Our family has had a consistently excellent experience at Risas Dental and Braces. Caitlyn recently completed her orthodontic treatment and is now wearing retainers, and both Steven and Nathan are currently in treatment. Across all of these visits, the quality of care has been remarkably steady. The service is professional from the moment you walk in. Dr. Milde is outstanding -- clear in his explanations, thoughtful with his approach, and exceptionally skilled. The assistants, including Irving, have been patient, friendly, and attentive with our kids, which has made every appointment smooth. What sets Risas apart for us, beyond the excellent care, is the pricing. It is incredibly competitive by a mile, especially for the level of expertise and consistency the team delivers with hours and days of the week you can only dream of anywhere else (we're talking Saturdays and evenings). You feel like you're getting top-tier orthodontic care without the inflated costs that often come with it. We've been very pleased with the experience for all three children and recommend Risas Phoenix Central without hesitation. read more

I had an excellent experience at this dental office from start to finish. The front desk staff was welcoming and professional, making check-in quick and easy. The dental team was incredibly kind, patient, and thorough, taking the time to explain each step and making sure I was comfortable the entire visit. The dentist was knowledgeable, gentle, and genuinely cared about my concerns. The office itself was clean, modern, and well-organized, which made the experience even better. I truly appreciate the level of care and attention I received and would highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for a great dentist. read more

In and out super quick! Great customer service. Luis was very nice and explained everything as was Dr. Rock. Highly recommend. I appreciate the availability on Saturdays. read more

Always a great experience in this place!! Quality work and no pushy sales people! Sr Taylor was superb!

I'm giving a 5 star because it's been my amazing experience with Risas Dental with my braces treatment. From the very beginning, Risas Dental staff have been very welcoming and very caring. Actually, Dr. Milde is very wonderful and amazing as a dentist. He is very understanding and takes his time to carefully explain everything. My assistants, Irving and Monse, are also excellent. They're both very friendly. They're very attentive to patients. They always ensure that the appointments run very efficiently. One can tell how much they love patients by the service provided. It's been a great experience every single time. I always feel good to be attended to by them. Overall, I highly recommend Risas Dental if you are thinking of getting braces or any kind of dental care--your in great hands here. read more

Been going to Risas for over a year for both my dental check-ups and orthodontic treatments. Every appointment has been easy to set up and sign in. I have been promptly seen at all my schedules appointments with no significant time delays. The staff is amazing! Ari and Dr. Milde are few or many that come to mind. Highly recommended read more

Started my braces journey in 2022 and removed them in 2025. The process was simple and the doctor was very knowledgeable and meticulous with my treatment. I experienced no issues with my process and if I ever had any questions, they were here to help! Dr. Midle is awesome and all the dental assistants we nice and professional (special shoutout to Irving). Would recommend for braces and as a general dental office! read more

I've been seeming Doctor Milde for a little over two years now, he has improved me smile so much. I could not be happier. He is also very gentle and takes time to explain. Ari helped me today and is very welcoming and sweet! I come all the way from Wittmann to continue my care at the central location read more

Was very excited for going to get my teeth clean and a couple of cavity taken care of ended up being the worst experience I have EVER had at a dentist DR ARRONROCK was my dentist that did my teeth he was very nice first time around and then the day of doing my teeth he was very rude and unprofessional made me wait 20 mins after my appointment time when he finally got to me after doing other patients he came in and said open up I'm expecting for him to just look at my teeth nope he gives me 4 shots to numb my mouth WITHOUT a WARNING ! I was a little shock and very startled but I went with it . He then left me a to do another patient with no warning he comes back again says open up straight started drilling I squirmed around and I told him I was in pain he didn't seem like he cares just kept drilling I felt like he rushed due to the fact he was doing 2 other patients! The assistant was no help either she never checked on me nor did DR.AARONROCK they seemed very annoyed about me being in pain DR.AARONROCK didn't do a good job my front teeth are now sensitive to anything cold and I still have PLAQU in the spots he was supposed to deep clean the assisted had me choking on my spit almost like she didn't even wanna be there to help and when it's all said and done I'm now suffering to overly sensitive front teeth THANKS TO DR.AARONROCK DONT COME HERE IF YOU WANNA GET YOU TEETH DONE they are a FRONT at first they act all nice and professional and once they get your insurance information and everything is paid it's like they turn into NIGHTMARE DENTISTRY I REALLY HOPE YALL READ THIS BECAUSE MAN I WISH I WOULD OF READ THE COMMENTS BEFORE COMING HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do not go to DR.AARONROCKS DUDE SHOULDNT EVEN BE A DR. Man I wish I would have listen to my GUT ! read more

