I am first to admit that I'm terrible going to see my #dentist regularly but Dr. Yee came through again. I have been seeing him off and on for the past 20 yrs and his professionalism, humor and passion for his work really shows. If you want a good dentist, come see him. He will bring your smile bright again. read more

Samuel H Yee, DDS - Getting my smile bright again. - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me

Can't remember when I was able to have a cleaning without having my entire mouth numbed, I've got the most sensitive teeth on the planet. The hygienist, which happened to be Dr. Yee's daughter was able to do the job without any of that. I haven't had a cleaning in 5 years for exactly that reason, I hate getting numbed. I got incredibly lucky between having a hygienist with that kind of skill and also having no cavities. I never got her name but I will NEVER forget what an awesome job she did and the entire staff at this office. Thank you all again and see you soon... read more

Without question the MOST knowledgeable and caring dentist I've ever had!! Dr Yee has a true love for his profession and it shows. His expertise far exceeds the title of 'dentist'. My previous dentist was treating the tiny gaps between my gum and tooth as if they were from brushing too hard. Dr Yee showed me data that showed they were most likely from clenching my teeth unknowingly and creating stress fractures. My other dentist never mentioned this possibility! Nor did he ever do an oral cancer screening like Dr Yee does. I've had many procedures on my teeth over the years by Dr Yee from basic cleanings and fillings, to lower teeth braces and a permanent lower retainer, to a more comfortable night guard to veneers on my top teeth and whitening. My teeth are healthy and my smile is far prettier thanks to Dr Yee, not to mention his amazing assistant Monet. You will not find a more kind, caring, and experienced dentist!!' read more

wonderful and very knowledgeable Dr. Great and courteous staff. read more

I had been putting off getting my wisdom teeth pulled forever. Although I love my dentist, the thought of anything more then a cleaning scared the heck out of me. As time progressed though, the pain got worse and I decided to take the plunge. A close friend of mine recommend Sam Yee to me, since my dentist could not pull my wisdom teeth due to impactions. I called Dr Yee and set an appointment to have things looked at asap. When I arrived, the staff was extremely friendly and took me back right away. They did an x-ray and then lead me back to an exam room. Dr Yee came in a few minutes later and introduced himself. He is very friendly and made me feel comfortable right away. He showed me my x-rays and my lovely impacted wisdom teeth, and explained the process very well. He was patient and answered all my questions. Feeling as though he was a good choice, I went ahead and set an official appointment to have them pulled. The day prior to my appointment the staff called me and went over a few things with me and assured me that everything would go fine despite my rising anxiety, The morning of my appt. my boyfriend drove me to the office and dragged me in haha, Dr Yee greeted me right away and led me back. I was given halion to help me relax (Thank goodness) and he briefly explained the procedure again, asked if I had any questions, and assured me that everything would go fine. He was great the entire process. He was very gentle and made sure I was comfortable, and did not experience any pain. The entire process (All four wisdom teeth) went way better then I could have ever imagined. I expected a long, painful, experience, but it was the exact opposite. When I was finished, Dr Yee explained the aftercare, and provided me everything I needed for at home care. My experience with Dr Yee was excellent. Him and his staff are very professional, and provide a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, in what commonly is a dreaded place. I highly recommend Dr Yee to anyone, and plan on returning in the future for some cosmetic work. read more

I bought a groupon.com for this place: $99 for a whitening session, plus trays AND a cleaning. thats what got me in the door. But what keeps me coming back for my bi annual visits and referring my 9 member family plus various friends & co workers is this: SMALL GENTLE HANDS! ok the staff is warm and friendly, the chairs have TV's in front of them as well as above them (such a brilliant idea cuz you have something to occupy yourself while someones elbow deep in your grill) but the fact that everyone who works on you including the Doctor is so gentle and sweet with small hands. they don't talk down to you bc you don't floss enough or brush 4x a day. cuz lets be real, who has perfect teeth? highly recommend this place. I dont even live in the area but a good dentist is well worth it. read more

