Fletcher Hills Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Center

Only five stars? Not nearly enough! I had an extraction in July and a recent implant replacement. Dr. Gadler is a very gifted dentist, and has assembled a team of Olympic caliber all stars, from the ladies at the desk to the amazing April who assisted him on both my procedures. I can’t say enough about what a positive experience it was from the moment I entered until the moment I left. I’ve experienced no pain whatsoever, and healed quickly. Highest ratings for this incredible team of friendly, caring, top notch professionals! You can stop searching. THIS is the place.

I too had a positive experience with Dr. Gadler. He pulled out my wisdom teeth in 2011 and again yesterday. His staff (Tess, April, Glenda, and Becka) were amazing too. Without them, Dr. Gadler would not have the practice that he has so I hope he treats these ladies well.
Overall, I would recommend him to family and friends.

The service was not the problem but their billing is a major issue. We are now receiving bills from collections after staying in contact with them trying to get the issue fixed, they still sent it to collections. They have been nothing but rude and inconsiderate to us after the got their money. I would never recommend this place to anyone now. I am beyond livid we are being charged for services that we do not owe money for. they never return phone calls when they say they are going to either. Very very un professional. Think before choosing this as your dentist because you will get charged for things they tell you, you wont be.

This place is fantastic. I’ve gone to the same dentist my entire life and just recently (poor choice) switched to a HMO plan thinking it would be less expensive to get my wisdom teeth extracted (incorrect). Anyways, it was a mess from the very beginning. I went to a sketchy ass dental office who told me I didn’t have an infection, which my real doctor said I clearly did, and they tried to get me to go to their oral surgeon. HELL NO. Nobody with decent Unilocal reviews would take my insurance then I called Fletcher Hills based on a recommendation from MetLife and they were so friendly and helpful. They got me in within a day for a consultation and scheduled my oral surgery within a week. They very clearly detailed my out of pocket expenses, called the other dental office to request my referral (since of course, they hadn’t sent upon my request), did not charge for my additional X-​rays since the ones I had just gotten sucked, and took care of all my insurance stuff. Dr. Gadler was funny and friendly, putting all my concerns to ease. I was still petrified day-​of due to the sedation, but was able to relax in the office. The staff was caring and empathetic, from the gals at the front desk to the assistants to the Dr. himself. Everyone made me laugh to get my mind off of the surgery and kept me preoccupied as I went under. The process itself was easy peasy. Before starting they gave my fiancé my prescriptions so he could go fill them while I was in surgery. I walked to the back room, I sat down, I filled out paperwork, the gal put on all of my monitoring stuff, Dr. Gadler walked in, sat down, numbed my arm, put my iv in, talked to me for about 2 seconds, I woke up questioning telling them I just fell asleep and there was no way they were done already. I was barely swollen and had zero pain. I was even out eating soup at souplantation the same night. Overall– if you are nervous over surgery like I am or just don’t feel like dealing with stress or crap, go here. I promise you will not regret it. Thanks for keeping me alive yall:)

This is one of the most amazing dental implant center in all of San Diego… I was very nervous going in back in April for my 1^st procedure for my Implants. The entire staff was so understanding they worked to make me feel comfortable and did an outstanding job. Dr. Gadler was awesome I felt no pain at all… I just completed my 2^nd visit for my 2^nd post, once again amazing no pain, was quick and got me right away I was about an hour early with no problems. To the entire staff and Dr. Gadler. Thank you, thank you, thank you…

expect to wait an hour before being seen. After waiting I was asked to watch a 20 min video on wisdom teeth. I don’t know who has time for this? if I’m on time to my appt please don’t waste my time and talk to me like a Dr should instead of making me watch a video.

Widom Teeth Out! My 19 year old son had his wisdom teeth out. His bottom wisdom teeth were inside sideways and his upper wisdom tooth was inside inbetween his molers. Dr. Gadler did a great job and everything went well. We live 2 hours away so it was worth the trip to feel the security that you know the Dr. knows what he is doing!

