Dr. Takigawa is a great dentist, I'm lucky to have found a good one after moving to Socal. He has a great bedside manner and clearly is very competent. He also is very honest, honors his promises, and is upfront with you about your dental options. His staff is also nice. Thank you Dr. Takigawa! read more

Dr. Takigawa is the best! He is now my primary dentist. I came to him 2 years ago because one of my teeth was super sensitive. He fixed it and cleaned my teeth. Fast forward to my appointment 2 weeks ago and Dr. Takigawa remembered about my tooth! He and Terry are really nice and genuine people that make you feel super comfortable while you are at your most vulnerable-with your mouth wide open lol. I would recommend Dr. Takigawa to anyone! He is nice, caring, and does his job well. read more

After moving from Hawaii and looking for a dentist, finally found my forever doctor, after having some bad experiences. First one I went to left me in pain for a month, just for a crown, and asked me to write a review while I was paying my bill! The second was so over zealous on procedures I should do, over sell, over kill. Finally found Dr. Takigawa who is knowledgeable, detailed, caring, and personable. Also he does volunteer dentistry, attribute I admire. read more

I was afraid of the dentist! This is embarrassing to admit, but I've skipped all my annual dentist cleaning for the past 2 years. My appointment with Dr. Takigawa and his dental hygienist, Christina, were the awesome duos who dispelled that fear. They were gentle, caring, and excellent with their quality of care. I'm happy I found OC Lakes Dental. read more

I've been looking for a new dentist for a few years now ever since my previous Dr. retired during the pandemic and I've finally found "the one". From start to finish, my visit was a 10/10. Front desk staff is wonderful, Dr. Aaron is very thorough with great bedside manner, and my hygienist was wonderful as well. I've never such a gentle, yet thorough cleaning like that, ever! The biggest takeaway for me was the fact that Dr. Aaron wasn't quick to "sell" me on a bunch of services and made recommendations based on what I actually need in the immediate future. I've seen and experienced way too many Doctors OVER-treat patients so they can run up the insurance bill. I did not get that feeling here and that's absolutely important. If I could give him a 12/10 I would. read more

Dr. Takigawa and his staff are great! Christina was very thorough and cleaned my teeth very well while still being gentle. My coffee stains and plaque are gone! I appreciated Dr. Takigawa and Christina taking the time to explain to me about my teeth. 5/5 stars highly recommend :) read more

I found Dr. Aaron through Yelp and chose his office because of their 5 star reputation. Dr. Aaron and his team are amazing-- very caring and professional. His chairside manners is everything you would hope for when looking for the best dentist. I truly appreciate and admire the modernness, comfort level, and cleanliness of his office. Additionally, appointments can be made online through their website. I would recommend Dr. Aaron to anyone. read more

I absolutely love my dentist. I sought out Dr. Takigawa for his credentials and have been so happy. Everyone is his office is gentle, nice, patient, awesome. If you're looking for a dentist, you're in luck. read more

I'm a new patient and only had two visits, but Dr. Takigawa seems very genuine and gets really involved in patient care even for just a teeth cleaning. He checks in with the hygienist (she was great too) regarding my teeth and thoroughly assessed it, which the last dentist I went to didn't do for the last 5 years I was there. I understand that sometimes they can't always see you, but I just never saw them because they were too busy. I only stayed until my hygienist left. Anyway, I thought this was worth mentioning. Dr. Takigawa noticed that I was waiting at the front desk and stepped out of his office to book my next appointment when he could've just waited for his scheduler to return. He's really considerate even though I really wouldn't have mind waiting. Absolutely recommend this dentist if you're looking for a good one. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Takigawa for about two years. He is so thorough with his teeth cleanings. I ended up needing a crown as well, and I couldn't be happier with how well it turned out. I would recommend him to any family members and friends of mine! read more

