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    Steven K Okamoto, DDS

    4.7 (109 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Services - Steven K Okamoto, DDS

    Cavity treatment

    Crown cleaning

    Dental exams

    Tooth filling replacement or repair

    Oral surgery

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    1 month ago

    The service is always timely. The office is very sincere, professional, and caring. I'm always satisfied after my visits.

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    18 days ago

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    7 months ago

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    Thank you, Manny for your kind words!

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    2 months ago

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    2 months ago

    Dr. Steven Okamoto is the best! If you need any dental work come here. The entire team is friendly and knowledgeable.

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    Thank you for your kind words, Paul!

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    3 months ago

    Fathers & daughter are excellent dentists. Caring, thoughtful, & compassionate. Office staff is excellent

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    10 months ago

    Very thorough examination and cleaning. Staff is so friendly. Does not over charge, insurance always covers the invoice.

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    9 months ago

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    1 year ago

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    Thank you for the kind compliments, Kathleen!

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    10 months ago

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    7 months ago

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    6 months ago

    Dr. Steve is the best! Have been a patient for over 20yrs and appreciate is great work and attention to detail...

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    2 years ago

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    We appreciate your kind words, Boyd!

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    11 months ago

    Fantastic. Great service. Wonderful office help. Best dentists. Dr. Steve is the best! The Hygienist rocks!

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    Thank you for the compliments -- we always look forward to seeing you!

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    Thank you Sherry! We love seeing you on our schedule!

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    1 year ago

    Very pleasant employees from the receptionists, dental workers, to the doctor. Can almost fall asleep in a dentist chair.

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    1 year ago

    Dr. Steven is fantastic! He's incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.

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    1 year ago

    Very friendly staff. Felt like home. Everyone treat you like their family. Looking forward to see them all soon

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    3 years ago

    Clean office, nice staff, great doctors, and very punctual with call backs. I would definitely recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Steven K Okamoto, DDS

    Are you in network with Humana?

    Thank you for your interest in our office. At this time we are not in network with Humana.

    Is Nitrous available to relieve anxiety?

    Yes he does. I don't need nitrous, but when l first started going to Dr. Steve l had dental phobia! He and his staff were so nice and reassuring. l never get anxious there anymore. Dr. Steve knows all about anxiety and how to treat it. I highly… Read more

    Hi, do you accept sun life?

    Thank you Viririana for your interest in our practice. At this time Sun Life insurance would be out of network. We would be happy to see you, however payment in full will be required on date of service and we will bill your insurance company as a… Read more

    I have braces from another orthodontist that partner with my general dentist and he is no longer there. I have another 10 months before my braces come off, can I transfer my care to you?

    Dear Janet, Thank you for contacting us. I'd recommend that you ask your current dentist for a referral. We are not an orthodontic office.… Read more

    Do you accept Dent iCal ins?

    Thank you for your interest in our office. No, we do not accept DentiCal insurance. If we can be of any assistance as an out of network patient, please feel free to call. Dr. Steven K. Okamoto

    Do you accept Guardian PPO insurance?

    Thank you, Casty, for your interest in our dental team. At this time we are out-of-network with Guardian PPO insurance, however, as a courtesy we will submit claims to the insurance company on your behalf. If you would like further details please… Read more

    Do you guys accept denti - cal ( medical dental plan )?

    Thank you Leonardo for your interest in our dental practice. At this time we are not a network provider for denti-cal.

    Do you accept Cigna Dental? Do you do tooth lengthening?

    Thank you, Joe, for reaching out to us! We are out-of-network with Cigna Dental, so you would need to check with your insurance representative regarding benefit coverage. Please fee free to call our office for an appointment to discuss your dental… Read more

    Hello! Do you take Delta Dental Premier PPO?

    Good morning Lauren -- Yes we do! Please feel free to call our office at 310-373-1120 and speak with Shannon or Erika to make an appointment -- We look forward to meeting… Read more

    Hello. Does your office accept medi cal?

