Misla F James , DDS

Been a few more times since my initial review and every time is just as good !! Personally I find Dr. M to be hilarious and really down to earth. He’s fun to shoot the sh*t with !! Everyone enjoys their job who is working there and every time I go in I feel like I’m seeing old family again almost!!! Just referred another friend !!

I just want to say that Dr. Misla is THE BEST dentist I have ever had! He is the first dentist I’ve found since moving to California that doesn’t tell me I have 5 cavities and need «deep cleaning» all for hundreds and hundreds of dollars. He is very honest and thorough and always has great stories to distract you ;). His whole office staff is great too, I’ve never had to wait more than 2 minutes getting in. I will never go anywhere else!

I’ve been to Dr. Misla’s office twice now, and the staff there is very friendly and helpful. I changed insurance providers between my two visits, and one of the assistants, Barb, made sure to review my new insurance plan for the co-​pay, differences in coverage, etc. and provided me with that information before I had my work done.
Dr. Misla is quite the character, who is constantly cracking jokes and telling crazy stories throughout the visit. He is very personable and lighthearted!
Unlike other dentists I’ve been too, Dr. Misla’s office doesn’t try to force extra services on you during your visit. They may recommend a course of treatment, but you never feel like someone is trying to dupe you into treatments you don’t want or need, just to make more money.
I would highly recommend this office!

Nice guy but he did not finish my dental work, too quick to want to pull tooth without exploring other options.

Sure, he’s a talker. Sure, his jokes can be corny and sometimes… unexpected. But he’s a good guy and his work is excellent! I’ve had to have emergency work done by other dentists when I was out of town and they always remark about how well my crown is.
I hate going to the dentist. Nothing will ever change that. But Dr. Misla makes it a tolerable evil. His office is clean and modern and his staff is friendly. I guess if I had to find a negative, it’s that his office is an Internet/​cellular dead zone.

My children and I really like Dr. Misla a lot. Not only is he a good dentist but his office staff is great. I had to have surgery after a cleaning, and the staff called me to see how it went! My children didn’t like going to the dentist, but they go as directed now. I like his jokes, and he is a really good listener. He has got my dental for life.

I have been going to this dentist for a while now but am finally taking the time to seek out a new dentist. I have never enjoyed seeing James Misla because he takes WAY too much time to do a basic cleaning. This is because he talks SO much that he actually stops cleaning your teeth to chat at you. Most dentists will chat but they do so while they are cleaning your teeth. James actually pauses cleaning to try to talk to you about sometimes some awkward personal things (breaking up with his girlfriend, weird chemistry with his girlfriend’s sister, etc.) and he actually make me feel a little uncomfortable. The breaking point is that I had an appointment scheduled about a month ago and his office called and asked me to reschedule. I was fine with this, things happen, we’re all human, but then 2 days before my appointment this week they call me to reschedule again. It’s something I’d deal with for a dentist I really like, but in this case, it’s not worth the wait and hassle.

First, I’d just like to say that while Mr. Misla is a nice guy, he talked way too much and focused way too little on my teeth and my treatment options.
I asked about pricing for different treatments under the available provider plans and I was instructed by Mr. Misla to switch to a PPO plan because it would be «cheaper», even though no one in the office seemed to have any real knowledge of the plans. When I switched and found out the prices, there were plenty of things that were cheaper under the HMO that I could have done before I switched. When I addressed this with him, without notifying me he sent a letter to my provider to drop me as a patient. Not only that, but they put my email on their mailing list without asking so I get these obnoxious newsletters.
Overall this has been a nightmare and I am very disappointed with the level of care and knowledge regarding providers, you should at least know a bit when you deal with the providers every day.

I highly recommend Dr. Misla.
I don’t have the best teeth in the world and have needed a number of fillings, crowns, a bridge, etc. Dr. Misla’s work has always been of the best quality. He is very thorough and knowledgeable. He patiently discusses any issues and always recommends what is best for your overall dental health.
But for me, the thing that separates Dr. Misla from other dentists I have used is his caring attitude. He is sensitive to his patients’ concerns, whether they are emotional (i.e they are scared of the procedure) or financial.
If the office is closed, Dr. Misla provides his cell phone number for emergencies. On more than one occasion, he has come in when the office was closed to deal with a problem for me. And he always was gracious and pleasant, never once making me feel like I was inconveniencing him.
Dr. Misla very nice person and a very good dentist.

