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TLC for Smiles

4.5 (424 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Services - TLC for Smiles

Orthodontics

Cavity treatment

Crown cleaning

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Neil B.

Incompetent front desk. Incompetent staff. Received notification for 11:30 am appointment via text. Received phone call as well confirming 11:30 am. Went in, informed appointment at 11:00 am and needed to reschedule. Had to wait till 12:00 pm. Appointment for toddler. No toddler amenities. Terrible experience. Went to schedule next appointment. Informed my appointment was already scheduled in the back. I didn't schedule an appointment. Needed to request appointment information and demand confirmation of the same. Ultimately will find a new dentist. I would recommend any parents looking for a dentist stay away from this place. The dentist himself was professional and kind. I would recommend he fire his entire front desk staff. They essentially blamed me for their notification system. If the notification system doesn't work well, get a new one. It's too bad a hardworking professional is let down by an incompetent front desk. Also, if you try contacting the number back concerning the notification of appointment, it is an automated system and unavailable. Seriously, get a better system guys. Unacceptable. Lost a client. TLC frowns. Avoid.

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I can't thank Dr. Schrodi enough for the amazing job he did with my Invisalign treatment. From the very beginning, she was professional, patient, and truly attentive to every detail. She always made sure I understood the process and took the time to answer all of my questions. What really stood out to me was the level of care she showed throughout the entire treatment. She genuinely cares about her patients and their results. Thanks to her, my teeth look absolutely amazing, and I feel so much more confident with my smile. A big thank you to Dr. Schrodi for making this such a smooth and positive experience. I highly recommend her to anyone considering Invisalign!

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Ask the Community - TLC for Smiles

Do you take delta dental?

Hi there! We sure do. We accept most PPOs! Give our office a call and a team member will happily help schedule an appointment with you.

Does anyone know if they take Aetna DMO?

Hi Rosa, TLC for Smiles at 18121 Chatsworth St. in Granada Hills, CA 91344, participates with Aetna DMO for general dentistry which is dentistry for adults.… 

Is Care Credit an accepted form of payment?

Yes! Absolutely. We specialize in helping to create plans that work for most people and families.

Does anyone know of they take medical insurance or HMO? I have a toddler with Autism. Are they good with special needs children?

They accept different insurances; however, you need to check with them since sometimes providers can be part of PPO and not necessarily HMO.

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Review Highlights - TLC for Smiles

“There is a reason that Dr Schrodi at TLC For Smiles in Granada Hills has been around for 17+ years.”

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4.3(354 reviews)
2.3 mi•Northridge
Free consultations
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A+++. Perfection. The Denists, technicians, Receptionists, everyone I dealt with were highley…read moreskilled, extremely pleasant, cordial, articulate, knew their business back and forth, didn't try to sell me on things I didn't need and clearly cared about my welfare and made me feel totally comfortabe and welcome. I couldn't have asked for a better group of people. Before I go on Kudos to Marlyn, Dr. Nia my excellent dentist, Susie & Arial of the front Office, and Anthony, Assistant. Apologies if I inadvertently left anyone out. The great thing about Northridge Advanced Dentistry is they are open on Saturday and took me for an Emergency basically same day, right away. What happened to me was on Friday Night celebrating my birthday I was eating excellent birthday cake and somehow my dental bridge of a few years with 4 implants I think, suddenly got loose but did not come out by itself- almost like a Yo-Yo for lack of a better term. I was afraid of it accidently finally coming out on its own when I was sleeping and swallowing it. I had called my regular dentist who operates independently elsewhere and he told me not to pull the bridge out on my own (he hadn't seen the problem) and he was in NYC for a week and couldn't see me till he got back to LA! I spent all evening trying to find a 24 hour dentist in Los Angeles- there are none I could find despite numerous listings on Google saying 24 Hour dentist, but I was fortunate enough to speak to Marlyn at Advanced Dentistry in Nothridge and she booked me that Saturday morning. Dr. Nia was able to glue the bridge back on perfectly, answered all my questions and reassured me everything would be fine which it was. I intend to have future cosmetic work done at Northridge Advanced Dentistry. A perfect 10 and to me nothing is a perect 10!

