I as the other lady who was hesitant to write a review had an experience also with Alex Spivek. I went in for a toothache and a teeth cleaning. I was sent to another dentist in Kona where I spent $$ to find out what I knew that the problem is periodical disease and a root canal was not possible. Doctor Alex was very nice but I trust my feelings and intuition. He asked about cancer in my family and said he was very worried and made Me feel awful every time I left. I was ready to switch dentists just because of my intuition. I called and they said he was no longer there. I would like a solution to a dental Problem not someone who makes you feel scared or worried. No wonder the woman who wrote the review had to go thru a situation with her child. I feel for you and your child . read more

I debated about writing this review for a while, but decided that its only right that other people know about how bad Waimea Smiles can be. Dr Miyasato is nice, but she pawned us off on a new dentist who is straight from the mainland, Alex Spivak. Alex Spivak saw our kids and said they all had many cavities that needed to be filled. We said okay, and sent them in for treatment. Our son went in and said his mouth was numb for an unusual amount of time. Husband went in and had the same problem. He informed Spivak, before we sent out daughter in. He saw our daughter, who went in to the office a completely healthy child, and filled her cavity. Like her brother and dad, she had numbness to her face that lasted all night. We figured it would wear off the next day. IT DID NOT. Her entire face on one side drooped, from her eye to her lip. It looked like she had a stroke! We called him to inform him of her injuries and he wanted us to bring her in. We told him we were taking her to her physician because he couldn't do anything for her and because why would we want to take her back to someone who INJURED her?! Her doctor said she had nerve damage and prescribed her a heavy steroid medication to try and relax her face. He stated that he couldn't tell if it was broken or bruised and said he would get a specialist to see Her. In the meantime, this was before Christmas and we had planned out a trip to the mainland for our kids. So we hoped and prayed that her face would return to normal for her sake. NOPE! Her face remained droopy and she lost control of the muscles that move her eyebrows. Her eyes watered like crazy and her mental health was affected. She was miserable the entire trip. She used to be our most cheerful child, friendly, talkative and happy but after the injury caused by Dr Spivak, she withdrew from everyone in the family and became very angry. We arranged for her to get counseling because of this. Remember that the injury affected half of her face, which is the first thing everyone sees! She couldn't raise her eyebrows, or move her mouth, which affected her speech, her smiles, and the way she ate and drank. In school, she would cover half of her face from her eyes to her chin, with her hand. Her food and drink would drop out of her mouth for Months because she couldn't control her lip muscles! We went to see the pediatric neurologist we were referred to and he confirmed that her facial injury definitely came directly from the dentist. As I said before, prior to her appointment she was 100% healthy and had a happy disposition. Her face was injured from December to March and we have received NO APOLOGIES from Spivak or Waimea Smiles. But we have received a letter signed by him stating that he discontinued service to us because of a "patient doctor breakdown" No class, no aloha, and no integrity. On a side note, those "many cavities" our kids had magically disappeared once we switched dentists. Interesting how that happened. read more

First Timer here!!! Walked in, and the place looks clean and very well organized. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Before each procedure was done, It was explained in detail. I met with Dr. Miyamoto because I had a very sore tooth. She is so wonderful and the equipment they have is so amazing. They took very good care of me and will definitely be back to get more work done. read more

I have lived everywhere and never thought I would find a dentist on par with who I had in California. This place is amazing. I can't say enough great things about it. read more

Great dentist. Was recommended to her by my cousin who was my dentist on the mainland for years. Very high tech office and she did an extremely thorough exam. She offers Invisialign, and, new to me, a laser for treating cold sores. Can't say enough good things! read more

This week I had my first appointment at Waimea Smiles, and I was extremely impressed. Vanessa was my hygienist, and she was wonderful...gentle, yet very thorough and effective, and she was very nice and professional. And Dr. Miyasato was attentive, sincere, listened to all my concerns, and was such a delight to meet. Does it sound strange that I look forward to my future appointments?! I've already started recommended your office to my co-workers. read more

This is a very high tech dental office with a well-trained, caring staff. Everyone is exceptionally friendly and professional. Call ahead since it's a busy office. read more

I wish I could have given them more stars!! Amazing experience!!! Highly highly recommend!!! My wonderful experience started when I first called to make an appointment! The nicest staff!! When I arrived at the office it was super clean, great energy, and very inviting. It did not feel like I was in a dentist office, more like a spa waiting room. I had chipped my front tooth and they got me in for an appointment at their earliest opening, checked it out, and fixed it better then it was prior to chipping!! It looks incredibly professional. I've been showing off my smile all day!! Had so much fun going to the dentist, which is not a common thing to say! The dentist and staff had me smiling my entire visit, very gentle and very caring!!! read more