Affordable Dentistry · San Diego
Quality dental care should not be a guessing game. We accept Denti-Cal and most PPO plans, check your benefits before you come in, and tell you what things cost before we do them. Modern care that respects your wallet.
No treatment starts without you understanding what it involves and what it costs. You decide what to do and when — there is no pressure and no surprise charges after the fact.
We accept Denti-Cal (Medi-Cal dental). If you or your child qualifies, many preventive and basic services are covered. We will help you understand what your plan includes.
We work with most major PPO dental plans. We verify your specific coverage before your appointment so you know what insurance handles and what, if anything, is left over.
We confirm your eligibility and coverage ahead of time — not at the front desk on your way out. That is how we avoid the bill surprises that frustrate so many patients.
Not sure where to begin or worried about cost? Book a no-cost consultation. We will look, listen, and talk through your options honestly before anyone commits to anything.
How we keep care affordable
We tell you what things cost before we do them, verify your benefits first, and help you prioritize what's urgent versus what can wait.
For eligible adults and children, Denti-Cal covers many preventive and basic services. We accept it and help you understand what your plan includes so covered care stays affordable.
We work with most major PPO plans and bill them directly. We verify your coverage first so you know what insurance pays before treatment, not after.
Every recommended treatment comes with an up-front explanation of what it is and what it costs. You can compare options and choose what fits your budget and timing.
A no-cost consult lets you ask questions, hear your options, and understand likely costs before committing. A good place to start if money is a concern.
When several things need attention, we help you sort urgent care from elective so you can address what matters most now and plan the rest on your own timeline.
How it works
Share your Denti-Cal or PPO details when you book, or let us know you are paying out of pocket. Either way, we meet you where you are. There is no wrong way to start.
Before your appointment, we check what your plan actually covers. You walk in already knowing what insurance handles, so the visit is about your teeth — not paperwork shocks.
After the exam we explain what we found, lay out your options, and give you the cost up front. Nothing moves forward until you say so. You set the pace and the priorities.
Insurance & payment
We accept Denti-Cal (Medi-Cal dental) for eligible patients and work with most major PPO plans. When you schedule, share your insurance information and we verify your benefits before the visit — so you know what is covered and what your out-of-pocket looks like before you sit in the chair.
Our office is at 5296 University Ave in City Heights, right next to Vien Dong Supermarket. Our team speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, and English, and we are open Monday through Saturday with early Thursday and Friday slots starting at 8 AM (Sundays by appointment). We serve cost-conscious patients from City Heights, El Cajon, College Area, Kearny Mesa, and across San Diego County.
Common Questions
Denti-Cal and most insurance accepted. Clear estimates before treatment. Bilingual staff in City Heights.
5296 University Ave, Suite I · San Diego, CA · Next to Vien Dong Supermarket