After going to the «Jiffy Lube» dentist from HELL (SANTEE COTTONWOOD DENTAL– 9715 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92 071, I went to see Dr Nicholas N. Gadler. OMG!!! What a complete different experience. The first thing that happens when you enter their professional and very clean office, is that the woman at the front counter immediately put you at ease. They’re very courteous and seemed genuinely ready to help and assist in any way possible. Although the waiting room was ‘packed’, I was seen almost immediately after arriving. I had a few X-​rays done by an assistant that was again, very professional and considerate to my needs. After ‘prepping’ me, the Doctor came in and again, very concerned about my pain and wanting to help me as quickly as possible. He said to me to let him know if I make him uncomfortable while examining me (unlike that idiot dentist at Cottonwood). He found my immediate problem and took measures to ‘fix’ it! I was in and out in less than an hour and believe me when I say this. I’VE ALWAYS BEEN AFRAID OF THE DENTIST, but with Dr Gadler and his wonderful staff, those fears have been assuaged. I can’t recommend enough to anyone needing dental help to seek out this wonderful dentist! along with his great ‘team’.! My only regret is that I could not leave 10 stars!!! That’s what they deservet from me:)

Full disclosure: I knew Dr. Gadler from Boy Scouts before he replaced (implant surgery) one of my front teeth.
Regardless though, the experience was flawless. Four visits (consult, surgery to remove the tooth and prep for the implant, surgery to do the implant, follow-​up) and I was good-​to-​go! To this day, my implant feels better than my natural teeth.
The office is laid; looks like a dentist office in Beverly HIlls. The staff is friendly and professional. And Dr. Gadler is the most personable and knowledgeable dentist you will likely find in the city. Most important, Dr. Gadler’s fees were fair and affordable. He didn’t try to gorge me with unnecessary expenses. For example, another dentist I visited for consult wanted to put me out (and charge extra) for the procedure. Dr. Gadler said that wasn’t necessary. Matter-​of-​fact, he administered local anesthesia to restructure my jawline and performed the implant with such skill and near pain-​free; I experienced more pain from a root canal. He’s that good.

Had a toothache back in September 2013. My dentist sent me to a specialist for a root canal, which could not be done, so the tooth had to be extracted. Dr. Gadler manged to squeeze me in, and extract the tooth. It took a lot of effort and I thought I was going to be real sore afterwards, but everything turned out just great. Highly recommend them.
UPDATE Dr. Gadler did an implant to replace this tooth. Everything went perfectly.

Update: So this issue was finally resolved. I retained a lawyer (family friend who was just as angry as I was and helped for free), and after a couple of back and forth letters we cornered the dental office and they finally backed down after numerous harassing phone calls and one infuriating collection call. We then demanded a written letter stating that they are dropping the fraudulent charge and it took a very long time for them to reply and send the letter. All in all, this was a horrid experience. This office needs to be avoided. Dont trust them with anything.

I was referred to Dr. Gadler from my primary dentist to get two of my wisdom teeth pulled.
My wisdom teeth grew in different it times so about two years ago I had only one taken out by a different dentist. I was in pain after that extraction for a couple days.
Yesterday, I had Dr. Gadler remove two of my wisdom teeth. I was scared and thank gooodness they put me to sleep. It was a totally different experience from this other dentist. Lol the only uncomfortable part was when he injected something I forgot what it was called but it was to make me not swell after the whole procedure. It only last like 5 seconds then I knocked out right after. Woke up after what felt like 5 minutes with the procedure all done.
Dr. Gadler and his staff are awesome and very caring. The whole procedure went real Smooth. This is day two and so far no swelling, no pain, no bleeding. I feel great. He prescribed me two pain meds, antiobiotics and something for swelling. I havent had to to take the more intense pain meds because I havent really had any pain. Hopefully it stays that way :)
I would highly recommend Dr. Gadler and his staff to anyone.

I just got my 4 wisdom teeth extracted. Preceding the procedure I was being told horror stories by friends of their wisdom teeth experience but its day 2 and I am in absolutely no pain. I am so pleased with this experience so far. Very thorough and helpful!

