I was looking for a new dentist as my old dentist office got lazy. Anytime I would go to my old dentist, I would dread going because I would be in so much pain after my teeth cleaning. I can tell you Dr Tawa's office is night and day with service. They are honest, caring, and I don't have anymore pain after a cleaning like my old dentist. My old dentist also told me I needed to remove a tooth but upon inspection, Dr Tawa informed me the tooth was perfectly fine and there was absolutely zero reason to remove it. In this day and age it is very hard to find an honest dentist with integrity. Susie cleans my teeth and does an amazing job. I am just so happy I don't have to dread going to the senators anymore :) Thank you Dr Tawa and the entire staff! read more

From the time you walk into the door you can sense the professionalism, sincerity and the type of care you will get from the whole staff. The quality, thoroughness and knowledge from the doctor and hygienists is a 10 out of 10. Thank you for the great care. Sandy F read more

Ronald C. Tawa, DDS is the best dentist office ever! The staff is exceptional, whether you're working with Dr Tawa, the dental hygienists, the dental assistant, or checking in or out with Suzi, you feel welcome, taken care of, and remembered! If you want a dentist who doesn't make you wait, cares about you, does his best to mitigate pain, uses advanced technology, and explains everything in great detail so you have no reservations about what's going to happen, then this is the place for you! I wouldn't go anywhere else. Matter-of-fact my parents, children, and aunt all go there too! I highly recommend Dr Tawa and everyone in his office! read more

Ronald C. Tawa, DDS - Just me! - General Dentistry Near Me - Torrance, California

Dr Tawa and his staff were extremely professional and also all around great people. 10/10 recommend. Dr. Tawa, Suzie, Deana and the entire staff are awesome. We unfortunately moved out of the state but we still tell all our family and friends to go to them for all their dental needs. Great business and great people! read more

Dentists can be terrifying. I've had my fair share of unpleasant experiences BUT Dr. Tawa and ALL of his staff are AMAZING!! I really feel like they try to help provide the best care and they are so friendly! I got lucky! I appreciate their care so much I even recommended my mother to them! They will really work to accommodate your needs and work with your insurance and financial capabilities. They have a really nice family (but still professional) vibe that I feel like most places lack these days. I actually don't dread having to go to the dentist anymore and if THAT doesn't say 5++ stars then I don't know what else would!! read more

Dr. Tawa and his staff, especially Suzy, are very caring and supportive. I've been a patient for many years and while not a big fan of dealing with dental matters they have kept me on track. Thank you for the great care! read more

This review is long overdue! I've been going to Dr. Tawa for more than 15 years now and won't see anyone else. He's incredibly patient and knowledgeable and truly cares about his patients - as does his staff. I also experienced a traumatic fall a few years back and thanks to Dr. Tawa, was able to save my front teeth. He calmly explained everything to me (and answered my many questions), supported me throughout the entire experience, which involved seeing an oral surgeon, and perfectly restored my teeth with crowns. Everyone he's referred me to is also exceptional, as unfortunately I've had to get some root canals as a result of the fall. He's simply the best! read more

Dr Tawa and his staff are absolutely great. Dr Tawa is an incredibly skilled dentist and is a perfectionist in his work. He is highly recommended as the best dentist in the south bay. I have been and will continue coming here for years. Thanks Dr Tawa and staff ! read more

I was referred to Dr Tawa office by a coworker living in San Clemente. She would drive here since Dr Tawa was so careful with her teeth and gums. The staff is friendly and very efficient. Susie will ask you what day of the week and the time you prefer, she is awesome with the reminders, and excellent scheduling. Most times, I just get escorted in for my cleaning (no wait...yea!!!!). The hygienist are very through, and yet have a soft touch. My gums are not left sore and bleeding, even when I was taking the baby aspirin. I am impressed the team take accurate notes on your teeth and gums. Through the years, they have given me helpful hints to keep my gums healthy, and they check the next visit. Dr Tawa does so much more than any of my previous dentist on top of the standard items. He checks my jaw movement, lymph node, cancer screening to name a few. If you need any additional work, he takes his time to explain and then he asks if you have any questions for him. He actually listens to you. Highly recommend Dr Tawa and his staff. read more

