Choosing orthodontic treatment for your child is never a small or simple decision for a parent. The treatment can take a long time, and there are so many things to worry about. Will my child be in pain? Will she feel scared during the process? Which orthodontist can I truly trust with my child? Before starting Elena's orthodontic treatment, I had many concerns and carefully considered all of my options. After giving it a great deal of thought, I chose Steve S. Lee, MS, DDS, and now I can say with complete confidence that choosing Dr. Lee was one of the best decisions I could have made for my daughter. From our very first consultation, Dr. Lee never rushed us or overwhelmed us with complicated medical terminology. He carefully explained Elena's current dental condition, why orthodontic treatment was needed, and how the entire treatment process would proceed, step by step. He explained everything thoroughly so that I could fully understand as a parent, while also speaking directly to Elena in a gentle and child-friendly way so that she would not feel frightened or overwhelmed. That was one of the first things that truly impressed me. Even adults can feel nervous sitting in a dental chair, so I can only imagine how intimidating it may feel for a child. The sounds of the dental equipment, unfamiliar tools, and having something placed inside the mouth can all be uncomfortable and frightening. However, Dr. Lee never rushed through the appointment. Before doing anything, he calmly explained to Elena what he was about to do. He would gently tell her what was happening and reassure her throughout the entire process. He repeatedly asked her, "Are you doing okay?" "Does anything hurt?" "Are you uncomfortable?" "If anything bothers you, please let me know." Throughout the treatment, he continuously checked on Elena and carefully watched her reactions. Whenever she looked even slightly uncomfortable, he paused and made sure she was okay before continuing. It was clear that he was not only focused on placing the orthodontic appliances correctly. He was also taking care of my child's emotions and making sure she felt safe. As a parent, those are the moments that bring the greatest sense of relief. Dr. Lee did not treat Elena as simply another patient in the chair. He treated her as a child who might feel nervous, scared, or uncertain, and he showed genuine patience and respect toward her feelings. His kindness never felt routine or superficial. He took the time to make sure Elena understood what was happening. He patiently waited for her when she needed a moment, answered every question, and explained things again whenever necessary. He also listened carefully to my concerns as a parent and never dismissed any of my questions. His explanations regarding the treatment were extremely detailed and clear. He kept us informed about Elena's current progress and what to expect in the future. Because of his careful communication, many of the worries and uncertainties I had before beginning treatment slowly disappeared. Most importantly, watching the calm and caring way he interacted with Elena gave me complete confidence that we had found the right doctor to guide us through this long journey. Orthodontic treatment is not something that is completed in one or two visits. It is a long process that requires trust and cooperation between the child, the parents, and the doctor. Because of that, I believe a doctor's character and communication are just as important as professional skill. Dr. Lee truly has both. Elena was able to stay calm and cooperate throughout her treatment because he continually reassured her and carefully checked whether she was experiencing any discomfort. As I watched him notice even the smallest changes in her facial expression, I quietly felt grateful over and over again. I kept thinking, "We truly found a wonderful doctor." "I made the right choice for my daughter." For any parent who is wondering where to begin their child's orthodontic treatment, I sincerely recommend Steve S. Lee, MS, DDS. He is warm and gentle with children, clear and thorough with parents, and genuinely attentive throughout every part of the treatment process. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found a doctor who does not only care for a child's teeth, but also cares for the child's heart and emotional comfort. We still have a long way to go in Elena's orthodontic journey, but I feel completely comfortable moving forward because I trust Dr. Lee. Thank you, Dr. Lee, for always speaking kindly to Elena, for carefully checking whether she is in pain or uncomfortable, and for easing the worries of a concerned mother. Out of all the decisions I had to make regarding Elena's orthodontic care, choosing Dr. Lee was truly one of the best decisions I made. I am deeply grateful, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to every parent searching for a kind, trustworthy, and exceptional orthodontist for their child. read more

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I cannot recommend Dr. Lee and his wonderful team highly enough. Outstanding experience with Dr. Lee and the staff. Dr. Lee is professional, punctual, and highly skilled. The entire treatment process was straightforward and hassle-free. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Lee has been more than just a doctor but a friend. He really cares for his patients and very professional! He was able to bring an amazing SMILE to my face. read more

