Always great care. The dentists have always been patient, thorough and gentle. They have done a…read moregreat job keeping my teeth healthy for years. The office staff is also very friendly. I have found many reasons to enjoy going to the dentist office since choosing Lifetime Smiles. I have had cleanings, X-rays, bondings, crowns, fillings, night guard, emergency appointment and whitening; I have never had a problem with any service at Lifetime Smiles.

Surprise bill for $1,000 I did OrthoFX with Lifetime Smiles…read moreand it was a long, expensive, and frustrating experience. Got my evaluation and aligners sent with a treatment plan of 15 weeks. I realize a refinement or two is likely, however it took at least 5 or 6 refinements, several of which had the same issue: My bite was consistently messed up the SAME WAY. My front teeth would connect and my molars would not, so chewing was extremely challenging. I don't know why it was always the same issue, but after several refinements then two of my front teeth were connecting uncomfortably. I still feel it wasn't resolved entirely but by this point it was clear they weren't going to change it with all the pushback I got when I brought it up. So now I still have a messed up bite. I was seeing Dr. Mc Donald until she retired, but got switched to Dr Milakis, who doesn't listen to patient concerns. I brought up the ongoing issue on the last few appts and he told me they "lined up correctly and there wasnt anything more he would change." Yet here I am stuck with an uncomfortable bite but he didn't care because it looked correct. Now it's something I have to live with. And I was told I still owed $1000 on treatment in Sept 2025 as I was ordering my retainers, and told they wouldn't order them without payment. So it's taken nearly two and a half YEARS and cost far more than estimated. I called insurance and they never even got a pre-authorization. I think a lot of this mess could have been avoided if they had bothered to do so and gotten an actual number from Delta, who only covered $1000. Trying to untangle the billing to understand their bookkeeping is a nightmare. One estimate has insurance estimated at $1500, another at $2000, neither of which were accurate. In the end, I am stuck with $1000 more than planned, and could have been avoided by getting a preauthorization and getting an accurate number from the beginning. Bottom line, avoid this place. You'll spend more time and money than they estimate and still be unhappy with the results.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about San Marcos Orthodontics. They have truly transformed the…read moresmiles of both of my kids, and the experience from start to finish has been incredible. The entire team is professional, kind, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. From the very first visit, they walked me through every step of the process so I always understood what to expect. I felt supported the whole way, which made such a difference as a parent. Every appointment was smooth, informative, and organized. You can tell this team genuinely cares about their patients and takes pride in the beautiful smiles they create. Seeing the confidence in my kids after their treatments has been priceless. I'm beyond grateful for the care they received. I 10000% recommend this amazing orthodontic team to anyone looking for skilled, compassionate professionals.

I love it here!!!!! I give them a 4-star review because it's not your concierge, 5-star experience,…read morebut they are good people! I love their staff, I appreciate their service. I value the fact that they send reminder texts, they have always been easy and quick to accommodate if I ever had to reschedule. They are very fast, which can be a good thing, or can be bad (if they miss something). To be clear and transparent, I have finally finished my programs and have my braces off, praise the Lord. I recently went back because of the permanent, inside wires became loose and had to have it reglued. I was upset that they were not transparent with their pricing. I was told a certain price over the phone and they said I could decide whether to move forward with the process or not, but when they took me in and the Orthodontist had already reviewed my mouth and the broken piece, at that point, I was charged for the consultation and could not go back. I wish I had known that it would be $240 to repair, I would have checked somewhere else first.

I recently finished my Invisalign treatment at the Escondido office of Hidden Valley Orthodontics…read moreand it was a very positive experience. Dr. Fortney is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She explained every step of the treatment clearly and answered all my questions patiently. I felt my treatment plan was tailored specifically to my needs and she took the time to ensure that it aligned with my goals. She even adjusted the plan when I brought up a concern. Her staff is incredible! The orthodontic assistants are caring, the front office staff and Treatment Coordinator, Shari Crawford, are efficient and everyone smiles and treats you like you're the most important person in the room. Staff were very responsive and easy to reach if I had any questions or concerns. I felt well supported throughout the entire process from the initial consultation to the final follow up appointment I would highly recommend Hidden Valley Orthodontics for anyone looking for orthodontic treatment. I feel their combination of expertise, caring environment and positive results makes them an excellent choice.

