Promenade Dental Care · Serving Temecula Since 2010
Temecula Dentist — Affordable, Pain-Free Care 8 Minutes From Old Town
Straight up Winchester Road. Prices posted, quotes in writing, no upselling.
A $20 exam with digital X-rays. A $95 ultrasonic cleaning. Same-day CEREC crowns, and openings held every day for emergencies. Dr. Bao Nguyen, DDS trained at UCLA, spent ten years in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps, and has looked after Temecula households from Harveston to Wolf Creek out of the same Murrieta office since 2010.
How to Reach Us
Contact Your Temecula Dentist
Promenade Dental Care sits at 26957 Date St, Suite B4, Murrieta, CA 92563, just over the Temecula city line at the Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs corridor. Call, text, or send the contact form. Most patients get in the same week, and urgent problems usually the same day.
- Practice
- Promenade Dental Care — Dr. Bao Nguyen, DDS, owner and general dentist
- Address
- 26957 Date St, Suite B4, Murrieta, CA 92563
- Phone / Text
- (951) 412-0127
- yourpromenadedentist@yahoo.com
- Drive Time
- 7–8 minutes from Old Town Temecula or Harveston; 12–15 minutes from Redhawk, Wolf Creek, or Temecula Parkway
- Starting Prices
- $20 comprehensive exam with digital X-rays · $95 ultrasonic cleaning
- Insurance
- All PPO plans accepted; in-network with Delta Dental PPO, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Aetna, United Concordia; CareCredit financing
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Vietnamese
- Parking
- Free, ground level, directly in front of the suite — no stairs
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 | By appointment & emergencies |
| Sunday | Closed |
Dental emergency after hours? The (951) 412-0127 line is monitored for urgent problems.
Worth the Short Drive North
Why Temecula Patients Pass a Dozen Dental Offices to Get Here
Winchester Road is not short on dentists. So when a family from Paloma del Sol or a couple over in Harveston drives past all of them to reach a suite on Date Street, there is usually a specific reason, and after more than fifteen years at the same address we have heard most of them.
Price comes up first. A new-patient exam with digital X-rays is $20 here. Not $20 plus a records fee, and not $20 until the treatment plan lands. Twenty dollars, findings explained in plain English, and you decide what happens next. An ultrasonic cleaning is $95, insured or not.
The second reason is what happens once you are in the chair. Dr. Bao Nguyen spent ten years in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps, which included an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton and deployments to Kuwait and Iraq. Patients tend to describe the result the same way: they never felt the injection. People who had put dentistry off for years started asking for him by name, and that is how the practice ended up building a dental-anxiety program around one dentist's technique.
$20
New-patient exam with digital X-rays
4.9
Average rating across 230+ Google reviews
8 min
From Old Town Temecula via Winchester Road
2010
Same doctor, same address, same phone number
The no-upselling rule is the business model, not a slogan. The treatment plan reflects what your mouth needs, not what the invoice could be. Plenty of Temecula patients have walked in holding a four-figure quote from somewhere else and walked out with a far smaller plan, or with the news that nothing needed doing at all.
How the visit compares
| What you are comparing | Promenade Dental Care | Many dental offices | Hospital ER for tooth pain |
|---|---|---|---|
| New-patient exam with X-rays | $20, published | Fee varies; often quoted after a consultation | Not offered |
| Teeth cleaning | $95, insured or not | Varies by office and plan | Not offered |
| Permanent crown | Same visit with CEREC | Commonly two visits over 2–3 weeks | Not offered |
| Same dentist every visit | Dr. Nguyen since 2010 | Varies; multi-location groups rotate providers | No |
| Written quote before treatment | Every time | Varies | Billed after the visit |
| Fixes the tooth itself | Yes, in one office | Yes, sometimes by referral | No — pain relief, then a dental referral |
Complete Care, Published Prices
Dental Services for Temecula Patients
Everything below happens in-house, with Dr. Nguyen doing the work at the Date Street office. No shuttling between a general dentist and three specialists scattered across the Valley. Where a price is fixed it is printed here. Where treatment varies by case you get a written quote first, in line with the informed-consent standards the American Dental Association sets for the profession.