came here WONT EVER COME BACK THE DENTIST THAT DID MY DEEP CLEAN RUDE UNPROFESSIONAL, crazy part they acted very nice when it was the first visit for my X-Rays I paid in full came to do my deep clean the Dr game me shots WITHOUT EVEN WARNING ME just said open up and BAM the nightmare started left me after doing the shots for 20 mins I was drooling all over they didn't even come check on me then he came back with out a assistant started drilling into my teeth felt pain I TOLD THE DR and he just kept on so he could hurry back to do another patient HE LEFT ME sitting for another 20 mins while I heard him do another patient literally the WORST FEELING I HAVE EVER BEEN THROUGH !!!! UNPROFESSIONAL AND LITERALLY TWO WEEKS LATER THERES STILL PLAQ IN MY TEETH SO MUCH FOR A DEEP CLEAN WENT THROUGH PAIN AND suffering.... DONT GO TO DR.Aaron rock dude was rude and not professional and was very ruff doing the procedure IF YOU WANT A BAD Experience COME SEE DR. ARRONROCKS ... he definitely will rock you to pain ! WISH I COULD GIVE THIS PLACE ZERO STARS read more

This is an excellent facility. The staff is super nice and welcoming. The Dentist really explains everything in detail about what type of procedure they are going to do. Last but not least, the prices are amazing. Compared to other facilities I've been to, Risas hands down has the best prices. read more

Don't waste your time. Staff makes fun of patients and are very rude. The dental assistants act like high school mean girls. Grow up.

While no one (except for a dentist) can say that they LOVE going to visit the dentist- I'm happy to say that our family doesn't mind it quite so much! We recently relocated to Arizona and needed to establish care. I was just hoping for a place near home that did decent work. But we got a whole lot more for the entire family! I'm so ecstatic that we chose Dr. Nelson Rock with Risas! He puts your mind at ease, explains everything, and numbs you topically in advance of actually giving needles (when you have work done which requires numbing). Dr. Rock is the best and the staff is SUPER FRIENDLY (from the front desk to the techs in the back)! read more

I have had terrible experience with dentist but this was definitely not one of them! Everyone made me feel super comfortable I think I was asked about 3-4 times if I needed any water or anything. Staff was super polite and had amazing customer service which is so rare now a days. Was also SUPER affordable, I have a family member who has the exact same dental issue as I have and she was quoted $2000 for a bridge and I was only quoted $1200! I love they offer payment plans! Dentist was also super nice and HONEST! Gave me a short list of priority items and told me to wait for next year on the rest!!! 10/10 would recommend. read more

I had a partial made which took 6 months and many appointments for fittings. I wouldn't mind but I still can't wear it because it's highly uncomfortable. I don't like the way it was designed, covers the roof of my mouth to replace 2 teeth. I'm done with Risas dental, very disappointed in their lab work. read more

Risas Dental and Braces - Phoenix Central - Robin - Orthodontists Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

They should not be asking my child about my insurance. Spoke spanish to my son after he told them he didn't understand. The pharmacy cannot fill the prescription for amoxacilin because the dr isn't coming up on the data base. No one in the office can get hold of the Dr so he fill in the missing information. read more

I've been here for routine cleaning as well as for crown applications. One of the crown prep visits involved a root canal procedure - my first ever, so I was understandably apprehensive but my dentist was well skilled in his profession and the procedure proceeded smoothly, with hardly any pain. The entire staff is courteous and very friendly and made me feel at ease in all my visits here, and the procedures are affordable. If you're looking for a good dental office, I definitely recommend this one. read more

Risas Dental and Braces - Phoenix Central - State-of-the-art digital dental x-ray imaging. And cool shades to protect your eyes from the glare of the lights during procedures. - Orthodontists Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

They open at 9am and the doors were still locked at 9:10am my appointment was at 9am and now I'm just sitting in dental chair - still waiting! Not professional at all and I've got to get to wor! Horrible business read more

