Excellent care. Great dentist, office staff and hygienist's. Is careful and caring in not recommending unneeded services.

The dentist was incredibly gentle and took the time to explain everything, which really helped calm my nerves. I never felt rushed or uncomfortable, and they constantly checked in to make sure I was okay throughout the appointment. The office itself was clean, welcoming, and had a really calming atmosphere. I honestly didn't think I'd ever say this, but I actually felt comfortable at the dentist I highly recommend this office to anyone--especially if you have dental anxiety. They truly go above and beyond to make you feel safe and cared for. read more

Staff and doctors are always excellent and very forgiving for my somewhat anxiety of dentists. Much appreciated kindness from the all starting with front desk to Marco the x-ray technician to the doctor. Covid made it easy to not come in for years. The staff made it easy for me to come back and continue my dental health maintenance. read more

I had a disappointing experience with this dental office, mainly due to inconsistent information regarding insurance coverage. Before moving forward with treatment for both myself and my son, I asked multiple times about my coverage because I was surprised by how high the costs were. I was assured of the pricing, but at no point was I informed that I may have had the option to receive 100% coverage with a PPO provider. After the fact, I learned from another dental office that my procedures could have been fully covered. When I called this office back for clarification, I was given conflicting information about whether their dentist was a PPO or premier provider. The explanation changed during the same conversation, which only added to the confusion. The issue is not that costs were explained--it's that key information about my insurance options was not. Because of this, I made decisions that resulted in hundreds of dollars in unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses and even delayed my own dental care. If the owner intends to respond, I would truly appreciate more than a general reply stating they will "look into it." I am hoping for an actual review of my account and a meaningful resolution to this situation. The staff was kind, but clear and accurate information is critical when patients are making financial decisions about their healthcare. read more

I came in needing a root canal. I was nervous, but Dr. Raffi made it completely painless. Everyone always told me how painful root canals are but it felt like a normal filling. The appointment was fast and stress free. No pain during or after, and everything was explained in simple terms while it was happening. If you're searching for a new dentist or a painless root canal, Dr. Raffi is absolutely the one to go to. Highly recommend. read more

My cleanings with Carlotta are always pleasant and thorough, she's always nice and courteous in an authentic way which I really appreciate. I highly recommend her because not everyone puts the same care into their work and has the people skills, Carlotta does. I highly recommend her for cleanings. Thank you! read more

Very knowledgeable and friendly. They did a great job explaining ways to better oral hygiene.

HEED MY WARNING!!! STAY AWAY!! UPDATE!!! Ok let me start off by saying I am worse shape then when I came in. First off, I spent a whole year dealing with these crooks, let me tell you this dentist is a scam. I went in a lot of pain and needed a lot of work, and I told them I wanted a regular bill but the pushed me to get the Care Credit. These people were paid omg they got a nice check, they lied because I thought I was just signing up for the Care Credit card but they charged the full amount to the card before the work even started. They were paid by CC and my insurance. They did it to keep the cost high and even worse brought in a dentist they never told me was "Out of Network" they even used this dentist name on a day he wasn't working on me but they did it to charge me more. This office is all friendly then when they collect their money they ghost you. I dealt with this office for a year trying to get the bill corrected they kept lying to me on who to talk too. The Biller than this person and that person, I even emailed the owner Dr. Kathy I got her personal email and she wrote back telling me not to contact her, unbelievable. I sent letters I had legal advisors talk to them. They are sneaky they try and scam you in a legal way, even though I cleared that they were "In Network" But the highest charges were "Out of Network" the root canals, how convenient. My advisor even proved they purposely overcharged by 1300 which they did credit me so proving they lied. But they in the end still over charged me by at least 400 and gave me crap work. My teeth still hurt even in the same places, I have bleeding and sensitivity issues in places they weren't, and I may have an infection. The root canal has a bad odor. I asked for a refund even on the grounds of them not doing the work properly. And they ceased all contact with me not that I want them working on me again. But Im a need the money to see a new dentist to correct this bad work. And btw Dr. Kathy is related to some of the people in the office so, there is a scam here. From the billing issues, they dragged this for a year expecting me to pay this ridiculous amount. They should refund me for the mental and physical stress I've had to deal with. They took advantage of a working man who they tricked to signing the CC, they did lie and said the charges were gonna change. And watch out for that 5,000 I wasn't the only one who they tried it with. I should have check the reviews but someone else they charged the same amount for different work. So they sign you for the CC then you're on the hook because CC will never take it off, I proved over and over and even went to the Dental Board. Because they charged me two different ones from my insurance and the CC, and they overbilled my insurance which I proved. I say to you Dr. Kathy your business is a shame and so are you, how dare you let this go on but she knew. This is how you run your business? I wanted every detail to be in this review to warn others to stay away and this is all true. I left her office broke, in pain and in worse shape then I left. Mentally and phsically I am messed up, I wasted a year in stress and time I couldve seen a new dentist but I didn't want anymore bills but I never knew a year later I'd be fighting. So 1st Choice this review will stay here, if you decide to refund me some of that money for the mental and pain you caused everyone will know all of this. But do not trust this place go somewhere else! They will do everything they can to increase the costs and stick you with a huge bill and you get third world doctors working on you. And DO NOT believe the reviews, these people had me write a review for them in the chair while they watched, of course I did change it now but they coheres you into it. I was in so much pain I stupidly signed the CC but they did lie because I never heard of them charging everything upfront. They are pushers and are all nice, then you call them up they put you on hold. Especially Rosie or whatever her name is, I don't care she was nasty, her attitude changed. My advisor proved her wrong every single time but she still wouldn't change the bill. They double dipped and they know it, the total cost was only supposed to be 8,000 they got close to 13,000 because of the CC and they lied to my insurance. Trust me they probably have scammed so many patients, I looked at my bill a lot and they did me so wrong. Stay away from this place, they deserve to fail if this is how they treat anyone. They took a year from me and left me in more pain, and I regret going. Don't be fooled by the smiles it's all fake until they get the money. These people made my life miserable all through 2025, and what else can I say? Don't go to them, listen to the bad reviews there is nothing good about this place. They do not care about you or your pain, once they get the money they treat you like a leper. read more