I am patient of Dr. Steve Lee. I am here to give praises and gratitude. The staff is great and more than helpful. The service and care has more than exceeded my expectations. I had severe crowding that has been corrected and contoured to my best smile ever. read more

Love coming back here to get my retainers checked. Friendly vibe overall from the staff. Dr Steve and I would chat about anything while he's working and he always makes sure i know how to maintain my retainers. 10/10 overall experience read more

Very welcoming and friendly team, my teeth look great even though i wasn't the best with bands and breaking them sometimes. Overall would 100% recommend as my teeth look great! read more

Extremely happy with the service and care provided my Dr. Lee. His experience and expertise is unmatched. Brought my daughter for braces and he did a wonderful job. Of course this wouldn't have been possible without his office staff. Gloria at the front front desk is very friendly and knowledgeable in her work. She takes care of appointments and billing. Although I never personally was in contact with The dental assistants, my daughter Addie had nothing but amazing things to say about them. They have always been very quick and precise. In and out of the office in an hour or less. I will be returning with my son for his orthodontic work. Thank you Team! read more

Dr Lee is phenomenal at what he does. His staff is just as amazing! He made this process as tedious free as possible. The thing I loved the most is that each appointment felt personalized and he explained and included me in the process. Thank you for such an awesome experience. read more

Dr Lee is professional. I like this place. All his staff so friendly And I am so happy with the service. I'll recommend all my friends and my family to Dr Lee . Thanks all read more

Dr. Steve Lee is professional, patient-centered, approachable, and detailed oriented. His staff are friendly and helpful with a welcoming atmosphere. Thank you for giving me a beautiful smile and a perfect bite alignment. read more

Staff were nice, and although my braces did take quite a while to finish, I am very satisfied with the results. 9.5 out of 10 I would definitely recommend. read more

I have been coming here for a very long time and the stuff including Dr. Lee, have always treated me so well. He prepped me for my double jaw surgery these past two years and everything went great. He did not take any short cuts and made sure I was fully ready for surgery. Great experience, I would definitely recommend coming here. read more

Have been taking both my kids to see Dr Lee for years. Very pleased with the care. He is knowledgeable and friendly. He answers all our questions in understandable terms and is very patient. He is also upfront about what needs to happen and what has to be done as well as the cost. I would recommend him highly. In fact we came to see him because literally everyone at my work takes their kids to see him. read more

I've been to 4 other orthodontists in the past year and this one was supposed to be my fifth and last. I had high hopes in regards to his positive reviews and the fact that I had to wait over 2 weeks for me to barely get myself a braces consultation. I deal with an underbite that I'm very self conscious about and I wanted an orthodontist who'd be able to go tell me the step by step process of how they'll fix my problem. I won't deny he's friendly but I was taken aback by how he and his staff are so quick to dismiss someone who's not already a patient. Front receptionist was also cold.. The whole consultation took maybe a total of 5 minutes where he just looked at my teeth and talked about the slight crowding. Not once did he mention my underbite nor did he seem to think I needed braces really. He said it was an easy case that should take 2 years and left to attend to his other patients. I didn't get to ask questions since it was so rushed nor did he explain anything about what he'll do to fix my problem. He also didn't listen to any of my concerns. I understand they're busy, but this place clearly isn't interested in new patients who have yet to make a decision as to whether or not they'll pay. That being said, I was very dissatisfied and disappointed that they care only about money and wouldn't do much unless someone's fully committed. That being said, I'm still on the search for an orthodontist who'll listen and explain and give me the time of day. This place also isn't as affordable as everyone claims it is since for my teeth that "weren't too much of an issue" it was quoted to be around $5k after just a glimpse of my teeth--and keep in mind, I didn't even get an x ray done. read more

My entire family, including all of my cousins got our braces done by Dr. Steve! Growing up, I have vivid memories of the office with its welcoming staff and bright atmosphere. As a child, I remember looking forward to my orthodontist appointments because of this. Due to my teeth shifting over the years, I returned to Dr. Steve for another treatment of braces. I can confidently say that Dr. Steve is still the same after all of these years and continues to treat me with care. I am thankful that Dr. Steve has had a tremendous impact in my life from my childhood, to giving our family beautiful smiles, and his care for me in present day. Logistically, I have gotten my teeth straightened and overbite treated from him. If you are looking for an orthodontist, I would highly recommend to visit Dr. Steve's office! read more

