Rooted Dental Wellness: Dr. Estevan Tinoco & Ashley Beels RDH, Grover Beach CA

My new favorite Dentist! They have the most effective and modern practices. They come from a holistic background which sets them apart from other Dentists. Recommend giving them a shot you'll be glad you did!

Loved my dental experience, best experience I've probably ever had! No unnecessary procedures, The entire team at Rooted Dental gets an A+

I'm so glad I found Rooted Dental Wellness. I've had a lot of bad experiences in the past, and I really wanted a dentist where I'd feel safe, as well as one who would listen to me and take a proactive approach. I've been in twice - once for the new client session and once for a filling - and had great experiences both times. They were super compassionate about my issues with needles, and made the whole thing super easy.

I'm also happy to share that they're queer and trans friendly, and my wife and I felt incredibly safe and welcomed in that regard, as well as just in general a good dental experience.

I can't say I'm looking forward to the rest of the fillings I need, but I'm no longer stressed about them, and I wouldn't go anywhere else. This is an office I could see myself traveling to even if I somehow ended up moving out of state.

Thank you so much to the whole team. We really appreciate you all.

Amazing! I got into an accident and busted my front teeth on a weekend. Dr T stopped his day and got me into the office ON A SUNDAY within an hour! I will forever be thankful for you and your team! Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly.

Adulting is hard, finding a good dentist is one of the scariest parts. Dr T is incredibly good at numbing you up for cavities, I don’t ever even feel his numbing shots. The whole staff and dental assistants are sooo funny and sweet, and communicate well to patients with texting and voicemails. Dr T, Ashley, and the dental hygienist are super thorough and knowledgeable. I feel like they’re the first people who ever taught me how to properly take care of my teeth. Thank you!

I have learned so much about teeth from Dr. Tinoco and Ashley!

I've had a lot of questions over the 3 years of being a patient with them, and everyone in the office is extremely informed on all things mouth related. They are kind and generous with sharing information - you can really tell they have a passion for their profession.

The front desk girls, Lolo and Lyndsey, are the sweetest, most friendly women you'll see in a medical office anywhere! Not only are they charismatic, but they're on top of everything! They make it look easy! You'll never be rushed out of the office, so take your time looking at plans and working with them.

Tracey or Ashley usually clean my teeth, and both women work in a detailed and efficient manner. They use the latest technology and equipment available.

I've had multiple fillings done, periodontal "deep cleanings" as well as mercury filling removal and everytime I leave the office with a positive experience. Please, if you're at all nervous about going to the dentist or have had a previous negative experience with dentistry, let Rooted Dental change your mind!

Best dentist experience I’ve ever had. Never knew there was a difference between a traditional dentist and a functional dentist. These people actually give you solutions to the root problem of things like cavities and bad sleep. I’m amazed and so thrilled to be a new patient here. I’m hopeful that a lot of my root problems can be fixed for long term health! No dentist has ever told me why I’m still getting cavities even though I have good oral hygiene and a healthy diet. I cried tears of joy when I first went in. I feel so taken care of here. This is the place you want to go to of you have trauma from past dental experiences.

I love Ashley and Dr. T and their entire staff. They are very thorough and checked on things I’ve never had looked at at the dentist before. My cleanings are not stressful finally. And they’re getting me on track to have my mouth be cared for.

Experiencing this kind of dental care has been more than I expected. I appreciate the attention that they give to you as a person, and not just completing a task in your mouth. They offer breaks as needed during your procedure! The office is clean, but doesn’t feel sterile- from the ladies at the front desk, all the way back- it is a very welcoming environment. They are a wealth of information, and help you understand what is specific to your oral health- so you walk away feeling confident to make changes. Thank y’all for being kind and joyful from the time you walk in. The whole experience truly is amazing! Excellent dental care!