Don't just look at all the good reviews without looking at the bad reviews. It's horrible to see…read morethe consistency in their treatment and insurance gimmicks. It's even more flabbergasting to see the response from Issac with an unprofessional condescending unapologetic tone. You can hear it through his words. Oh boy this makes my negative experience sound light even tho Issac wasn't involved. Well I guess without dragging on my poor experiences with them. I felt the money drive from the beginning and the press for repeated consultations on my root canal. The price quote I received the first time, change to an even more expensive charge after I had a dispute with the front desk. Nice smiles, pretty faces, but are not trained how assist with efficient solutions and thorough clarity of communication . Addressing concerns of makes them defensive and they either say the wrong thing or don't say anything at all. Lack of customer service skills. When I requested to speak to the owner I was directed to Mario. Seemed nice on the first call explaining my dilemma and he compensated a cleaning I was turned away (to get at first when they only told me when I got their my insurance doesn't cover it after I spoke to them the day before to confirm appointment) for the inconvenience. He acted concerned and said he will make sure any other service ( my root canal) will be discount and make sure I'm happy because "Money didn't matter to their practice". Now that's when I should have ran to the reviews to see if they follow what they say, and believed my gut... cause he was overly nice. Red flag That was then when I erased my attempt to yelp thinking it would be what he said. The jokes on me. Following week I then got my cleaning by the Hygienst that I like they set up another root canal counseling, which even he was confused why I was there. The story wasn't gonna change on what I needed and he really didn't do anything but agree with what was said in my file. I then came back to the front and the quote I got was more than the first one. The same girl I have a dispute with had a dismissive attitude, tried to smile thru it but neglected the point of being there. I asked is this discounted she said yes ( which it wasn't as I have my other statement from prior) and then I left out having to go back in to mention the appointment I needed to make for next appointment. I asked why didn't you finalize appointment and she said cause " you didn't seem you wanted it". That was not true as when she asked me did I want to set it up I said yes we just got into the discussion about the price and Mario. Instead of her referencing back to it to confirm she was dismissive like mentioned earlier. When I left I called Mario to share the in counter that he said he would make sure he would talk to front desk about previously as a follow up and he didn't answer. In that call I left a voice note explain in case he was out of town and he didn't return my message. With in the last 3 months I have phoned and left messages 8 different times and he refuses to address where we left off to correct what he said he prides his will to make sure customers are happy cause he would want that to happen to him and his family. My son and I were inconvenienced and had to make different trips back just for her mishap several times as I minimize the encounters because clearly the other clients have bigger problems than I do. I'm just glad I didn't give them my money. They got what they needed from insurance. Guess I was pushed out of there practice like other customers on here I see where but silently. The way Mario has handled me makes sense why the mask on their office seems nice at first unlit it's not and then they are passive aggressive. I hope this awareness brings clients to know their worth and money should be more valued than this.

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4.9(72 reviews)
1.9 mi•Northridge
Walk-ins welcome
Emergency services

About doctor Kevin, I truly believe he's the best in the entire valley .I trust him 100%. I've been…read morehis patient for over 20 years, and I couldn't be happier with the care I've received. He is incredibly honest and genuinely cares about his patients. He never recommends unnecessary treatments just to make money; he focuses on what you actually need. He is an amazing person who provides the kind of care everyone hopes to find. His staff is equally wonderful, always friendly, respectful, and clearly passionate about what they do. Kathy is especially great; she stays on top of everything, reminds you when it's time for a visit, and works with your schedule to make appointments convenient. The hygienists who do the cleanings are very gentle and careful (you barely feel a thing during your visits). I love the entire team and highly recommend Dr. Kevin and his staff. I don't have pictures to share but the offices or rooms are extremely clean. I Recommend doctor Kevin and his staff with my eyes closed. Please check them out, you will not regret it. The only thing I will have to say is negative!!!! ... it is sad they don't open on Fridays.

Alright, here we go. Dr. Gropp is my dentist and has been for several years, with good reason! He…read moreand his staff are awesome. First of all, highly professional, yet extremely friendly. So, here's my most recent encounter with the Doc. About a month ago I came in to see Dr. Gropp with a serious case of "yuck mouth". He immediately went to work. Xray, Root canal, deep cleaning, fillings and polishing. About a month later, no more "yuck mouth. Thank you Dr. Gropp and your entire staff for your expert client care!

