1. Christie Martinez, DDS
  2. Christie Martinez, DDS
  3. 4.7
    (Based on 53 reviews)
  4. 305 Walnut Ave
  5. San Diego, CA 92103
  6. (619) 489-2416
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Average Patient Rating

4.7 (53 reviews)
Takes Time to Listen: 100 %
Communicates Well: 100 %
Average Wait Time: 4 minutes

Patient Referrals

Referral by: Donna Fenner
5.0
December 16, 2011

"Dr. Martinez and her staff are so warm and inviting, always makes me feel like I am a guest in their home instead of an office. Top quality care, and genuine people."

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Verified on 12-16-2011
Referral by: Mai-Ly Ramirez
5.0
November 17, 2011

"Dr. Martinez is the best in San Diego!"

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Referral by: Ghazal Zadeh
5.0
October 6, 2011

"The best experience I've ever had at the dentist office."

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Verified on 10-06-2011
Referral by: Kelly Mayhew
5.0
September 23, 2011

"My whole family sees Dr. Martinez and we absolutely LOVE HER! She's kind, gentle, quick, and explains everything that she's doing so you know what to expect. She's an amazing dentist and we're thrilled we found her. The staff is also exemplary--helpful, sensitive, and friendly. It's like walking into a family."

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Verified on 09-23-2011
Referral by: Jordan Maurice Bowditch
5.0
August 5, 2011

"Best dental office I've ever been too. Knowledgeable and personable staff."

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Verified on 08-11-2011
Referral by: Brooke Burton
5.0
July 14, 2011

"Awesome, as always!"

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Verified on 07-16-2011
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Education and Credentials

UCSF - University of California, San Francisco SDSU - San Diego State University

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Questions & Answers Q&A

Q. How does chewing ice affect your teeth? My mother has always told me chewing ice is bad for my teeth, but could never provide an explanation. Thanks for your help!
A. Chewing ice repeatedly over time weakens the teeth- creating small microfractures in the teeth. As one continues to chew ice- these teeth are more likely to fracture either a small part or even half the tooth- requiring repair or full coverage. If the fracture continues to the nerve of the tooth- a root canal treatment may be required before coverage. Finally, if a fracture occurs from the crown of the tooth down to the tooth root- the tooth would likely need to be pulled & replaced. There are a few options for replacement such as implants, bridges & removable appliances.

Blog

Q & A with Dr. Christie Martinez
 
Walnut Avenue Dentistry | Dr. Christie Martinez | Dentist | San Diego, California
 
Q: What got you into this specific practice of dentistry?
A: I'm an artist at heart, and dentistry combines art with the very specialized skill of dentistry.
 
Q: What landed you in your city, and what is it that you like about the neighborhood?
A: I am born and raised in San Diego County. I wanted to practice dentistry in a place I call home. My mother is a nurse (retired) in a local hospital (Paradise Valley hospital) where she worked for 42 years! My father, also an SDSU grad, was an Accountant... read more
Welcome to Walnut Avenue Dentistry

 

Staff Photo | Dr. Christie Martinez | Dentist | San Diego, California

 

"It's an exciting time to be a part of cosmetic dentistry in San Diego. As a native San Diegan, I have seen this city change and grow into a vibrant place to live... and I enjoy being a part of every minute of it! I am proud alumna of San Diego State University and the University of California, San Francisco.

 

At Walnut Avenue Dental Care we pride ourselves on our excellence in cosmetic and preventive dentistry. We provide our patients a high-tech dental office with digital X-rays and a CEREC... read more

Different types of sedation dentistry
Alissa Pacheco

 

Oral Sedative | Dr. Christie Martinez | Dentist | San Diego, California

To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question. Sedation dentistry can be very helpful for fearful patients or for procedures that require extensive work without the patient feeling or remembering it. Sedation does not necessarily mean that you are asleep, but it can help put you in a calm state of being. Oral consciousness and IV sedation can be used in general dentistry or in specialty offices.

 

If the thought of getting a filling sends you reeling in fear, an oral sedation might help you out... read more

Advanced Technologies


Dr. Martinez has made technological investments in her practice, aiding in shorter treatment times for some procedures and higher patient comfort.
Digital X-rays | Christie Martinez | Dentist | San Diego, CA
By digitalizing X-ray equipment, patients are exposed to far less radiation than traditional X-rays.  Also providing immediate views of the jaw & teeth, and are recordable on computers so the information can be easily shared with other specialists.

Laser img | Christie Martinez | Dentist | San Diego, CA


Utilizing a soft tissue laser allows for necessary gum incisions to be made with less damage to the... read more

Achieving Your Best Smile with Invisalign


  Invisalign | Christie Martinez, DDS | Dentist | San Diego, CA

 

Invisalign: What is it? Invisalign is a series of clear alignment trays that you wear in order to straighten your teeth. Is it a true alternative to traditional metal braces? Somewhat. Is it a way to avoid the awful teenage years of having a mouth full of metal and a head-gear as a best friend? Definitely.

 

So how does this too-good-to-be-true braces thing actually work? First, have a consultation with your orthodontist to decide if Invisalign is right for you. If you decide to move forward with it... read more

CEREC One Day Crowns

 

Cerec logo | Christie Martinez | Dentist | San Diego, CA


The Fast Way to a Brighter Smile


Dr. Martinez offers Zoom! in-office Teeth Whitening System. 

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ZOOM! Table | Christie Martinez, DDS | Dentist | San Diego, CA

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Scientists are reporting identification of two substances in licorice - used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine - that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults...
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A year in review (Part 2): Cosmetic Dentistry
Aesthetic aspects do increasingly play an important part in clincical outcomes. In this second part of our exclusive commentary series, Dr Sushil Korailal from Nepal speaks about new developments and trends that shaped the field of cosmetic dentistry in 2011.
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A year in review (Part 1): Endodontics
Many new technologies have been emerging during the last twelve months which made 2011 an interesting year for dentistry. In this first part of an exclusive commentary series, Prof. Beena Rani Goel from India speaks about the field of endodontics.
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Winter weather has arrived in much of the United States. Play it safe by checking if your cold weather-related products have been previously recalled before you use them this season. It could save your life or that of your family.
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Oral bacteria could be responsible for foodborne infection
CLEVELAND, Ohio, USA: A discovery by researchers at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in Cleveland could help to explain the origins of foodborne infections like the recent enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) outbreak in Europe. Following years of research on Fusobacterium nuclea...
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More Americans see dentists rather than doctors
NEW YORK CITY, NY, USA: Despite health care reform initiated by the Obama administration, Americans have increasingly cut back on their visits to a doctor. A new study, jointly conducted by the New York University Colleges of Nursing and Dentistry, now suggests that almost 20 million or 6 per cen...
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