Murrieta Dentist • Accepting New Patients
Your Murrieta Dentist
Honest Care,
Fair Prices, Zero Upselling
Dr. Bao Nguyen, DDS • UCLA School of Dentistry • 10-Year U.S. Navy Veteran
A centrally located Murrieta dental office where you see the same doctor every visit, get a straight answer about what your teeth actually need, and never leave wondering why the bill was higher than the estimate.
Over 200 5.0 Star Google Reviews
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Serving Murrieta, Temecula, French Valley & Menifee Since 2010
(951) 412-0127 — Call Dr. Bao Now
What Makes This Office Different
A Murrieta Dental Practice Built on Doing Less, Not More
There is a particular feeling you get when a dentist looks at your X-ray, points to something you cannot quite identify, and starts listing procedures before you have even asked a question. If that experience has made you skeptical about dental offices in general, Promenade Dental Care exists because Dr. Bao Nguyen felt the same way — and after a decade of treating servicemembers in the Navy, he built a practice around the opposite approach.
The philosophy here is not complicated: examine the teeth, tell the patient what is actually happening, explain what will get worse if left alone and what can safely wait, quote a price before starting, then do only the work that was agreed upon. That sounds like it should be the baseline for any dental office. In practice, across the Murrieta-Temecula corridor, it is surprisingly rare. Several of the larger practices in the area are backed by dental support organizations that set production quotas for their clinicians — which means the person cleaning your teeth may have a financial incentive to find additional work even when your mouth is healthy.
Promenade is not that kind of office. Dr. Bao owns it. He works in it every day. When he tells you a tooth does not need a crown yet, nobody in a corporate office overrides that call. When he tells you one does, he can prove why with a digital X-ray on the screen in front of you. That distinction matters, and it is the reason over 200 families from Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, French Valley, Winchester, and Wildomar have left five-star reviews on Google — most of them mentioning the same thing: he does not upsell.
My name is Debby and I have been a patient of Dr. Nguyen’s now for over a decade at Promenade Dental. Doctor and staff, which includes Edith, are incredibly wonderful, so kind, caring and compassionate, yet professional. They go above and beyond to care for their patients which includes painless treatments in a calming atmosphere. Dr. Nguyen met me at his office for an emergency visit during the height of COVID and I will forever be thankful for it! I refer family and friends who have a pleasant experience also.
— Debby | Google Review | Patient for 10+ years
Your Dentist
Dr. Bao Nguyen — UCLA Training, Military Discipline, Murrieta Roots
Dr. Bao Nguyen earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry — one of the top-ranked dental programs in the country — and then made an unusual choice for a newly minted DDS: he enlisted. Over the next ten years he served as a dentist in the United States Navy, completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, and deployed to Kuwait and Iraq. Military dentistry teaches you to work fast, make decisions with limited resources, stay calm when the patient is not, and never cut a corner that could come back to hurt someone. Those are not skills you forget.
When Dr. Bao returned to civilian practice and opened the Date Street office in 2010, he brought that mindset with him. He runs a small practice on purpose — one doctor, a lean team led by front office coordinator Edith, and a patient load sized so that he can spend real time with each person. The trade-off is that you will not find a waterfall in the lobby or a juice bar in the waiting room. What you will find is a dentist who remembers your name, knows your history without rereading a chart, and can explain what is happening in your mouth in plain language that makes the decision yours — not his.
Tired of Being Oversold at the Dentist?
Come in for a $20 exam. Dr. Bao will tell you what your teeth need — and what they do not. No pressure. No contracts. No surprises on the bill.
What We Treat
Dental Services — From Routine Checkups to Same-Day Emergencies
Promenade Dental Care handles the full scope of general, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dentistry under one roof. Dr. Bao does not refer out routine procedures to specialists — if it is within the standard of care for a general dentist with advanced training, he performs it himself. That means fewer offices, fewer copays, and one doctor who understands the full picture of your oral health.
Emergency Dentistry
Same-day appointments for severe toothaches, knocked-out teeth, broken crowns, abscesses, and oral trauma. Dr. Bao’s military background prepared him for exactly this kind of triage.
Same-Day CEREC Crowns
Digital scan, on-screen design, in-office milling, and permanent bonding — all in a single visit. No temporary crown. No second appointment. No two-week wait.
Ultrasonic Cleaning ($95)
High-frequency vibrations break apart tartar and plaque without the aggressive hand-scraping that makes so many patients dread cleanings. Gentler, faster, and more thorough.
Dental Implants
Titanium post placement, guided surgery, and custom crown restoration for permanent, natural-looking tooth replacement. In-house from planning through final crown delivery.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation for patients with anxiety, phobia, or high sensitivity. Available for any procedure — routine cleanings included.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain veneers, teeth bonding, professional whitening, and smile makeovers. Honest consultations — Dr. Bao will not veneer a tooth that bonding can fix.
Kids & Family Dentistry
Gentle, age-appropriate care from first tooth through adolescence — exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride, and early orthodontic screening in a no-pressure environment.