Believe it or not, I have always enjoyed visiting the dentist ever since I was a little kid. The problem was finding the right dentist you feel comfortable with and confident about understanding your needs, being able to explain the options, and executing the task with the utmost professionalism. Dr. Aaron not only possesses all these skills, but he's also so personable, friendly, and caring. Like what another reviewer mentioned, he feels like a good friend you've known for years.....even though this was my first visit to see him. My situation was that I had actually seen another dentist that was referred to me by my insurance company. However, I felt rather uncomfortable with that dentists insistence that I undergo a more aggressive procedure than what I thought I needed. As such, I found Dr. Aaron on Yelp, contacted him via OC Lakes Dental's website to get a second opinion, and received a very prompt reply shortly thereafter. Dr. Aaron was so genuinely concerned about my situation that he offered to squeeze me in the next day for a "quick" consultation. Lets just say I was most happy with Dr. Aaron, his assistant, and front office staff...everyone was so nice, friendly, and professional. Anyway, after having taken some x-rays and conducting a thorough inspection of my tooth, it ended up that, in his professional opinion, I did not need to undergo the aggressive procedure at this time.....in which I was extremely relieved and very happy about! I feel extremely lucky to have found Dr. Aaron and will definitely keep seeing him for all my future dental needs. In fact, my friend had also accompanied me to this appointment, and I later found out that she too was also looking for a new dentist for all her family members. After I was done, my friend went and had a quick discussion with Dr. Aaron, and from what I could tell, it sure sounded like she had found her new dentist. read more

My wife and daughter recommended Dr Takigawa to me a few year ago. I hasitated at first due to a bad experience with my previous dentist. But I finally went to him for dental crown after an urgent root canal. I am very happy with Dr Takigawa. He works on my teeth very gently. Always make sure that I have no pain. Over the last few years I have got 3 dental crowns installed by him. All done perfectly. I highly recommend this dentist. read more

Dr. Aaron Takigawa & staff are AMAZING!! It's HARD to find a good, honest dentist and one that would take the time to work with you. I felt really comfortable for my first visit and Dr. T was sooo thorough and took time to evaluate my dental health. I like going to the dentist and getting my teeth cleaned...Dr. T was amazing!! The hunt is over - we've found a good dentist (finally) and I am sending my hubs and son for their future dental work. THX Dr. T & staff!! read more

This is my honest feeling about the office front desk. I never got a chance to meet the Dentist, so unable to write about him because the female front desk seemed to not want new patients, and hardly answered questions about getting me an appointment. Because I asked she was forced to take my insurance information down and NEVER called me back. My gut feeling did not fail when I first spoke to her. read more

I just had my teeth cleaned at Oc Lakes Dental! What a great experience!!! Dr Takigawa and staff were very personable, professional, and detailed oriented. They did a great job! I actually look forward to my next visit!!! I appreciate your work! You guys are amazing! read more

As a first time patient, I was so relieved to find that Dr. Takigawa is absolutely no frills about your dental health with no annoying gimmicky upsell attempts or hints at unnecessary services or treatment like I've experienced at soooo many other dental practices. He is truly all about quality straightforward dental care. Dr. Takigawa is personable, kind, patient, and genuinely concerned about the health and well being of his patients. I am surely recommending him to others. His office staff is also friendly and extremely accommodating. So glad we found him and his team! read more

Dr. Takigawa is a great doctor! He is very nice, gentle, and makes you feel completely comfortable at every visit. His office manager, Melinda, is also amazing! She is very efficient and attentive. Overall, the whole staff is amazing! I don't have one negative thing to say about this office. Keep up the hard work everyone! read more

Had a cavity filled and am pleased to report that the experience was painless. Always appreciate their flexible scheduling as well!