I have never had a "family" dentist. I've gone from place to place, dentist to dentist, without ever finding someone nice or feeling like I've been taken advantage of. I can't say enough positive things about Risas Dental. Every single person there is so kind. Irma, my most recent assistant was a blast. So nice, so friendly, and she was able to get this dark mark off my tooth during my cleaning. YES! Thank you Irma! Dr. Hicks is the nicest person, not even dentist, in the entire world. Legit. He is so caring to not only me, but also to my husband who has a lot of physical anxiety about going to the dentist. I am educated on the proper maintence specific to my teeth and I've never had a more healthy smile. I am moving far away from this location but will continue to visit on a strict semi annual basis and am proud to say that I'm staying here for life! read more

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! I just got my braces put on and they turned out awesome staff is super nice excellent service but the only reason I give this place 4 stars is because of the waiting time my appointment was at 3:00 BUT we got called back at 3:40 Overall great place they make me feel like I'm at home! read more

I wish I could give this location 0 stars!! Finally was seen MONTHS later and I'm talking about 3 months later!!! I had requested for a different assistant to do my cleaning because the last one was a girl, I don't know her name but she was about to do my cleaning again today. She's always rushing! It was SUPER FAST last time and she didn't do a good job at all. I wish I remembered her name. I was not about to pay out of pocket again for work I do at home. When I asked to speak to the doctor (in the photo attached to this review) I explained it to him calmly and they both looked at each other and laughed in my face. Pretty much gave me " we don't give a f*** look." Don't let his smile fool you. He's so unprofessional/ inconsiderate . I'm never going back! read more

This was my second time going to a chain dentist. I had the same private practice for my whole life but, adulting, and new insurance forced me to look elsewhere. Everything was clean and super easy, no paper work, they do it for you on the computer. The ex rays went smooth. The dr said no cavities and I was ready to be cleaned. The hygienist that was performing the cleaning did a terrible job. The whole thing was less than ten mins. The tartar scraping was not even a min, I came home and saw there was still tartar remaining. As she polished my teeth, I didn't feel like she took her time or really did much. It felt sloppy and hurried and quick. But maybe she is trained not to dwell? Lastly, the flossing. She couldn't do it? It was like she never had flossed another person before. It was awkward and painful on my molars where she had to force it. Missed some teeth and my gap. I hope to get better dental insurance in the future so I can return to a private practice with a more thorough personalized staff. Overall, if you wanna save money or need flexible hours this place is for you. I added 4 instead of 5 stars because I felt like I was robbed of the money my insurance paid for my cleansing since I barely had one! I will reiterate how CLEAN the office was omg. It was like a Clorox commercial so clean! And even their bathroom was tidy! read more

Initially, my family was grateful to receive the free dental services and thought it was a commendable act for the community and less fortunate. My opinion quickly changed. After waiting for over three hours to get a regular cleaning. I finally got into the chair only to be told that I needed a deep cleaning and they were not able to provide services today. The dental assistant was very rude and got an attitude when I asked her a simple question. Then proceeded to tell me I needed to purchase a membership in order to get a deep cleaning in which the total cost is over $1,000.00. I politely got out of the chair and declined. I am currently unemployed and do not have insurance; which is why I attended this event in the first place. I am highly disappointed with my experience. They seem to be more concerned about getting reviews in order to acquire more customers than actually taking care of the customers that were already in the office. It also appears that they are writing their own reviews and deleting those customers who have complained about their services. In my opinion, do not waste your time, energy, or money supporting this establishment. My family will not be using their dental services ever again. Risas Dental El Mirage read more

Growing up I had bad experiences with dentists which led me to neglect my oral health and be fearful of going. Eventually as I got older I had to face my fears and decided to give Risas a try. I am so thankful I did. Tyler Hicks and his crew are simply amazing. The care, compassion and comfort Dr. Hicks gives is unmatched. Genuinely a great person who clearly loves his profession. I insisted my wife switch dentists and make an appointment for her next cleaning with Dr. Hicks. Immediately after her visit she calls me raving about him. Once we move down to Queen Creek next year we will still make the trip up to central Phoenix to continue going here. Thanks for all that you do Tyler to make all of my visits comfortable and positive. Not sure you know how meaningful it was for me to get this experience. I can finally say I am proud of my smile. read more