I was referred to Dr. Tawa by a friend who's a longtime patient after I felt swindled by another nearby dentist. What a relief to experience an efficient, straightforward dental office! They're respectful of patients time, I've never had to wait more than a few minutes! And how refreshing to NOT be told I needed to spend thousands of dollars! They really are a well oiled machine where every persons role is clearly defined and an essential part of the visit. Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable and seem sincere to help however they can. Thank you Dr. Tawa and team! read more

I just started seeing Dr. Tawa recently and from the moment I first started communicating with the front office, the staff has been nothing but kind and welcoming! I also appreciate that Dr. Tawa takes the time to answer questions and inform patients of what to expect during dental procedures. He points out what he is looking for and things he notices during dental examinations and procedures which makes you well-informed and more comfortable as a patient. Highly recommend Dr. Tawa's office! read more

Dr. Tawa and his team have been our dental professionals for many years and have provided excellent service to my parents who are in the 80s as well as myself and my son. Three generations! Dr Tawa is extremely competent and was instrumental in identifying my own need for dental implants and more importantly, my father's jaw cancer. He is extremely thorough, kind and patient as is the entire staff. I live in Orange County and drive to see him for appointments because I trust him and know I am in the best care. Michele F. read more

Dr. Tawa & his staff make the dental experience pleasant & are taking precautions to accommodate during covid. I appreciate the professionalism & concern for their patients' safety when going in to their offices. The staff are always courteous and are always transparent about fees/charges. Highly recommend & want to thank Dr. Tawa and his group for putting me at ease during my visits. Thank you!!! read more

I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Tawa and his staff! They are professional, yet personable and really care about my health and happiness. Working with Dr. Tawa and his staff is always a pleasant experience! They are great about working with my busy schedule. I really feel safe about going into their office since Covid, they take all the safety precautions. I greatly recommend working with Dr. Ron Tawa! read more

The service and attention here is incredible! A very great place to visit for dental work. Very professional and very diligent with COVID-19 precaution protocols. read more

I've gone to this practice for decades. The office staff, the hygienists, and Dr. Tawa are all skillful and friendly. When my friend who has sensitive teeth asked me to recommend a good dentist, I recommended Dr. Tawa's office, and she's been quite happy with them. read more

I used to dread going to the dentist, so much in fact I would perpetually postpone. I new I needed to go and was convinced by my sister to go to Dr Tawa. At first I was really nervous and embarrassed bc my teeth hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. But Dr and his staff made me feel comfortable right away. I had a deep cleaning and seriously the best cleaning I've ever had. When I went back for my second cleaning I only needed a regular cleaning and my gum scores, not sure the proper terminology, had improved greatly. I do have some more procedures that need to be done but I'm not terrified to go anymore. I love love love Dr Tawa and his amazing staff. If your nervous about dentist you won't need to be. 100% recommend them. read more

I can't say enough great things about this office. Dr. Tawa and his staff are so professional and courteous, I have never felt nervous about coming here. Dr. Tawa is an honest dentist who never tries to sell unnecessary treatment. He explains every procedure step by step and always makes sure to address any questions or concerns. You can tell his level of expertise by the painless anesthesia and the quality of his work which he takes great pride in. His assistant Naomi is the BEST, they make a great team. All of the hygienists are wonderful too, so gentle yet thorough. I look forward to having my teeth cleaned every 4 months. Suzi and Melissa are the friendliest most efficient front office team I have ever dealt with. Everyone here really takes the time to get to know you and ensure you are receiving the best care. Above all else, this office has gone to great lengths to ensure our safety ever since COVID. I am so impressed by their efforts and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an office they can trust for years to come. read more

Had to leave a great review after recent visit. Dr Tawa explained my treatment options very clearly and didn't rush. The assistant that was helping him, I believe her name was Naomi, sorry if I'm wrong, but she was great.The Hygienist seemed super knowledgeable and gave me some good tips on oral hygiene. Will definitely recommend to friends. read more

This is the absolute best dental office in the entire south bay. Dr. Tawa is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and meticulous in his work. He takes the time to explain exactly what is happening with your teeth. Every hygienist I have had has done a great job. Susie at the front desk is as nice as can be and always shows sincere care and concern for the patients. They are honest and the pricing is very fair(not every dental office can say that). I can't begin to describe how immaculate the entire office is. Every precaution you can imagine is being taken during this pandemic and I felt completely safe. read more

