Excellent service, exceptional cleanliness Great…read moreenvironment and the Personnel is very kind and helpful if we have questions. You can see right away they are experts.

A Disappointing Experience That Didn't Match the Promise…read more I came to TLC Smiles after responding to an Invisalign promotional offer, hopeful and ready to move forward with treatment. Unfortunately, the experience fell short in several ways that I feel left a bad taste in my mouth- no pun intended. Before my appointment, during an Invisalign monitored phone call, I was questioned about my insurance in a manner that felt judgmental when I explained I would be paying out of pocket. I was also informed -- for the first time -- that I would need to visit a separate dental office for a cleaning and any other work before Invisalign could begin. This requirement appeared nowhere in the Invisalign advertising that brought me there, nor in the conversations with Invisalign, and I found it frustrating to learn of it only after I was already in the process. The questionnaire sent in advance asked irrelevant questions like if I were to take a vacation where would it be? Why should my dentist want that info? I wrote- 'none of your business,' but in hindsight I should not have bother to fill anything out. The day-of staff were friendly, and the 3D scanning technology was genuinely impressive. The doctor was informative and walked me through the treatment plan clearly for restoring the position of my front tooth. She asked if I preferred to do everything, including my bottom, I said I'd consider it. . I appreciated that part of the visit. What disappointed me was what followed. Midway through my appointment, a financial coordinator entered the room unannounced with a clipboard. The moment the doctor finished speaking, she handed me a pen and a quote for $5,500 -- approximately $1,500 higher than I had researched and anticipated. The expectation seemed to be that I would sign immediately. I also want to note that the 18-month treatment timeline quoted here was considerably longer than the 6-12 months I had been quoted by other providers. I left feeling that much of this had been predetermined before I walked into the appointment, rather than tailored to what the scans and X-rays actually revealed that day. There was no quote for just my front tooth and a second for the whole mouth. This felt like I was being politely asked to leave by showing me a really high price and extended time frame. They had to do the exams because of their agreement with Invisalign but made me feel like they truly did not want me as a patient unless I paid about 50% more. One important note for anyone considering this office: the 3D scans performed here are not transferable to other Invisalign providers, so if you leave without committing, you will need to start the process over elsewhere. I genuinely hope others have a smoother experience. My advice would be to ask detailed questions about prerequisites, timeline, and pricing before your appointment -- so you're not surprised at the moment they hand you a pen. I did ask and got no answers other than 'each case is different.' Also noted: Invisalign's own representatives followed up with me multiple times after my visit -- I'd encourage the company to review how their affiliated providers are presenting their program to prospective patients. These visits come with those non transferable x-rays. It's not like shopping around for shoes or cars. Multiple x-rays are not a good thing. I made Invisalign aware of this in their high pressure calls today.

My daughter had braces with Schacter Orthodontics and she just got them off. The staff is super…read morenice and friendly! My daughter's smile looks beautiful and we were very happy with this orthodontist. We will definitely be returning for my next child.

My Daughter looks amazing. She is so happy. They went above and beyond. Took care of any issues…read more The whole team is wonderful. Highly recommended!!!

Thos place came recommended by a good friend. Initially came in to have my daughter Alianna get…read moreher braces. They did such a great job that we just changed her dental to Blooming smiles so she gets all her work done here since they treated my daughter so good! Best part they made it easy to transfer her care here! Highly recommended them Dr Sanjideh is a great!

Very friendly staff and they uses child-friendly language, explains tools step-by-step to make my…read moreson feel more comfortable and relaxed. The ceiling-mounted TVs is also a great way to help kids feel more comfortable. Great place !

I can't say enough good things about this orthodontic office and Dr. Bita. I arrived very late to…read moremy son's appointment today due to my own mistake, and at a previous visit I was also late and unable to get his braces placed. Despite this, Dr. Bita and her staff showed nothing but professionalism, patience, and kindness. They still accommodated us without any attitude or frustration, which truly meant a lot. The entire team was calm, respectful, and genuinely caring. On top of that, the office is extremely clean, organized, and welcoming -- which always makes a difference as a parent. Exceptional care and customer service from start to finish. Highly recommend this office and Dr. Bita.

We are checking in…read more Appointments are always on time, and the team goes above and beyond to make each visit pleasant. I truly appreciate their attention to detail and dedication to patient care. I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for quality orthodontic treatment!

Dr K had completed my Ortho work and I love my smile and have been very happy with the results!…read moreThank you!!

Dr. K is a dear friend from dental school and my go to orthodontist. I am a general dentist and I…read morerefer all my Ortho patients to him even my mom. My mom was never happy with her smile due to missing lateral incisors. Dr. K came up with a brilliant treatment plan to fix her smile. It took a while, because of some stubborn teeth, but he got it done. Thank you for all the hard work.

