
We believe that doing the right thing saves time, money, and frustration. No cutting corners. If you are looking for the best that is available, without compromise, we invite you to call today. We have served our community providing personalized dental services in Laguna Niguel, California since 1977.
Services
In today's world, a big concern for people in choosing a dentist is trust. Life used to be so much simpler. That's where we can help. Both Dr. Gregg and Dr. Balaze come from a long history of small-town family doctors and dentists. We have built our practice on time-tested values of compassion, service, quality, professionalism, hard work, dedication, and trust.
A third generation Californian, I am a proud product of a family of small town country doctors. My Grandfather was a physician in Calexico, a small farming community near the California, Mexico border. My father was an OB/Gyn in Covina, where I grew up in what was then a small suburb in the San Gabriel Valley section of Los Angeles.
Meet the experienced and friendly staff who make Balaze & Gregg Dentistry the leading provider of oral hygiene and personalized dental services in Laguna Niguel. Diana began with Dr. Gregg in 1982. She is an avid surfer and scuba diver as well as having a second career as a lobster fisher person. Jo is a registered dental hygienist who is excited to have joined our team in May.
Balaze & Gregg Dentistry offers a number of cosmetic, preventative, general and specialized dental services at our office in Laguna Niguel. To learn more about the specific services we offer and conditions we treat, please select one of the subcategories below and schedule an appointment with your dentist.
Figuring out which one you are helps us give you the exact appointment that will meet your expectations. This could be a true emergency, like a broken tooth, a severe tooth ache, an infection. Or this could be a job interview that is coming up and you need your teeth cleaned and brightened by a specific date.
Reviews (26)
Kathleen Fiedler
Dec 26, 2021
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Office is super clean and they are all very safety conscious. Everyone is professional, very friendly and empathetic to my “fear & anxiety of dentistry”. Dr Balaze patiently helps me through any procedure. Anna is the best hygienist I’ve EVER been to! She is gentle yet thorough and she takes the time to teach me during every visit! (Trust me - I’ve had some really really bad dentist experiences in my past). I highly recommend Dr Balaze & his staff!
Krysia St Cyr
Jul 04, 2021
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Brenda Dolan
Jun 20, 2021
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Not many look forward to going to the dentist but I do! Drs Balaze and Gregg are so competent, friendly and easy to talk to. I like knowing what they’re doing to my teeth and they are always ready to share as much information as I want to know. The hygienist and receptionist are also very friendly and competent. I would recommend this team highly for the great work they do.
Neil Lipsky
Jun 10, 2021
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Jojo the hygienist is amazing! Just beginning the journey with Balaze & Gregg, but I like the feel thus far.
Just finished an extraction and bone graft on a tooth that was split. Little early to tell but Dr Balaze is pretty terrific! He is light handed, and all business but with a great positive energy. Very satisfied!
Just finished an extraction and bone graft on a tooth that was split. Little early to tell but Dr Balaze is pretty terrific! He is light handed, and all business but with a great positive energy. Very satisfied!
Erin Kwon
May 19, 2021
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Diane Libertella
May 15, 2021
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Patrick Hyland
Apr 21, 2021
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What a breath of fresh air! I just came off a bad experience at another local dentist office; lots of pressure to do expensive work with little explanation and they unwilling to listen to my budget and timeline concerns. At Balaze and Gregg I felt like a had a coach who took lots of factors into consideration when approaching my needs. Very kind staff and lovely office. After moving from a good situation on the East Coast I’m really looking forward to having a reliable dentist in SoCal.
Jerry Fabian
Mar 04, 2021
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I am completely satisfied with the service I got on February 22nd from Balaze & Gregg Dentistry. Anna Joe does a great job cleaning my teeth. She is always very personable, accommodating for my cleaning preferences, talks to me about my teeth and clearly states what she will be doing, gives my ideas to reduce plaque when I clean my teeth at home, and most important, she genuinely cares. Drs. Balaze and Gregg were very concerned and helpful in trying to solve the problem with my tongue and throat. They both gave me their valuable time in discussing my problem and trying to fix it.
There’s a reason
There’s a reason
Sam Dodin
Feb 16, 2021
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I was referred to Dr Balaze and I was able to get an appointment quickly. Once I got there, I could not believe the personal warmth and hospitality with which I was greeted. The Dr. took time to talk to me and ask about my dental concerns. The office was very clean. The hygienist was very thorough and professional. I highly recommend Balaze and Gregg Dentistry. You will be well served.
