I had an amazing experience at The Smile Agency. The facilities and technology are modern, efficient, and well organized. I was seen within minutes of arriving, which I truly appreciated. The entire staff is caring, understanding, and genuinely makes you feel valued--like your opinions and comfort really matter. They go above and beyond to ensure you're satisfied with your care. Elizabeth was incredibly polite and warm, and she made my experience even better by truly listening to me and getting me seen right away. Today I went in just to grab some wax, but Julio took me back without hesitation to take a look to see what was going on he adjusted my wire, and even gave me extra wax just in case--at no charge. That level of care meant so much to me. I honestly feel like part of the team rather than just another patient. Silvia was also very informative and helpful in getting my care started. I highly recommend The Smile Agency to anyone looking for exceptional orthodontic care and a team that truly cares. read more

if i had the option to not rate this i would give it a 0 star. if you're going to take your children, or even yourself to this dentist office, i am praying for you to run as far away as possible. Dr. Guin is not only a selfish, uninformed dentist, but she doesn't care about her patients. She will do what she thinks she can, and then give up on your during treatment. I recommend you stay away from this office and spread the word. She is the MCdonalds of dentistry and shouldn't even be allowed to work let alone to run a zoo with her unproffesionalism. Leave before it's too late and before your teeth / bite gets worse!!!!! horrible nightmare of an experience with this office. read more

Great Experience with SMILE Agency Dental & Orthodontics I've been a patient at the SMILE Agency for quite some time, and I've seen real improvement in their scheduling and overall service. I used to share some of the same frustrations others mentioned in older reviews, but they've implemented a new scheduling system (not quite a year old, I believe) that has completely turned things around. Now they send plenty of reminders by text--which I love--and they're great about keeping you informed. From my experience as a senior patient and as the grandmother of a teen who also gets her dental and orthodontic care here, I think some of the past problems came from people not canceling properly. The office now asks that you give at least 24-48 hours' notice if you need to reschedule, and that's helped everything run smoothly. They've become very flexible and accommodating. Today, for example, Sylvia and Liz worked together to combine my granddaughter's dental cleaning and orthodontic appointments on the same day so we wouldn't have to make two trips. Sylvia is wonderful--friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. When we first signed up for orthodontic treatment, she took her time explaining everything about pricing, scheduling, and procedures in detail. Karen, who does my cleanings, is also outstanding. She's highly experienced, gentle, and always makes me feel comfortable. I never miss an appointment because I actually look forward to seeing her! Everyone at the front desk is kind and professional, and the whole office has a very warm, family-friendly atmosphere. My granddaughter and I both love coming here, and I'm proud that our whole family gets our dental care in one convenient place. If you had scheduling issues with SMILE Agency in the past, give them another try. They've made great strides, and their service is excellent! read more

I've been at this location for 6 years now and honestly these people have been dedicated to help me get the best results I want for my teeth. I appreciate how nice the ladies are at the front desk, always welcoming everyone. Elizabeth is a sweetheart and is an amazing workers as well as everyone else at this location. I also got all my wisdom teeth removed last summer and let me tell you how scared I was, but Dr, Guinns son did an AMAZING surgery. I felt no pain at all only was swollen from the face for a couple days. I felt relieved and happy that all my wisdom teeth were out. They numbed me very good and I wasn't under any anesthesia. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

I had a complicated case due to genetic issues with my jaw and was turned down by a couple other orthodontists due to being a challenging case. Dr. Guinn and team did a fantastic job over three years and two jaw surgeries to help build a normal bite. I don't believe anyone could have done better! Silvia was especially helpful navigating my insurance situation as I started treatment on medi-cal. Technicians Julio and Mark do great work. They always have a great attitude and sense of humor. read more

Love Dr Guinn and her care team! They are professional, responsive, and experienced. Highly recommend. From the greeters at the front to Silvia who explains the financials and follows up to Julio's gentle bedside manner with installation. Love the team. The Dr. invest in state of they are equipment and is committed to documenting patient outcomes every step of the process. A truly impressive operation from start to finish. read more

