Went for annual check up and cleaning. Staff friendly and welcoming. Everyone explains what they will be doing and what is next. Dentist is always warm and friendly. My check up was good. Teeth clean and polished. 6 month cleaning scheduled. read more

I have had an excellent experience at SoCal Smiles Dentistry since I started visiting close to, if not over 10 years ago. They are kind, courteous and have mastered attention to detail. It's air conditioned and the waiting room is very comfortable. I've never been scared of dentists, but I have been to other practices that made me anxious due to rough-handling. I have never experienced that here. They are calm, patient, and gentle, while leaving my teeth feeling very clean. I also appreciate that they keep updating their technologies and have a pleasantly sunny view at most of the stations, along with shades for when it gets too sunny. read more

Everyone is very friendly and professional. Starting with the front desk receptionists to the dental assistant and the dentist himself. Highly recommended. read more

The dentist he said he is doesn't know what he's doing he filled a tooth and didn't finish it off went back and had him relline my plate he screwed that up I had to go back where I had them made and they fixed them both. Now he's cleaning my teeth and he keeps getting the sucking device stuck to the bottom of my mouth , after that he almost drown me twice. ENOUGH read more

Receptionist are very friendly. I've never felt that I was suggested a service that was unnecessary. All of the dentists here have been gentle. read more

Very professional and efficient office staff. The dentists are very thorough in checking teeth and cleaning. I have been to many dentist offices, and I would rate SoCal Smiles Dentistry an excellent dentist to go to. read more

We are very fortunate to have Dr. Kim As our dentist ! Highly recommend he and his clinic.

Exam and cleaning was great. Done with care. Office personnel pleasant and informative.

Love this dentist and whole team! Dr. Kim is personable, caring and meticulous with his work. He's fixed my chipped front tooth and you'd never be able to tell, and fixed crowns and other work on me. Everything is easy and smooth bc he does such detailed great work on it all that I never have to worry. It's easy to get an appointment within a couple days if it's urgent but normally I pre schedule every 6 months. Don't waste your time anywhere else. Also, Helena and rest of the team are amazing! read more

I can say that now I enjoy coming to the dentist. Their employees are top notch and really do care about you. Dr. Kim is also a A+ dentist. I highly recommend if you looking for a new dentist to go to then this is it. read more

Amazing care and one of the best Dentistry I've had. Highly recommend, amazing service and office.

What a wonderful family dentistry. Highly recommend. Office staff is very friendly and accommodating as well.

The office is clean and the staff are friendly. You can opt to receive text reminders for your appointment which is convenient. DR Nguyen does a thorough examination and is willing to answer any questions I have. He also does a majority of the cleaning himself which is extremely rare. My routine checkups are speedy and run no more than 40 minutes from time of check in. read more

Best Dental Office in town. Have been going to different dentists because I am over the hill. Friendly, prof service, clear communications, fair no surprise billings/pricing, on time scheduling and service, excellent service. And by experience the Dental Industrie has become quite shady. You are in good hands with SoCal Smiles Dentistry. It has been nothing but pleasure dealing with them for a couple of years now. Wish I could give them 6 stars instead of 5. read more

SoCal Smiles Dentistry is always great! They are always on time, provide great care, and gentle.

The staff here was super friendly! I've had terrible experiences with dentists in the past (my last one was arrested for fraud) so this place was a breath of fresh air. I felt listened to and they took the time to explain everything. Will continue to come here for a while! read more

Very good experience. Everyone was courteous and profesional. The dentist is very experienced and knowledgeable. Very good quality of care.

I have been coming here for the last 5 or so years after a terrible series of experiences at a large nationwide chain with a location in Costa Mesa; it has been night and day switching to SoCal Smiles. I've had nothing but pleasant encounters each visit, so much so that I referred my husband to become a patient here too! Helena at the front desk and the dental assistants are very personable and take the time to go through any potential concerns with teeth or billing. Dr. Kim is approachable and non-judgmental and was a big reason why I continued coming to SoCal Smiles, even after moving 20 miles south. He has now been joined by Dr. Lai as the other in-house provider, who my husband and I now see and the transition has been seamless. read more

Great office, gentle dentists and hygienists, that don't try to upsell services.​ And they take HMO insurance!

I had a tooth pulled and it wasn't fun. But, everything went well and I can't complain about the outcome. I've had teeth pulled before and this one was not easy. But the doc gave me excellent instructions and there was little to no pain. read more

Routine check up. Staff, friendly Dr. and assistants thorough with explaining procedures. read more

Excellent care. Straightforward they don't try to upsell you very professional and did a great job. Good location and parking was fine. What more could you want? read more

I appreciate how they took us in the same day we called. Helena is great! Just get a second opinion and ask how much the diagnostic fee is and the scans before. Didn't have work done there. read more

SoCal Smiles have been absolutely incredible! I had a freak little lunch accident where I cracked one of my teeth in half and I couldn't find a single dentist that would help me out, then I reach out to SoCal smiles and they took me in an hour later and got me a temp crown and fixed it completely! Not but 3 weeks later one of my veneers falls out and I cracked it in half as well and needed help immediately and SoCal smiles once again took me in 30 min after my accident and fixed me up! They have been nothing short of a blessing! if I could I would give them 10/5 stars as they deserve even more than they can get! Thank you! read more

