended»… Already talking about liability!!! Something in my gut told me something was not right. She tried to make me feel guilty for not wanting a deep cleaning.
Lastly, the woman who took my X-​rays came back and I asked her to please explain the reason for the deep cleaning… She tried to tell me I had periodontal disease! I opted out of the deep cleaning. I knew something was wrong and all of these reviews prove it to be true.
They are just after insurance money and don’t have your best interest at heart. Deep cleanings can do more harm than good.
I got a second opinion and did my regular cleaning as per usual.
Don’t go here! They will try to tell u anything just to get more money! All of these reviews ring true!