I waited 30 min to be seen for routine cleaning ... waited another 30 min to be seen by the doctor. I got up after waiting 30 min .. went to the front desk to let them know I did not have time to wait... Mayra-- saw me waiting for my turn however, instead took another person. When I asked if I was not in line she acted like she did not hear me. This is not the first time I have experienced poor customer service here. Unfortunately I have HMO for another year. But at this point I read more

I finally decided to get braces as an adult and as a dental professional I wanted to see the best in the field. Dr Guinn is simply the best in her field. She is so knowledgeable and keeps up to date with the latest and best treatments. She even lectures to other orthodontists. The office is very modern and the staff is fantastic! Elizabeth is so warm and bubbly and making appointments is super easy with her. Silvia is an absolute pleasure to deal with, she is kind and very knowledgeable about the orthodontic & financial process. Julio & Dr. Guinn placed my braces. Julio is amazing. So sweet and gentle. He really took his time to make sure they were perfect. I could not have asked for a better team. I'm just sorry I waited so long! Thanks Dr Guinn and staff! read more

I had consult for Invisalign with the office manager Silvia Z. and she was thorough and patient with me as we discussed expectations and cost. Everything she explained is exactly how it's been since I started wearing the invisalign trays and I'm so pleased with the results! Glad I came here! And, my teeth are turning out great and just how she explained. read more

The rude Rudolph ears girl charged me $1 for a mask that she used her unclean hand to grab from the box to give me. Owner, we are your customers; hire staff that will provide a pleasant experience. I enjoy Karen, the hygienist who does the cleaning. It's my only reason to come back every time. The front desk staff needs to learn some greeting etiquette. Where is Elizabeth? read more

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Absolutely the worst experience. My interactions with Sylvia, the Orthodontic & Financial Manager/New Patient Administrator, made it clear to me that the focus is money, even before I'm an actual patient. I went in for a consultation, already having my own X-rays, but they insisted on taking their own. I specifically asked if I could receive copies of the X-rays afterward and if there was going to be a cost--not just whether the X-rays were free, but if copies would be provided. I was assured that I would receive them AT NO COST by the technician/nurse? When I later requested the copies, Sylvia decides to tell me there would be a $450 fee, which was never mentioned. Lack of transparency, misinformation or pure incompetence from staff. It gets worse... Sylvia claimed the doctor recommended an in-person consultation (despite knowing they couldn't treat my case which they mentioned on the same message), but now at a reduced price of $350 I could get the xrays and the consultation. Originally, it was $450 just for the X-ray copies--suddenly it's discounted and bundled. Why would I waste more time and money if the doctor who isn't qualified to determine whether my case requires surgery, says she won't take my case? I'll find another one, as long as I hear from an actual surgeon, not from an orthodontist. Then guess what! The price dropped to $250 for the X-rays alone on the message right after. This inconsistency is ridiculous. My case is surgical, and they refused to send my X-rays directly to a surgeon. Do they think I'm collecting them for fun? This place is beyond frustrating. Wasted my time and exposed my self to radiation for no reason. read more

Terrible service. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Overcharged us by $150 for a service we did not request.

If I could give 10 stars, I would. I can't thank The Smile Agency enough for the time and energy they put into improving my smile and making sure I was a satisfied and informed patient. I rarely smiled before I met them and now I don't stop. Shoutout to Silvia for being so knowledgeable about the different treatment types, costs, and showing that she was invested in me and my story and always honest with me so I make the best choices for the future of my smile. I really appreciate this type of personable service. And then you have the Mastermind, Dr. Guinn, who is an expert in her field, gave me spot-on advice about my treatment, and is a perfectionist so she will only give you the best. Please always take her advice! The rest of the admin and dental assistant staff has also been incredible: Annie, Ally, Julio, everyone I came in contact with there was truly ON it. As I wrapped up my treatment today and depart from LA I had to take a moment and reflect on how easy Dr Guinn and Silvia made my process. And how much of a transformation my smile has made with Invisalign in just under two years. When I first set out to find an orthodontist I was referred here by two separate parties: a colleague and a relative. That was the first sign that this would be an amazing experience and now is my turn to recommend them to anyone reading this for all of your orthodontic needs! You will love The Smile Agency and your smile even more. read more

