Dr. Lee is such a great dentist and cool guy! I requested an appointment with Dr. Lee due to some tooth sensitivity and after a couple visits, he was able to diagnose and treat the problem. He's incredibly gentle and was always checking in on me to make sure I was ok. Dr. Lee is a one-man show and is very meticulous and prompt. He communicates each step clearly and operates his practice with integrity - unlike other dentists who try to upsell you on procedures. I would strongly recommend anyone to come see Dr. Lee for dental care. read more

I came to Dr. Lee's office for teeth cleaning and to get my wisdom teeth, checked up on because I needed to find a new dentist. He was super professional and explained everything perfect perfectly an easy way to understand. He was super thorough and honest about the work needed and unneeded. Office is very clean and felt hygienic. Never felt dirty or uncomfortable about any part of the experience. He left me with a referral to an oral surgeon to help with wisdom teeth, and a dental care kit. Awesome dentist for sure. 10/10 experience read more

Very sincere and honest DDS. I strongly recommend him. He doesn't care about money, what kind of insurance you have. He spent a lot of time with me and gave me some of the most sincere advice! I'm so glad to have a honest and trustworthy doctor in Irvine! We are lucky to have him in Irvine! read more

Dr. Lee simply gets the job done. After a string of bad experiences with other dentists, I was looking for a fresh start. Upon my first visit with Dr. Lee, he identified a poorly placed crown that was causing an infection. He immediately fixed the problem, was extremely transparent with the cost, and willing to work with me on scheduling as I can only come in early mornings or weekends. In the end, Dr. Lee placed a dental implant that has brought relief to a nagging problem over the past several years. Most recently, I had an excruciating toothache in a different tooth and almost immediately within one visit, Dr. Lee was able to perform a root canal with a new crown to get rid of the pain. Overall, Dr. Lee is highly proficient, communicative, and goes above and beyond to take great care of you. read more

Dr. Lee is truly an amazing dentist. I was feeling discomfort in a tooth and emailed him on a Saturday to request an appointment for the coming week -- he responded quickly and scheduled me to come in that very Monday. He was able to perform a root canal in one visit -- typically something that would require multiple visits! I was about to leave town for a week so being able to do it all at once was a huge lifesaver. It was a difficult procedure, as the tooth was in an awkward position that was hard to reach, but Dr. Lee still took the time to explain everything he was doing and checked often to make sure I was comfortable. I was so impressed by his diligent and meticulous work. He was also very patient and kind when I needed a few breaks. It was painless and I felt no discomfort or soreness afterwards. I'm very grateful to Dr. Lee for seeing and treating me with such care on such a short notice. Getting that tooth taken care of was a huge relief. I also appreciated how transparent he was in outlining the cost and what my insurance would cover before the treatment began. If you are looking for a caring, capable, communicative, and honest dentist, please don't hesitate to come see Dr. Lee! read more

Amazing dentist. Dr. Lee was able to start my appointment exactly on time with no wait and cleaned my teeth perfectly and explained in detail how I can prevent the same issues from coming up. Something which other dentists I've had neglected to do. Honestly, I couldn't think of any complaints if I tried. read more

I originally went in for what I thought would be a routine cleaning, but during the visit, Dr. Lee took x-rays and pictures and found that one of my old fillings had become loose. He recommended a follow-up appointment the following week for a possible root canal. When he began working on the tooth at that next appointment, we discovered the damage was far worse than expected and very close to the bone. I was honestly afraid the tooth couldn't be saved. I know he had his work cut out for him because my tooth was borderline "hopeless," but Dr. Lee was able to act quickly and save it, no extraction needed. What really sets him apart is how thorough, efficient, and meticulous he is. He walks you through each step of the process so you feel informed and reassured, and he uses high-tech tools that make everything as smooth and precise as possible. He's also a one-stop shop. I didn't need to be referred out to a specialist. Instead, he completed both the root canal and crown in the same day. His office is very clean, well-organized, and you can tell he genuinely cares about delivering quality care with attention to detail. Thank you, Dr. Lee, for your patience, clear communication, and for saving my tooth. I highly recommend him if you're looking for a dentist who is skilled, efficient, and truly invested in your well-being. read more