$20 Exam & Digital X-Rays
A full new-patient evaluation: digital radiographs, oral-cancer screening, gum assessment, and a plain-English walk through what Dr. Nguyen sees.
About the $20 exam$95 Ultrasonic Cleaning
Ultrasonic scaling clears plaque and tartar more thoroughly, and more comfortably, than hand instruments. It is the routine prevention the CDC credits with heading off gum disease.
Cleaning detailsEmergency Dentist Near Temecula
Toothache, broken tooth, lost crown, swelling. Call (951) 412-0127 and the schedule bends to fit you in, usually the same day. The line is monitored after hours.
Emergency careSame-Day CEREC Crowns
Designed, milled, and bonded in one appointment. No temporary crown, no second visit. Commuters from Temecula give up one morning instead of two.
Same-day crownsDental Implants
Placement and restoration handled under one roof: a permanent answer to a missing tooth, financing available, every cost quoted in writing up front.
Implant optionsRoot Canals, In-House
Treated by Dr. Nguyen, no referral across town. A modern root canal, done the way the American Association of Endodontists describes it, is closer to a long filling than the ordeal people brace for.
Root canal therapyChildren’s Dentistry
First visits through the teen years, paced to the child, following AAPD guidance on early visits. Exams and cleanings cost the same as adult visits.
Kids’ dentistrySedation & Anxiety Care
Sedation options plus the slow, deliberate anesthetic technique that keeps long-avoidant patients coming back. Say so when you book and the visit is paced for it.
Sedation dentistryCosmetic & Veneers
Porcelain veneers, bonding, and whitening. Conservative recommendations, honest before-and-after expectations, pricing you see before anything starts.
Cosmetic dentistryWho Is Holding the Handpiece
Dr. Bao Nguyen, DDS — UCLA-Trained, Navy-Tested, Temecula Valley Rooted
Dr. Nguyen earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry, then gave ten years to the U.S. Navy Dental Corps: an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, followed by deployments to Kuwait and Iraq. He holds an active California license through the Dental Board of California and belongs to the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association.
He opened Promenade Dental Care in 2010 and has worked at the same Date Street address ever since. In a market where corporate groups swap providers every couple of years, patients notice the continuity. The dentist who placed your crown in 2018 is the one checking it in 2026.
He also speaks English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, which matters more than most websites admit. Explaining a root canal goes better in the language a patient thinks in.
When It Cannot Wait
Emergency Dentist Near Temecula — Same-Day Appointments
Severe pain, facial swelling, fever, or a knocked-out tooth? Call (951) 412-0127 now. A dental abscess left alone can spread past the tooth and turn into a real medical emergency; the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research is blunt about how quickly oral infections escalate. If you are having trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest ER first.
Short of that, call before you settle into an urgent-care waiting room. From most of Temecula the drive to Date Street runs under 15 minutes, the practice keeps open time in the schedule for emergencies, and a knocked-out adult tooth has its best odds of going back in during the first hour. Keep it moist in milk or tucked against your cheek, do not scrub the root, and get moving.
Lost crowns get particular sympathy here. With CEREC on-site, a permanent replacement can often be milled the same day the old one came off instead of weeks later. And if it is 9 PM on a Tuesday and you cannot tell whether it can wait until morning, call anyway. Five minutes of triage beats a night of guessing.
What Temecula Patients Say
Reviews From Around the Temecula Valley
Promenade Dental Care holds a 4.9-star average across more than 230 Google reviews, with more patient feedback on Yelp and Wellness.com. The four below are published on the practice’s Google Business Profile.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
They are very professional and very honest, they don't scam you like another places. The office is very clean, with a very comfortable waiting area. The receptionist is very polite and she is always with a nice smile helping all the patients. Doctor Nguyen is very efficient and does an excellent job, he is a multitask person. I definitely recommend this office, because after going to several dentists in this area I finally found a professional dentist like my Bay Area dentist with whom I had been with for over 16 years. Absolutely Dr. Nguyen is THE BEST DENTIST In this area!!!!
