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    Li Sum, DDS

    4.3 (17 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

    Services - Li Sum, DDS

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Teeth cleaning

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    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Alhambra Dentist - The Perfect Smile - Christmas 2015

    Alhambra Dentist - The Perfect Smile

    4.7(604 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Perfect Smile Dental Clinic is truly the best in LA. From the moment I walked in, I felt well taken…read morecare of. Pat, the staff member, is absolutely amazing -- she is extremely helpful, gives great advice, and genuinely understands patient concerns. She makes everything feel easy and stress-free. The clinic itself is an all-in-one, one-stop service with very new and modern dental technology, which makes the whole experience smooth and efficient. Dr. Ed is my dentist, and he literally saved my life. I came in with a broken tooth and had already made up my mind to pull it out and do an implant. Instead of rushing into an expensive procedure, he thoroughly examined my tooth, knew exactly what he was doing, and helped me save a lot of money by recommending a tooth crown instead. The treatment was time-saving, painless, and budget-friendly. Honest, professional, and truly caring -- I couldn't ask for more. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a dentist they can truly trust.

    I had a great cleaning appointment here just last Friday and was able to utilize their special…read moredespite discovering they are considered out of network with my insurance. The hygienist assigned to me was meticulous and gentle while cleaning my teeth. It was the first time I didn't feel like someone was being rough and I actually enjoyed getting my teeth cleaned. Thank you to the team at The Perfect Smile for a wonderful experience.

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    Kris Murakawa, DDS - Office update. Available for dental emergencies.

    Kris Murakawa, DDS

    4.9(42 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I have been going to Murakawa Dental for at least 5 years now, and have been really happy with my…read moredental care each time :D ! Dr Kris, her awesome mom Ida, and her amazing receptionist Mary always go above and beyond to make me feel right at ease :) ! They really treat me like family and always ask how my family and I are doing :D ! I went to my 6-month dental cleaning this morning. Dr Kris and Ida thoroughly cleaned my teeth, and Dr Kris noticed that I have a new cavity that had to be filled. Just like before when I had a cavity on a previous dental visit, she numbed me and filled my cavity so effortlessly that I hardly felt a thing. I never feel scared going to her because I know I am in good hands, and she and her staff always go above and beyond for me and all of their clients :D !! It can be hard to get appointments with her because she is so highly sought-after :) !! But if you can get an appointment with her, you'll be so grateful you did :D !! My former pharmacy school roommate and her husband, and one of my previous co-workers also go to her and they are so happy that they do :) !! I know in my previous review from 5 years ago that I had mentioned that parking can be hard to find. As long as you are ambulatory and able-bodied, you can always find parking right around the corner in the neighborhood behind her office ;) ! I usually always park there and walk over. Just be mindful of any street cleaning signs on certain days, and you should be fine :) ! However, if you need an accessible parking for yourself or for your family member, there is one right in front of her office :) !

    Awesome service and prices are quite reasonable . The best is that they don't try to upsell you…read moreprocedures that you don't need like my previous dentist that was taking X ray of my teeth all the time just to charge the insurance .

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    Alhambra Modern Dentistry

    4.5(51 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Last year was my first time visiting Alhambra Modern Dentistry for a teeth cleaning, and I've had…read morenothing but great experiences ever since. From the front desk to the dental assistants to the dentists, everyone has been consistently welcoming and professional. What really stood out to me was how thorough their examinations are at every visit. I've been to other dental offices before where that level of detail was missing, and it left me without a clear understanding of my dental and gum health. Here, they take the time to explain everything, which I really appreciate. Also, shoutout to Dr. Jacqueline Ly! She is incredibly kind, patient, and always takes the time to answer all of my questions. Highly recommend!

    My new go-to dentistry, hands down. I came in for a checkup, cleaning and new retainers and the…read moreexperience exceeded my expectations. What truly sets this practice apart is the professionalism, transparency and exceptional customer service. I was impressed by the level of attentiveness from the entire team, from the front office to the clinical staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made me feel significantly less nervous. I've never had a dentist come out to the waiting area to personally greet me before a consultation, and that small gesture made a big difference. Dr. Self is knowledgeable, warm, and patient. She took the time to thoroughly educate me on my dental health, which I really appreciated. She and the rest of her staff handled my treatment exceptionally well. This clinic sets the bar high, and I will definitely be recommending it to others.

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    Palm View Dental Alhambra

    4.6(254 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I had a wonderful experience at Palmview Dental. The clinic is extremely clean and well-maintained,…read morewhich immediately made me feel comfortable and confident in their care. The entire team is very professional, from the moment you walk in to the end of your visit. Dr. Ho is kind, knowledgeable, and takes the time to explain everything clearly, making the whole experience stress-free. You can truly tell that patient care is a top priority. The front desk staff are friendly, welcoming, and very helpful with scheduling and questions--they make you feel valued right away. Pricing is also very fair and transparent, which I really appreciate. There were no surprises, and the quality of care was excellent for the price. I highly recommend Palmview Dental to anyone looking for a clean, professional, and affordable dental clinic with an amazing team!

