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Marina Smiles Dentistry

3.6 (395 reviews)
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Cavity treatment

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Teeth cleaning

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Tooth filling replacement or repair

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Followup photo shows leftover cement/cotton Marina Smiles left on root canal "accomplished". Crown fell off just 10 days after Marina.
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BEWARE of Marina Smiles Dentistry, demonstrates everything wrong with system. Regretful I found this dentistry to recommend to loved one based on location and general reviews. Pricing came to be double that of others in region. Dentistry did not conduct review of insurance guidelines thus charged more because insurance coverage not applicable. Insurance confirmed their neglect to review and communicate was beyond sketchy and unexceptable as licensed Dentistry.  Conducted work against Estimate. Collects 100% before work (and future appointments, weeks in advance) without providing option to pay on appointment date when work is going to be complete (explaining they need the money to pay subcontractors).  During part two of root canal, patient expressed still in pain from original infected tooth he went in for which they had yet to acknolwdge through extraction, only antibotics. Root canal dentist confirmed infection was still there yet did not communicate this to team, sending patient on way. Revisiting to acknowledge error Ops Manager, Ray, Champan, said root canal dentist is subcontractor...as if it was our fault we didnt tell right person. Followup communication results in speaking down to you and twisting your words with no answers to questions, just excuses for staff and promises of followup but no delivery. Does not know contact information of their own billing department, or withholding for obvious reasons.  Perhaps you'll have success here if you are expert in Dentisty, Insurance, and use their lingo but if you're not do not expect guidance and only expect to be taken advantage of.  Furthermore treatment plan did not even prioritize the issues of pain thus had to go to Urgent Care as infection spread to body. Lastly, followup to two other dentists confirmed cement was left in the work of Marina Smiles root canal, cotton was left over, crown fell off after just 1 week. I remind you, pricing was double for horrible/damaging quality. To say it was a horrible experience does not captures the pain, lost of money, and loss of time involved. Staff: Denzel, Moshar, Magar, Chapman Followup photo shows leftover cement/cotton Marina Smiles left on root canal "accomplished". Crown fell off just 10 days after Marina.

I am shocked! It's the 1st time in my life (and I'm in my late 30s) that I've gone to a dentist for a yearly cleaning and literally walked out without a clean because I refused to get additional recommended treatments. I just left from my appointment (and anxious because I had to leave my newborn at home) to go get the yearly cleaning as covered by my insurance... the doctor tells me my teeth are okay with no cavities or issues at the moment. Then they want to charge me $900+ for a DEEP CLEANING, which I decline and repeatedly ask for what is covered with my insurance, but the doctor says she can't because that's not her recommendation and will jeopardize her license. Really? I pay for dental so I can get this cleaning and X-rays done every year and I have never felt so pushed. Unfortunately I did get the photos and X-rays done there already at the start of my appointment so they will get paid for that by my insurance. My husband recommended this change in dentist and I'm so disappointed. I'm African and my husband is Caucasian so we usually navigate to different clinics. My former dentist is a kind African American lady who doesn't make me fill like just a $$ pocket book and I'm sad to Say that this is the treatment I got here my 1st time as i tried to make our family appointments easier by seeing the same doctors. my husband tells me he also can't believe that I was denied a regular cleaning which he got already there by the way, but for some reason I with my good no cavity teeth & no issues teeth could not be given a regular cleaning too but was used for X-rays to bill the insurance. When I scheduled the appointment, it was literally for " regular cleaning "!!!

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Such a great experience from start to finish. The front desk staff are warm and welcoming, and Dr…read more Jordan Belden is incredibly gentle and thorough. My teeth are currently going through a full "consequences of my actions" phase The sensitivity is real, but that's on me! Regardless, I really appreciate the level of care here and would absolutely recommend.

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4.7(95 reviews)
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I have been going to Rossmoor family dentistry for a couple years now and they will continue to be…read moremy go to for all of my dental needs. Rossmoor Was recommended to me by a family member when prior dentist was no longer in network for my insurance. From my first visit I knew that I had found a good place. Dr. Vu is a very kind and gentle dentist. He always has a smile on his face and tries to put you at ease. The dental hygienist who regularly does my teeth cleaning is also very kind, skilled, and very friendly. She is always friendly and chats with me while she cleans my teeth to put me at ease. Despite dentist visits not being something I look forward to, Dr. vu and his staff make the experience as pleasant as dentistry can be. The office itself is clean and organized. The front office staff is also helpful and friendly. I'm glad I found an honest dentist I can rely on.

