Don't get fooled by the outside ! Once you walk in its a beautiful office. From the reception that is super kind to the staff taking the x-rays everyone made me feel extremely comfortable. I was explained very well about why i need to remove my wisdom teeth. Although I'm super nervous I'm able to understand the benefits of why i need to remove it and the team made me feel like I'm in very good hands. I will be back to update my review after my procedure!
General Dentistry · Cosmetic Dentistry
Happy Smiles Dental Los Angeles – Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
1655 S Western Ave, Suite C, Los Angeles, CA, 90006
Practice profile
Practice overview
About Happy Smiles Dental Los Angeles – Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
With a 4.9-star rating on Google, Los Angeles' Happy Smiles provides comfort and care in both Spanish and English. The practice provides general and cosmetic dental services, including braces, implants, dentures, root canal therapy, and teeth whitening. The team includes Dr. Craig Nakamatsu, Dr. Hoyong Choi, Dr. Ali Riazi, Dr. Marjan Arman, Dr. Victoria Chiu, Dr. Dalia Solano, Dr. Rody Paz, and Dr. Keane Young.
Services and specialties
Care available at Happy Smiles Dental Los Angeles – Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
General Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Family Dentistry
Orthodontics
Dental Implants
Dentures
Root Canal Treatment
Teeth Whitening
Sedation Dentistry
Invisalign
Location
Find the practice
1655 S Western Ave, Suite C, Los Angeles, CA, 90006
Harvard Heights, Los Angeles
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Patient feedback
What patients say about Happy Smiles Dental Los Angeles – Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
Based on the 63 written Google reviews posted between Jan 1, 2026 and Sep 28, 2026 (another 20 left a star rating with no text). Counts show how many of those 63 reviews mention each topic.
Patients praise
- Staff Friendliness and Professionalism32 of 63 reviews
Staff and People
Patients frequently commend the staff for their exceptional friendliness, professionalism, and helpfulness. Many feel welcomed, cared for, and find the team knowledgeable and attentive.
- Comfort, Pain and Anxiety16 of 63 reviews
Care and Clinical
Patients frequently mention feeling comfortable and at ease during their visits. Many experienced zero pain during cleanings and fillings, and the staff helped reduce anxiety.
- Recommendation, Loyalty and Overall Experience15 of 63 reviews
Trust and Overall
Many patients highly recommend the practice, often describing their overall experience as great or excellent. Some express loyalty and intent to return for future dental care.
- Communication and Transparency11 of 63 reviews
Care and Clinical
Many patients appreciate that the staff explains treatments and procedures clearly and in detail. They ensure patients understand their dental condition and care options thoroughly.
Common concerns
- Recommendation, Loyalty and Overall Experience5 of 63 reviews
Trust and Overall
A few patients reported a bad or terrible experience and would not recommend the practice, planning to switch to another provider. They were dissatisfied with the service received.
- Wait Times and Efficiency3 of 63 reviews
Operations
A few patients reported long wait times, sometimes over an hour, both before being seen and while in the dental chair. This led to frustration with the process.
- Scheduling, Reminders and Follow-Up3 of 63 reviews
Operations
A few patients reported issues with scheduling, such as being told there was enough time for a cleaning but then running out, or being given incorrect service hours. This caused inconvenience and missed appointments.
Summaries are written by AI from the text of these Google reviews and describe what reviewers said, not our own assessment. A topic appears once at least 2 reviews mention it. Updated twice a year; next update January 2027. Practice owner and something looks wrong? Ask us to review this summary.
Services mentioned
Treatments patients mention at Happy Smiles Dental Los Angeles – Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
How many of the 63 written reviews in the same period name each treatment, and how reviewers felt about it.