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From the moment I went in, Mayra was very polite and helpful in provided the necessary documents to be completed. I went in for a tooth filling, since my tooth was sensitive. Dr. Nadia did an exceptional job in ensuring it was the proper tooth and executed the job perfectly. Thru the process, Dr. Nadia and her dental assistant kept constantly checking in with me to make sure I was fine. In addition, I received a follow up phone call a few hours after the procedure, by Mayra, to ensure that everything was fine with me. I really recommend The Smile Agency to everyone! read more

Very nice staff and great dentist for kids! Love it. My kids love coming here they always get treated great and it's nice and clean read more

This place is ok. It serves its purpose. Dental hygienists don't care if they hurt you. Bare minimum with cleaning. In and out in 20 minutes. No instructions about flouride. Pretty sure she didn't even do it. Personality of an internal auditor. Have a major cut on my tongue from that stupid water suction thing after I finally had to say "ow" about 8 times. Mouth is inflamed now. Not even an apology. If you are in between dentists, it's fine. read more

Today, was beautiful! I got my gums lasered to make my smile bigger! It's looks awesome .... and I recommend The Smile Agency for fixing ur smile! I'm going to later have more work done and this is just the beginning to best smile I could ever have! Thank u Dr. Guinn read more

The Smile Agency - Orthodontists Near Me - Pasadena, California

I randomly found this place online when I was thinking about getting an orthodontic evaluation for braces. Sylvia: She gave me all the information I needed about the pros and cons of getting braces. She answered all my questions promptly. She even gave me her personal number and her email so that I can call her at anytime with any questions or concerns I had. She was really nice! Technicians: They're all really friendly. If I ever need more wax or elastics, they're always willing to give me more. Doctors: Dr. Guinn is very professional and friendly. It's convenient to have a personal account on their website so you can look at your pictures, account balance, etc. I really like how they give out tokens at each visit for various things so that you can save them up and trade them in for giftcards, movie tickets, ipods, etc. :) I was really terrified about getting teeth extractions and wearing braces for 2 years.. but they've made me realize that it's really not that bad and that it can be done! I can't wait to get my braces off so I can compare my smile before and after! read more

do not walk, run away from smile agency!same for green street dental. there is something strange going on here. cancelled appts, rude and unfriendly employees. they want to get paid, but deliver no service. avoid at all cost: do not get caught up in their drama. read more

Dr. Guinn changed my life! What many take for granted, was my biggest dream, the ability to smile. I had the worst teeth and smile. I had seen different orthodontists before and all said I needed invasive jaw surgery to fix my teeth, but not Dr. Guinn. She is innovative, smart and has the knowledge in the latest technology. I had the Damon System braces and the TADS, which fixed my smile without surgery. I am thankful to her and all of her team because they didn't only give me a great smile, but they gave me confidence in myself. My journey is now completed and I will never forget Dr.Guinn! I am so happy with my results and I will MISS seeing everyone at the office on a monthly basis! I am, and will always be grateful! I LOVE THEM!! - Tanya read more

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No price crazy I no like and they run late. No care for your time or schedule. Me not like

RUN!!!! This place is ALWAYS running late. They DO NOT value your time. I had booked, what I thought, was the first appointment of the day. Arrived at 8 AM, waited 45 minutes until I was seen for an x-ray and exam. When I asked Ernie what happened, he looked clueless and answered, "we're running late". WTH? How could you be running late on your first appointment of the day? I was the only one in the waiting room!!! I ripped off the apron and told them this was unacceptable and left. Everytime I've had an appointment with them, they're late. The front desk never offers an apology for the delay, and yes they do chatter amongst themselves ALOT. I told them so long, I'm going to find another dentist. My teeth are in great shape, so no love lost here. read more