My gum got infection after 2 years. And when I went to see new dentists, the all said the root canal were not done strong and firmly enough. Also I paid them by cash, and they charged more than the balance showed the last time I visit. read more

Had a great visit. They were very honest and upfront with everything. I've has terrible experiences with dental providers in the past and this was a pleasant surprise. Most dentists nickel and dime you and make you feel like piece of crap for mistreating your teeth! Dr. Yee is the exception.. He makes you feel welcome, doesn't put you down, has great bedside manor and is funny on top of everything else! Staff was great and welcoming and explained everything. If you are in need of a great dentist that is honest and willing to help this is the office for you!! For the first time ever in my life I had a fun time at the dentist!! read more

Just went back to get a check up. What a feeling!? I still get so nervous at dentist offices but they just get it, and that's why I keep coming back. They reviewed my previous visits in detail and I received a very personal follow up. I feel at home when I'm here and forget the anxiety once I hit the chair. When one reaches that point of feeling that way about something like visits to the dentist; you pretty much have made up your mind on always going back. Whitening, mouth guard, whatever it's for; its an investment for the not only the body but the mind. Thanks Dr. Yee read more

I think its sooo hard to find a great dentist/orthodontist BUT i have found him. IN FACT, i drive from LA to see him because Dr. Yee and his staff are knowledgeable, friendly, cost efficient and accomodating. I highly recommend him for all procedures. I had invisalign, wisdom teeth extractions, teeth bleaching and cleanings here and my experience was great! I get compliments on my teeth all the time (weird i know..). :) read more

I am so stoked w Dr Yee!! Thank you! I was a little scared. But no worries, no pain:) read more

Samuel H Yee, DDS - Cosmetic Dentists Near Me

Let me start by mentioning how much I dislike sitting in a dentist's chair. I dread that six month checkup and frequently push it out to a dental checkup every year. With that being said, Dr. Yee's office (and amazing staff) is the closest I've ever experienced to having a comfortable, non-dreaded experience. The staff go above and beyond in an unrushed manner while also being respectful of my busy schedule. I'm honestly not sure how they go about the "calmness" and "family oriented" environment, but I feel at ease every time I go in. This, on top of Dr. Yee's professionalism and desire to achieve results while also keeping insurance and budget constraints in mind. I recommend Dr. Yee's office without hesitation! read more

As a child I've always dreaded the dentist. The distasteful things they put in your mouth, the painful needles they jam into your gums, and the nauseous feeling leaving the dentist in pain. I've been going to Dr. Yee for about 20 years and have had nothing but great experiences and service with him and his staff. Unlike to the 2 poor reviews I've read, Sam (Dr. Yee) has actually saved me money by giving me other dental options. My daughter had braces for about 2.5 years and he was able to use her mom's and my insurance to cover ALL of her dental expenses. I'm not sure about the adult movies the other guy was talking about, but I've only noticed rated G and maybe PG-13 movies there. I got a kick out of my first visit there, as I was reclined in the dentist chair and watching a movie from the TV that was strapped to the ceiling. I didn't want to leave the recliner and wished I'd brought some pop corn. Hmm...suggestion Sam. Have a pop corn maker in the lobby. Ha! Every one of my visits were pretty much pain free. He's extracted 2 of my wisdom teeth without any pain or discomfort. Even when my daughter got hers pulled at the age of 12, she had no complaints. I got my first 2 wisdom teeth pulled in 1985, when I was in the military. I had the dentist on my chest and he had to actually break my tooth in half, in order to extract it! Needless to say, I will NOT be going to any other dentist. Thanks Sam (and staff) for your excellent years of service to me and my family. read more

I've been going to Dr. Yee for more years than I'm willing to admit. He's one of the few people that no matter where I ended up moving to, I'd always make the trek all the way back to South Orange County to come in for my cleanings. He's got all the latest technology and he really knows his stuff and keeps up with the latest trends in dentistry. I would highly recommend him to everyone. Everyone I have sent to him has thanked me profusely afterwards. Yep, he's that good! :) read more

