James R Eckstein, MD DDS

My dentist Dr. Thacker referred me to Dr. Eckstein to remove all four wisdom teeth. Got there took me in right on time got started used IV and laughing gas and was right to sleep woke up and was all done! I am very happy with how smooth and how I feel right now numbness all gone, not swollen and didn’t have to take any pain medicine. (had procedure at 8:30 this morning) Dr. Eckstein did say my teeth were in good position for pulling I’m sure that helped with my quick recovery but also because he’s very excellent in his work. I just got off the phone with him he was kind enough to call personally and see how I was doing. Would recommend him highly to anyone!

I just got off the phone with Dr. Eckstein! It’s 9:00 pm and he called to check on my 6 year old daughter who had 7 frenectomies and 3 teeth removed today.
Having my sweet girl put to sleep and go through this procedure was heartbreaking but I can say that through prayer and confidence in Dr Eckstein’s abilities, we made it through!
Dr Miller was the anesthesiologist and his calm, confident, approachable demeanor with my daughter put me at ease. He had her pick out a scent for her «sleeping gas mask.»
The office staff were kind and offered me tissue while I waited.
Let me also praise Stephanie (in office billing) at the Hillcrest office for her ABOVE and Beyond help with getting this procedure paid for by our medical insurance due to my daughters medical condition.

I just got my wisdom teeth removed and it was painful, but Dr. Eckstein made feel relaxed and comfortable (the anesthesia helped too). When the surgery was over he actually called me the next day to see how I was feeling. The office staff are kind and caring too.

I have a fear of anything dental. So imagine my dismay when my dentist told me my wisdom teeth had to be removed. Ugh.
My dentist referred me to Dr. Eckstein at the Center for Oral and Facial Surgery in El Cajon. My consult went very well; he did a great job explaining my x-​rays to me, the procedure, my options for going under vs. laughing gas. On the day of my surgery, I was a little nervous, but the entire staff made me feel at ease, and Dr. Eckstein took care of those wisdom teeth in no time flat… no, really, it only took 19 minutes for him to extract them. Nathan C. was flabergasted, especially since we were originally told it would take about an hour and a half.
During my recovery weekend, Dr. Eckstein was even kind enough to call me to see how I was doing. Seriously. I have faith in dentists again.

Dr. Eckstein did both my sister and my wisdom teeth removal as well as two dental implants on me (including a bone graft). He is very kind and caring and was always willing to explain questions on both charges and surgery details. The entire staff was wonderful, I have absolutely no complaints. They even kept the office open late so I could pick up some tools for my periodontist one day. I doubt there are many places that would do that. I had 3 oral surgeries at this office and can highly recommend it!