Steve S Lee, MS, DDS - Orthodontists Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

This review is long overdue.. About 13 or 14 years ago, Dr. Lee saved my smile. I mean my teeth looked like they were throwing up gang signs. He finished my treatment in two years.. and most importantly saved me the embarrassment of wearing headgear as a 12 year old kid. Truly an orthodontist of the highest caliber. He's honest, easily approachable, and very professional. I highly recommend him for any of your orthodontic needs. Thank you Dr. Lee! read more

Went to Dr. Lee for Invisalign and it was the best decision of my life! Great prices, amazing staff, and my teeth came out perfectly. Dr. Lee also accommodated to my crazy schedule (I was flying from the Bay Area to see him) and was super insightful during the whole process. Thank you Dr. lee and your staff for this experience. I'd recommend anyone who is looking for an orthodontist to come here!!! read more

I've called this place over 10 times, not even one time they answered the call. It just went into the voicemail. Wow, what happened to the staff? read more

Quality quality quality! This place is absolutely great! Not all orthodontist are the same. You want to pay for experience without paying too much. This is the place. Just go here, save yourself the headache of going to a subpar serviced place with subpar orthodontists. read more

I've had to have braces and retainers on and off over the past 10+ years and I always come to Dr Lee. His staff always knows my treatment plan and do their very best to make sure that I'm not staying there any longer than I need to. I would recommend Dr Lee to anyone, not just for his detailed work, but for his concern for his patients and making sure that I am feeling comfortable every visit. Highly recommended! I've always had a great experience. read more

The level of customer service that Dr Lee and his staff provides is top of the line. The staff is very friendly, patient and very professional. Dr. Lee is easy to talk to and took the time to answer all of my questions. It was truly a delightful experience! I would not hesitate to reccommend them to anybody needing braces or a free consultation. read more

Love Dr Lee and his staff! I had braces done here as an adult and that was over 10 years ago. Now my son and daughter are patients here. Dr. Lee is awesome! I was so happy with my results and I know my kids are going to have the same positive outcome. read more

Got my braces off and the outcome was great!! Dr. Lee is a very friendly and kind person!

Very patient and caring doctor. He also provided very informative info during the first consultation. He even seen patient on Sunday for the emergency. He make himself available the best him can. A great doctor and he has great office staff too. read more

I've been coming here since i was a 8th grader and the staff and doctor are all very friendly and kind. My sister even comes here for her braces and I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get braces. read more

We live out in Palm Desert which is 2 hours away and we truly believe that the drive is worth the service received. Dr. Lee and his employees are so kind and have great attitudes all around. I've never been to such a friendlier office. They also do such a quick and great job whenever I needed any work done! Love this place! read more

Dr. Lee and his staff are wonderful! Both my girls got braces from Dr. Lee and had great results. Dr. Lee is very caring and listens to your needs. Highly recommend Dr. Lee for anyone needing braces! read more

I actually found out about Dr. Lee through my mom who found out through a friend lol !! I've been coming here since I was in junior high for braces and then for my retainers, and I love it because everyone is so nice and welcoming. Dr. Lee and the nurses really talks you through all the steps for everything. Dr. Lee is very sweet and strikes up a conversation with you and remembers a lot about you :) read more

I'm very happy with how my teeth came out, Dr. Steve Lee took his time to make sure I was satisfied with the outcome. And the staff are very friendly. read more

I got my teeth straightened with Invisalign here, and the results were satisfactory. When first discussing whether I should get braces or Invisalign, Dr. Lee explained the pros and cons of each as they were relevant to me. Since I was attending school out of state at the time, braces would be quicker, but would present an issue if brackets or wires were to break unexpectedly. Invisalign wouldn't correct the overbite that I have, but broken wires and brackets would never be a problem. Ultimately, he laid it all out for me and let me make my own decision. I am very happy with my results. Additionally, Gloria at the front desk is always cheerful and a pleasure to talk to, as are all of the dentist's assistants! read more

