Strongly not recommended, especially for parents trying to use their hard earned money to give…read moretheir child a beautiful smile. Although the doctor get the job done fast, there isn't very much bed side manner. Going in intially as a young teen, every appointment was always frightening. If you do not meet the doctor's standards, you will be scolded. The doctor did not wear a mask back then, you would get saliva sprayed on your face when he tried to talk to you. You have to address Doctor Chen the new wires at the back of your mouth is hurting you asap, or he will move onto the next pateitn. Tried to avoid going back as much as possible after the retainers were finished. Did not even take photos of finished results since I dreaded going back. Went back for retainer maintenance after 5 years from strong encouragement from my dentist. Tried to ask for a copy of my records. Since I never provided them photos of my results, Doctor Chen became upset. Although he did not yell, he started raising his voice to defend himself in front of his staff and other patients, and pointed additional things I did not fulfill as a patient, such a routine check ups as they stated many years ago. I do see Doctor Chen and his staff trying to make improvements such as changing the waiting room environment and wearing masks. I had hopes this business would be worth the wait when I walked in today. But I feel very discouraged again.

The WORST orthodontist EVER!…read more The last time I came here was probably almost a decade ago, I started when I was in early high school. I will never forget the days in that office. Dr. Howard Chen was supposedly the best orthodontist in the area, how wrong that information was! His office is CONSTANTLY packed. You arrive every time for your appointment but there's a 'mandatory' wait for at least 1.5 hours. They were so busy they always have at least 15 patients in the first waiting room and 6 kids in the second waiting room. When it's finally your turn on the chair, you still have 2 kids ahead of you. While you wait, there is entertainment provided by Dr. Chen and his nurse assistants, he's almost always flirting with them. I don't think I've seen one male nurse the couple of years I've been there. All this wait is definitely made worth while for the sloppy work that's about to happen next. Every visit I paid, I walk out with my face covered in my own saliva, on the rare occasions when he actually remembers to wear a mask that is. More than half the time you leave with your saliva and his spit all over your face. He spits a lot when he talks.. and he talks A LOT (remember what I said about the flirting?). He'd make you keep a toothbrush in his office that's kept with everybody else's toothbrush - no security whatsoever, you can only pray that someone didn't accidentally used your toothbrush - and uses max strength to tackle your teeth when he thinks you're not brushing hard enough. The work he does is extremely unprofessional. He'd always tighten the rubber bands way too tight, rarely cuts the wire in the back of your teeth. For years I've had torn walls in the back of my mouth, on my tongue and all along the sides of my inner lips. I would complain but he never remembers to do anything. After a couple years i couldn't take it anymore. I just stopped going and had the braces left on my teeth for years because I dreaded going back to him, that's how much I hated going there.

Love coming back here to get my retainers checked. Friendly vibe overall from the staff. Dr Steve…read moreand I would chat about anything while he's working and he always makes sure i know how to maintain my retainers. 10/10 overall experience

I am patient of Dr. Steve Lee. I am here to give praises and gratitude. The staff is great and more…read morethan helpful. The service and care has more than exceeded my expectations. I had severe crowding that has been corrected and contoured to my best smile ever.

Our orthodontist experience has been as stress free as we could have hoped for. All three of my…read morekids had what I would say were.. my husband's side of the family teeth. Our oldest daughter is finished and we are all very happy with her beautiful smile. Our middle daughter had her front teeth growing every which way and over the course of a few months her teeth already started to look amazing. Dr. Peng, Dr. Areepong l, and the entire team are a pleasure to work with. They keep you informed every step of the way, and are absolutely perfectionists. The team that schedules appointments and answers questions are the best. Over the course of a couple years they have always been super friendly and always go the extra mile to help with any issues. I will continue to refer all our friends and coworkers to their practice.

Okay it's taken me over a year to write a review, but I just wanted to explain how happy I am with…read morethe overall result. As an adult, I had braces since October 2020 to January 2023 so a little over two years. At some point in 2021, I moved to Seattle and kept flying back and forth for my treatment. It was a long and difficult journey and I felt insecure having braces as an adult, but overall it was worth the time and money because I feel more confident. From having crowded teeth to becoming more centered, I'm very satisfied. I could have switched to another Orthodontist in WA but I trusted the process -- Dr. Peng, Dr. Areepong and the whole team made me feel comfortable and made it easy when I filed to visit every other month! If you are willing to pay the money and go through the process, I would say go for it and you'd feel so much more confident smiling! Thank you all for the past 2-3 years! :-)

They are super nice! I sometimes late, but luckily they don't get mad at me T^T…read moreI should try to be on time for my next appointment

All about the straight teeth…read more It has been almost three years since I started my clear correct treatment. Partly because I haven't been so disciplined in wearing them that I am dragging it longer than I should have. Staff there are really nice and they know me by name. They are courteous with appointments and requests. The facility is really clean and very kid friendly. Everything has hygienic precaution and doesn't have the smelly dentist scent. Doctor Hsu is very upbeat and meticulous with his work.

Thank you to Sonia for making my visit smooth and easy with no problems. Never have any problems…read morewhen I come to my visits.