Invisalign Clear Aligners
Straighten teeth without metal brackets or wires. Dr. Bao offers adult and teen Invisalign treatment with clear, removable aligners and in-office progress monitoring.
Additional services include root canal therapy, dental bridges, complete and partial dentures, wisdom tooth removal, tooth extractions, gum recession treatment, periodontal therapy, porcelain veneers, teeth bonding, and white composite fillings.
Transparent Pricing
Know What You Will Pay Before We Start
The question “how much will this cost?” should never be answered with “it depends” and a shrug. At Promenade Dental Care, every patient receives an itemized estimate before any work begins. The number on the estimate is the number on the bill. If something changes during a procedure — and occasionally it does — Dr. Bao will stop, explain, and get your approval before continuing. Period.
Dental Emergency Right Now?
Same-day appointments. The phone is answered 24 hours. Dr. Bao has treated dental emergencies in combat zones — your broken tooth is in good hands.
What Our Patients Say
Real Reviews from Real Patients on Google
These are unedited reviews posted by patients on Google Maps. We have not cherry-picked the ones that use the fanciest language — we picked the ones that capture what it is actually like to be a patient here. The common thread is not “beautiful office” or “latest technology” (although both are true). The common thread is: he listened, he was honest, and it did not hurt.
Absolutely the best care! I became a patient in July of last year and needed some emergency dental work. I was able to get in the same day and have a crown and root canal done with zero pain! I recently had another toothache and was again provided a prompt same day appointment. Hands down the best dental experience I’ve had! Zero pain, zero wait time, and very quick care. Pricing is always up front and affordable also. I used to dread making dentist appointments and coming in, but coming here has completely shifted my experience. 100% recommend!!
— Alicia A. | Google Review
It was the day after Christmas when my dental emergency popped up, but my personal dentist and many other dental offices were closed. We called Promenade Dental on Date St., and the receptionist Edith asked if we could be there in 20 minutes. Dr. Nguyen proved to be very knowledgeable on how to approach and proceed with the situation and took great care while taking into consideration my pain level. He and Edith showed so much empathy during my visit. They even called me the next day to see if I was healing and if the pain had improved.
— Lia W. | Google Review
Dr. Nguyen is extremely knowledgeable and professional. His most fantastic quality though is that he cares about his patients. I would highly recommend him.
— Diane G. | Google Review
Gone are the days of dreading dental appointments! With Dr. Nguyen, you can rest assured you’re in kind, gentle, dental-care hands. His state-of-the-art equipment and technology make the entire experience efficient, comfortable, and dare I say, enjoyable. I’ve been going to Dr. Nguyen for years. I called him very early this Saturday morning with an emergency tooth repair, and he fit me in first thing. I watched him use a computer to create a new tooth. It was fascinating to watch!
— Verified Patient | Google Review
First visit with Dr. Nguyen, and it was a great experience! Yes, really. He keeps me informed, he is accommodating, and he listens. Best experience getting a crown that I’ve ever had. If you’re looking for a spa-like atmosphere, you won’t find it here, but if you need competent, quality dental care, performed using state-of-the-art equipment, all at a reasonable price, this is the place.
— Verified Patient | Google Review
Great dentist. No upselling, and also easy to make an appointment.
— Verified Patient | Google Review
For Anxious Patients
If You Have Been Avoiding the Dentist, Read This
Dental anxiety is not a personality flaw, and it is not something you should have to apologize for. Somewhere between 36 and 75 percent of adults experience some level of dental fear, according to research published in the International Dental Journal. Many of those people stop going to the dentist entirely — and by the time they return, small problems have become expensive ones.
Dr. Bao has treated patients who had not seen a dentist in five, ten, even twenty years. He does not lecture. He does not shame. He examines the teeth, explains what needs attention now versus what can wait, and gives you control over the pace. Nitrous oxide is available for any procedure, and oral sedation is an option for patients who need more help relaxing. The goal is not to “cure” your anxiety — it is to make sure it does not stand between you and the dental care you need.
Serving Southwest Riverside County
Your Murrieta Dentist — Convenient to the Entire Temecula Valley
Promenade Dental Care sits at 26957 Date St, Suite B4, Murrieta, CA 92563 — on the Date Street corridor just south of the Clinton Keith Road intersection, a short turn off the I-215 freeway. The office is less than ten minutes from most points in Murrieta and under twenty from Temecula, French Valley, Winchester, and Wildomar. Patients from Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Fallbrook, and Hemet make the drive regularly, and most say the honest treatment planning and fair pricing make it worthwhile.
Office Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed — emergency line active |
Cities We Serve
26957 Date St, Suite B4, Murrieta, CA 92563
Phone: (951) 412-0127
Languages: English, Vietnamese
Accepting new patients • PPO insurance • CareCredit • Cash-friendly pricing
Two Hundred Families Already Trust Dr. Bao — You Might Be Next
$20 gets you a full exam, digital X-rays, and an honest conversation about what your teeth actually need. That is it. If you want to move forward, great. If you want a second opinion somewhere else, no hard feelings.
Frequently Asked Questions