Unfortunately I got braces here and now have to get Invisalign decades later. Furthermore, they…read moreleft me with an edge to edge bite instead of an overbite. this may have taken years off the life of my teeth, specifically my front teeth. nice office but would not recommend.

Dr Baker is such a great orthodontist. He and his staff are so knowledgeable and gentle. They run a…read moretight ship -- my appointments always start on time and end on time. I wouldn't trust any other orthodontist with my teeth.

The team at Baker Ortho has been nothing but amazing! I am going on my 3rd month of Spark Aligner…read moretreatment and I have already seen such a vast improvement to my smile. Dr. Cyrus as been in constant contact with me every step of the way and has made this such a breeze. The front office staff and assistants in the back are all so pleasant! I would recommend this office to anyone who has been on the fence of correcting their smile. They made me feel like family and comfortable the whole time. Thanks Baker Ortho!

Always incredible care and Dr. Nelson and his team are always so friendly and helpful!read more

I finished my braces not too long ago, yay!…read more Prior to getting braces, I did tons of research and I decided to go with Nelson. I had a harder case than usual bc I had an underbite, and they really worked with me on my wants and they made it happen, which can be a bit tougher since I'm an adult patient (who didn't want to get surgery). It's a very positive environment. Everyone is super nice. Pearl was so kind to me and we've built a bond since I started coming to Nelson's. Sweetest person ever! I love the big, open modern design of the place. (Sad I never used the massage chair lol) Although I don't get to see anyone anymore since my treatment is done, I still get to see them on Facebook reels! lol

Dr. Zahra is very pleasant, professional, and efficient. My Daughter's smile is looking so much…read morebetter ever since she started with her braces . Looking forward to seeing the final result . Thank you Dr for the amazing work you do. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for an Orthodontist.

Both of my teenagers go to Luma. We have never had a negative experience here. The front and back…read moreoffice is always kind and explains our insurance benefits clearly.

Staff is super friendly and helpful! Visit was quick and efficient. Definitely recommend this…read morepractice.

After two family members completed braces with this business I made a pragmatic decision to send my…read moretwo other kids to a different orthodontist. This decision wasn't based on quality of work. Orthadontia isn't heart surgery and you're likely to get the same great results no matter who you end up using. The outcomes met expectations. What is dodgy are their billing practices, aggressive pressure to get your kids into "two-stage" braces (basically paying for braces twice), and repeated sales calls trying to get your other kids into braces asap was all just too much... Oh and don't get me started with their billing department consistently trying to bill our insurance company even though they already hit the payment limit long ago. Don't they realize that I get an email from my insurance company every time someone tries to bill against the insurance? My other kids have braces now from a different Orthodontist. Surprisingly the new orthodontist said "two stage" wasn't applicable in their cases. Tip - If your orthodontist pressures you into two-stage braces from day one get a second opinion. Two-stage braces should be the exception, but more and more orthodontist groups are making it the default recommendation.

I cannot say enough nice things, everything about Hulse is fantastic. Everyone who works there is…read moresuper nice, is great at what they do, they are always on time and super efficient. Not easy getting braces for a second time in life but they made it painless and had me wishing I had done it sooner. One of the best experiences I've had with any company ever.

Excellent experience -very happy with my teen's results! Front office team were always helpful and…read morekind.

We are new here but based on our first visit it's obviously they care about children's dental…read morehealth and care that the family is cared for. If you have questions they will seek to answer them. If your child is unsure, they will talk and explain the procedure patiently. This location has a laser so that helps with recovery and avoiding numbing and child can have lunch directly afterwards, no waiting. They give your child a reusable gift bag with toothbrush and toothpaste and stuffy in it. And your child can chose a little toy each visit which helps little ones look forward to the dentist instead of fearing it. The waiting area has a play house with lots of books and toys and a regular sitting area for parents n older siblings to sit comfortably. They also have a tv in waiting room and in waiting area inside and above dental chairs so kids can be focused on a show of their choosing during the cleaning or procedure. There's several dentist at this location and they allow you to see who is available first or who you prefer. We are new so we do not have a preference but I like that they have that option.

My 3 kiddos absolutely LOVE coming to the dentist here. The hygienists are patient, thorough, and…read morekind. The dentists are very detailed and explain everything very well. Kids leave each appointment with something from the treasure box and are always fired up to return. Thank you Smile Adventures!