This was my first time visiting Dr. Smile at the Lomita location and I had to get some work done.All the ladies at the front were so friendly and welcoming as well as Dr Kay and Vivian. He made me feel heard and was patient. Vivian was so friendly and sweet. She made me feel comfortable and was very informative. We had a great conversation as well. After my extraction procedure I was taken great care of. If you live in the Lomita area, I highly recommend coming here. Or if you live in the San Pedro area, I highly recommend the San Pedro location as well.. Thank you for a great experience! read more

I never imagined I would be writing a review like this, but I feel obligated to share my experience so others know they should always seek a second opinion before agreeing to extensive dental treatment. I initially came here because I had a painful tooth that I already knew likely needed a root canal according to my previous dentist. After beginning the root canal, I was told the decay was too extensive and that the tooth could not be saved. The dentist strongly recommended extracting it immediately. Trusting their professional judgment, I agreed. The tooth was extracted, a bone graft and membrane were placed, and I was told to return in about a week for a follow-up. Two days later, the office called and asked me to come back because they had a cancellation and wanted to take a full-mouth set of X-rays to make sure everything else looked healthy. That appointment completely blindsided me. The owner of the practice Dr. Nadi, came in and told me I had six cavities, several failing fillings, two crowns that needed to be replaced, another tooth that urgently needed a root canal, severe gum inflammation requiring laser treatment that insurance would not cover, and that I needed to start treatment immediately. For context, I had been seeing my prior dentist for nearly 22 years before making an emergency appointment with Dr.Smile, and had been there less than a year earlier and left with no problems other than eventually needing a root canal. I brush, floss daily, and use a Waterpik. When I mentioned that, I was told my previous dentist had done poor-quality work and that's why I supposedly had so many problems. Then I received the treatment estimate. With my dental insurance, the total came to $11,325, including approximately $5,200 for an implant to replace the tooth they had just extracted. The estimate also included numerous additional fees, such as multiple charges for desensitizing medication $95 each tooth for 5 teeth, expensive lab fees totaling $1,950, BioPure charges amounting to $800, laser gum treatment $600, and mandatory IV sedation for the future implant amounting to $1,000 for 30 minutes. I was overwhelmed and honestly broke down crying in the office because there was no possible way I could afford it. I explained that to the financial coordinator, who left to speak with the dentist and returned with what was presented as a solution: the treatment would be reduced to $10,000 if I financed it through Cherry at roughly $400 per month, and they encouraged me to begin treatment that same day. Thankfully, I decided to get a second opinion before moving forward. I returned to my longtime dental office the very next day. They took new X-rays, completed a full examination, and their findings were dramatically different. They told me I had no cavities, my back molar did not need a root canal, my gums were healthy and did not require laser treatment or a deep cleaning, both of my crowns were in good condition, and only one filling would eventually need attention. They also reviewed previous X-rays and told me they believed the tooth that had been extracted may have been salvageable. They have since taken over my care, removed my stitches at no charge, completed my cleaning, and will be handling my implant for significantly less than what I was quoted here, and without mandatory IV sedation. I understand that dentistry can involve differences of professional opinion. However, the contrast between these two treatment plans was so significant that I cannot recommend this office based on my experience. If you are ever presented with an extensive or very expensive treatment plan here, I strongly encourage you to seek a second opinion before making any decisions. It gave me peace of mind, and it may save someone else from going through the emotional stress that I experienced. I do want to give credit where it's due. Every staff member I interacted with was kind, professional, and compassionate. The assistants and front office staff treated me with respect, and I appreciated how friendly everyone was throughout my visits. My review is not about the personalities of the staff, it is about the treatment recommendations and the enormous discrepancy between what I was told I needed and what an independent second opinion found. read more

Dr Safet helped me with my Invisalign. Took his time and felt no pain! Would go back again

This is a special review to thank Vivian, the dental assistant who had exceptional bedside manner today when i was being prepped for a long overdue set of extractions for implants. She was so gentle, present and made me feel at ease immediately. I have been a Dr Smile patient for over 10 years but this was my first time at this particular office. She really made a difference for me, and my procedure was seamless. She was masterful with the x-rays and everything! So glad I didn't put it off any longer and that I was lucky enough to have her as part of my team read more

