Layton Dental

Grant Layton, one of the best dentists I have ever found, has retired. Office turned over to a non-​holistic dentist.

EEK! He didn’t even read the books in his lobby himself. I think they were just a façade to «appear» holistic to charge his exorbidant fees. Yes, I am angry, he pulled out two of my teeth because he didn’t support root canals — dug holes so deep no implant will work and told me I could do without them — no problem. The worst of it is one of the molars shouldn’t have come out. When I asked for my dental history on it, it had mysteriously disappeared. His employee could find the payment history, but not the actual medical detail of his work. He called the tooth «internal resorption» — said it would come out easy — and he had to practically stand on me to get it out. We are so vulnerable when it comes to the medical world and dentists in particular. WOW!!! Thank God he retired!

Since Dr. Layton retired, this place is no longer set apart from the rest. Quick 20 minute standard appointment and inexperienced staff. I was duped into thinking the new dentist would be just like Dr. Layton.
Alas, my search begins for another new natural dentist.

Decided upon this practice for my teenage son’s wisdom teeth removal. I have learned a lot about natural dentistry and had a poor experience at a well-​known oral surgeon myself so this first 5 star Unilocal review convinced me. How disappointing.
At the first appt for a consult, the appt lasted all of 10 minutes after a quick x-​ray and his assurance that they’d «pop right out,» no issues at all. He did not strike me as a detail-​oriented guy, but it seemed like he knew natural dentistry based on all the books in his office. And the price tag was appealing as well ($ 400 after insurance for 4 teeth.)
At the actual appt, I explained my son was very nervous and asked for nitrous oxide but they «weren’t sure the machine was working.» What? Also, you’d think dentists would be sensitized to nervous patients and might make an extra effort to put them at ease. But no, we waited 30 minutes past our appt time (as we did during the consult) while we listened to the dentist chit chat FOREVER w/​leaving patients.
Afterwards, not big on post-​op instructions. The asst said the procedure was «a little bit more complicated» than anticipated so they’d bill us if there was any extra insurance wouldn’t cover. Imagine my surprise when I got a bill for an additional $ 1,000 to remove four impacted teeth! My ins co said they had not billed their contracted rates and I could file a disciplinary complaint if the office wouldn’t resolve it.
However, they did get back to me the same day and apologized for $ 900 over billing. I would like to think this is an honest mistake – particularly since the women who work in the office often seem confused. To be fair, his teeth have healed nicely.
However, we will be switching to Dr. O’Reilly (
), another natural dentist, were I had an excellent experience.

This used to be a father/​son practice. But Christopher (son) has left and is starting his own practice in Oceanside.
The reason why I’m now giving it one stars is because my daughter and I have always seen Christopher. So we made 2 separate appointments, assuming we were still seeing Christopher, and both times we went in we were seen by Dr Grant (father). He is horrible with children and wouldn’t even look in my daughters mouth for more then a second before sending us away. (she is almost 7!). I’m angry that they #1 booked the appt without telling us it wasn’t Christopher. #2 knowing she was a child and that Grant does not like to do children, yet still made us drive an hour to their office, then wait for 1 hour to be seen for a total of 45 seconds.
After my daughters appt, we still were not told that Christopher does not work there anymore, so I went in a week later, again. Assuming I would be seen by Christopher, and was instead seen by Grant. He was rough with my jaw even after telling him I had TMJ and did not listen to his dental assistant. He would not replace my mercury with fillings, and would only do inlays. (I had already made a plan with Christopher for getting the mercury removed and fillings put in, NOT inlays. So I knew it could be done!)
After wasting my time for a second appt, I was FINALLY told by the office staff that Christopher does not work there any more.
I would have given one more star for the staff, because I thought they were great, but after them deceiving me about who I was seeing and where Christopher was working I have to knock it down to 1. Im sure they are just doing what they are told by Grant, but it’s not right and they will lose their clients that way!

We love Dr. Layton. He removed my mercury fillings and charged about ¹⁄₃ less then my regular dentist was going to charge and he did the rubber dam, oxygen, the whole thing! He became my new dentist. The children love it there too. They give xylitol candy:). We have been going for about 4 years and they are very honest, thorough and competent — the doctors as well as the front office staff. Only one of my children has had a cavity since we’ve been seeing them and it was very small. Our insurance covered it a 100% and they helped us with an action plan to keep him on the road to no cavities.

I absolutely LOVED my experience at Layton Dental. These are people you can trust!
The reason for my visit was because my primary dentist told me I needed a new crown, root canal and gum surgery. ‘See the line here,’ she said pointing to her state-​of-​the-​art digital x-​ray, ‘that’s decay in the root,’ she said. Distraught, I went out to seek a second opinion…
I called a dental hygenist friend and she recommended Layton Dental. ‘They are all natural and truly perfectionists,’ she said. In all her years of cleaning teeth, she told me she never saw such good work.
I met with Dr. Grant Layton, who thoroughly examined my tooth. He found that not only did I NOT need a root canal and gum surgery, but the cause of my pain was from grinding at night. Also, the crown that was on the tooth at the time ABSOLUTELY DID NOT FIT… For years, I struggled with this discomfort. What my (now ex) dentist was looking at on her x-​ray, was a crown that hung over the tooth, leaving some of my natural tooth exposed. She read this as decay. (I also learned from Dr. Layton that the numerous other procedures I have had over the years– crown lengthening, root canals) were probably also incorrectly diagnosed.
Needless to say, I will never be switching dentists again! I feel like I found a great mechanic (for my teeth!) How do you know if you need a new carburetor or crown for that matter? You don’t! It boils down to trust. Layton Dental is worthy of this trust.