Danny Carmona
Jun 30, 2020
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I highly recommend Dr. Balaze & Dr. Gregg. I have bounced around dentists over the past few years living in Orange County and have never experienced the care, professionalism and sincerity that I have felt from my first visit here. My experience at all other dentist offices has been that the office will try to up-sell me on as many items and procedures as possible, as many items that insurance companies will allow them to. At this office I truly feel like they just want to provide the best care possible for each patient. I wish I would have found them sooner.
Kel K.
Jan 07, 2020
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Hands down the best dentist group...EVER!
They are simple the best in all aspects.
I went in for a broken tooth and they made the experience so fun and relaxing. My tooth is even better than before!
They have a plan that makes it easy to save money!
I'm looking forward to my next cleaning!
The only dentist group I would recommend!!
I've been going to Dr.Greg since I've had teeth. This was my first experience with Dr. Balaze.... he had HUGE shoes to fill following Dr. Greg, and I can say with all honesty he filled them.
Absolutely love all of the staff here. Very friendly and
They are simple the best in all aspects.
I went in for a broken tooth and they made the experience so fun and relaxing. My tooth is even better than before!
They have a plan that makes it easy to save money!
I'm looking forward to my next cleaning!
The only dentist group I would recommend!!
I've been going to Dr.Greg since I've had teeth. This was my first experience with Dr. Balaze.... he had HUGE shoes to fill following Dr. Greg, and I can say with all honesty he filled them.
Absolutely love all of the staff here. Very friendly and
Peggy V.
Jun 25, 2019
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Dr. Balaze is a kind, respectful dentist who explains everything in an in depth, yet easy to understand, manner. After trying to save a bad molar of mine, it had to be pulled today. Because I've already had a couple of molars pulled by other dentists, I was very nervous to go through this. Dr. Balaze took his time in pulling the tooth, doing a bone graft, and stitching it all up, and it was relatively painless! I had my teeth cleaned beforehand by a very friendly hygienist. The office staff is wonderful! I highly recommend Dr. Balaze and the staff within their office!
Summer V.
Mar 05, 2019
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After avoiding the dentist for way too long, I took a friend's recommendation and made an appointment with Dr. Balaze for a much needed cleaning + check up and am SO glad I did!
I was able to book an appointment with ease + have to say I was completely blown away at the genuine, thorough, professional experience I had! Everyone was so kind + friendly. I felt so welcome + comfortable. They never once pushed anything + answered each and every one of my questions + concerns.
You are truly never going to find a better dentist or facility. From Theresa at the front desk, to Anna the hygienist
I was able to book an appointment with ease + have to say I was completely blown away at the genuine, thorough, professional experience I had! Everyone was so kind + friendly. I felt so welcome + comfortable. They never once pushed anything + answered each and every one of my questions + concerns.
You are truly never going to find a better dentist or facility. From Theresa at the front desk, to Anna the hygienist
Diane C.
Jan 17, 2019
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Love the new modern offices! I have been a patient ever since moving to California in 2008 and have remained a steadfast client. Drs. Gregg and Balaze truly enjoy their work and are experienced, highly skilled dentists. They diligently remain current in their training and teaching, and yet are equally committed to caring for the whole patient. In my opinion, one of the best indicators of the quality of a private medical office is the longevity of the staff. Hygienists, assistants, and office managers do not quit here - they retire! You will be deeply impressed by the professional, committed
Luis V.
Oct 31, 2018
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Great all around experience with this Dentistry's office! After coming in for a much needed cleaning, Dr. Balaze managed to get me into the office ASAP based on my request. I got an efficient, thorough, evaluation that didn't offer any sense of salesman pitch, which i had found at my last local dentistry office. You can tell it's a place where you're not just another number, which always makes me feel at home. Thanks for the cleaning! On to phase 2 of this smile!
Roger A.
Jun 17, 2018
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Drs. Balaze & Gregg have a brand-spanking new suite of offices in beautiful downtown Laguna Niguel. Gone are those uncomfortable dental torture chairs where your arms have no place to go and just dangle off the sides in apace. No more swirling water "spit-in-here bowl" whose sound makes you wanna pee instead of getting your teeth cleaned, repaired or replaced (pick-one)!