This review is way overdue. Finding a dentist, you can trust and who does excellent dentistry work is very hard. After searching the internet and looking at reviews, I was fortunate to find Dr. Tawa. He has been my dentist for over 4 years now. He always greets me in a professional manner. He listens and explains what he will be doing on my teeth. He asks if I have questions or concerns. He is gentle and attentive to my needs. The quality of work that he has performed on my teeth has improved my smile, tooth health and appearance of my teeth. The dental hygienists and dental assistants are professional, friendly, helpful and give good tips about gums and tooth health. Suzi and Melissa at the front desk are very professional, friendly and helpful young ladies. If you are looking for a great Dentist and a friendly office, I recommend you see Dr. Tawa, you will not be disappointed. read more

WOW! What results! My teeth are actually white after one two hour session! Dr. Tawa uses the same equipment (Zoom) as with other teeth whitening facilities. But he does something notably different that yield remarkable results. Years ago, I visited a dentist and spent north of $700 for teeth whitening. There were no visible results. I complained to him and he gave me another procedure, still with nothing. Since then, I've tried various over the counter products with no success. I decided to try Dr. Tawa's office through a referral. I really feel like a different person! I'm more confident of my smile because they're no longer stained with years of coffee and tea. I've also learned that Dr. Tawa specializes in an oral appliance that addresses sleep apnea. He said that a lot of dentists don't take Medicare because it pays so little, but Dr. Tawa is one of the few offices that take Medicare. He's an expert in this field. Physicians often refer sleep apnea clients to him. He mentioned that some people have it without even knowing it. The oral appliance is quite different that the conventional equipment for sleep apnea. This was quite fascinating. read more

They are a five star dentist in that they do excellent work, are super friendly and they never up sale. I subtracted 1 star do to the cost. They are very expensive, even with insurance. read more

I needed to change my dentist immediately from Western Dental. As I research I came across Dr. Tawa office, and let me say everyone was professional and friendly. I appreciate Dr. Tawa being honest and took his time to tell me about my teeth and he referred me to a really great specialist when needing a root canal done. Impressed ! Most definitely staying here as my primary dentist. read more

Dr Tawa gave my son exceptional service. Dr Tawa and staff explained everything thoroughly, and were very friendly and caring. I would definitely recommend this office to friends and family. read more

The kindest and the best staff . Dr Tawa is very friendly and professional. I like how he explained everything I needed to me and took his time to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend Dr Tawa for any dental work needs. read more

I'm usually too lazy to write a review unless the service provider really screwed up, but Dr Tawa deserve a kudos for being a honest doctor. I was set to do a new crown here with Dr Tawa. After I mentioned I have irritation on the tooth sometimes, Dr Tawa insisted I went for consultation and sent me to two endodntists. I ended up getting more than two consultations with varying opinions. One of the endodntists said he couldn't see anything obviously wrong and doing a crown on it was OK. So I asked Dr Tawa to go ahead with the crown work. Again he insisted getting a written report from the endodontist before he would start any work. The endodontist eventually backtracked and said it's possible the tooth is "dirty" because root canal was done so long time ago and may need retreat. I ended up doing a retreatment which revealed there was a small crack in the root and I likely would need a implant. So Dr Tawa was right all along. Sometimes I find Dr Tawa almost 'painfully' honest by refusing to do a crown even when I was insisting, but in the end he saved me from doing a crown on a hopeless tooth that needed a implant. I can definitely recommend Dr Tawa for anyone need a honest unbiased opinion and treatment. read more

The best dentist - period. Very knowledgable, very polite and happy that I'm a patient there. I was a patient of the previous dentist, Dr. Al Kaino for over 20 years and there could not have been a more seemless transition to Dr. Tawa. Highly recommend! read more

We moved to the South Bay 3 years ago and we are on our 3rd dentist! The previous one was the worst we've ever had and Dr. Tawa is by far the best one! His referral came to us by way of a long time patient who moved away but still comes back for treatment. He announces every single thing he's doing and explains everything he recommends. His office staff is very friendly and it is obvious that everyone enjoys working there. He is located at the end of a strip mall, but signage is minimal so can be difficult to find. But you can park right in front of the office and just a few steps will get you in the door. I give Dr. Tawa my highest recommendation. read more

