Rooted Dental Wellness: Dr. Estevan Tinoco & Ashley Beels RDH

Rooted is a dental unicorn. If you are looking for an office that engages with the most up-to-date research and evidence with a truly integrative health mindset, Rooted is your place. This team thinks critically and creatively, goes beyond the industry status quo, and is generally a delight to interact with. It's unique to find an office that slays at both procedural work and office operations. Over the course of years, I've been to Rooted for cleanings, myofunctional therapy, a MARPE device and clear aligners. Ashley and Dr. T are brilliant practitioners who've made every experience (including unforeseeable challenges) comfortable, achievable, and worthwhile. Rooted has made complex and life-changing dental procedures accessible to me, and they've taken time to advocate for me as a patient with vendor/supplier third parties when they didn't have to. It's borderline weird how much I now enjoy going to the dentist. 5 stars + few rainbows, hearts, and smiley faces.

I can’t recommend Dr. Tinoco and his team enough. Dr. Tinoco is warm, friendly, and trustworthy, and he clearly loves dentistry. He’s dedicated to learning the latest technology and techniques so he can offer his patients the best options available. I always feel I’m in good hands, and he never makes me feel rushed. I’m also grateful for Ashlie Beels, RDH, who is helping me improve the health of my gums. She is wonderfully thorough. She explains each issue and walks me through every option for improvement, so I understand what’s happening and feel confident in the plan we choose together. One thing I especially appreciate is that after each visit, the office sends me a detailed recap. It includes home care recommendations, treatment options, and the notes they made while examining me. A thorough exam covers a lot of information, and it’s hard to absorb it all in the chair. Having the recap to review afterward has given me a much better understanding of my own dental health. If you want a holistic dental practice that combines current technology with personal care, I highly recommend this office.

I have avoided going to dentists for much of my life because a large number of family members have had major life issues directly caused by dental work. When I had issues of my own that push me into finally seeking out a dentist I spent months riddled with anxiety trying to find an office I felt I could trust. Dr. T's office is a bit of a drive for me living up in Atascadero, but it's well worth it. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is as relaxing as an dentist office can be, and the hygienists are amazing. In full transparency, some of the work I needed Dr. T couldn't do himself and I had to travel quite a ways out of the area to find someone who could, but his office is where I now get my continuing care which is an important aspect of avoiding more major work in the future. In my own life I've seen a lot of people go through the cycle of need work > get traumatized by the experience > avoid anything until they need work again. Thanks to the stuff here I feel comfortable breaking that cycle.

From the first time I met with Dr.T I felt comfortable and heard. He understood my concerns and explained to me the mouth biome. I really liked his and staffs professional style yet lite and very relaxes attitude. Very reassuring. I now have become physically challenged and need a wheelchair. He and his stall have gone out of there way to accommodate my changing situation. I highly recommend this office to anyone! They are #1 on the central coast by far.

My pearly smile gleams with a new healthy shine thanks to Dr. T and his crew of elite teeth specialists. Best dental care this side of the Mississippi.

The hospitality from every single staff member is next level. Yes you’re getting amazing treatment but my experience from when I enter to when I leave is sooo smooth. I love chatting it up with gabby & Maria. I don’t feel like I’m at a dental office. Tracy always lets me pick from a comfort menu & and now I get red light therapy during my cleaning! And some patches that go under my eyes so I feel more calm. Just outstanding all around.

I took my kiddo for a second opinion to Rooted about 8 months ago. I wanted to see if we could avoid an extraction on my son in order for him to get braces. Dr. T was not only able to avoid the extraction altogether, but was able to get the tooth in alignment without even the braces. Just a removeable expander. Pretty innovative stuff. The tooth is now safe and sound and fits in the upper jaw lined up with the other teeth. He says he may need braces down the line, but for now we can wait and we got to avoid a potentially traumatizing surgery for my son. His assistants Candace and Michelle were so sweet and patient with my son too! They even billed my insurance for coverage. Thanks to whoever made that made that happen.

Dr. Tinoco is by far the best dentist I have ever worked with. He is caring, patient and very knowledgeable. Rooted Dental is an amazing holistic dental office where your whole body health is addressed and cared for. I was asked questions by Dr. T that I have never been asked before by a dentist, like my diet and gut health. He recognizes that my oral health affects my whole body. The team at Rooted Dental, especially Ashley the co-owner and dental hygienist, take the time to help me figure out a treatment plan for me individually that I am comfortable with. I would travel to see this dental practice and would 110% recommend them to anyone. Especially if you want a holistic, biological dentist!

Loveeeee this office and its staff! Paying out of pocket is tough for me but it feels work it in the end. They’ve added spa like services for when you’re getting work done, which is amazing! I opted to use the face massager while getting a cleaning and it helped me relax :)

Dear Dr. Tinoco, Ashley, Michelle, and the team, I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you all, from my heart, for the care, kindness, and urgency you showed me this week. When I called on Tuesday, I was given an appointment for Friday that was scheduled as a consultation. After work on Wednesday, I stopped by the office because I was worried and wanted to understand why it was only a consultation when I already knew I needed a filling. Ashley took the time to truly listen to me and said she would speak with the doctor. I went back out to the parking lot, and shortly after, she called me to come back in. When I returned, Ashley took the X rays and went out of her way to help move things along by switching appointments so that what was originally planned as a Friday consultation became a filling done right away. That act of kindness and care meant more to me than I can express. I truly felt looked after in a moment when I was anxious and in pain. Dr. Tinoco, thank you for the thoughtful and careful way you treated such a deeply decayed tooth, doing everything possible to preserve it and help it heal. Michelle, thank you for being such a hard working, attentive, and smart assistant. Your passion for what you do was very clear, and it helped me feel confident that I was in good hands throughout the procedure. I left that day feeling very grateful. I truly believe the Creator sees acts of kindness like yours, especially when they are done with compassion and love. Thank you all for being such a dedicated and caring team. With heartfelt thanks, Mary Jo Poudrette

Amazing dental experience! Love everyone who works here. Just got a crown for my upcoming wedding and it looks amazing. I was very anxious and a big baby about the whole experience and they were so kind and gentle through every part. My front tooth died years ago from an impact, and was getting more and more yellow. The new one looks so great! Before and after pics below.

The best dental practice I've ever been to- no question!