They, Drs. Balaze & Gregg (sounds line a vaudeville dance team), were thoughtful enough to put a TV monitor in the ceiling for all to marvel at and wonder "how it stays up there with all those fish swimming
They, Drs. Balaze & Gregg (sounds line a vaudeville dance team), were thoughtful enough to put a TV monitor in the ceiling for all to marvel at and wonder "how it stays up there with all those fish swimming
James A.
Mar 21, 2018
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My husband and I very thankful that we have found a dentist and office staff who are as nice and professional as Dr. Gregg's office. Congratulations on your new office! We both really appreciate your excellent service. I always enjoy going in to see the dental hygienist because not only do I get my teeth cleaned, but I get to have a book discussion since both of us are in different book clubs!
Patty B.
Mar 21, 2018
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He has taken care of our entire family for many years. He and his staff are so knowledgeable,caring, and brilliant! He continues to learn and teach and mentor. These are true signs of a person who loves what they do and are very good at it.
He has a wonderful family who we learn about through his newsletters over the years. They to are worker bees who do good always.
He's also a terrific photographer. I believe a great Dentist or Plastic Surgeon is also a fine artist, with an eye for beauty.
He has a wonderful family who we learn about through his newsletters over the years. They to are worker bees who do good always.
He's also a terrific photographer. I believe a great Dentist or Plastic Surgeon is also a fine artist, with an eye for beauty.
Beverly T.
Dec 01, 2017
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Sue S.
Sep 21, 2017
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Our family has been seeing Dr. Gregg for .... 20+ years; I look forward to my regular visits; all of the staff are gentle and knowledgeable; I love Dr. Dan and Dr. Gregg's conservative approach to dentistry - instead of removing a tooth you'd like to keep forever, we'll fix it for as long as we can. Their dental hygienists are as skilled as they come. I've had mouthguards created for me, as an assist when I'm running; he's remade my night time appliance for keeping my teeth straight a few times. There's no problem they can solve - complete trust!
Freddie G.
Jul 17, 2017
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Dr. Gregg has the gentlest hands in the biz. He is extremely knowledgeable, skilled and very pleasant to work with.
I have known Dr. Gregg for many years and he continues to provide exceptional service.
I highly recommend him and especially if you are a dental phobic. He is amazing!
Freddie Greenfield
I have known Dr. Gregg for many years and he continues to provide exceptional service.
I highly recommend him and especially if you are a dental phobic. He is amazing!
Freddie Greenfield
Teress W.
Apr 11, 2017
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Dr. Gregg and his staff are professional while being warm and friendly. I have a "complicated" mouth and have been afraid of going to a dentist for many years, but I found Dr. Gregg several years ago (10?) and my anxieties have gone away. He has the ability to analyze the situation and come up with a solution!
I highly recommend Dr. Gregg and his staff!
I highly recommend Dr. Gregg and his staff!
Harold H.
Mar 16, 2017
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Tj G.
Mar 08, 2017
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I have been coming here for over 15 years and would still make the trip here even if I had to move out of state. Dr. Gregg and Dr. Balaze as well as the hygienists and receptionists are the most professional and friendliest of any doctor's office I go to. You will get to know the staff very quickly - they've made all of my appointments so easy and stress free. So grateful to have a dentist that I can rely on and actually enjoy visiting.
Michelle W.
Sep 03, 2016
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He is my favorite dentist. Being new to the area, I was frustrated to find the right person to fix 4 cavities. But he was the most gentle, smart, and honest dentist I think I have ever met. I actually don't mind going to the dentist now. WOW. Shocking...Good professional man and a kind heart. Did not overcharge me and gave me a free product. I am a lifetime client now. Thank you Dr Gregg.
Katie S.
Dec 09, 2011
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I have a confession: I have a mouth the size of toddler. Yes, I am saying it out loud, I have a baby mouth. Before I moved behind the Orange Curtain, I was seeing a dentist for years, who I affectionately referred to Dr. Mitthands, DDS. He did all my dental work in the aforementioned baby mouth and used a metal object to crane my mouth open.
Open WIDER. He would repeat. I have a BABY MOUTH, I would say to this dentist. I thought that he must have other Babymouthed people you work on, but I just stretched the baby mouth and bore it. Everyone has told me that dentistry is painful.
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Open WIDER. He would repeat. I have a BABY MOUTH, I would say to this dentist. I thought that he must have other Babymouthed people you work on, but I just stretched the baby mouth and bore it. Everyone has told me that dentistry is painful.
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