I recently moved to the area and came in for a routine check-up, and I was very impressed. The dentist was incredibly detail-oriented and took the time to go over everything thoroughly. I really appreciated how patient and attentive they were. Highly recommend. read more

Dr Lee did a thorough job in my cleaning. In the past, I received cleaning by a hygenist, and that person was not thorough, and gave inaccurate advice and wanted me to return in 4 months for earlier cleaning. I sleep with a mouth guard for top and bottom teeth, and I showed him my guard, and noticed that it was too loose and not thick enough. He also advised that to only sleep with the top guard because using both guards would misalign my jaw. I got my new mouth guard from him, and he used a 3d Wand Scanner device similar to the invisialign wand, and the guard fit way better than my old one, and I slept way better on the first day of using it. Dr Lee also gives straight forward advice that I would trust much more than advice from a hygenist. Dr Lee did not nickel and dime me. He did not charge me my insurance deductible/patient portion out of pocket (~$75) that I would normally have to pay my dentist for cleanings, which is super rare these days for a dentist to do. He is also super responsive via text messages, he texts me back the same day for any scheduling needs. I would absolutely recommend coming to Dr Lee for dental needs. read more

Dr. Lee is always amazing! He is incredibly efficient and detail oriented, and I appreciate all the work he does for my dental care! Thank you, Dr. Lee! read more

For a single man operation, Dr. Lee runs a smooth and efficient business! Located in the same plaza as Dada shabu, Zion supermarket etc, Peter J Lee Dentistry office is a but hidden away on the back side of the strip mall. You can tell he really cares about his patients and wont charge you for extra unnecessary items. A visit with him is quick and pleasant and he tells you the cost before hand. He is a quirky and friendly guy and I recommend anyone who lives around the area to visit him! read more

I'm so grateful to Dr. Lee! I had a dental emergency just two days before a big trip, and he was incredibly prompt and accommodating. From my first call to walking out with a brand-new, top-quality porcelain crown, the entire process took less than three hours. The work was meticulous--Dr. Lee is truly a perfectionist--and I left with zero discomfort or sensitivity, which gives me total peace of mind for my travels. I can't recommend him highly enough! read more

My husband & I have benefitted greatly from the outstanding service of Dr. Peter Lee for 10 years. He is always professional, knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly! Always offering valuable solutions to our questions has given us peace of mind! We highly recommend Dr. Lee!! Cheryl Irvine read more

Dr. Lee was AMAZING! This was my first appointment at his office, and he was immediately kind, welcoming, and professional. He completed the procedure efficiently and even fit in a thorough cleaning--all in under an hour! Dr. Lee took his time to carefully evaluate the best approach and made me feel completely at ease. I highly recommend him! read more

Peter J Lee, DDS - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me - Irvine, California

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Dr.Lee is the best of the best! My teeth needed serious work after not receiving proper dental care for over a decade. A few years ago, I had a root canal done at another dentist's office and had the worst nerve pain imaginable. Once that was resolved, I swore off dentists. However, I could no longer ignore the state of my teeth, so my husband located someone who had fantastic reviews and was known for being gentle. This dentist was Dr.Lee During my first appointment, I was ashamed of my teeth and worried about judgment. Dr.Lee exhibited absolutely none of those behaviors. Instead, he worked on a plan to get me on the right track. To start, I needed a dental implant where my previous root canal was from years prior. I was too scared to complete the procedure, and the tooth decayed. Dr.Lee and Dr.Leif both handled my implant, and it went amazingly! I felt such a sigh of relief to be in such great hands. A few months after that, I had a fall and knocked out one of my front teeth and cracked the other front tooth down the middle. Dr.Lee offered to see me the same day of the fall to start my implant journey or the next morning at 7 am. Dr.Lee and Dr.Leif took care of my two frontal implants, and that surgery again went without a hitch. I was beyond grateful to be seen so quickly, as not having front teeth is quite awkward. Dr.Lee immediately took X-rays and had temporary dentures made until my implant site had healed enough for my permanent teeth. I work in Marketing, so having teeth is quite important for my work. Once the implant sites were healed, I received my teeth and LOVE them. He took such care to ensure they looked natural and, honestly, they looked much better than the teeth I had knocked out. Last week, I had my final appointment, which was to have cavities filled that I had been putting off. Dr.Lee filled all five, and now I am completely caught up on my teeth health. For YEARS, I thought I would never have healthy teeth, but I do now, and it's all thanks to Dr.Lee. If you're looking for a dentist who is kind, thorough, and caring, you need to see Dr.Lee. Thank you again, Dr.Lee and Dr.Leif, for making me feel confident in my smile again read more