Angiegto · Google Review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dr. Nguyen is an experienced and professional dentist! I needed 3 crowns and he was able to get insurance approval before my insurance ran out at the end of the year. Then, after approval he was able to get teeth prepped for the crowns and he made the crowns in the office!! I was in and out in less than 4 hours. My teeth look and feel great! Office staff is also professional! Highly recommend!
Diana T. · Google Review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A very professional and friendly dentist. They go out of their way to make your comfortable and pain free. No upselling, and also easy to make an appointment. Great dentist!!!
David C. · Google Review
Paying For It Without the Games
Insurance, CareCredit & Self-Pay for Temecula Families
$20
Comprehensive exam with digital X-rays
New patients, all ages
$95
Ultrasonic teeth cleaning
Same price with or without insurance
Promenade Dental Care accepts all PPO dental plans and is in-network with Delta Dental PPO, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Aetna, and United Concordia. In-network status is what keeps your out-of-pocket share at the contracted minimum. Call (951) 412-0127 with your member ID and the front desk verifies benefits before you book, not after.
No insurance? The published prices are the prices: $20 exams, $95 cleanings, written quotes for everything else. There is no inflated cash rate and no second menu for the uninsured. On bigger treatment such as implants, crowns, and cosmetic work, CareCredit spreads the cost, with interest-free terms for qualified applicants.
One habit worth stealing from the practice’s longest-running Temecula patients: use the $20 exam as a second opinion. If another office handed you a plan that made your stomach drop, twenty dollars buys an independent read of your own X-rays and a straight answer about what actually needs doing.
All PPO dental plans accepted
In-network: Delta Dental PPO, Cigna, MetLife
In-network: Guardian, Aetna, United Concordia
CareCredit financing on larger treatment
Written quotes before treatment begins
Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
Your Next Dentist Is 8 Minutes Up Winchester Road
$20 exam with digital X-rays. $95 cleaning. Same-day crowns and emergency visits. One honest price list, and a dentist who has answered the same phone number since 2010.
(951) 412-0127 Request an AppointmentStraight Answers
Temecula Dentist Questions, Answered
Who is the closest dentist to Temecula, CA?
Promenade Dental Care, at 26957 Date St, Suite B4, Murrieta, CA 92563, is the closest full-service dental office for most Temecula neighborhoods. It sits just over the city line at the Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs corridor: roughly 7 to 8 minutes from Old Town Temecula or Harveston, and 12 to 15 minutes from Redhawk, Wolf Creek, or Temecula Parkway. The office phone is (951) 412-0127.
How much does a dental exam and cleaning cost near Temecula?
A comprehensive new-patient exam with digital X-rays costs $20 at Promenade Dental Care in Murrieta, and an ultrasonic teeth cleaning costs $95. Those are the full published prices, not introductory offers. There is no separate cash rate, no insured-versus-uninsured menu, and no add-on fees at checkout. Every other procedure is quoted in writing before treatment starts.
Is there an affordable dentist near Temecula for patients without insurance?
Yes. Promenade Dental Care charges uninsured patients the same published prices it charges everyone else: $20 for a comprehensive exam with digital X-rays and $95 for an ultrasonic cleaning. Larger treatment such as crowns, implants, and root canals is quoted in writing before it begins, and CareCredit financing is available for patients who want to spread the cost.
What are Promenade Dental Care’s office hours?
Promenade Dental Care is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Saturday is by appointment & emergencies. Sunday is closed. Outside those hours the (951) 412-0127 line is monitored for dental emergencies.
Is there an emergency dentist near Temecula that takes same-day patients?
Yes. Promenade Dental Care holds open time in the daily schedule for emergencies and can usually see a Temecula patient the same day for a toothache, broken tooth, lost crown, or swelling. Call (951) 412-0127 as early in the day as you can; the line is also monitored after hours. Anyone having trouble breathing or swallowing should go to the nearest emergency room first.