    Dear Gina, At this time we do not accept Medi-Cal. Thank you.… Read more

    Hello Do you practice holistic dentistry? For example removal of root canal ceramic implants ect?

    Martha, Thank you for your interest in our dental practice. We can remove amalgam with a rubber dam evacuation technique, or remove teeth endodontically treated (root canal… Read more

    How much does one veneer cost?

    Thank you for contacting us Ana! Please call our Financial Coordinator, Valerie, at 310-373-1120 and she can help you with any questions regarding insurance, out-of-pocket costs and assist in making a new patient appointment. We look forward to… Read more

    Average cost per implant per tooth? Cost of All-on-Four?

    Dear Peggy, Thank you for your interest in our dental practice! Our standard fee for a single… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Steven K Okamoto, DDS

    Michelle Akamoto is very professional, experienced, friendly and understanding my needs entirely.

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    Jeffrey Lu, DDS - ProHealth Dental Care - Network coverage: out of network with Cigna PPO

    Jeffrey Lu, DDS - ProHealth Dental Care

    4.8(97 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Do not go here! This place seems professional on the outside but is rude and disrespectful when…read morehandling patients. I found this place on a whim because I was looking for a local dentist who could handle my specific situation. The place on yelp seemed great from the reviews. I called the office to explain, in detail, the at I needed a crown and stressed the fact that do not want to be a cash patient, and would not want to be seen for an initial consultation unless this was something they could accommodate. They looked into it and called me to say they could and booked me an appointment. I went in spoke to the dentist who gave me an estimate. Again, they were completely aware of my situation of not wanting to be cash patient. They booked me for the appointment to start the process, which included anesthesia and heavy drilling. I sat in the chair for almost 2 hours (could feel the drilling) and was told if I wanted to be numbed in that area, I'd need another shot. Ummm.. pause. When they were done w the first part, they said I'd just need to wait 30 min for the tooth. The dental assistant walked me out to the front desk to which, the office person (Monica) quoted me, "That will be $1300." I'm like ok? I mentioned I'm not a cash patient. Then she said, "I'm the person you spoke to and I never agreed to this. Are you accusing Dr. Liu and I of lying to you?? I won't let them finish drilling you the crown unless you pay today $1300." I was in shocked with how she was treating me at that point as if I'm trying to walk out after getting drilled for 2 hours.I agreed because I just wanted to get out of there and when I looked down on my phone to transfer money on my bank account, she said "well they're not ready for you and you can't stand there. Patients walk by that area." Um mamn, this is where the dental assistant walked me to and where you check out, where the f else am I supposed to stand?? And mind you, there were NO patients at the time in the waiting area. I decided that I didn't want to pay anyone demanding $1300 and treating me like shit, so I asked about my other options. She said she can give a temporary crown. Later that week, I was told they do not want to finish the process on my tooth leaving me with temporary fake tooth. Shame on them. Isn't this malpractice ??? I wouldn't recommend this place at all for this unprofessionalism in handling this situation and treated a patient for something that could've been handled if they were respectful and professional. I've never had any dental office treat me this way and I'm glad I did not give this place one penny.