Absolute horrible experience with scheduling. I arrive 15 minutes late. I called ahead of time (15 minutes prior to my appointment) as I was caught in traffic on the 405. I received confirmation that I could arrive 15 minutes late for a checkup/cleaning. I waited for 40 minutes just to be told that I could not be seen that day. (Apparently someone took my appointment? So that person would've waited to be turned away??). I ask to reschedule a time that works for me, to be told that could only be for x-rays/checkup. I would have to return on a separate appointment for cleaning.... I gave Dr. Smile the benefit of the doubt as my family members had distasteful experiences there - come to find out in person as to why they refuse to go here. I don't write Yelp reviews unless something is worth raving about or is worth complaining about. My experience is the latter. A waste of 2 hours of my time setting aside arrangements to be at Dr Smile. read more

Care and service is amazing. I've been going to Dr. Smile for years, for me and my kids.

Had a deep cleaning and a tooth extraction done. Healed very quickly, very little pain and recovery is coming along nicely. They always take good care of me. Very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend!! read more

Completed a dental exam/cavity fillings with Dr. Nadi, who was absolutely phenomenal!!! I deeply appreciate her clear explanations and personable nature; it made the treatment plan and the advice for preventative measures understandable without being overwhelming. I've had a few decent dentists over the years, but this has been the best visit by far; I will most def be returning for care with Dr. Nadi in future. I'm also super grateful for the help from Maria and Michael in navigating insurance coverage (United Concordia is TERRIBLE!!!) and affordable payment plans/cost options!!! read more

I love coming to Dr smile They always take good care of me and my family. Highly recommend, the office manager Lulu explains everything in detail and goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience overall. read more

Came here and felt so cared after!! The girls in the front are so sweet & kind. They helped me out with my insurance, and Ariana did the BEST cleaning i've ever had in my life!!!!!! My teeth felt amazing and clean and i wasn't nervous at all. Usually dentists are a scary place for most people but that is not the case here!!!! Love the building, music, snacks refreshments. Thank you So much !!!!!! So glad I came here and everything was a breeze. Thank you Dr !!! read more

I'm writing this review for an appointment I attended to last week. My experience was wonderful! I just had to take the time to say that I would definitely recommend paying a visit and seeing Dr. Nadi! She and her staff were very knowledgeable and helped me understand every step of my visit. It seemed like they had all of the latest technology to help determine what I needed done. I felt that I came to the right place. Don't miss the chance to take care of your smile! Go see Dr. Smile!!!! Thanks guys! read more

I'm a patient at Dr Smile , the receptionists are all so friendly and helpful , the doctors are very gentle and provide quality work, I just had my teeth whitened by Veronica she did an amazing job. read more

my name is Amir Ouaddi, when I came to Dr Smile, in Lomita I was greeted with kindness from the desk where Ari, Maria, and Lupe, were helpful and kind. Lulu was also especially sweet and answered my questions and made me comfortable. The Nurse Vivian was also very helpful and made the process comfortable and pleasant. the Drs who help me in the procedure were kind, quick and efficient. Overall the space was very clean, the staff were all very kind. Would definitely come back and recommend this location! Thank you ladies at Dr Smile Lomita read more

I hadn't been to the dentist in years and was honestly terrified--especially of the needle. But Dr. Nadi and her team made me feel completely at ease. Everyone was so sweet, from the front desk to Veronica, the assistant. Dr. Nadi was gentle, calming, and talked me through every step. I just had three cavities filled and it was nothing like the scary picture I had in my head. So grateful for how kind and patient they were. Truly a great experience! Special thank you to Lulu for recommending such a great doctor and office! Thank you. I definitely don't mind coming back now. lol read more

Great Dental Office , the Dr. Smile team is very professional and very Attentive to your Dental needs , i recommend 10/10

Unprofessional. Unfortunately I have had nothing but mistakes coming here. The office staff was personable and nice but honestly it feels like the runaround and this is a business with the main objective being making money. Today was the second time an appointment was canceled. I have communicated before that when I make an appointment I will not just not show but that when I make it I am confirming. I arrived 15 minutes early to be informed that my cleaning would no longer be happening as they gave my spot away after I didn't respond to a text to confirm at 8:30 this morning and at 9:45am when I arrived I could now reschedule after I book off a day to make sure I can keep my commitments. They have no respect for clients time. I confirmed the appointment the week prior when I rescheduled to this time. Normally office staff has been personable and easy to communicate with. Today was icing on the cake and the woman was very ghetto and UNPROFESSIONAL. There have been too many errors here I have tried to over look from chipping my tooth, insisting I need a new crown (after second opinion said otherwise), I trusted them and decided to do then the tooth next to it "needed" one too, that whole experience was a joke with inconsistency with multiple rotating staff and dentist actually verbalized the previous work was bad. My teeth have not felt right since getting the work. They have stopped the ball in letting me know how they will fix the issue. Last time bad reaction from too much anesthetic and left face partially pulling to one side, months later still waiting for it to be full back to normal. This is a business looking to make money and charge whatever they can and do subpar work. They are very indirect and shuffle you from person to person in regard to billing or fixing their mistakes. I would not recommend. read more