As usual, staff is very friendly. Dr. Rohan was informative and helpful. They had good recommendations on improving my dental health.

Had my teeth whitened by Edwin, he was great and I'm very happy with the results :) Jessica at the front desk was very helpful with explaining the process read more

Worst experience ever my teeth are worse then when I first came In. They did a bunch of stuff on my teeth also had to get $7,500 loan which now with interest is costing me more than 10k. On teeth that never got fixed!!!! I'm now paying another dentist to fix all the problems because I can barely eat. I went back to them three times to fix it they told me "give it some time your gums need to rise" because they put a crown and it didn't fit correctly and my real tooth is exposed so I feel every sensation hot cold and can barely chew on it. And they made me get a $30 prescription toothpaste for sensitive teeth instead of fixing my tooth. Which mind you didn't help either and I told the dentist it's not improving he kept saying give it time because it was obvious he didn't feel like removing a crown that was already cemented he even told me we need to try everything before doing that because it's not easy instead of looking for the easy way out fix your patients problem so that you don't get sued!!! . Any ways I'm currently looking for a lawyer to help me deal with this. read more

Here to leave another awesome review! I started coming here because of a wisdom tooth pain. They were awesome and took the wisdom tooth out. I then started my journey with Invisalign. The staff took sure care of me during the whole experience and always made sure to update me on any changes and made sure I knew what was to be expected. The staff really make sure to do their best when connecting with you and your dental hygiene. 10/10 recommend to come here. This is the first dentist I've had where they were very nice and most important of all, very transparent in everything they do. I hope more people come to this location and meet the wonderful staff. You won't regret it!!! read more

Being a dedicated patient at 1st Choice for about 8 years, I first discovered them through a friend's recommendation when I needed Invisalign, a service my previous dentist couldn't provide. I'm thrilled that I decided to give them a try! Their exceptional care and expertise made them the obvious choice for Invisalign treatment. Although my Invisalign journey has ended, I've remained committed to 1st Choice due to their consistently outstanding service. I've even encouraged friends and family to give them a shot. Dr. Kathy Shafagh's leadership and expertise shine through her exceptional staff. Names like Sonia, Lydia, Anna, Janet, Oscar, Tim, Edwin and Marco are etched in my memory as they have been with Dr. Shafagh for quite some time. The 1st Choice team excels at cultivating a comfortable atmosphere, turning the typical anxiety of dental appointments into a welcoming experience for both my family and me! read more

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I truly love coming here! I've been a patient for years, and I've had everything from my Invisalign treatment to my wisdom teeth removal done here. The front desk team, the X-ray staff, and the doctor have all been incredibly welcoming and consistently exceptional in their care. Great place would recommend to everyone! read more