Does Promenade Dental Care take my dental insurance?
Promenade Dental Care accepts all PPO dental plans and is in-network with Delta Dental PPO, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Aetna, and United Concordia. In-network status is what holds a patient’s out-of-pocket share to the contracted minimum. CareCredit financing is available for larger treatment. Call (951) 412-0127 with a member ID and the front desk verifies exact benefits before the appointment is booked.
Can I get a dental crown in one visit near Temecula?
Yes. Dr. Bao Nguyen is certified on CEREC CAD/CAM technology, which designs, mills, and bonds a permanent porcelain crown during a single appointment at the Murrieta office. There is no temporary crown and no second visit two weeks later. Temecula patients who commute to San Diego or Riverside lose one morning instead of two.
Who is Dr. Bao Nguyen, DDS?
Dr. Bao Nguyen is the owner and general dentist at Promenade Dental Care in Murrieta, California. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry, served ten years in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps, completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, and deployed to Kuwait and Iraq. He has practiced at the same Date Street address since 2010 and holds an active California dental license.
Is there a dentist near Temecula for people who are afraid of the dentist?
Yes. Promenade Dental Care runs a dedicated dental-anxiety program, and Dr. Bao Nguyen’s slow, deliberate anesthetic technique is the reason anxious patients ask for him by name. Appointments are paced to the patient, every step is explained before it happens, and sedation options are available for longer or more involved treatment. Mention it when booking at (951) 412-0127 and the visit is scheduled accordingly.
Does Promenade Dental Care treat children from Temecula families?
Yes, from a child’s first visit through the teenage years. Children’s exams and cleanings are priced the same as adult visits: $20 for an exam with digital X-rays and $95 for a cleaning. Many Temecula families keep parents and children at one practice instead of splitting between a general dentist and a separate pediatric office.
How is Promenade Dental Care different from a corporate dental chain?
Promenade Dental Care is a single privately owned office where the same dentist, Dr. Bao Nguyen, has treated patients since 2010, rather than a multi-location group with rotating providers and production quotas. Prices are published rather than assembled after a free consultation, and there is no upselling: the treatment plan reflects what the exam found.
Can I get a second opinion on a dental treatment plan near Temecula?
Yes, and the $20 comprehensive exam is what most patients use for it. Bring the plan another office gave you, or your existing X-rays, and Dr. Bao Nguyen reviews the findings and says what he sees, including when the honest answer is that nothing needs doing yet. Second-opinion visits are booked at (951) 412-0127 like any other appointment.
Is Promenade Dental Care accepting new patients from Temecula?
Yes. Promenade Dental Care is accepting new patients from Temecula, Murrieta, French Valley, Winchester, Wildomar, Menifee, and the surrounding Temecula Valley. New patients start with the $20 comprehensive exam and digital X-rays. Appointments are booked by phone or text at (951) 412-0127, or through the contact form at promenadedentalcare.com.
What languages are spoken at Promenade Dental Care?
Dr. Bao Nguyen and the team at Promenade Dental Care speak English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Treatment options, costs, and consent are explained in whichever of the three a patient prefers, which matters most on longer procedures such as root canals, implants, and oral surgery.
How do I get to Promenade Dental Care from Old Town Temecula?
From Old Town Temecula, head north on Old Town Front Street, merge onto Winchester Road (CA-79 North), and continue about 3 miles past the mall corridor. Turn right on Delhaven Street, then immediately left onto Date Street. Promenade Dental Care is on the left at 26957 Date St, Suite B4. Parking is free, ground level, and directly in front of the suite, with no stairs.
How do I contact a dentist in the Temecula area quickly?
Call or text Promenade Dental Care at (951) 412-0127, email yourpromenadedentist@yahoo.com, or use the contact form at promenadedentalcare.com/contact-us/. Phone is the fastest route: the front desk answers during office hours, and the same line is monitored after hours for dental emergencies.