Peter J Lee, DDS - Frontal teeth implants. You can't tell that they're implants due to how natural they look. I'm ecstatic!!! - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me - Irvine, California

Dr Lee was efficient, professional, and did a great job! Will definitely be back for all future dental work, and highly recommend to everyone else! read more

I had an old crown that felt off, and I was worried about it as I have upcoming travel + major dental anxiety. My dentist couldn't get me in until late next week and was pleased to find Dr. Lee nearby with excellent reviews. I called after hours and he texted me right away and was able to get me in right away. He was prompt, professional, and made the process easy. He checked the crown via X-ray and exams and thankfully- all was well, but I was so glad to have the peace of mind. While he noted the crown will need to be replaced one day, he suggested keeping it for now and not messing with it- from past experience, it felt like a signal of integrity vs trying to charge me to replace it unnecessarily. Thank you!! read more

I've been with Dr. Lee for quite a few years now and he has always done fantastic work. Most recently, a crown I had broke. I contacted him not knowing it was his day off. He was able to come in and see me regardless. Within 3 hours I had a filling done, he saved one of my teeth for the second time, and I walked out with a new crown, no waiting. He's a one man show and does it all very well. Highly recommend! read more

I cannot recommend Dr. Peter Lee enough! My husband had a dental emergency the day before Thanksgiving when a chunk of his molar filling fell out. Our usual dentist's office, which already had a history of poor customer service, couldn't fit him in for over a week--even for this urgent situation. In a panic, we turned to Yelp and found Dr. Lee. He was incredibly prompt in responding to my call, even though his office was closed for the holiday. He graciously offered to come in and help, and by Saturday morning, my husband was not only seen but had his crown completed the same day! Dr. Lee's work ethic, professionalism, and modern approach to dentistry blew us away. Thanks to his in-office crown milling machine, what typically takes 2-3 appointments and weeks of waiting was completed in one efficient visit. On top of that, he was very upfront about the costs, which we greatly appreciated--no surprises or hidden fees. While Dr. Lee has only worked on my husband so far, I was so impressed by the experience that I immediately scheduled my own annual cleaning with him. His dedication to patient care and running his practice with true attention to detail is something I've rarely seen in this industry. If you're looking for a reliable, talented, and caring dentist, look no further. Dr. Lee is a gem! read more

Dr. Lee is awesome! I contacted him because I wanted a second opinion on my tooth that had a crack and he responded very quickly, bringing me in for a checkup. He proposed 2 treatment plans and its costs and brought me in the next few days. He was very patient and caring during the procedure, always making sure that I'm not in any pain. He went above and beyond and managed to save my tooth! I will be coming back to him for my regular examination read more

I came here for a cleaning today, was very intense lol but wow Never felt my teeth and gums feel so clean. Dr Lee is a cool dude . Recommend him to others read more

I had a great visit with Dr. Lee. When I was looking for a new dentist in the area I had a hard time getting through to other offices and Dr. Lee was prompt to schedule with. I came in for a cleaning and X-rays which he did everything making it a fast, efficient appointment with no wait times. I highly recommend anyone in the Irvine area to schedule with him! read more