This review is long overdue! After many years of neglecting my dental care, I finally made it a priority and scheduled a consultation at SoCal Smiles earlier this year. I have TMJ, so dental visits aren't always the most pleasant (I've been refused x-rays and have even had to be put under just to take impressions). I wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised at how easy they made my experience! On my first visit, Dr. James outlined my treatment plan which included filling cavities, removing my wisdom teeth, getting a night guard, and of course, regular cleanings. All of the charges were presented upfront so there were no surprises and I was able to budget accordingly. All of the procedures have gone smoothly, and due to my TMJ, they often split my sessions up for no additional charge to give my mouth a rest. Even before I got my wisdom teeth out, I was already raving to friends about how much I loved SoCal Smiles, but this was above and beyond. I got dry socket after removing my wisdom teeth and was in unbearable pain. It was a Sunday so I didn't know what to do, but I ended up reaching out to the office and was able to get in touch with Helena (who is fabulous!), the office manager. She contacted Dr. James and he was able to see me on his day off and pack the dry socket. I couldn't be more impressed with that level of care. In addition to Dr. James, Helena and the rest of the amazing staff, the offices are clean and modern. I've never had to wait more than a few minutes to be seen and my appointments always go quickly (something I had never experienced before at the dentist). SoCal Smiles is located on the second floor of a professional building facing 17th Street. There is street parking at the front and a parking lot at the back. Appointments can also be coordinated and confirmed view text for modern convenience. I'm so grateful to have found SoCal Smiles - so much so that I actually look forward to going to the dentist! See you for my next cleaning in January :) read more

SoCal Smiles Dentistry - Waiting area - General Dentistry Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I have been going to SoCal Smiles for a few years now and I always enjoy my experiences there. The office is clean and friendly and Dr. Kim is very kind, gentle and thorough. As someone who has had many many many cavities in my life, they are never judgmental or rude. Nor do they try to upsell me on any unnecessary treatments. Highly recommend. read more

We have been going there for years and are very pleased with the people, the professionalism, and the service. Highly recommend.

Great experience at my recent dental appointment. The staff was friendly, professional, and made me feel comfortable throughout.

I'm a new patient that needed my 6 month cleaning & checkup. After my first visit & cleaning with Dr. James Kim, I know Dr. Kim will be my dentist for years to come! I also really like their flexible hours and great location, I got a Sunday appointment so I don't have to take time off work! A very nice office & professional staff as well. Thank you and I look forward to my next visit! read more

My cousin has been coming to Dr. Kim for the longest time so when I switched dentist, I followed her recommendation and went to Dr. Kim. He's super nice and so knowledgeable and so gentle, and also funny! Helena helped me with all the paperwork and scheduling and she is the best. All their staff are wonderful and the one thing I like the most at their place is the X-ray machine. Sounds kind of crazy but their X-ray machine makes me feel like I'm on a Disney ride, with music and narration and all. Definitely recommend!!! read more

Going to the dentist can be a pain... literally, but the team at SoCal Smiles make it a pleasure! Helena at the front desk is so sweet and helpful. She's always in a good mood and so friendly. Dr. James Kim and his staff are all highly skilled, gentle and kind. They treat their patients with respect and they listen to their concerns with compassion. The office is immaculate and all of the equipment is top notch. I highly recommend this dentist and this is coming from someone who's had a very bad experience with another dentist in the area years ago. I've been going to this office for several years now and I have absolutely nothing negative to report! I completely trust their recommendations and will continue to bring my family to this office as well. read more

Excellent dental office with friendly and efficient staffs. Dr. James Kim is very nice, patient and excellent in his skill for all dental areas. All my family and friends go to this office. I am lucky to find such a wonderful group. read more

The front desk is warm and welcoming. Dr James is thorough and listens. The dental hygienist was friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend! read more

Great Dentist and staff!! Appointments are easy to make and they go the extra mile with all of their patients. I recommend this practice to everyone! read more

Very nice office, nobody tried to upsell me, which I appreciate. Dr Kim was very gentle, although maybe a little too quiet. But super great staff and office is calm and quiet! read more

I've been going to SoCal Smiles for this past year now and it has been a great experience. I went to 3 different dentists which would say dishonest things about my teeth, so I gave SoCal Smiles a shot and they were honest and only performed on the teeth that were indeed bad so I was very happy to find a place where they only do work if needed and not to fill their pockets. The staff are warm and friendly. read more

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The hygienist is friendly and knowledgeable. The dentist is also friendly and very caring about your teeth. read more

Professional and courteous staff and Dr. Kim is personable, proficient and pain free. He and his hygienist had some sort of Vulcam mind-meld going when they were cleaning my teeth. Plenty of parking behind the building. read more

So, I have been to many Dentist. This office is by far the best! On time, excellent reminders, very fair pricing, always prof service, clean, friendly, organized - no sales gimmicks - no sales pressure - great location and good parking. You cannot ask for more. They do not provide chandeliers. And no champagne, sorry. read more

They are great with everything they do. We don't have to wait too long in the waiting room. They accommodate us when serving multiple people from the same family. Everyone is respectful and they get us out quickly. read more