As a mom of a child who is TERRIFIED of the dentist, I'm so happy to have been referred to 1st Choice Dental. From the moment we walked in, the staff showed such patience and compassion. They truly take their time and offer the support my daughter needs, especially when she's visibly scared. Their step-by-step communication not only calms her but also gives me peace of mind. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Carlotta, Rick, and Raffi took great care of me. They took the time to answer all my questions and overall did a great job. Highly recommend visiting them. read more

This review is long over due! Been coming here for years and tried other dental practices in between (due to travel + moving) and 1st Choice Dental has always been my number one! Staff is knowledgeable, professional and makes me feel comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

Great service from all the staff! Recommend for anyone interested in Invisalign. Very happy with my Invisalign read more

Love their services, and I ask them to write down in a paper what to do in the next days! Because being hard of hearing it a challenge!! Overall love their services! read more

I recommend this dental because they take good care of you and also their service here is great ! Dental workers at office are very helpful and patient with you! read more

Tim is an excellent hygienist and gave me a good cleaning. He did not rush, and was informative. I recommend him for all your cleaning needs!! read more

I've been coming to this office for years and have always recommended it to friends and family. We don't hate keep over here! Customer service is amazing!! Saturday appointments are a HUGE plus!! read more

Mi primer día de Invisalign y estoy muy Contenta con mi Doctora Kathy. Le recomiendo a todo el mundo 1st Choice Dental.

Great Dentist office, staff is very nice and professional. They are able to care for all our families needs in one visit. Appointment times are flexible and will work with your schedule. Great outcome as well. Been going here for over 10 years. I totally recommend. read more

I'm so glad I was recommended to come here for my son's braces! The entire staff is truly amazing - they're caring, accommodating, and make the whole experience seamless. I highly recommend this place! read more

Dr. Kathy Shafagh and the staff are incredibly talented! I have the most beautiful teeth because of their Invisalign expertise! My entire family went to them for invading and everyone has such a beautiful smile! You won't regret your decision! read more

I love this office ! The dentists are very professional and the staff is very helpful. The facility is clean and I love my smile. I will be back. read more

1st Choice Dental has been my dental office for more than 15 years. The staff are very friendly, helpful, kind and they make me feel so comfortable. I had some work done and they always made everything so easy and fast. Every time I have questions the Doctors and their staff are amazing on answering my question and my concerns. read more

love this place, they're always so nice. Dentist appointments always make me nervous but Marco always eases the nerves with his easygoing attitude makes the drive from Simi Valley worth it read more

Nice to have Invisalign treatments and dental care all from the same company. Good, professional services.

I was recommended by a friend and coming here was the best decision. They take good care of my son and explained to us with details of his braces. Dr. kathy shafagh and the staff are incredible they are very welcoming, friendly, and caring. Would highly recommend them! read more

had a great experience with my Invisilign treatment thank you Dra. Kathy Shafagh also the staff is awesome read more

I love love love love this office so much! The front staff (special shoutout to Marco and Jessica) is so kind and so helpful. It's super easy to get an appointment when you need one. Best dentist in the SFV. She's so personable, funny, and never makes you feel like she's rushing through your appointment. I also appreciate how thorough and detailed she is! She truly wants your teeth to be perfect. If you come here, I promise it'll be a dollar worth spent! read more

They always take care of me here and have for years! Will continue coming back. Very satisfied.

Best dental office I've ever been too! The girls in the front are the sweetest and very accommodating! Tim, the hygienist, is the absolute best!! I'd recommend this office to anyone looking to get any dental work done!! read more

I started coming to 1st Choice Dental NH in 2019 for Invisalign and other dental work. From the front desk to the technicians, everyone is professional. You will feel like family. My smile is perfect and I recommend 1st Choice to anyone looking for a dental office in the valley. read more

Great customer service! All staff are friendly and professional at all times. Environment super clean.

My teeth are looking good; thanks to Dr. Shafagh And her staff. I been coming for years and I wouldn't change this Dental office for nothing. They have every thing here at thest Choice from orthodontist, to other specialist to general dentistry. I love it. read more

Great staff. Happy with results. Recommend this office for ortho. My family has also. Ame in for general treatment, and very plessed

Dr. Shafagh was amazing! She has great bedside manner and is very friendly/welcoming. I came to her for a second opinion after I was told by another dentist that I have several cavities. Dr. Shafagh took X-Rays and found this was absolutely not the case. She saved me hours in a dentist chair, hours of discomfort, and hundreds of dollars! Thanks Dr. Shafagh! read more