The best thing about this dentist is his honesty. He never tried to upsell me. Instead, he gave me only the services I required and I never doubted his professional judgment. read more

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND PAYING DR. TAKIGAWA A VISIT! I haven't been to a dentist in several years because it was hard to schedule around work. My friend recommended me to make an appointment with Dr. Takigawa. I was able to book a Saturday appointment! Everyone from the receptionist to the assistant was friendly & helpful! Dr. Takigawa was extremely thorough & professional. At the beginning of my appointment, I had an x-Ray done. After that, he checked each tooth for cavities & potential cavities. He talked me through the entire process, and I feel like I have a better understanding of my dental health now. He was honest & encouraging. He made sure that I knew what I needed to know in order to keep my teeth clean. It was definitely a wake-up call, but Dr. Takigawa made it a positive experience! I already scheduled my next appointment, and YOU SHOULD TOO! read more

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Dr. Takigawa is so easy to work with. After many years of not going to the dentist, I made an appointment with Dr. Takigawa. He was professional, friendly, and made me feel at ease. We came up with a plan and he worked within my insurance to help get me back on track with dental care. I recommend Dr. Takigawa to anyone who has felt anxious about going to the dentist. read more

Dr. Takigawa is hands down the best in town. I highly recommend him! He is so friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, & funny! He makes sure the patient is comfortable during the procedure & checks up on them post surgery. In addition, he has a very kind staff & his office is always clean. Best dentist in OC!! read more

Dr. Takigawa is such a phenomenal dentist. He and his staff do such a great job of making scheduling, payment, and the whole process so quick and easy. As far as the dental work goes the thing I like most is that Dr. Takigawa is extremely thorough and detail oriented. He lets you know the good and the bad, and his inspections and cleanings are meticulous to ensure proper cleanings. His dental hygienists are also amazing, but I love that I get to see him every time I go in for a cleaning. I used to have a dentist who did not check on my teeth personally every time -- I'm glad that's not the case here. read more

I had an awesome first visit with Dr. Aaron Takigawa. He is first and foremost friendly and attentive to get to know you as a patient and a person, and makes sure you are comfortable the whole time. He spent careful time inspecting any potential cavities, and making note of ones that don't need fillings yet but he wants to monitor. He ran through my xrays in detail and explained them to me. My teeth feel SUPER clean after a thorough cleaning. For my first visit I was definitely a year overdue so my gums were a bit inflamed and in rougher shape, but Dr. Aaron took extra care to assure me it was normal and not make me feel guilty. Online appointment booking is also super convenient! I look forward to coming back. read more

Honestly, the best dentist and the dental office I have ever visited. The team was very friendly, and not surprisingly, Dr. Takigawa was very friendly too. I have a close relative who is a dentist and I still chose Dr. Takigawa over my relative thats how good Dr. Takigawa is! I felt totally comfortable with him and he never tried to upsell or over charge. I would recommend him 10/10. read more

I had a wonderful experience at OC Lakes Dental! I recently moved to the Irvine area and needed a teeth cleaning and checkup (it's been almost a year since my last one). After hearing about OC Lakes from a few friends, I decided to pay Dr. Aaron a visit. The office was very welcoming. The waiting room is spacious and has quick access to the front desk should you have any questions for the receptionist. It established a warm atmosphere that put me at ease for my appointment. Perfect for anyone who is nervous about seeing the dentist! During the cleaning, both Dr. Aaron and his assistant were kind, gentle, and professional. Any questions I had were answered clearly so that I understood the steps to improve my oral health. Every part of the procedure was explained to me so that I was always aware of what he was working on. On top of that, Dr. Aaron is extremely personable. I enjoyed the conversations we were able to have which added to my comfort during the appointment. The procedure was performed thoroughly and efficiently. I don't think my teeth have ever been so clean! The only thing that was missing was a candy bowl at the front desk...but it's probably for the best. :) If you are looking for a true dental professional who knows and loves the craft, I would definitely recommend seeing Dr. Aaron! read more

My experience with Dr. Takigawa is something to rave about. My 1st dental checkup in a VERY long time, but Dr. Takigawa made everything so comforting. He is really friendly and you immediately feel like he is 2nd family or new friend. The whole process from intros to x-rays to cleaning was seamless. I am very happy about how my visit turned out and would definitely consider coming back to him for future checkups. If you fear the dentist or the sound of a buzzing drill, you won't with Dr. Takigawa. Why? In my own opinion he has devised his own techniques and nearly minimally invasive dental treatment to get the job done that leaves you "Painless" and thoroughly "Satisfied" before you walk out that door with a glowing smile! I recommend this dentist 100% and would refer him to any family/friends who are looking for EXCELLENT dental service. Thank you again Dr. Takigawa!! read more