I have been going to Dr. Lee since 2020/2021 (after a long hiatus of not going to the dentist due to general, unfounded anxiety lol) and have only recently left due to moving out of the area. Dr. Lee has been very professional, informative and courteous with all my care. Appointments have been easy to schedule, with regular reminders and check-ups that are soooo helpful for anyone who has a busy schedule. Each appointment was straightforward with minimal or no wait times, and had no surprises. I will note that my initial experience was so positive I ended up getting back on track with my regular dental appointments 2x/year... so thank you Dr. Lee! read more

Dr. Lee is professional, organized & works quickly and adeptly. His office & workspace is very clean & kept. He's not a pusher like other dentists who'll urge you to get work done. He actually saved me several hundred dollars by telling me about my insurance schedule regarding my cleanings. If you're looking for an honest dentist, look no further! read more

Generally, i avoid the Dentist. And doctors... but this guy wasnt bad. Quick and easy experience. He was easy to and simple to deal with. Ive had dentists seemingly make up a bunch of issues and way overcharge me but this time my issues were believable and something i could work with. Ive already recommended him to two other people on my drive home. Definitely a better option than a certain corporation that i wont name. I think ill actually come back regularly read more

I had a dental emergency on a Saturday evening after Dr. Lee had already gone home. When I called the clinic, the call was routed to his personal cell and he met me at the clinic within 20 minutes. Dr. Lee has the latest technology and was able to 3D print a crown on-site. Dr. Lee is kind and caring. I highly recommend Dr. Lee. read more

You can tell right off the bat Dr. Lee is a very knowledgeable and experienced dentist, wants what's best for the patient while keeping them informed and was straightforward with what it'll cost and the course of action needed. I was able to get a root canal done in one visit with minimal complications. Dr. Lee is a dentist you can trust. read more

This man has rewritten and updated his response to my review *hundreds* of times since I posted it. Take a look at the photos, this is not normal behavior. Mr. Lee, you can attempt to gaslight me all you want, you are still updating your replies multiple times a day despite no interaction from me. It is also wild that you somehow think I am leaving a negative review because you "refused" to see me, and feel the need to write a book about why you think this is true. Let me make it clear - you can twist whatever details you want, but I was not interested in your services after your rude text message, hence my cancellation, and I wanted to make it publicly known the way you talk to patients. Full stop. Move on. Every time you update you review, you are just proving to everyone else that you are unapologetically defensive and unprofessional, with no accountability or self-awareness. It doesn't actually matter what my version of events is versus yours (although mine is backed by evidence), you just continue digging yourself into a bigger hole, proving my point about your lack of communication skills. Nonetheless, your claim that I was a "no show" to an appointment in 7/20, and therefore already "dismissed" as a patient is a blatant lie. I was waiting on you to confirm the cost of the appointment after you said it should be 100% covered, and you never did until I reminded you the day prior. Suggesting that's rude behavior or that I'm somehow at fault for your lack of follow-up is ridiculous. You are either twisting this story to fulfill your narrative of patients always being at fault when they have something negative to say, or you are completely missing the point... probably both. Mr. Lee - maybe you should take a step back and read the negative reviews you have, and reassess the way you are speaking to people in general. Typically, patients don't want to see doctors who respond in a defensive and combative way, when all they want is to confirm insurance coverage. It's your business, so up to you if you want to be disrespectful, unprofessional, and flippant, but certainly don't try to cover it up with lies when it backlashes. In your 284th edit to your reply, you claim you are 'non-combative', yet calling me 'obsessed' and 'disturbed' when you continue to update your review a dozen times every hour. The bottom line is I don't want to interact with you again. Ever. There is a respectful way to communicate with people, and unfortunately it seems you were never taught that and somehow made it to adulthood. By the way, your points on Delta are completely valid, and I sympathize with dentists that are going through this situation. You might be shocked to know that several dental offices who I recently contacted were able to communicate this respectfully, and not once did they make me feel guilty about being covered by Delta, because that is not my choice. That is called being mature and professional, free lesson for you. And yes, I agree, "actions speak louder than words" - you are supposed to be a dentist, but apparently you like to spend most of your time on Yelp editing your reply to my review - HUNDREDS of times. Like are you OK? Ironically, each time you append to your reply is proof that you're an entitled dentist - you have the audacity to judge prospective patients' financial situations, and somehow wanting insurance to cover a routine dental cleaning is something you feel necessary to shame people about. Mr. Lee, you are not the only dental practice with hygienists that can perform a good cleaning. Here's a reality check - no one is reading your replies and thinking "this guy seems trustworthy and offers five star customer service that I would love to pay out of pocket for". If any prospective or existing patients are wondering, this man has numerous 1 star reviews from patients who have proof of him "cyberbullying", "blackmailing", sending "angry text messages", "threatening" patients, and acting "rude, obnoxious, and unprofessional". Do you want this guy working on your teeth? Please get off Yelp and stop editing your reply every 10 minutes - apparently you have a very busy office with patients to attend to. I would also suggest asking Delta to remove you from their site since you are so anti-insurance. read more