- Teeth cleaning & hygienePreventive11 of 63 reviews
8 positive · 2 just mentioned · 1 negative
- Checkups & examsPreventive7 of 63 reviews
5 positive · 1 just mentioned · 1 negative
- FillingsRestorative7 of 63 reviews
4 positive · 1 just mentioned · 2 negative
- Emergency & same-day careOral surgery5 of 63 reviews
3 positive · 2 negative
- Invisalign & bracesCosmetic5 of 63 reviews
5 positive
- Children's dentistryPreventive4 of 63 reviews
3 positive · 1 negative
- Gum disease treatmentPreventive3 of 63 reviews
3 positive
- Extractions & wisdom teethOral surgery2 of 63 reviews
2 positive
Treatments are identified by AI from the text of these Google reviews. A treatment appears once at least 2 reviews name it; it reflects what reviewers wrote about, not the full list of services the practice offers.
Recent reviews
New Google reviews by month
83 new reviews for Happy Smiles Dental Los Angeles – Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry since January 2026, averaging 4.3 stars: 64 five-star, 3 four-star and 16 rated 1 to 3 stars.
| Month | 5 stars | 4 stars | 1 to 3 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| March 2026 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| June 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| July 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| October 2026 (so far) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Featured on Google
Google's most relevant reviews
The reviews Google shows first for Happy Smiles Dental Los Angeles – Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry, in full.
I had the best experience at Happy smiles! Kimberly was amazing at the front desk. Lydia was amazing I didn’t feel a thing during my cleaning. Great team at Happy smiles!
Make sure to carefully review your insurance statements. I simply had routine X-rays and a good dental cleaning done, yet they billed over $2,000. I thought that seemed strange—other places typically charge around $200—so please be careful.
A few months ago I got some cavities filled here and let me tell you they are so booked that they try to get you in and out as fast as possible. I had to go to 2 different dentist after my treatment here because my filling fell. And although i had cavities i didnt have any ongoing pains before any procedure, after my work done here I have been having trouble with pain and trouble with cold and hot liquids. I liked the job that the female dentist performed, but the other two male dentist seemed inexperienced. They added onto my ongoing fear of the dentist.
Very quick service from my check in, to getting in to the room, doctor doing my exam. The young lady Stephanie was a 10 she was super gentle while taking the xrays. The doctor was super kind and explained the treatment needed. I will be coming back in 3 weeks for my deep cleaning. Thank you to all the staff there.
Review activity
Monthly Google review history
New Google reviews for Happy Smiles Dental Los Angeles – Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry and the average star rating of those new reviews, over the last 30 and 90 days and month by month.
Last 30 days
- New Google reviews
- 5
- Rating of new reviews
- 5.0 out of 5from 5 reviews
Last 90 days
- New Google reviews
- 17
- Rating of new reviews
- 4.4 out of 5from 17 reviews
| Month | New reviews | Rating of new reviews | Overall rating | Total reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 0 | No new reviews | 4.9 | 1,704 |
| September 2026 | 8 | 4.6 out of 5from 8 reviews | 4.9 | 1,704 |
| August 2026 | 6 | 4.3 out of 5from 6 reviews | 4.9 | 1,696 |
| July 2026 | 5 | 4.2 out of 5from 5 reviews | 4.9 | 1,690 |
| June 2026 | 5 | 4.2 out of 5from 5 reviews | 4.9 | 1,685 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 4.5 out of 5from 4 reviews | 4.9 | 1,680 |
| April 2026 | 18 | 4.3 out of 5from 18 reviews | 4.9 | 1,676 |
| March 2026 | 11 | 4.6 out of 5from 11 reviews | 4.9 | 1,658 |
| February 2026 | 12 | 3.9 out of 5from 12 reviews | 4.9 | 1,647 |
| January 2026 | 14 | 4.5 out of 5from 14 reviews | 4.9 | 1,635 |
New review counts and ratings include every Google review published in each period. The current month is counted so far. Overall rating and total reviews show the practice's standing at the end of each month, worked back from Google's current totals using the date and rating of every review since, so they may differ slightly from what Google displayed at the time.