Went to Dr. Yee for Teeth Whitening and X-rays from Flyer I received supposed to be free from the flyer, I received charges through my insurance that were unapproved. Came back a year later for My wife's and I yearly teeth cleaning, instead I spent two hours filming our teeth trying to upsell us for over $10,000 in unnecessary work and was billed through insurance again without approval for another $600 plus. Called the Dr. on that, he said it was a mistake charged both of us and it was a mistake? Come on, the funny thing is we never got our cleanings that day? Wasted out time and money, very unethical, I highly recommend against this Dr. read more

Samuel Yee and his exceptional staff were great to me today. It was my first time there and I can honestly say they will be my family dentist from here on out. They are friendly, funny and treat their clients like friends that are interested in what you have to say. I can't say I have ever really enjoyed a dentist visit until today. Dr. Yee is great at communicating with you and explaining why dental health is so important. I walked out of their office with new knowledge and a great smile. I would highly recommend this dentist office to all my friends and family. read more

Very nice dentist. Gentle and he does the cleaning himself, not a hygienist!

I'm terrified of the thought of going to the dentist, even as a strong adult man lol. But Dr. Yee and his staff made me feel like family and they were super gentle!!! My wife and I loved visiting for the first time last week before our wedding for a cleaning and whitening. I have sensitive teeth and I didn't feel a thing!!! Thank you again for making my wife and I have beautiful smiles on our wedding day. read more

I've been coming to Sam Yee's office for around 12 to 15 years, and he has always performed a great dental service. I've also brought my 17-year-old daughter here for around 13 years, and she has beautiful teeth, thanks to the coating they put on her teeth to stop cavities when she was younger. I've always been disappointed in dentists until we started coming here. The other dentists were never up to par, and I would experience pain, because I have sensitive teeth. But never here. I can't say enough good things about this office and Monet, his assistant, who cleans and whitens teeth beautifully. If I could give them more stars, I would. read more

Was looking for a dentist and came across Samuel, I needed a tooth extraction. Was able to see me the same day, ended up doing an excellent job and knew what he was doing. Everyone in the office made me feel very comfortable, especially Monet. Thanks guys! Will be seeing them soon for an implant. Possibly an updated review as well. read more

Im sorry it took me a while to post this. This place is awesome! Honestly I usually hate the dentist,it makes me soo nervous. Dr Yee made me feel very comfortable so did his assistant. I was treated with such good care I would definitely reccomend him to anyone. Does excellent work at a fair price. Thanks again Dr Yee for hooking me up! read more

I had the whitening Groupon. I went into the office and waited about 15 minutes before the receptionist acknowledged me. There were no other patients at the time. I had to ask twice for the proper paperwork. It was about 30 minutes before I got to the actual chair and they started examining me. The people in the office seemed uninterested and didn't mind keeping me waiting with little information as to what was going to happen next. Dr. Yee, while examining me and trying to make conversation, used inappropriate language, albeit, not about dentistry. This did not seem professional at all. My teeth are only slightly whiter than before. I was a bit disappointed. The procedure causes your teeth to be sensitive for about 12 hours afterwards, and then it's fine. read more

This was my first time going to a new dentist due to my insurance policy changing. My first step was to find someone closer to my area and the second step was to read up on Yelp reviews. All the reviews were impressive and I chose Dr. Yee. From the moment I called his office... Christine was very helpful and more than happy to find out what my Insurance would cover (I was told I needed to have a root canal done from my past dentist). She scheduled me for an appointment and upon my arrival I was greeted with a smile and enthusiasm. You really don't now how far this goes, but it goes pretty far when you're going to see a Dentist. I filled out my paperwork and Christine was having issues finding out what the coverage was for my insurance, but assured me that she would find out exactly what the costs would be and if they needed to join my network - they would!! Gold STAR's all around!! I then met with the dental assistance who were very nice and made me feel right at home. They have TV's mounted on the wall and ceilings so you have something to watch if you're into that - me personally, I fall asleep in the dentist chair. After the assistants finished their review of my teeth - Dr Yee came in and we spoke to some extent. He showed me my xray's and a video about some of the procedures that would need to be done. He also pointed out that I am a grinder due to some bone structures in my mouth which I have never heard anyone tell me before. Again, Dr Yee provided some education for me to be aware of that condition so I could stop it from happening in the future. Now the moment of glory - he cleaned out the area where I chipped my tooth and where my other dentist said I needed a root canal ASAP... Dr Yee said that he looked and though he could see why they would recommend a root canal - the tooth, gum and nerve looked in great shape. So he outfitted me with a tooth cover and took his time to make sure it was fitted correctly. Today I am as happy as can be. I don't fear root canals, but I would rather avoid them if not needed. Dr Yee's honesty and his friendly staff make this dentist a keeper and prompted me to write up a Yelp review to show him support and let others know that the reviews he gets on Yelp are well deserved! read more

