Location: Salinas, CA, 546 Abbott Street 93901
Phone: (831) 424-7393
Website: http://www.herreraoms.com/
4.9 out of 5 stars based on 287 reviews on Google.
Carrie Ramirez · 5 out of 5 stars · 2 months ago
Dr. Herrera and his staff provide outstanding service. My daughter was very nervous, and they were so kind and reassuring. She had an exceptional experience with her wisdom tooth extraction. This is my 3rd child to have this procedure done by Dr. Herrera and I will continue to recommend him!
Myra Sanchez · 5 out of 5 stars · 2 months ago
We had such a great experience with this dental team. Everyone was so kind, patient, and gentle with my son from start to finish for his surgery. They did a great job keeping him distracted and comfortable, and the doctor even had him laughing, which made such a difference. I really appreciated how they explained everything to him before doing it and made sure he understood what was happening. They were always checking in to make sure he was okay and never made him feel rushed. They were also very thorough with me, explained everything clearly, and always made sure I didn’t have any questions. The whole team worked so well together, and you could really tell they cared about making him feel safe and comfortable. I’m very grateful for how they treated my son and would absolutely recommend them.
Rachel Hong · 5 out of 5 stars · 5 months ago
I can’t recommend this office enough. If you’re feeling anxious about oral surgery, this is absolutely the place to go. I’m so grateful for such a smooth, positive experience! From the moment I walked in, everyone was incredibly warm, welcoming, and professional. Dr. Huerra is truly outstanding—kind, reassuring, and extremely skilled. The procedure itself was seamless, and I felt no pain at all. I was so comfortable the entire time, and the level of care and attention I received was exceptional.
Paula DeOcampo · 5 out of 5 stars · 5 months ago
I took my daughter to the Watsonville office for her wisdom teeth exam, and was able to schedule her wisdom teeth removal the next morning. The ladies and Dr Herrera were all so very nice and explained everything. The next morning the day of her surgery, again the ladies were so nice and explained everything that was going to happen. The procedure went well, they explained the after care,. My daughter had a good experience getting her wisdom teeth removed. 👍🏼👍🏼
Astrid Barron · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago
I recently had a dental implant placed at True Bite Oral Surgery and Implant Center, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. From the first consultation to the final follow‑up, the team was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and reassuring. Dr. Nordloff explained every step clearly and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the procedure.The surgery itself was smooth and surprisingly painless, and the healing process went exactly as they described. The staff checked in with me afterward, which made me feel genuinely cared for. My implant looks and feels completely natural, and I couldn’t be happier with the result.I highly recommend True Bite to anyone considering dental implants.
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True Bite Oral Surgery and Implant Center is an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice at 546 Abbott Street in Salinas, California, with additional offices in Freedom (Watsonville) and Santa Cruz. The practice's board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons offer dental implant placement, All-on-4 full-arch teeth replacement (also called teeth in a day), zygomatic implants for patients with limited upper jaw bone, bone grafting, wisdom teeth extractions, corrective jaw surgery, treatment of TMJ (jaw joint) disorders, facial trauma care, and sleep apnea treatment. The practice says its facility was evaluated by the Joint Commission and received its Gold Seal of Approval, a recognized symbol of quality and safety.
For patients considering implants, the practice describes them as an option for replacing a single tooth or all teeth, using a titanium post that acts as an artificial root topped with a crown. The team uses digital imaging to guide implant placement, and an on-site dental lab technician digitally plans each case, prints 3D models, and creates surgical guides. The practice notes that its surgeons take on complex cases, including patients who have been told elsewhere that they do not qualify for implants, and that a smile can be restored in as few as three appointments. Its facility incorporates CT scans, 3D facial scanners, and intraoral cameras for diagnosis and treatment planning, and the practice emphasizes patient safety and comfort in a calming, modern environment.
The practice's clinical team includes Dr. Andrés F. Herrera, DDS, and Dr. Timothy Nordloff, DMD, MD. Dr. Herrera earned his dental degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 1994, completed a six-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago in 2003, and then joined Loyola's staff as an assistant professor of surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and of the American Association of Dental Anesthesiology, and the practice states he trained in advanced implant techniques with Dr. Paulo Malo, developer of the All-on-4 concept, and Dr. Carlos Aparicio, known for zygomatic implant placement. He also founded the Alegria Foundation in 2013, a nonprofit providing corrective surgery to children with cleft lip and palate. Dr. Nordloff, a Bay Area native, graduated cum laude from Boston University's dental school, practiced general dentistry for eight years, completed hospital-based oral surgery internships at the University of Connecticut and Baylor College of Dentistry, and finished a six-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, where he also earned his medical degree.