My experience was great, front and back staff are amazing. They treat everyone as family. I had a good experience getting my treatment. Had an easy recovery. Overall I'm very satisfied. Thank you Javier read more

The initial exam was so thorough and feedback so detailed I had to write a review. I came in for a cleaning as a new patient and this dentist by far told me more about my teeth and what needs to be done better than any dentist. I went to see 5 dentists in the past few years due to location change and they didn't explain to me in detail the issue with each tooth. This dentist did and I found it insightful. The hygienist also did a superb job taking her time cleaning and again impressed by the service. Coming back as long as I live in the area. Highly recommend them. read more

Unfortunately, dentist have never been a pleasant experience for me. Once I started frequenting Dr. Smile, i had a complete 180 on my perspective towards dentist. The employees are so sweet and very attentive. The PCH location has some of the best quality care Ive received. From the amazing girls at the front desk to my dental hygienist Paulette. If I express any discomfort during any of my procedures, she is quick to pick up on my cues, communicate with me and ensure I have the best experience possible. Beyond grateful for Dr Smile and the team read more

Unprofessional office! DONT CARE about their patients and don't respect their time. After I was trying to work out the issues with the office manager, she was talking to me like I'm an idiot. Don't waste your time, go somewhere else read more

This dentist place is wonderful, they are honest with you and they take care of you instantly, help you out if you need financial plans. Overall great treatments ... highly recommend . read more

The Staff at Dr. Smile in Lomita are Amazing!! Dental Asst. Marissa Masorong did a Wonderful Job with my Procedure & Front Office Clerk Maria Martinez was very Friendly & Welcoming. The Office Enviormenment Itself is Spotless & Modern Creating a Nice Calm Atmosphere. I Really Appreciate Marissa & Maria for going Above & Beyond for Me & Making Me Feel Comfortable & Feeling Like a Person & Friend & Not Just a Patient. I'am Extremely Greatful for this Experience. I Highly Recommend Dr. Smile in Lomita for Anyone!! read more

Dr Smile is great! They're done a lot of work on me and my wife and I can't complain! The staff is amazing and friendly. They always help me with whatever I need. Paulette has been cleaning my teeth since I've been here. And my gum health has been excellent since! She is passionate at what she does so that means she really cares about my oral health and overall health. Dr Lai did my treatment and I can smile again Dr Kayvon did my wife's implants and she had such an amazing painless experience. I would recommend Dr smile to everyone! I also like how they have coffee and snacks for the patients in the waiting room read more

My family and I have been coming here for a long time about 10 - 15 years. Dr Kayvon has done implants on me and he's guided me through the process and explained every appointment. He takes the time to explain the procedures needed. One thing I could say is that it was all painless! He also did my kids braces! They do every procedure here (implants, root canals, extractions, everything! !! We don't have to go to multiple offices to get things. The staff here is amazing and very attentive. Accommodates you when you need it! Very knowledgeable. Paulette my hygienist did my cleaning and she's wonderful and educating me and making sure my hygiene is top notch! I would recommend friends and family here!!! read more

The group of staff is amazing. From the front desk to the dentist. I've been here for almost 2 years now and every time I come in I always feel welcome. They treated my 6 yo as well and they try their best to make the little one not feel scared. We've been seeing Dr.Lai. She's honest, very patient, knowledgeable, and most importantly never tries to upsell us anything. We'll keep going back. read more

I've been a patient at this office for over 2 years, and I like going there because the dentist does a good job on my teeth. Some dentists I had tried in the past, would always do a fast sloppy job, but she always leaves my teeth nice. The entire staff is very friendly and helpful. The office is very clean and comfortable to wait in. read more

I been coming to Dr. Smiles for years. I decided to start my Invisalign treatment in the San Pedro location (as they have other few locations.) All the staff is very friendly and welcoming. As for my Invisalign procedure and process the Doctor has been very helpful answering all my questions and also very reliable whenever I have problem. Thank you to all the staff for everything you do. I recommend you coming here to get all your dental work, you won't regret it. read more