Make sure you get a clear picture of what you are signing and get copies! I went for an evaluation…read morewhich is free and wasn't sure if I would start treatment there. I had 3 children getting an exam and with all the documentation it was not clear that they would bill my insurance for records (x-rays) as they were compiled together. I tried working it out with the office staff months ago, but they were not available to me for a refund on services I did not start. I had to reach out to my insurance, and unfortunately, they stated they could not do anything based on what the office staff stated. Now I have to pay out of pocket elsewhere because their prices are so high. I would hate for this too happened to families that need services but are financially restricted because they will bill your insurance whether you start or not.

I was given a few options when my child was referred for Ortho, but Apex just felt right. The…read moreoffice is very clean, we were provided a tour of the full office, and Dr. Kim was able to explain the treatment plan without any confusion. I also felt a bit anxious because I had to bring my two small children with me, but Dr. Kim was so happy to see all of us and that just put me at ease. My child was able to start braces same day as her consultation which was great (no extra appointment). I'm so happy we were referred to Apex!

I found Apex Ortho through yelp reviews and I'm here to write my own recommendation. My daughter…read morehad such a great experience. From the intake staff, to the friendly front staff, assistants and the amazing doctors, we were always welcomed and treated with the best quality care. So happy with the outcome. Doctors really made sure we got the best results possible and were very patient with my teenager. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Great orthodontist! Clean and big office and very friendly…read morestaff. We were able to get a quote in the morning and start with treatment the same day.

We've had such a wonderful experience with Gire Orthodontics! All 3 of my kids have received…read moreservices here, and every visit has been positive from start to finish. The staff is always welcoming, friendly, and professional, and they truly make the kids feel comfortable and cared for. The office is clean, organized, and runs efficiently, which we really appreciate as a busy family. The orthodontists take the time to explain everything clearly and make sure both parents and kids understand the treatment process. Most importantly, my kids' smiles look amazing! We are so grateful for the care and attention our family has received over the years. I highly recommend Gire Orthodontics to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy orthodontic team!

I just wanted to find a dental office nearby that can help address some questions I had about gum…read moresensitivity and the Dr. seemed very friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable.

Super nice doctor and staff. Nice clean and new equipment. Doctor and hygienist were very gentle…read moreand attentive to my comfort during entire visit. Explains everything and answers questions patiently. Nice new X-ray machine which does not require those awful large pieces shoved in your mouth. So happy to find this lovely office so close to my home.

TLDR; This will be the best dentist you've ever gone to…read more Realistic and honest with pain expectations and necessary procedures. Like most places of profession that are at the top of their field, it's not that easy to get fast appointments, so call or go in ahead of time to book one. Definitely worth giving them a chance. There's a reason they've been in business for so long while atleast a dozen other dentists have come and gone right across the street from them over the years. Long version; This dentist has been here forever! And they prove why everytime I visit. Everyone I interact with here is very professional and kind. They realize that we're there most likely for something uncomfortable and stressful. The thing I LOVE about this place is that they're very realistic with pain expectations. They tell me if it's going to hurt and offer to give extra numbing. They also tell me if the pain is going to be minimal and offer to do fillings and other procedures without numbing if it's not necessary. Other places I've been to while out of state have my entire face numb for a whole day just for a little painless drilling. My insurance handles most of the costs and this is the only place I've been going to for 10 years so I'm unsure how the pricing compares. I've never waited more than 10 minutes from when the appointment time has me coming in. Nothing worse than waiting forever in anxiety to get a tooth pulled! I've seen a few dentists come and go from this place, but Dr Tan(I think the owner) has been there and is always super gentle and definitely knows what he's doing. Finding an honest dentist is like finding an honest mechanic. You'll never pay for or end up fixing something that you didn't need fixed. There's a new younger guy, Dr Nick, who started working here recently. I think it might even be Dr Tan's son?? Luckily he's following well in his father's(?) footsteps. Super gentle and, once again, realistic about the pain. He's done some dental work for me the last time I've been there and it's actually pretty nice having a younger dentist. Makes it a little easier to talk to and explain fully what the problem is and vice versa with the info he gives being very clear. THANK YOU to Dr Tan, Dr Nick, and all the other wonderful ladies who help me out during my visits!

Recommended wisdom tooth removal and got a filling on my left premolars…read more Went back a year later because jaw pain and discomfort stopped improving The dentist backtracked when I was told my jaw alignment became off, i suspect because he feels guilty. Nice guy tho. My hips and back and right shoulder feel more off and affect daily life around 20% Also got my first filling here, 2 second opinions and said it looked like a rushed job. they said traiditional braces cannot fix my bite and jaw and that I'm on my own. Saving up money to see a good dentist in Korea to solve the problem and now i have moderate/mild TMJ.

I've been coming to this dental office for almost 10 years. I first found this place after moving…read moreto California and looking for a nearby dentist,and now even my child comes here as well. Everyone here is incredibly kind, and the doctor is very patient and thorough during treatments. The office is always clean and has a warm, Comfortable atmosphere, which makes every visit pleasant. I wanted to share this because I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great dentist.

The two front desk ladies are very kind and patient. The doctors are professional and caring. I…read morewould definitely recommend this place.