Raul Velazquez DMD, F.I.N.D

I usually do not write reviews, but this time I had to! I went to see Dr. Velazquez for the first time yesterday to urgently fix the Galvanic shock situation that a different dentist created in my mouth (which caused terrible pains and sensations in my mouth and body!!!). Dr. Velazquez spent over two hours with me with a lot of patience with my questions, TMJ pain, and the anxiety that I had based on my experience with two different dentists- one that caused me severe TMJ issues and the other that created the galvanic shock effect in my mouth! Dr. Velazquez first used kinesiology to test my compatibility with different local anesthetics. His test approved my suspicion that I am sensitive to anesthetics containing epinephrine, therefore was suffering weeks after every dental treatment that was done with those anesthetics before. He then took the time to make sure my mouth is numb with the right anesthetic and dosage and went on to carefully remove an old amalgam filling with his protocol of safe mercury removal. The removal process was long due to the location of the treated tooth and the depth of the filling, but Dr. Velazquez was patient and made sure it is all out while allowing me to close my mouth when possible and to use a pain relieving cream that he gave me for my TMJ pain. He then used biocompatible materials to make a new restoration and that was covered by the insurance. Dr. Velazquez is the only holistic dentist I found who charges a reasonable amount for safe mercury removal and also works with insurance (Delta) for procedures that could be covered. Although Dr. Velazquez prepared me that my teeth might stay sensitive for a while because of the galvanic shocks I had for weeks and because of the long treatment, I am happy to say that after the local anesthesia was gone I had very mild sensitivity, none of the pain and swelling I had before when going to other dentists, and the next day (today) I have almost no sensitivity and can even chew on this side of my mouth finally. Dr. Velazquez also showed me where my bite is out of balance (due to an injury I had while taking X-rays at a different dentist), and referred me to an orthodontist to fix it. So far I am very pleased with the treatment I received from Dr. Velazquez and his wonderful assistant Janet, and will come back soon for follow-up and cleaning. Bear in mind that this review is based only on one treatment, but I am hopeful that the next one will be as good. Thank you Dr. Velazquez and Janet for making the terrible galvanic shock go away without causing me the pain and agony I normally have after going to a dentist!

My whole family has been seeing Dr. Velasquez for the last 8 years. He is an amazing dentist and very experienced and knowledgeable. He is very calm and reassuring with kids. He only does what is necessary. He truly is holistic- He does muscle testing to decided which anesthetic to use, checks your ph at every visit, avoids x-rays on kids unless absolutely necessary. My whole family enjoys our visits with Dr Velasquez!

Been going to see Dr. V for 8+ years he is the most gentle, down to earth, professional holistic dentist I have seen in LA. You can feel his love for what he does and his genuine alignment with his work, I feel he has integrity and I trust him. He is conservative with his treatments and not wanting to overcharge or up sell for things you do not need and very educational about helping you understand how to have continued dental health. I have improved my sense of self understanding my dental health under his care.

I have been a patient of Dr. Velazquez for over 15 years, originally went to him to have my mercury fillings removed, which he did a great holistic job on. Have stayed with him and have always been pleased with whatever was done by him.

I was referred to Dr. Valazquez by my sister who, until she moved to another state was a long time patient of his. Of course I procrastinated making the appointment l, which I now regret because I have learned so much at every visit. Dr. Valazquez is very educational and teaching you how to have better dental and overall health. Being highly sensitive to dentistry work, due to past traumas, I feel very comfortable at each appointment. Dr. Valazquez and his staff are very knowledgeable and professional. I recently had to have an old root canal extracted and he was very helpful in making that process as smooth as possible, educating me along the way. I should add that I drive from Long Beach for my appointment and it is very worth it as I said he is very knowledgeable and I feel very confident in his dental care