    BEWARE OF INVISALIGN AT PROHEALTH DENTAL…read more First, I want to give credit where it's due: the front desk staff and dental assistants are great, and Jeff, the dental hygienist, is gentle and professional. However, my experience with Invisalign at this office over the past two years has been deeply disappointing. I had just switched to ProHealth Dental and came in for a routine check-up and Invisalign consultation. I expected to receive information, but the dentist immediately took molds of my teeth and submitted my insurance--without giving me time to consider or sign any consent forms. I went along with it, which I now regret. From the very first round of trays, I noticed I couldn't chew properly. When I brought it up, Dr. Jeffrey Lu said it was normal and would improve as the treatment progressed. I trusted the process and continued. After completing my full set of trays, I still needed refinements--especially on a lower tooth. Dr. Lu had mentioned early on that I barely qualified for Invisalign due to my tooth spacing, and in hindsight, I likely wasn't a good candidate. I've now gone through five rounds of refinements, and my teeth are still not straight. After the first three, they charged $165 per additional refinement--on top of the $4,300 I already paid. When I asked about more refinements, I was told things like: "There's only so much plastic can do." "Sometimes it can only get up to 90%." "Are you sure you want another refinement?" Yes, I am sure. I got Invisalign to straighten my teeth. But the bigger issue came toward the end of treatment when I realized I still couldn't chew properly. I started researching and discovered Invisalign can alter your bite, preventing your back teeth from closing. That explained everything. My back teeth weren't touching, and I couldn't chew meat or fibrous vegetables. I can also see in the mirror that my bite was open. Dr. Lu never mentioned this was a potential side effect. At my next visit, I brought it up again. He checked and confirmed I couldn't close my bite, but said, "Well, one side is better." That wasn't helpful--I still couldn't chew on either side. When I asked for solutions, I was told my options were: 1. Grind down my front teeth 2. Add crown build-up to the back 3. Get orthodontic braces After two years of Invisalign, I now need braces? Dr. Lu then said Invisalign is mainly for aligning front teeth--not correcting bite issues--and that they weren't responsible for my back teeth. I was never told this when starting treatment. I wasn't given a consent form or warned about any of these risks, which I believe is malpractice. This is a general dental office, not an orthodontic practice. They take molds, send them to Invisalign, and that's it. Dr. Lu clearly lacks orthodontic expertise--I found more helpful info on Reddit than I did in his office. He also couldn't address the "black triangles" that formed between my teeth after treatment. When I asked, he said he could "barely see them" and brushed it off. If you're considering Invisalign, go to a licensed orthodontist, not a general dentist. If I had been told that Invisalign doesn't treat bite issues, I would've chosen braces from the beginning. They now claim they told me about these limitations "verbally," which I do not recall. I asked for signed consent paperwork at my last visit--they had none. I'm currently trying to negotiate a refund. I used up my one-time $1,000 insurance benefit and now need to go to an orthodontist and get braces, which will cost me several thousand dollars more. I believe I deserve a full refund for the lack of disclosure and poor outcome of my treatment.

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    Jeffrey Lu, DDS - ProHealth Dental Care - Front of 3400 building. Suite # 102 is just inside on the left.

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    Stephen Hiroshige, DDS - ZOOM whitening for the big day!!

    Stephen Hiroshige, DDS

    4.9(38 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    Available by appointment
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    I just left Dr. Hiroshige and his staff and I can honestly say they are 5 stars all the way. I…read morefound him through Yelp and I knew I was in the right place when I saw all the USC paraphernalia all over the office. I knew immediately I was in good hands. Dr. Hiroshige is the dentist to go to in Gardena and the South Bay!!!!!! Parking is super convenient and he has all the latest technology. The XRay tech was super nice and made sure I was comfortable with my X Rays. They took both an XRay and a 3D photo of my bite. Luckily I had no cavities but i needed a very deep cleaning! Dr. Grace worked on my teeth for a good hour. She took her time and was plugging that tartar away from my teeth. Im so grateful for her and her expertise! After the cleaning Dr. Stephen explained my crowded teeth and the consequences if it was not fixed. I took the advice and am getting them corrected. Overall super happy I found a new dentist!

    Dr Hiroshige is the best dentist I have been to in years! I haven't had great experiences in the…read moreLos Angeles area- always long wait times, rushed exams, staff that didn't seem to care, etc. This was the opposite and I was so pleasantly impressed!! I came in for the Zoom whitening, and not only did they take their time, but they also gave me 'at home' teeth trays which I was not expecting to receive. My final results were about 8 shades lighter!! He also did a quick exam prior with X-ray to make sure I was in great condition prior to the whitening. Dr H, and Lilly will take great care of you!! Highly recommend!!

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