I Love This Women and Staff Dr. Guinn has been seeing my family for years and now it's my turn three kids later I finally get a chance to really smile. I've put off my braces for 17yrs due to putting two children before me, strengthening my bones and making sure my gums were healthy enough to move forward and now I can say I've arrived. My smile has transformed into everything that I've waited so long for in 11 months which is such a short time that my brother is now looking forward to Dr Guinn helping him transform his smile. Thank you Dr Guinn for telling me what to do to ensure my gums were healthy for my life long dream. read more

Friendly staff, great service , clean environment! Best ortho in town! Everytime i come in for an appt i get tooken in right away always on time! read more

At age 65, I was definitely the oldest client in there, but was always treated well. My teeth had started shifting, and after having braces in my teens, I was not willing to let them all go amuk at this stage of my life. I want to go out looking good! So they set me up on a year-long plan with Invisalign. Seeing I was religious about wearing them, I actually finished the process with a month or two to spare. My teeth look gorgeous (if I do say so myself) and the whole deal was a breeze. Worth every cent and every minute! There's not a bad member of the team in the bunch. Always friendly and efficient. I highly recommend the Smile Agency. read more

Dr Guinn is great, I love this office, and there is someone there who definitely stands out. I've been meaning to write this review for so long. Mark is one of the best providers and just a great person. He is literally an artist and worked with me appointment after appointment for years to get my teeth looking perfect. He really took ownership over me as a client, and I always knew he was there for me. Even now, when I go in to have little checkups here and there, he always takes care of me and my smile. I always look forward to seeing him because of the true connection that he made with me and my transformation, which would not have been possible without him. Mark deserves the big bucks, give that man a raise!! read more

I'm an Invisalign patient here and so far I love it! I have an overbite that is slowly going away as I go through the process. Very excited with my journey! read more

I started goin to "The Smile Agency/ Green Street Dental last year in September with Dr. Quinn, and so far I have had a good experience! The staff and environment are very nice and professional. They are willing to work with you financially in order for you to take the necessary steps to get that smile your looking for. Carmen and Sylvia in the financial department is very pleasant and will help you! My recent experience was yesterday, I had a deep deep cleaning done lol, and I like how the Dental Hygienist (Karen) guided me through the entire process from explaining what she was going to do, to pre-medicating before the procedure, checking on me through the procedure and making sure I was comfortable!!! Kudos to you Karen! I look forward to getting my invisiline and getting my smile to where it use to be , and I think the smile agency will do the trick! So I give them a good 4/5 STARS . Hopefully the rest of the journey will be as pleasant as it started read more

I did my orthodontic procedures at the smile agency. It was a very seamless process overall. Dr Quinn and her amazing staff paid detailed attention to ensure that my needs and concerns are all well taken care of throughout the entire two year procedure. They were very knowledgeable and demonstrated their ability to fix my overbite issues, ultimately yielding a better looking set of teeth. Jaslyn, Sylvia and the front desk staff also did an amazing job being flexible and can accommodate my schedule. They were extremely friendly and shown excellent customer service consistently. I'd highly recommend this place for an orthodontic treatment, or at minimum a consultation! read more

WARNING!!! DO NOT COME HERE. Carmen is a very dishonest individual. This person handles the billing for the office and she clearly gave me quotes without taking my insurance into consideration. After she quoted me for almost $3000 dollars worth of dental work, I called my insurance and they said I should only be paying $195. I called and confronted her about it and as you can imagine her explanation made no sense. She Said the person that does that work for the office doesn't except my insurance and that she can refer me to an office that does except my insurance. I told her why didn't she tell me that since the beginning?? No explanation. In my opinion, She does this intentionally and I doubt I'm the first person. I will definitely being switching dentist and reporting her to read more

Great service helped me straighten my teeth and very helpful staff and work with you on the price, highly recommend!!

