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TLC for Smiles

4.5 (424 reviews)
Open • 9:00 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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Brian J Kim, DDS, MSD - Our caring Clinical Team

Brian J Kim, DDS, MSD

4.9(90 reviews)
1.4 mi•Granada Hills

Shoutout Dr Kim he did it up yall!! I had a very complicated case he worked alongside my surgeon…read moreand they did an amazing job. My face is too tea now. Also shoutouts to his receptionist very sweet and understanding bc i stayed late to my appointment. Also to his his assistants always got me outta there quick and once i had my surgery they were very gentle with my face. All in all 10/10 would recommend

I just finished my treatment as an adult patient and couldn't be happier with the results! Dr. Kim…read moreis the most informed, professional, and kind orthodontist I have ever worked with. I had braces several times as a child and young adult, so I was nervous to begin treatment again after getting so many conflicting recommendations from different orthodontists over the years. I also had a number of complex issues with my bite that many orthodontists had difficulty fixing in the past. Dr. Kim immediately put me at ease during my initial consultation and was very thorough in explaining his treatment plan. I thought I would have to wear braces for 3 years but I finished my treatment in 2, and the results were so much better than I was expecting! Dr. Kim is the most knowledgeable and professional orthodontist you will ever meet. A special shout out to his team, especially Arricelli, Charlie, and Michelle. Every person I ever met in the office were fantastic. I will be forever grateful for quality of the care I received and the amazing results. Below are photos from my first day of treatment with my braces and the day I got my braces off.

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Brian J Kim, DDS, MSD - After photo!

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Brian J Kim, DDS, MSD - First day of treatment

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First day of treatment

California Dental Group - My son is getting his teeth checked

California Dental Group

4.8(76 reviews)
0.6 mi•Granada Hills
Emergency services
Offers payment plans

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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California Dental Group - Happy guy.. They have him a toothbrush and a no sugar lollipop

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.

Curry & Oh Orthodontics - Before and After

Curry & Oh Orthodontics

4.7(29 reviews)
1.3 mi•Porter Ranch

I wanted to give a review for my full Invisalign experience…read more Side Note:I did not need much work done in my mouth because my teeth weren't very bad. I just had a lot of gaps at the bottom and the top, and I had one tooth in particular was turned out. Dr. Oh first went over the pro's and con's to braces vs. Invisalign. I personally wanted the Invisalign, but the cost is always something you'll need to factor. Cost: My cost was $5,400 for Invisalign-- I believe $4,600 for braces. If you do Invisalign you will have to pay upfront, I paided $1,500. I also make $100 payments a month. I do have insurance it may make a difference for you. First days: In the beginning you feel like you talk with a lisp. That's normal and may take a month to go away, but hang in there, it will. Trays: -You wear a tray for 2 weeks before moving to the next. -You wear them all day 22 hours minimum. (Not wearing trays for 20 sum hours may result in needing more tray or slowing the process down). -Yes, you sleep with them in your mouth. -You don't eat with them--but I drink all cold drink with them, which they might tell you is a no-no. The only thing I won't drink is hot drinks may melt the trays and anything that's red might stain them like cranberry juice. Buttons: Buttons feel weird and defiantly takes getting use to with the trays. They can irritate the inside of your mouth if you keep your tray off too long. Good reminder to put your trays back in. Rubberbands: Rubber bands have been my biggest struggle in this whole process. I've had gotten massive mouth irritations due to the rubber-bands rubbing. I did bring this issue up to them as to which they did switch the bands to non-latex. Great--they did help with the irritants but they break get hour or so, no joke it's frustrating. When I went back the next time I told them I was still having issues, they actually have thick non-latex rubber bands (don't be afraid to speak up and tell them when things are working, most likely your not the first to run across that problem). No one gave me a tip or advice for putting in rubber bands quickly so I came up with my own way--hopefully, this helps. Here a little tip for putting in rubber bands in 5 secs (no need for mirrors): 1. Before you put in the bottom tray in your mouth--place rubber bands on hooks (towards the back of tray). 2. Once rubber bands are in hooks--usually, they'll stay in place but I always pull on the rubber bands in opposite direction when placing trays on bottom teeth. 3. Put in top tray 4. Take the loose part of the rubber band and pull towards front hook--hook band on upper hook (repeat on the other side). You should be good to go in seconds after that. : ) Personal Pro's and Con's of Invisalign: Pro: -People truly don't know you have them on. -You can take them off and see results on a daily basis. -You can get you teeth clean regularly not just at the dentist but you can brush normal. -When you first start wearing tray depending on what you're trying to achieve they may instantly make your teeth look straight and or the gaps look closed. Cons: -When your eating in public it's awkward to remove them in front of everyone--you'll learn to take them off in the bathroom or take them off in the car before you get to your destination. -When you first put them the first couple day your mouth will hurt and don't even think about eating anything that requires hardcore chewing or biting. (Take a Tylenol or something ahead of time it might help). -Once you see results that you're conformable with its harder to want to wear your trays because you like your smile and you want to rock it. (Could be considered a pro). -Rubber bands Okay so I'm done with my Invisalign and to say the least, it's been an experience. At the final stage of my treatment I got rock a metal retainer. At first, when talking it gives you flashbacks of your first day with Invisalign, can't speak clearly (getting use to a foreign thing in your mouth). I had to wear consistently for 3-4 months: Remember every person is different. I knew myself well enough to know I could handle Invisalign and opted for that. To this day, it's been the best decision I've made. It's been years now since I've stop using Invisalign. I had a permeant retainer removed from my bottom teeth and opted for another removable nightly worn retainer. (Retainers cost about $250 give or take with no insurance). Overall, I've had my battles but I would do again exactly if given the choice. This office is very high tech and they seem to always being advancing with technology--getting a retainer this time was just a scan in the mouth (no more drooling on the staff with impressions). I highly recommend this office and the Dr.'s in it.

I cannot speak highly enough of the team at Curry & Oh Orthodontics. Finding the right orthodontist…read morefor my four kids including my son who has special needs, was a concern for our family. From our very first visit the level of compassion, expertise, and personalized care they provided was truly exceptional. The entire staff were incredibly patient and welcoming. If you are looking for an orthodontist, look no further. They are simply the best.

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Curry & Oh Orthodontics - Entrance

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Curry & Oh Orthodontics - Fits like a glove!!

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Fits like a glove!!

TLC for Smiles - orthodontists - Updated October 2026

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