Dr. Tawa is the best dentist I have ever been to. I have been to dozens of dentist's offices never feeling comfortable or calm until I finally found Dr. Tawa. Both myself, my mom, my step dad, and my dad go to Dr Tawa because he does such great work. I refer everyone I know to go to go him. I've moved around a lot to different states and countries and every time I come visit Los Angeles I make an appointment for a cleaning and check up. I still go to Dr. Tawa's office despite living 3,000 miles away. I moved to New York about a year ago and I still won't let anyone touch my teeth but these guys. They are so accommodating and gentle with my teeth that I will continue to come here as long as possible. He has fixed botchy work on my teeth that other dentists have done and they are really great at referring other dentists for specialized work like retainers or braces. They don't pressure you to get x-rays done every 3 months like most dentists do and they always let you spit as much as you want during cleanings. It's things like this that keep me coming back. I'm very picky and get compulsive about things like spitting or wiping my mouth during the cleanings and the staff never minds my craziness. I recommend Dr Tawa for all patients, especially traumatized ones because the staff and Dr Tawa will make you so comfortable its like you are in a spa instead of the dentist. read more

Just recently started going to Dr Tawa's office after searching for a new dentist and I struck gold with this one. From the smiling and friendly office staff to Dr Tawa's excellent assistant and his great dental work you can't go wrong. Jeez I actually look forward to going to the dentist now. I highly recommend this place. read more

I've been going to Dr. Tawa for close to a decade now. My teeth always appreciate the thorough cleaning they get! Other PROS: - Easy to park and get in/out of the office, since it's not in a huge medical complex. - Early morning appointments! I think they can schedule as early as 8am in the morning. read more

I am a complete chicken when it comes to dentists. Dr. Tawa and his hygenist Amanda have helped me work on my dental health by providing a relaxing, no-judgment​ environment and pain-free work. The front office staff is always friendly and accommodating​ when my work schedule changes (or when I have the occasional panic attack in the office). This team is well versed on recent innovations in dentistry and oral hygiene​ without resorting to gimmicks. Can't recommend them enough. read more

Dr. Tawa fully explains and documents his procedures. We are completely satisfied with the results. We highly recommend him. Elaine & Craig read more

In one word - phenomenal. I've been a patient of Dr Tawa from day one, when he took over this practice a few years ago. I was a patient of his predecessor since about 1970, as a child. I am delighted. He is diligent; he takes the time to explain things; he'll answer any question you have to any level of depth that you wish to go. He has a dry sense of humor that is given away by the twinkle in his eye. I've now been taking my 6 yr old son to see Dr. Tawa. I don't recall seeing lots of children as patients. Nonetheless, his skill, his style, and his demeanor, work very well with my son. When he's told that he has an upcoming dentist appointment, his reply is "Yessss! I get to see Dr Tawa tomorrow!" Most of us will go out of our way to tell our friends about a great new restaurant we found...or about the deal we found at the mall. However, very few of us will call our friends after a dental appointment and say "I just got back from the dentist and it was awesome!" If ever that became the accepted norm, I would be calling my friends and raving about my dentist.... read more

Not only is he very knowledgeable and a great dentist, he takes the time to explain everything and answers any questions you may have. At my last dentist they didn't check for oral or throat cancer and they said I would be able to keep my wisdom but they were wrong. Ive been having continuous visits at his office for routine cleanings etc and would recommend him to anyone read more

Dr Tawa and staff are wonderful! I've been going to this dental office for over 40 years. Dr Tawa took over this practice from Dr. Kaino and it was such an easy transition. He is soft spoken, kind and professional. And his staff is just as awesome! read more

Went to see Dr Tawa because of a severe toothache. After diagnosing a tooth abscess and treatment he finished with capping the tooth. Besides giving me complete information step by step of what was happening. He completed my crown and after 6 months I have had no pain and my teeth feel great! read more

Dr. Tawa's office is very efficient and everyone makes you feel very comfortable. Dr. Tawa is definitely knows what he's doing and is very thorough and honest. read more

Dr. Tawa and his entire office deserve praise for their warmth, professionalism and attention to detail- especially with regard to patient care. I highly recommend this office to anyone who is looking for a new dentist in the South Bay. read more