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Dr Lee is very respectful of your time, which is quite refreshing. He starts on time and is very professional. I'm very satisfied with his care! read more

I did my online and Yelp research and decided on Dr.Lee even though he is much farther away than the alternatives. Glad I did. Dr. Lee hangs his shingle out and does not hide behind a corporate entity. He has the capability and desire to fix your issue on your first visit. Dr. Lee did a state of the art crown in 1 visit. No BS. Price is competitive. My new dentist. read more

Paid more than I should have for Copay on dental work. Peter took care of the refund right away. I appreciate his communication and promptness; Peter gets things done quickly and efficiently. read more

This man is a maniac and, so please visit at your own risk. This review is long overdue, but I have had such an unbelievably horrible experience that I can never forget. I visited him back in May 2022 for a general check-up. After the check-up he said that I have a serious cavity and would need a root canal and crown. Quoted me thousands of dollars for this service. I trusted his professional opinion and got the appointment scheduled. I came for a check-up, as I needed clearance to start my Invisalign treatment, so was also in talks with my orthodontist. She mentioned that I should get the root canal done before Invisalign, but that the crown could be placed after Invisalign treatment. This made sense to me, as I got a root canal done more than 10 years ago without a crown, and I still have never had any issues. Hearing that, I innocently asked Dr. Peter about this, as I wanted to hear his professional opinion. I had no intention of cancelling the appointment, just asking a simple question and clarifying. There was nothing professional at all about his response and he started to angrily blow up my phone. Please see attached screenshots... they speak for themselves. He sent me 20+ messages within a 3 hr timespan... His tone was very angry and the whole interaction made me genuinely scared. TLDR- He threatens that my tooth will fall out, tells me that I can't afford treatment, and tries to charge me a bogus $150 cancellation fee after cancelling my appointment himself. He also continues to pester me through email after I told him I wanted to end our communications. I can't believe he would even think that I would be comfortable coming back into his office for treatment after the way he reacted to me. The worst part of this whole experience- I had no cavity in that tooth whatsoever. Visited my new dentist (whom I love and came highly recommended) and brought in my X-Rays from Dr. Peter that "showed" the severe cavity. We X-Rayed again as well as a thorough manual check-up on that tooth and did not find anything. My new dentist mentioned it may have just been a shadow/ issue on the X-Ray imaging. It has been 2 years since and I have had no issues whatsoever on that tooth. Maybe Dr. Peter's attitude was a blessing in disguise after all... Imagine he decided to extract or drill through a perfectly healthy tooth. Dr. Peter's attitude was completely despicable and I can't even believe a medical professional could act this way. He is 100% in it just for the money, and you can clearly tell this in the texts where his focus is consistently the $$. Take a look at the other one star reviews on here and you can see that this behavior is not out of character for him. Even the way he responds these reviews is very unprofessional. With my experience in mind... it is also a little suspicious the number of reviews that mention they had a crown completed here (52/164). Don't want to assume anything, but it is interesting to see, as no other dentist on Yelp has a ratio that high. Most dentists have around 5% of reviews mentioning crowns, while Dr. Peter has around 30%. During my appointment he was very adamant about the crown and especially about choosing the highest price "high tech" option. I wonder what would have happened if I went in for my root canal appointment? Would he have still done the procedure and charged me for a crown? I wonder if he has done this to anybody else that led to this abnormally high rate of crown procedures? Not fact, just thoughts... read more