I feel like they just want to take your money here. I came here with my insurance covering 80% and it seemed like they just looked for something to add to the bill. Scammer. I went in for a cleaning and when I asked the dentist to remove something that was stuck on the back of my tooth he said, "I usually charge extra for that" like what? Scammer. This is so ghetto. He kept telling me I needed to get braces when I actually like my teeth. Just instills insecurity in people to make money? While I was getting my teeth cleaned the dentist just kept going on about his expensive & cool life showing off to his assistant which was kind of sad cause I know these people are underplayed and overworked. So pompous and obnoxious. The front desk girl with the ghetto thick lashes was so unpleasant to encounter. It felt like Mean Girls on the other side of the counter so that was off right off the bat. Anyway I had to pay in full cause I was not coming back here. Ghetto ghetto ghettooo! read more

Worst experience unfriendly staff x-ray text cut my gums up also I made a comment to the nurse due to not being able to assist in a payment plan saying I thought you guys where here to help people and apparently banned me from all offices due to a comment made . I've nvr experienced such immaturity and price gouging in my life saying it's tax season to me like that applies to my situation. If you are not Mexican they treat you differently. Don't go ! read more

Dr spencer packer did horrible work on my teeth that I now have to pay 25k to fix. Didn't fix my cavities correctly so now I need caps on all the teeth he did fillings on. My compost veneers were done incorrectly and oxidized causing them to turn blue and cause cavities underneath the material. Didn't put a post on my tooth so that tooth completely broke off, so now I need an implant. Horrible work and caused so much damage. read more

They are absolutely amazing, I really enjoy going there. I definitely recommend going there if you want good service :)

The employees are very friendly as soon as you walk in. Also their environment is very well clean and kept welcoming.

This place is garbage unprofessional I totally regret getting braces here I advise everyone to seek out a smaller more well known orthodontist They keep changing dentists as well so unstable and they screwed up my charges Do not come here read more

Braces are off!! Thank you Dr. Olsen and Adi for the best dentist appointment ever. Got them off right on time for my wedding tomorrow

Two words - Ripoff artists. Check what they bill to your insurance and how much they require you to pay while trying to turn you against your insurance. I'll never trust them, and unfortunately, there are others out there like them. Stay informed as a consumer. read more

I never had an issue with this Risas location. Dr. Olsen and most assistants are really nice; they ask about your day/week/life in general, to get to know you. The facility is always clean and the receptionists are very friendly as well. Probably the only issue is their appointment availability. Once you call to cancel ortho (braces) appointment, you gotta wait another month for a new appointment. Fernando was the best assistant throughout my treatment ! He made sure I wasn't in pain or uncomfortable when removing my braces. I'm happy with my results! read more

They consistently lack available appointments. I faced an emergency that forced me to miss my appointment, and they rescheduled me for a slot five months down the line. I'm quite dissatisfied with the progress of my braces treatment; I don't feel like they are doing an adequate job at fixing my teeth, and I had expected better results by now. (3 years of braces) read more

Best dental experience I've had since I moved to arizona. Got me in to be seen within a timely manner and then also got me back quickly the day of my appointment. It's a very clean and organized office with friendly staff. Most offices are understaffed so it's nice to see an office keeping up with demand and delivering such great customer service. Dr. Hicks was very outgoing, informative, and honest! This will definitely have to be my home dental office. read more

Went for my routine cleaning today. Andrea the dental assistant was amazing and friendly. Best experience :)

There's no place I loathe more than the dentist. I'm talking, LOATHE. But, Dr. Hicks is great. He's so kind, so patient and does great work. If you're looking for a Phoenix dentist, this is the place to come. read more

I wish I could give 0 stars. Great place if you want to waste 2 whole hours of your life. Even if you have an appointment at 10 you won't go in until 11 then you'll be in the room for another hour. WOULD NOT recommend to my worst enemy. read more

Nothing but issues with this dental company. I had my braces done at the 51st ave and mcdowell location and I work at the VA (close to 7th and camelback location) and the wire on my braces came loose. I popped into the 7th street location. Montse advised me that i would have to go to my location on 51st and mcdowell to have this fixed. Terrible service . read more

Worse dental clinic I ever been to, I don't even think they have a license to clean your teeth, my cat probably can do a better job if I tell him to brush my teeth, do not go there please, is not worth it! They literally just brush your teeth, no flossing, they don't remove tartar. I'm beyond disappointed, listen they don't have a dental hygienist - they are the ones that clean your teeth not a dental assistant, they only use a toothbrush and that's it no other tools. read more