I just finished my treatment as an adult patient and couldn't be happier with the results! Dr. Kim…read moreis the most informed, professional, and kind orthodontist I have ever worked with. I had braces several times as a child and young adult, so I was nervous to begin treatment again after getting so many conflicting recommendations from different orthodontists over the years. I also had a number of complex issues with my bite that many orthodontists had difficulty fixing in the past. Dr. Kim immediately put me at ease during my initial consultation and was very thorough in explaining his treatment plan. I thought I would have to wear braces for 3 years but I finished my treatment in 2, and the results were so much better than I was expecting! Dr. Kim is the most knowledgeable and professional orthodontist you will ever meet. A special shout out to his team, especially Arricelli, Charlie, and Michelle. Every person I ever met in the office were fantastic. I will be forever grateful for quality of the care I received and the amazing results. Below are photos from my first day of treatment with my braces and the day I got my braces off.

Patient-focused type of care. Dr kim's attention to details is great, which is something my…read moreprevious doctor didn't really pay attention to. The office is always clean, friendly and very welcoming environment. The doctor offers after care appointments to follow up on how your teeth are doing . He also explained to me that retainers are to be worn regularly and FOREVER to retain the position of my teeth. I believe this is the most important patient education to prevent teeth relapse.

Dr k continues to hold my money hostage. And does not want to work on my teeth its been 4 years and…read morewith little progress. And when there was progress he would sabotage it. He literally tie wire on my individual brace so the tooth would not have any progress. Then proceed to want to charge for x rays and charge me for pins he screwed in my gum. $500 individually for two pins this was already in the contract . Now he wants me to sign papers stating I have no rights. Look at my Other review. Heres the one of the wires on my braces. This one fell off

I chose to come to Dr. K for my orthodontist needs. I have had braces before but I didn't wear my…read moreretainer. Upon my first phone call with Lisa, she was so inviting and got me into my first consultation within the week. When I first went into the office, I was a bit intimidated since my insurance was through my employer, but Lisa was so reassuring that she was able to find out more from my insurance. During the consultation, Dr. K had a lot of candor about what type of braces were available and what made his orthodontic methods different than the traditional methods. I had my braces on before Christmas of 2021. Initially, it was an estimated 6 months, but then my teeth turned out to be very stubborn, but now as of February 2023, I now have my retainers. I can't thank the staff enough for how kind and thoughtful they were throughout my whole experience. After my first retainer check up, Dr. K replied my top retainer due to having cracks from grinding my teeth. I appreciated so much that he didn't shame me or try to fault that I was taking care of my retainers to explain off the cracks in the retainer, but instead replaced the top retainer with a sturdier material. I recommend his office to everyone I know because I appreciate all of their help in attaining a smile, I am proud about!

I cannot speak highly enough of the team at Curry & Oh Orthodontics. Finding the right orthodontist…read morefor my four kids including my son who has special needs, was a concern for our family. From our very first visit the level of compassion, expertise, and personalized care they provided was truly exceptional. The entire staff were incredibly patient and welcoming. If you are looking for an orthodontist, look no further. They are simply the best.

I cannot recommend this office enough. Dr Oh is fantastic; from consultation to the day I received…read moremy final retainers, his care and attention made my experience so easy. Some appointments did not require Dr Oh and I was helped by many other lovely team members that provided that same standard of care. After multiple consultations with other orthodontists, I am so thankful to have come across Curry and Oh. They're the best you can get!

Dr. Azar was my children's orthodontist so when it came time for me to get Invisalign, she was the…read moreobvious choice. The whole office creates an upbeat environment and the professional services are beyond compare. She receives my highest possible recommendation.

Last year I noticed my teeth moving and I had a free consultation with Dr. Azar. I am grateful that…read moreher office is still in Northridge and she has not retired. I trust her because of the beautiful smile she gave my children twenty-five years ago. Dr. Azar recommended Invisalign and I am so happy with the results. Everyone in Dr. Azar's office is as friendly and kind as the doctor. I strongly recommend this office if you are considering visiting an orthodontist because your teeth have shifted or you are grinding your teeth or you need a boost in self confidence. You will be glad you did and probably will not be able to stop smiling. Thank you Dr. Azar and the your wonderful staff.

We've been bringing our son to Orthodontic Centers of California for the past few years, and it's…read morebeen an incredible experience from start to finish. The entire staff is welcoming, professional, and genuinely caring - they always take the time to explain everything and make our son feel comfortable. The dentists are top-notch, and you can tell they truly care about their patients' progress and well-being. The office itself is spotless, modern, and organized, which makes every visit smooth and stress-free. We're so grateful for the care and attention our son has received here - we wouldn't go anywhere else! Highly recommend.

UPDATE : I spoke to Louise this morning who is amazing and…read moreI have always liked she fixed the insurance and has apologized for what happened saturday even if it was not her fault. I love the doctors here my son loves the service the office is always clean its just I had the issue with the billing (that has been fixed) and them not seeing him even knowing the situation.