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I had a persistent toothache that started about a week ago and tried to find a dentist for emergency dental care during holiday season was NOT easy. My regular dentist was not available until after New Year and I could not wait that long since I was in pain. I researched Yelp and Google reviews and found Dr. Lee's office near our house. I contacted Dr. Lee via Yelp on Sunday afternoon because I was in pain and he responded within a couple of hours stating that he would be available the next day. THAT WAS SUCH AN AWESOME NEWS to my ears and my tooth. I went in to see Dr. Lee first thing today and he diagnosed my pain as originating from an inflamed tooth pulp. Dr. Lee was very transparent about his pricing and recommended the treatments that I needed. He was also able to do all these treatments in one visit to make sure I had the best care and that my toothache gone. I could see that he genuinely cares about his craft and his patients. I could not recommend Dr. Lee enough as I was a new patient but he knew I was in serious pain, and he came to the office just to help me out during this holiday season. Thank you Dr. Lee for all that you do to help patients like me :) -- 5+++starts for Dr Lee and his office! I highly recommend Dr Lee for all your dental needs. read more

I have looked for a dentist to fix my crowns and got fixed right away. He responded quickly and helped to make appointment on my schedule. He is professional and top notch skilled. I felt comfortable during treatment. Of course, I do recommend him as lifetime dentist. read more

I been looking for a good dentist around my area and recently got deep cleaning with Dr Lee. He is very gentle and also did a fast and thorough cleaning. read more

Dr. Lee is very attentive and thorough with his patients. He was very honest and direct with my treatment plan. He also took time to check up on me after my procedure. Definitely recommend him if you are looking for a dentist! read more

Dr. Lee has always been easy to book with, punctual with appointments, efficient and knowledgeable with his work, and straightforward. If you're looking for a dentist who knows what they're doing, pays attention to detail, and is respectful of your time then look no further. read more

EDITED REVIEW from Google: STAY AWAY!! Not worth the worry!!! This is my 3rd edit of my review, and I have wanted to change this review for some time, but I have been afraid. The first review was positive after I first met the dentist, and he asked me to write him a review. The second review was mixed after an interaction with the dentist where I felt disrespected. Dr. Lee did NOT like my 2nd review which stated that he was a talented dentist, yet he needs to work on his customer service. This is my final review after everything that happened. I am still honestly afraid that he will contact me again and yell at me as he did when he saw my 2nd review which is why I have taken so long to write this. After posting my 2nd updated review about how disrespectfully Dr. Lee spoke to me, he called me and texted me, harassing me, FOR HOURS. FROM 5 PM-7 PM, I WAS GETTING ANGRY TEXT MESSAGES...FROM MY DENTIST!!! Finally, my spouse took my phone and asked him to stop. It was scary....and all because I felt he spoke to me harshly!! WOW! Own your behavior sir. Where is the customer service?? I have attached one of his text messages below. He blackmailed me to remove the 2nd review that he did not like. Yes. You read that right. When I called his office during the initial incident to cancel, I felt he spoke to me rudely and was angry with me, so I changed things around in my schedule and STILL SAW THE DENTIST. I never canceled my appointment. I have the credit card receipt to prove it, yet Dr. Lee threatened to send me to collections despite the fact that I did not actually cancel my appointment. Please ask yourself, is this the kind of man you want working with you and or your family? There are so many talented dentists in this area. Please do not take the risk on Dr. Lee. read more

Peter J Lee, DDS - Dr.Lee's threatening text message to me - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me - Irvine, California

Reacher out for an emergency appointment. Despite being a new patient doctor Lee was able to fit me into his schedule on the same day and fix the problem. read more

Saw me on short notice and was able to provide an assessment of my situation and the right course of action I needed. I recommend him for all your dental needs. read more