What an amazing dentist, hard to come across good dentist these days. He was extremely friendly, his staff was also very nice. These reviews on here are true and this is the reason I ended up at his office. I had a bad toothache and my dentist was too far to go too in such short notice, he understood and took me in right away. They made me feel right at home, Dr. Takigawa really listened to my problem and accessed the situation. Took his time, did not feel rushed at all. It really felt like I was talking to a good friend. I am so thankful he was able to help me take care of this toothache, after the appointment there was no up-selling or offering me products that I didn't need (I have experienced this at other dentist offices). It was really like coming to visit a good friend, and makes you feel like you can come back anytime should you need him again :) I will make sure I recommend him to my friends and family. read more

Very thorough, explains everything as he goes along. Ergo, he takes time with the patient. I also love that he did the teeth cleaning and not a hygienist. This is how my previous dentist always did things (had him for close to 40 years) but it is I think the best way for the doctor to get to know you and your teeth. Patti S read more

Dr.Takigawa is very skilled and quite considerate. He took the time to do the cleaning himself which I greatly appreciated. Very personable and knowledgeable and was happy to answer all my questions. read more

Dr. Takigawa provides excellent dental services to myself and my family. In addition to being well trained in the latest dental techniques he is an exceptional communicator, kindly aware of patient needs, and efficient in his practice. His office is located in the center of Irvine near Barranca between Culver and Jeffrey. The office is well organized and can be easily accessed for appointments or questions by phone or through the website. Thank you Dr. Takigawa! read more

Very thoughtful and thorough service. Friendly and caring doctor. Gets my highest recommendation.

Dr. Aaron and his team were incredibly personable, thorough, and knowledgeable! Dr. Aaron explains every step of the process in great detail and addresses every question and concern; I highly recommend him and his team! read more

Dr. Aaron has been so wonderful to go to for my teeth cleaning! I love that he does the cleaning himself and takes time to get to know his patients on a personal level. I have thoroughly enjoyed him and everyone else on staff at this dentist office! read more

I've been Dr. Aaron's patient for over a year now and I have to say he is my favorite dentist I've ever had. My visits with Dr. Aaron are always enjoyable and relaxed since he would explains things thoroughly and keep checking on you to make sure you are comfortable. read more

This was my first visit at OC Lakes Dental and I had a wonderful experience! Dr. Takigawa is a caring and skilled dentist. He took the time to clean and examine my teeth and walked me through everything he was doing. I highly recommend him and will be coming back for all of my dental needs! read more

I'm a first time patient and I easily got a schedule through their website and I specifically type in the request schedule because my wisdom teeth has a big cavity. I was so surprised that Dr.Takigawa personally called me on the phone to check how I am doing. Dr.Takigawa is so nice and kind. The staff is awesome too. I feel comfortable talking to him. I highly recommend this dental office. read more

Dr. Takigawa is really nice and very efficient in his practice. He is aware of patient needs and he cares of them. He works with his patients through a straightforward and exceptional communication. I really recommend him to anyone who is looking for a new dentist. read more

Extremely clean and nice office. Great location. Very outgoing and friendly doctor and staff. Dr. Aaron explains things very well, is very efficient and treats you almost like family rather than just another patient. He made me feel comfortable and overall made my experience very pleasant. Everyone hates going to the dentist but Dr. Aaron makes it a pleasant experience. I look forward to all my future work with him. I'm glad I came here and I can say I look forward to being a long term patient. read more

It was a pleasant visit. It's hard to say that about your dentist visit. I've been to five other dentists (four being in Southern California) in 10 years, and I finally feel that I don't need to shop around for a decent dentist. I went for an X-ray and routine check-up, and Dr. Aaron did an excellent cleaning (detailed) job which my previous dentist failed. He was also personable, actually paid attention to what I had to say, and answered my questions. My former dentists didn't follow up even after surgeries. I was surprised when Dr. Aaron followed up after the visit. Thank you, Dr. Aaron!! read more