Takes awhile to get worked on. He has some super cheesy jokes and can sometimes be inappropriate however he does seem to do a pretty good job.

Dr Misla:
I would rate him as among the best dentist I have ever visited. I am a sissy when it comes to going to the dentist and he had to do several crowns and other work. It was pain free and the crowns look really good. His whole office made me feel comfortable. His prices are very good and he will set you up with a payment plan if you need one. He is a very caring man and will help you.

I think when it comes to rating a dentist 5 stars, you have to remember that everything is relative. Meaning, my experience at Dr. Misla’s office was certainly not on the level of that of a few 5 star restaurants but as long as you have this basic understanding, then I think that James Misla is probably the best dentist I’ve ever been to — especially given the fact that I see him through my HMO.
A short version of my story goes like this: I saw several dentists because I haven’t been in years, all of which told me I needed a deep cleaning but were going to charge me over $ 600. After realizing this was going to cost me a pretty penny and not knowing any better, I decided to do some research to make sure that if I was spending this much, I at least was going to make sure it was done by the best.
Naturally, I came to Unilocal,found Dr. Misla and not only did he charge HALF of the other dentists but after going through the work, I couldn’t be happier. He did one half of my mouth one Wednesday, no pain with anesthetics and the next week, to move things along quicker, I decided no pain killing at all and still no pain. He’s very straightforward with what’s needed to solve any problems you have, his pricing is reasonable, he’s very thorough and gentle and he’s very friendly (and has corny humor which helps get you through everything a bit easier and quicker).
I could go on about reason why he’s great especially compared to other dentists — and feel free to message me if you want more details — but you’ve made a mistake if you use another dentist, I’m telling you… also his overall staff is extremely friendly and helpful, all around a great dental experience from start to finish.

Very happy with Dr Misla and his staff. They got me in next day 1^st thing because I was having pain. He’s very sweet and entertaining. Seriously my first ENJOYABLE dental appointment! Their office is open and airy, very relaxing!

Who likes the dentist? Nobody. Well, this guy might change your mind. After a horrible experience, I walked in apprehensive and just unhappy about all dental offices. The staff here made me feel so good. Very friendly. Dr. Misla is such a kind hearted, caring and wonderful person. He is an incredible dentist that cuts no corners, does not rush you and actually is entertaining with his conversations. Seriously the best cleaning I have ever had in my life. Adore this dentist, never thought I could actually «like» one.

Dr. Misla was very kind, and took the time to completely examine my teeth. His office was not crowded, and I did not feel rushed like I did when going to smile care. His staff was pleasant. I made an appointment quickly and easily.

So our work just got dental insurance and I had been going to this other dentist in Bonita, but decided to try this guy as he was in our Group-​link network and way closer to work.
When I got there, I had to fill out a few forms, you know, the usual. The tiny Asian lady (I forgot her name) took some x-​rays and she was awesome. She was cracking jokes the whole time and trying to do it really fast so I wasn’t too uncomfortable with those awkward plastic things in my mouth for too long. She was also the one that cleaned my teeth later after the Dr’s exam, and she did a fabulous job.
Then I met Dr. Misla. First impressions: he is a rather big guy, about 40 – 50 yrs old, and hilarious. The whole time he examined my teeth with the pokey thingy he was telling me stories about himself, cracking jokes, and distracting me, which is awesome cause I hate the dentist. It was a bit TMI when he started talking about his dating life, but at least his humor was self deprecating and took my mind off of the sharp objects in my mouth.
The facility was very clean, they had the latest technology, and I got a free tooth whitening for recommending another one of my coworkers, which is a $ 350 value. So all in all it was a great checkup, and I will continue to go here for my dental needs.