Rooted Dental does a great job. They take a holistic appraoch and are very cutting edge and thorough. Dr. T does a great job of explaining every part of any procedure and they have a conscientious and efficient staff. I highly recommend

I have been going to rooted dental for about a year now and have loved my experience! They were the first people to tell me that I have a tongue tie that could possibly be affecting my digestion and tension in my jaw causing neck pain. At the same time they give you the advice you need and the treatment plan (typically all done within their office) to live you most optimal life.
I love getting cleanings from Ashley! Not only is she super smart, but she’s hilarious and I always walk out with more knowledge about myself and feel empowered about it! I also love Dr. Tinoco’s functional approach. I had 1 cavity filled by him and it was a such a chill process, they didn’t numb me up all crazy and they use the best materials in your mouth in order to respect our bodies! I highly recommend them for so many reasons. Especially if you’ve had issues with mouth breathing, they can give you lots of insight.

The staff at Rooted Dental is beyond incredible. They are passionate about helping customers, and use innovative techniques that focus on overall wellness. 100% recommend, and I'd give them 10 stars if I could!

Everyone who works in this dental office is so kind - I had a very comfortable visit and I really appreciated all the advice and help I received! During my first appointment, Dr. T and Ashley discovered that I have a tongue tie and as a result were able to give me many personalized options to improve my dental health. I also appreciate their financial options - their dental membership is perfect for what I need and I like being able to divvy up payments monthly as opposed to in big chunks at one time. I couldn't recommend them enough!

Rooted Dental provided a very thorough and honest diagnosis of my dental health being a first time patient. They we're extremely educational and very comfortable to talk to. Highly recommend their services!

I truly believe Rooted is the future of dentistry! Their functional hands on approach, their kindness and warmth paired with their vast knowledge is bar none! I learned so much about the mouth/breathing/teeth and how it all effects the rest of our overall health and sleep and so much more! Life changing! 10/10 recommend!

At the beginning of my myofunctional therapy sessions I was not sure what to except but my experience turned out way better than I ever imagined. During these appointments I meet with Ashley who prescribes me exercises that are tailored specifically for me based on the location of my tongue tie. Once I am able to master the exercises, I then receive a new set of exercises to work on. The main goals during the first part of the program is to prep for and verify if you are a qualified candidate for the surgery. Ashley wants to make sure you are completely confident and ready before scheduling the surgery date. I learned that doing the exercises throughout the entire program (pre AND post opp) is very important. At first we are loosening up and strengthening certain areas and then post opp we are retraining the tongue to move properly.
On the day of the surgery, I felt very comfortable and calm since I had a one on one visit with Dr. Tinoco days before where I could ask any questions and voice my concerns. I left feeling very confident in Dr. T’s knowledge and knew he had my best interest in mind.
Dr. T and Ashley along with an assistant were there during the surgery. Ashley was documenting progress and every few minutes Dr. T would check in with me to see how I was doing and how the new movement of my tongue was feeling.
Since the procedure is performed with a Light Scalpel laser I have heard that some patients can feel a warm or hot sensation during the release which is all normal but I did not. I’ve never had a doctor numb an area so well, it was pain free and I hardly felt a thing during the process. Immediately after I felt it was easier to breathe. As the weeks went on, I started to notice less jaw pain and neck tension and also noticed my overall oral health improve.
The healing process took me roughly 5-7 days, the stitches feel out around day 6. It’s not painful but uncomfortable because you are unable to stick your tongue out until the stitches fall out. You don’t notice how much you move your tongue until you aren’t able to! During the recovery process I only ate cold soft foods; I ate a lot of smoothies, smoothie bowls, yogurt, and cottage cheese. Anything that does not require a lot of chewing is best.
As I write this review, I am about 50 days post-surgery and have a few more appointments left. Ashley has been dedicated to my recovery and progress and she will do the same for you. She checks in regularly and asks you to check in with her with any questions you may have in-between appointments.
It is crazy to think about all the ways I had been compensating before my functional tongue-tie release was performed. At the end of the program Ashley is now teaching me how to retrain my tongue while chewing and swallowing, it is difficult, but I know the end results will be worth the effort! I am very pleased with the results from the surgery and program and would recommend this to anyone who believes their tied tongue is hindering their quality of life.