Sam has been my dentist since before I can remember; I'm thinking since I was seven years old. He is like family at this point, and not solely because of how long I've gone, but also because of great service. His office has a fun staff, and there's always a good movie on. Pristine work with a gentle hand and a laugh. Makes you enjoy the dentist. read more

The real deal. A doctor who actually cares about what's best for his patient. Super positive office, I actually don't dread going to the dentist. Great staff as well. I'm sending everyone I know to Dr. Sam Yee! read more

Finally, a straight to the point dentist! Dr. Yee is very informative with procedures and I didn't have to deal with unnecessary steps. I've had other dentists tell me I would have to use laughing gas for my procedure which made me uncomfortable. Dr. Yee said it wasn't necessary and I got my procedure done just fine! The staff is great and helpful! Thanks for completing my great smile! read more

Dr. Yee is the most thorough, meticulous, and funniest dentist ever! He's so conservative and really into preventative procedures and keeping your teeth healthy. He's awesome with my daughter also! read more

I had the best experience at this dental office! A friend of mine got her teeth whitened here and they lasted sooo long that I knew I had to give them a try! I called to make my appointment and Maygen walked me through the procedure step by step. She was so sweet and knowledgeable and answered all my questions. The day of my appointment Monet took such great care of me. She made my experience easy and for the most part it was pretty painless. Together they made a great team and I left there feeling beautiful with my pearly white teeth. The staff was so fun to talk to that I now will be going there for my regular appointments. Overall probably my best dental experience. read more

Just finished my regularly scheduled dental cleaning & cancer screening. Caused me to reminisce over my 20+ year relationship as Sam's patient. My family was one of Sam's first patients/clients when he opened his practice in Laguna Niguel in 1990. Sam has provided my family with the full range of dental services from cleaning to orthodontics. And now 23 years later and living in Newport Beach for 15 years I still make the trek to Sam's practice. Why? He is the most caring, professional, competent dentist in The OC and perhaps greater Los Angeles. Great staff too! read more

Very good dental office experience! Everyone very nice and dentist is excellent! I will be going to Dr. YEE for all my dental needs from now on... read more

I've been going to Dr. Yee for many years, and have a mouthful of reasons to visit him frequently. Dr. Yee is extremely experienced and makes suggestions for care based on what is practical, which I appreciate! His staff is friendly and personable, and I feel like part of the family. read more

After Dr. Yee cleaned my teeth and then his staff applied whitening solution my teeth haven't looked so white in years; in fact, my teeth always had a definite yellow cast which I had been led to believe was quite natural due to some quality of the teeth's makeup. They are now white - whiter than I ever thought possible. Thank you Dr. Yee! They also did an outstanding job of caring for my wife's teeth, which have been compromised by oral cancer surgery. His expertise led him to discover and treat an associated problem which had not been detected by the medical university department which had fashioned the dental prothesis she uses. Finally, his new laser oral cancer detection method enabled both of us to leave the office assured that we have no detectable traces of oral cancer. Highly recommended. read more