Let’s face it no one wants to visit an oral surgeon. If you have been referred here there is pain in your future. My dentist referred me to Dr. Gadler and so I found myself in his office.
The office is beautiful, I mean beautiful. They have this down to a science. The front office staff so professional AND friendly. The nursing and support staff in the back is just as impressive. Dr. Gadler is very personable and is very easy to talk to.
The process of having a tooth extracted is ugly, I hate it, it’s stressful, painful and just plain wrong. But if I had to do it again, I would still choose Dr. Gadler he made a really ugly situation much easier to handle.
Two days after my extraction I was swollen, I called the girls and they asked me to come in that afternoon. I was seen by Dr. Gadler shortly after that and he took care of me. His staff called me to check on me a couple of times too.
GREAT SERVICE
On a financial side, they do nothing until they give you a clear and concise statement showing what it will cost. I do not have insurance so they gave me a cash discount. Can’t go wrong there either.

Visited the Oral Surgeon today about an issue I was recommended to take care of and that it should be done for free due to a different surgeon’s work. Dr Gadler bought out his business from the Alvarado center from Dr. Horner. I went in expecting to do a major surgery and after him calling my dentist they decided I didn’t need to do anything. We went from a bill of almost $ 2000.00 to zero dollars! High five to Dr. Gadler!
Owner tips: I noticed the table set up for me didn’t seem sanitary in my eyes. Advise your assistants to keep the client informed. I should not have had to wait almost 35 minutes to find out what is taking so long (Hey the Dr. is on the phone discussing a plan with your dentist, it will be a while.) You’re front counter girls are really friendly and I would come back here again. Your establishment was really clean and the bathroom beautiful and smells great!

State. Of. The. Art.
This place is amazing! They have gadgetry for dental work that I had never heard of or imagined. They take x-​rays on a machine in one room, and by the time you get to your dental chair, your x-​rays are up on the screen there.
Friendly professional staff. Quality dentristry.
I had two wisdom teeth (one broken) extracted here, though I did not have an appointment. I highly recommend.

If you need to have your wisdom teeth removed, this is the doctor to do it. He took wonderful care of my daughter. A great oral surgeon and nice guy. Friendly office staff.

I found Dr Gadler on a whim. I needed my wisdom teeth removed and I finally had respectable dental insurance so I went on the hunt for a dentist that wouldnt rip me off. I knew I would need to be put to sleep and with a 5 month pregnant wife I needed to be close to home out here in the EC. So on an online search rounded up a few results and one was Dr Gadler’s office.
I reviewed some Unilocal comments and also some on the other website that searches the web named with some OO’s and a G somewhere in there. ;}
The reviews were FANTASTIC so I gave them a ring and to my surprise they accept my insurance! So I booked my surgery with ease. They had decent days available on short notice and were able to do a consultation and surgery in the same day! Super plus since I don’t want to be out of work for very long.
Fast forward to the day of surgery: I came in and they got me hooked up to every machine possible in a blink of an eye. This one blonde nurse lady was GREAT she was really personable and chatted me up while the front desk girl figured out the financial part. My co-​pay was REALLY high and as a single income family of 3 and ½ I was ready to get up and call it good because I had NO clue how I was going to pay my portion. The front desk girl went and spoke with Dr Gadler and he was AMAZING about working with the price and payments. He gave me a GREAT deal and AMAZING service.
Here I was, random Patient X, and he didnt know me from anyone on the street and he was GREAT about working with my financial situation.
Every interaction with him and his nurses was exceptional. They do anything and everything to make the procedures as painless as possible. I have never had such a great experience in a dental office before. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr Gadler’s office to anyone and everyone! :}

Honest, and true… Did not perform an extraction yet it is most likely needed, yet it will be needed in the future.
Performed another extraction that was ABSOLUTELY needed… I hate needles and dentistry, but it is a needed evil. All I know is that this was the «best» (if one can say that) dental experience i have ever experienced…
I recommend this dentist highly.

I was referred to Dr. Gadler by my primary dentist Dr. Russ. Dr. Gadler and his staff came highly recommended, and I have had nothing but professional, positive interactions with everyone at this office. Procedures have always been thoroughly explained, executed efficiently, and the billing process has been straightforward with lots of transparency.
Thanks to bad teeth I’ve spent a lot (and I mean A LOT) of times in dentists’ chairs, and I can smell a quack get-​rich-​quick dentist a mile away. Dr. Gadler is nothing of the sort, and I trust him and his expertise enough to send my children to him (if I had any which I don’t and never will but you get the point)!!!
I’m just as critical of health care and services as I am of food places, and I wholeheartedly give these folks 5 stars. I just started a second implant process with them today and I know that I am in good hands here!