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4.6(112 reviews)
1.4 mi•Northridge
Free parking
Emergency services

Don't go through what I went through please avoid the headaches and pain. I was told I needed a…read moredeep cleaning, fillings, and a night guard. Even though they are in-network with my insurance, they charged me $660 upfront and 58$ for night guard then billed my insurance about $1,450. After contacting my insurance, I learned my plan covers 80%, so I still don't understand why I was charged so much out of pocket. Since my fillings, I've had severe pain and sensitivity. Nearly a month later, I still can't chew on the left side and now hot foods and cold water hurt the right side where I was able to eat. I sought a second opinion, and another dentist told me I may now need a root canal. My experience has been painful, expensive, and extremely disappointing. This was my first time at this dentist and they make you feel like you are safe and you could trust them. Now I have to pay cash for a root canal cause they maxed out my insurance and won't reimburse me for what I paid them! This dentist is a fraud!!! If you are going through this go to the Dental Board California and submit your complaint.

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4.2(145 reviews)
2.8 mi•Northridge

My family and I have been coming to Mid Valley Dental for 20 years and we can't say enough good…read morethings about them. The doctors and stuff are as friendly as they are experienced! They have been doing incredible work for us and make every situation as easy and painless as possible. Going to the dentist is usually a difficult experience for people but we love going to the dentist because of them and the work they provide!

I recently returned to Mid-Valley Dental for comprehensive evaluation and restorative treatment,…read moreand once again, Dr. Terence Lau and his team delivered exceptional care. Over 16 years ago, following a severe accident, Dr. Lau completely restored my mouth with multiple root canals, implants, and precision crowns. When a front crown recently reached the end of its natural 15-year lifecycle alongside other wear, I initially consulted three local dentists in Newport Beach which is closer to home. I was disappointed to find that modern cosmetic practices often lack the qualifications to handle complex surgical work such as root canals, extractions, and implant placements - under one roof. Returning to Dr. Lau made the difference immediately clear: Comprehensive Clinical Expertise: Dr. Lau performs advanced restorative, implant, and endodontic procedures directly. Rather than focusing solely on surface aesthetics, he prioritizes structural bite alignment and oral function alongside cosmetic outcomes. Streamlined Scheduling: Living over an hour and a half away, the clinic optimizes each appointment to maximize treatment efficiency and respect travel time. Transparent Financial Coordination: The billing management team worked closely with me to navigate self-pay options, including their dedicated in-house coverage plan, creating a phased financial roadmap that fit my budget. Dr. Lau's depth of skill, advanced credentials, and patient-first approach set a standard that is rare in modern dentistry. For patients needing complex restorative care, functional reconstruction, or implant surgery, Mid-Valley Dental is unmatched. I highly recommend Dr Lau and Mid Valley Dental for all your Dental needs.

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Our new office boasts high ceilings, soothing colors, and comfortable design.

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4.8(76 reviews)
0.6 mi•Granada Hills
Emergency services
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After more than 10 years of not stepping foot into the dentist because of my phobia of dentists I'm…read moreglad that I found one with nice and gentle staff. From the receptionist, to the dental hygienist to the Drs, everyone is so nice and professional. They listen to my concerns especially when I say that I'm terrified of any dental procedure. They are gentle and make me feel comfortable. Cannot forget office manager Melissa also is very professional and always is available when you have any dental issues to make your appointments. Usually after I visit a dentist I don't go back until I have pain. I've been going back and keeping up with the cleanings after my deep clean for the first time in my life. Don't be afraid. Make the appointment.

I had such a great experience at CA Dental. Dr. Lee is incredibly kind, gentle, and knowledgeable…read more He explains everything so clearly and has the softest touch, which really makes a difference if you're someone who gets anxious at the dentist. Melissa, the office manager, is wonderful. She's very informative when it comes to pricing, insurance benefits, and coverage, and she makes the whole process feel seamless and stress-free. The front desk staff is also friendly, welcoming, and always helpful from the moment you walk in. The dental hygienist who did my cleaning today was extremely thorough yet so gentle and careful. It was genuinely a pleasant experience, which isn't something you hear often about dental visits. This was my second visit, and I've already referred my husband because they truly make going to the dentist feel calm and stress-free. Highly recommend this office!

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Happy guy.. They have him a toothbrush and a no sugar lollipop

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California Dental Group - Reception and Hallway to work area.

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Reception and Hallway to work area.

TLC for Smiles - orthodontists - Updated October 2026

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