I used to see Dr. Yee when he was in La Puente! Unfortunately I moved to Burbank and he soon moved to South OC. Now I'm retiring and may move to OC, and it occurred to me, I wonder if Sam is still there? (He used to insist his patients call him Sam; I don't know if he still does that!) Back in the day he pulled my wisdom teeth, some of which had twisted roots, and did a great job! Everything he ever did to my teeth was gentle and well-done. I just want to add that I don't understand the 1-star review. I'm sure that person is confusing Dr. Yee for someone else. I hope I get to go to him again soon! read more

This man is awesome. Very informative. Very professional. All around great dentist visit. This was my first time and won't be going anywhere else from now on. read more

First time at Dr. Yee for a exam & cleaning. He was Very thorough & I left the office extremely satisfied with their office. Scheduled my next appointment for some minor dental work. Highly recommend Dr. Yee. read more

The office staff is friendly and concerned which is a plus right up front. Dr. Yee is experienced, thorough, honest and friendly. He talks to you and explains everything. You don't feel pushed into paying for overkill treatments - which we did at a Southwest Riverside dental office. Recommend Dr. Yee highly! read more

I am 38 years old and had to have all 4 Wisdom teeth removed recently. I had been putting it off for months and it was time. So glad I found this Office. I called Monet and her staff on a Mon. and they got me in for a same day evaluation and extraction by that same Wed.!! I was pleased to avoid "laughing gas" as they offer an oral sedation here. The cost quoted was $800 less than anyhwhere else as well. The first two days were tough eapecially with keeping food down (probably the painkillers), however, after the initial 48 hours it all got way easier. I am 10 days out now and feel good, almost great. Remember, ice immediately for 2-3 days, no drinking from a straw for at least 72 hours, gargle with salt water as directed and no smoking for at least 10 days and you too should heal nicely. Dr. Yee was very professional and comforting. I have two little bumps on my gum still that he assured me were normal and he said to come back for any reason and he would take care of it. Dentists are tough sometimes, NOT this time. A overall great experience. Thank You Dr. Yee, Monet and staff:) read more

Regular 6 month cleaning today and everything is AOK fine! Doctor Yee has a fantastic new dental hygienist (her name is Courtney). She has been with Dr. Yee since late March and I would have never guessed she had graduated that recently. Go see Dr. Yee for a check-up and say hi to Courtney while you are there. Gary Gillan read more

My entire family has been a patient of Dr Yee's for over a decade, having nothing but pleasant experiences w/ Dr Yee and his professional and caring staff! There's no worry when undergoing a procedure, as Dr Yee has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years. Most importantly, he gives an honest (no bullshit) assessment regarding what you need and what you dont -- saving a ton of money compared to other dentists! i highly recommend Dr Yee to everyone for all their dental needs! read more

DON'T GO HERE! I should have known that someone accepting that many Groupon offers needed business badly for a reason. When I bought the Groupons, only a few had purchased them. I went to Dr. Yee for a general check-up, cleaning, and xrays, and another for teeth whitening. Both times, the staff was gossipy, unprofessional, and complaining about their jobs and personal lives. The dentist tried to upsell me a very expensive $1K mouth guard, $10K worth of Lumineer veneers, wanted to charge me to file down a custom porcelain crown on a front tooth even when I declined because I thought it would get damaged. He then told me how bad I looked and called me a snaggle tooth because of the extra few millimeters of length. He never reviewed the xrays and then didn't want to clean my teeth because they were already "very clean." He then said he'd give me a flouride treatment instead, but the office tried to charge me extra for it. He was lazy, unprofessional, rude and fixated on money. When I went back for the whitening, I never saw the dentist. The assistant did the procedure. She told me all about a special gel that would make the whitening agent adhere better and give a better result. Then she tried to charge me extra for it. She left the room without checking the special lights; when she came back 15-20 minutes later I told her about it and then I had to do that portion over. When she tried to remove the plastic molded around my teeth, many pieces were stuck. She used a dental pick numerous times to try to remove it. She bruised my lip and poked/cut me with the pick 3 times. I had to ask her to be more careful. She never got the dentist for assistance. Also, both times the office was playing movies with sex, questionable language and violence (Aeon Flux, After the Sunset) even though he is a "family " dentist. read more