Okay, so, going to Dr. Lee was BY FAR the worst experience. During the consultation, he told me i would have braces for 1.5 years MAX; I ended up having them for 3 and throughout the entire process, I DID NOT understand what he was telling me: the man can not speak English. So, not only was I clueless as to what was happening with my teeth, but the service was always TERRIBLE and the hygenists do not know what they are doing. After 3 painful years, I got them taken off and Dr. Lee did not give me my retainers For a week. So my teeth moved willy nilly for A WHOLE WEEK. At long last, i got my retainers and THEY DID NOT FIT (I wonder why). So, i had to get braces yet again, with a differnet doctor, and i was finished (with my retainers within hours of removal) in 6 months. If i couldngive "Dr." Lee no stars, i would. If you want excellent service and beautiful teeth, do not DO NOT go to Dr. Lee Go to Dr. Gire in Chino Hills. read more

My sister and I got our teeth straightened here and I'd whole heartedly recommend him to anyone that was looking to get braces :) he's nothing but considerate and professional and truly cares about the well being of your teeth. Both me and my sister's teeth look great and straight now. read more

Dr.Steve Lee is an awesome orthodontist and I totally recommand him for anyone who needs to straighten their teeth. He has the highest quality of skills and knowledge and always kindly answers to all my questions and concerns. His staffs are always smiling and very friendly and makes you feel comfortable and welcoming. I just took off the braces today and I thank Dr. Lee and his staffs for getting me the pretty pretty smile~ read more

Dr. Lee fixed my teeth! He was attentive, cautious and a perfectionist while I had braces... I thoroughly enjoyed my visits to his office, especially since Melinda (especially!), Juana and Gloria are all terrific and kind. I had complicating teeth that needed two implants, impacted wisdom teeth removed and two crowns put in while I had braces, and he worked around and with the other dentists... I am beyond thankful for his affordable prices, since I had so little money to work with, on so many complicating procedures! Definitely choose him as your orthodontist: his education backs him up, but his phenomenal customer service keeps you going (especially me, since I still go often, so he can help me with my retainer!) He truly cares for the patients... He and his practice inspired me so much to take care of my teeth, I am now going to school to become a dental hygienist! He was one of the first people I told! If you have any questions regarding Dr. Lee, do not hesitate to reach out to me. read more

Dr. Lee is honestly the best around! He pays such close attention to detail and attends to corrections you want made. I got Invisalign and I love my results! He made the process so easy and convenient, I would recommend this office to anyone because Dr. Lee really knows what he is doing, and is extremely talented and passionate about orthodontics. read more

Dr. Lee is in a league of his own. Never have I been to such a passionate, kind, understanding and attentive Dr. Dr. Lee truly cares about his patients and it shows in his amazing work. Staff is equally as amazing and completely on top of your needs. I am 31 years old and never thought that a team could make having braces as an adult such an awesome experience. I was sad to see the braces go as that meant I would not see them as often. Recommended for all ages and people! You'll go in and come out a huge fan of this office!!! Larrah P aka their favorite patient :) read more

I started going to Dr. Lee for my braces 14 years ago. 2 sets of braces (and countless retainers) later, he is still just as patient and attentive with me as he was when I first started going. (He also looks the exact same, I swear he doesn't age). I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for orthodontics. read more

Dr. lee has been the orthodontist for all four of our children and we couldn't be happier with his work. He is professional, courteous, always kept us informed about what he was doing with the kids, and is a perfectionist when it comes to his work. Our kids all look wonderful! I recommend Dr. Lee very highly. read more

I love the fact that Dr. Lee takes the time to answer questions and make not only me but my son feel at ease. My son is super excited to get his braces on thanks to Dr. Lee. The staff is not only friendly they too answer any and all questions asked. Awesome staff. read more

After two years of braces, I am happy to say my teeth is now straightened. Thanks to Dr. Lee and his friendly staff I now have a beautiful smile! The place has a friendly calm atmosphere and the staff work efficiently and quickly. So happy I went here to get an amazing smile! read more