I came here at the ripe age of 16 and got a million dollar smile from Dr.Guinn ... A decade later, I had to return for issues due to nighttime tooth grinding and they treated me like absolute ROYALTY. Dr and all staff members are so very friendly and welcoming. My smile is gorgeous and I continuously yield compliments due to them. Thank you Dr.Guinn and all at The Smile Agency! read more

Went there to talk to them regarding the Groupon offer they had up, and spoke with 2 really bitchy employees. One was mexican, behind a desk, and talking to her was like pulling teeth, the second one, Sylvia, was flat out rude to me, shutting me up, although all I was trying to get was some info on Invisalign. They were worse than CIA about giving out the information. They are also WAY overpriced. Everywhere else I got an estimate of 4k for the procedure, when I told her, she laughed in my face about it. She also added, "That price is definitely not an option at this clinic," yet, she wouldn't give me even an approximate to the nearest thousand, saying that I NEEDED to have the consultation in order to find out. Then she simply cut me, and went on about her business, leaving me there mid-sentence. I THINK NOT. And I greatly advise you not to go there, either. read more

This is the worst dental office that I have been to in my 60 years of life. They are rude, unprofessional, and will try to take your money, even if your insurance pays for the procedure. I made an emergency appointment to have my bridge re-cemented. They tried to charge me 250.00 dollars. When I told them my insurance would pay for it, they said they would call. I stared at the front desk girl, not calling my insurance for about 20 minutes. I then called my insurance company at got them on the phone. They said the procedure did not have a cost. THEN, the person at the desk said that the next appointment was in August. AUGUST!!!! For a ten-minute procedure!!!! They are the WORST!!! read more

I really recommend this place, they have the best service and will great you like if your coming back home from vacation. They will treat you good and right. I really look forward to coming to my future appointments. read more

I got my wisdom teeth removed here and everyone from the staff members to the Dentist was absolutely amazing and professional and caring. Everything went according to schedule and what they had discussed previously during my consultation. The dentist was very professional and did a great job removing my teeth. It was very fast and I didn't feel anything at all. I definitely recommend them! read more

We came here upon a friend's recommendation. It started out okay. The staff is not the most attentive but they help you if you ask. What I really disliked was the WAIT TIME. No matter what our appointment time was, my son and I always waited for at least 45 minutes if not more. I don't like to complain and understand that it gets busy, BUT they must be overbooking appoinments if we have always had to wait over 45 minutes for an ortho check up, adjustment, or even just picking up a retainer (that literally took 5 mintues, but we waited 60 minutes to be called in). I have one more son that needs braces and will be looking for another place to go. I know that wait times will always vary, but we've never been seen timely here. read more

I bought a Groupon for Zoom! teeth whitening which was the only service I had done there but the staff was very friendly and made me feel right at home. They even serve fresh cucumber/orange water while you're waiting. The Zoom! whitening session wasn't the most comfortable half hour I've ever spent but the results were amazing. I jokingly said I wanted white as snow teeth thinking that it wasn't possible, but, lo and behold, my teeth turned bright white. I couldn't stop smiling all the way home. I'll definitely go back when it's time for a touch up. read more

After about 2.5 years of wearing invisalign I am not 100% satisfied with results. I wore them religiously. Yes, my teeth were horrible and I like my smile a lot more now. I think I should have gone with regular or Damon braces. The ortho should have recommended them instead of invisalign, they def would have widened my smile a lot more than as is. Staff is nice, otherwise would rate a 2 Parking always available All in all it's all about the results, and cannot say I'm fully satisfied. Specially for the price! read more

Went here to cash in my groupon for the teeth whitening. I went in expecting the worst, but the employees were nice and friendly I was in and out within the hour like they said I had never done the whitening before and didn't know what to expect when i was informed it was only going to be 1/2 i was bum out, thinking "what is that going to do". first of all it was the longest half hour i have spend lay back, i was kind of falling asleep but it was kind of uncomfortable so didn't when I was done I brushed my teeth and was happy with the results for it being my first time. they came out pretty good I definitely recommend this place every one was nice and didn't force me to any additional treatments, since that's what i was expecting too read more