    Dr. Kim is amazing! She's pleasant, energetic, and personable. Dr. Ho was also patient and helpful…read more I had a cracked tooth and was extremely nervous since I never needed dental work besides fillings and wisdom teeth removal. Dr. Kim was extremely patient in explaining the process and answering questions, and was absolutely fine with me getting 2nd opinion with Dr. Ho. I ended up with a crown but no root canal, and the toothache went away after the crown was in. Also got the night guard to prevent grinding. The hygienist Joy is always nice and gentle as well. The front desk folks are always polite and followed up for all inquiries. This dental office is a well organized business with great prices even without dental insurance. Office visit with x-ray was $75. Night guard was $460. Porcelain crown without the build up was $1,000. I especially like Palm View Dental has female dentists and dental hygienist. They are more gental and attentive. I used to go to male dentists that would give me month-long jaw pain from opening my small mouth too wide for too long. No more pain since I began going to Palm View Dental. They send reminders before appointments which is very helpful. Highly recommended!

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    John Chao, DDS

    John Chao, DDS

    3.1(31 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    HUGE MONEY + INTEGRITY ISSUES!!…read more I sought help from Dr. Chao because my dentist referred me to get a gum graft to solve tooth inflammation and pus. Dr. Chao said he could help me and that I was a candidate for the Pinhole treatment. I felt relieved and hopeful for my healing. Dr. Chao presented me an $16K treatment plan to get the Pinhole surgery which included a mandatory deep clean, Perio Protect trays, and occlusion device. He gave me a 50% discount and required that I pay everything upfront. It seemed like an odd way to do business, but he was confident in his ability to help me. He ordered the Perio Protect trays and occlusion device for the day of my deep clean. But unfortunately nothing went any further. His office did one deep clean and then Dr. Chao refused to move forward with the surgery. Nothing changed from our first session, so I have literally no idea why he suddenly couldn't treat me when he said that he could. I called multiple times to try and get clarity. When I did, he spent about 5 mins on the phone with me and kept referring me to see other specialists. I tried seeing these specialists (some who cleared me for the surgery), and Chao just kept sending me out to more. I had to hound down his office for over a month to try and get the right referral. He even sent me out to get a biopsy for cancer (I definitely don't have mouth cancer). He clearly no longer knew what was going on. Finally, I got fed up waiting and saw two periodontists. They both told me I my tooth needs to be surgically cleaned by a periodontist (a gum specialist who is licensed to perform surgery). Dr. Chao is not a periodontist. He's a general dentist. Which means he has severe limitations in treating anything beyond the basics. When I went back to Dr. Chao with the information from the periodontists, he offered me $2,700 for the surgery he never performed (a small fraction of my original $8K+ investment). I had to harass them for over a month to even get that back, and then they only sent $2,400! I came to find out later that some of his fees (even with the 50% "discount") were more than DOUBLE the industry standard. * $2,400 for a deep clean (industry standard = $1,200) * $1,750 for Perio Protect trays (with the 50% "discount") Industry standard = $650. * $350 for a bacteria test. The same test is $130 online. Or you can get the same exact results for $90 online with SimplyPerio Saliva Test (i.e. https://www.osseodent.com/product/simplyperio-saliva-test/). * $900 per tooth for the Pinhole. I was quoted $625 per tooth by a microsurgery periodontist. * $1,800 for occlusion device (I was quoted $1,200 by another dentist) Paying too much sucks, but the worst part was that Dr. Chao wasn't even able to help me and I'm fighting to get my money back. No medical practitioner should ever treat people who are seeking healing this way. The way he runs his business is everything that is wrong with the business or private medicine in this country. I HIGHLY SUGGEST THINKING TWICE BEFORE MIXING YOUR MONEY UP WITH DR. CHAO. After many months of searching, I ended up getting Regenerative Periodontal Endoscopy treatment with Judy Carroll at Periopeak.com in WA - a deep non-surgical treatment to microscopically remove tooth debris. She also used Emdogain to help regrow bone naturally. After 7 months of struggling for help (which Dr. Chao couldn't do), this woman cleared my infection in one treatment.For those of us who don't want traditional gum grafting, I recommend finding a periodontist who does microsurgery (if you're in LA, Dr. Ricardo Raschkovsky offers this. Or ask Google/ChatGPT for someone in your area). It's less invasive than traditional gum grafting and then you're working with a real periodontist on deeper issues. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't work with anyone who isn't using a microscope. There is a lot going on that can't be seen with basic magnification that most dentists use (including Dr. Chao's office). Gum recession is often a result of bone loss, which is often a result of occlusion. All of that needs to be worked on, not just lifting the gums up. As an added bonus - Dr. Chao makes patients sign a document stating they will not leave any online reviews - which is ILLEGAL in the state of California. Another red flag. I will say that the ladies in his office are very kind and warm. Joy, Meredith, Gia, Cynthia, and others were very caring to me. I give them my thanks. It's not their fault that Dr. Chao struggles with greed and runs a bad, unethical business. Dr. Chao - I am working to find it in my heart to forgive you for whatever happened in this life to create this greed in your spirit. I can only imagine what thta has really cost you in this life. And I say this - it's never too late to turn it around and let the real beauty of your heart be what guides you.

    I have been a patient of Dr. Chao for over 10 years. I had the pinhole surgery over 6 yrs ago and…read moream very pleased with the results. The staff is awesome! very professional, friendly, and caring. I highly recommend Dr. Chao for his professionalism and a outstanding dental work! Marisela L.

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