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Invisalign with Ashley - Highly recommend!…read more Working with Ashley at Dr. Oaxaca's office was a great experience and I couldn't be happier with the results :). The process at first felt overwhelming, but with Ashley's guidance, it seemed effortless. She made sure everything was perfect and I finished the program in less than a year! Highly recommend if you are considering if it's the right choice for you :)

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4.7(36 reviews)
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Dr. Lowman and her staff are phenomenal. I've had several sensitive dental issues that had to be…read moreresolved and for someone who has been deathly afraid of dentists, they made me feel so comfortable. They consistently checked on my comfort level and used the latest, most innovative techniques that resolved all of my dental problems. Dr. Lowman goes to classes once a year to learn what the latest tools, techniques and pain mgt. that is available. They are so kind, I can't stress that enough, incredibly kind. Dr. Lowman gave me every option available, made sure all of my childhood dental nightmares were resolved and gave me the smile I've been wanting for decades! They are all incredible people. I'd give them 10 stars if I could.

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This has been my office of choice, but now I have to say... that I took my business elsewhere…read more First, I had a simple cleaning appointment. I usually stick with the same Hygienist for this, as I am a creature of habit. Second, my actual Dentist always takes a look after my cleaning is done so that he can let me know if there is anything that popped up while I am there that might need attention. This is good. Now... my last two cleaning sessions literally broke my heart. The ladies at the desk have ALWAYS been very kind to me, but on these last two occasions, it was as if... I don't know... something PERSONAL was happening with me. First, she all but snapped at me when I walked up to the desk, and then DEMANDED that I "pay first"... like they used to do to Denny's patrons back in the day (which REALLY made me uncomfortable) so, according to her, "...we can all get OUT of there and go home!". Then, my usual Hygienist was not available, and I wish they had told me this beforehand, and some other... person... did the cleaning, to the point that I can honestly say that she was DEFINITELY UNHAPPY with me!! I didn't know that a simple cleaning can HURT so badly!!! At any rate, I don't know what it was that I did wrong, or who I made angry enough to deserve this treatment, but I can take a hint. No more PAIN, please. I am sorry for whatever it was that I did wrong. I have never been treated like this, not even in the U.S. ARMY. :-(

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STOP! You have found the hidden gems. Let me start off by saying Dr Ong and his team from Heidi,…read moreLeanna, and Celeste are the best. I ended up cracking a tooth in half when I was eating. Needless to say I knew right away it was not good. There was no saving the tooth. I visited several dentist who specialize in teeth implants, and I was getting very discouraged that I would even find someone that I felt comfortable with. Truthfully, I was scared to have an implant. Especially since it sounds very invasive and foreign. To most of us it's a very new procedure. Well then I met with Dr Ong and Heidi. Right away I felt that I was in good hands. The office is modern, clean and fully equipped with the most modern equipment. Dr Ong and Heidi went over everything with me on what I can expect and the finances. I went home that day very confident that I was going to have my first implant and not a window when I smiled. The day of my appointment started with the usual shots, and let me just say that was the most pain, which wasn't even bad. When Dr Ong said he was finished I was surprised cause I didn't even know he had already put in the implant. Go see Dr Ong you will not regret it.

Quit looking at other offices - this is the office you MUST go to! I have been a patient since…read more2014. Here's my story: I broke the back half of my tooth a few weeks ago, no bueno! I contacted the office to coordinate a day and time for me to fly in (yes fly in - I live in Dallas), Dr. Ong came in on his day off to work on my tooth! I needed a root canal and a crown, dr Ong and Cynthia got everything done in 1 day - not to brag but it only took 2 1/2 hours for them to put my tooth back together! They have the wonderful cerec machine that made my crown in the office. Dr. Ong is a magician - the color is spot on, the anatomy is so real, you would never even know what tooth he worked on. Oh and his chair side manor is like no other, he explains what he is doing and what you might feel or hear as he works, constantly asking if you are ok. I am forever grateful for dr Ong and Cynthia getting my tooth all back together, you guys are the absolute best, thank you so much for getting me in! If it's not the ONG way it's the wrONG way!

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Howard E Ong, DDS - After photo - cant even tell what tooth got a crown!

After photo - cant even tell what tooth got a crown!

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Cynthia using the Cerec scanner

Howard E Ong, DDS - My pulp from my tooth - dr Ong got it out in 1 piece

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My pulp from my tooth - dr Ong got it out in 1 piece

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