I started coming here in March I started off doing my cleaning with Paulette. The whole experience was great and painless! She did a great job explaining everything to me and showing me what I needed to do. I got some work done with Dr Nadi and Dr Lai they are so great at what they do! Very professional. I can't stop smiling! Dr smile is a hidden gem! dr k is so great at taking care of my teeth they did tell me it is a process and I'm trusting it! So far so good! I can't wait to finish the rest! The facility is clean and overall staff is friendly and makes you feel comfortable! WILL RECOMMEND DR SMILE!!! read more

I really appreciate all that Dr. K and his team do here at Dr. Smile. From point of entry I am greeted with kindness and feel welcomed. The work is first class! Have been coming here for years for cleanings as well as more advanced procedures and am very happy! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Smile in Lomita for almost 10 years now. Every appointment and interaction has been awesome. The quality of care, careful explanation of services and needs, and overall experience has been top notch. Lulu, Paulette, Gloria and the rest of the staff have all been amazing. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family. read more

Beware of Veronica. I've been going here for years. I went in for a regular check-up with my PPO insurance as 5k 80% deep cleaning and 50% for crowns Veronica, one of the staff members that gives out the prices, was trying to charge me 4,000 besides what my insurance pays. I immediately told her it didn't make any sense to me that it was too much, and she said, "Oh, let me see what I can do," and brought it down immediately to 2700. I still told her it was too much, and when I left the office, she called me and dropped another 200 because she had spoken to her "manager." I had never seen this lady. I referred my friend, and she was charging her 10k even though she had insurance too. She will offer you to finance. I told her money was not an issue. It just didn't make sense at all! Beware, call your insurance and find out exactly what your coverage is. I've done my homework, and I'm not going back to that fraudulent place! read more

Always trying to upsell me services my insurance doesn't cover, and high turnover at this location. A little bait, and switch here too. They don't listen when you tell them they're hurting you, and this was just a routine cleaning! No bueno... read more

paulette were very very nice and she is very professional Best dentist office I highly recommend visiting it... read more

Absolutely the best dental service around. From my initial phone call, to my appointments, they have made me feel comfortable, wanted, informant, and pain free. Not only did Dr. Nadia give me a new smile, but she gave me a new life! A new life where I am happy to smile! Marisela is wonderful and on top of EVERYTHING. I honestly cannot say enough great things about the staff because they truly are wonderful. I recommend this place to ANYONE looking to get dental work. They are top tier and my smile is living proof! read more

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I had root canal from Dr smile not only they did a great job but it was absolutely painless I was a little scared since I never got any of those issues before and I'm very happy with the result. I had severe toothache with a swollen face and now I have NO PAIN! read more

It's always an amazing experience at Dr. Smile. This office always has such a positive and professional feel--it's my go-to for all my dental needs. From the dentists, to hygienists to front office staff--I always like I'm being taken care of. Front-office manager Lourdes is so wonderful and personable and always answers all my questions ensuring that I leave with all the information I need regarding future appointments. read more

Dr. Nadi became my dentist when my former dentist retired. I was reluctant to go to someone new, as I have such anxiety related to dental work. However, Dr. Nadi is so reassuring, patient and kind. She is a highly skilled professional who immediately made me feel me comfortable. She is generous with her time and never makes her patients feel rushed. I always have many questions and she patiently and thoroughly answers every one of them. The office is clean and modern and the office staff is friendly and efficient. Dr. Nadi's prices are fair and reasonable which makes her a rare find in the Newport Beach area. read more

Love this place, they keep up with all of my appointments. Front Desk is great, back office is also super helpful always answering any questions I may have and making sure I'm comfortable. I'm always in and out in no time which is very convenient for my schedule. I Will keep coming here for all of my dental needs! read more

I love coming to this dental office they always take care of my dental needs! I highly recommend my family and friends. the doctor is very knowledgeable. read more

I had to move state, so unfortunately, Dr. Smile is no longer my dentist, but man, this was a great dentist office! They are really friendly and put you at ease, super helpful on the insurance front. But more impressive is the following: I got a number of sealants to prevent cavities from developing before I moved away from LA, and when my new dentist saw the sealants, she literally geeked out about how well done they were. When a dentist geeks out at the quality of dental work, that's a great sign. So yeah, thumbs up to Dr Smile from my new dentist read more