I need to tell everyone just how happy I am with Dr Nguyen. I have had issues in the past with getting numb and she was able to do it AND she works you through the pain of the shots. Her staff is amazing. They seem to work like a team and are so comforting. I had an extraction and a cyst removed and was talking normally in 1/2 hour. I cried happy tears!!! read more

Dr Clara is absolutely AMAZING! As someone who is terrified of the dentist and only goes when I'm in pain and desperate, she always goes out of her way to make me comfortable. She is so patient and compassionate, which is not something seen in most dentists. Her entire staff is incredible. HIGHLY recommend Dr Clara. read more

Dr. Clara is the best! She's been my dentist for years now and even though I live in LA, I still make my way down to OC for my dental checkups. Super effective, knowledgeable and makes sure you're taken care of. read more

Just an update 1/8/25. This dentist office continues to be awesome. I'm surprised at how long it's been since I first came. They have an awesome system that sends you texts to remind you of your next appointment. They usually have me in and out quickly for my regular checkups. I also was here a couple years ago to have all wisdom teeth taken out and that process was also good considering no one wants to go through this process regularly lol. Overall they take care of their patients very well. Will still recommend after all the years I have spent here! read more

I have been with Dr Clara since she took over the practice from Dr Rau. She is amazingShe is personable, listens to your concerns, makes room for you in emergency situations, makes sure you are comfortable, informed, and are satisfied with the procedure she performs. Dr Clara also has a staff that holds the same standard of care. Candy will work with you and your financial situation, making sure you informed your insurance situation and your share of cost. As you can tell, I am HIGHLY satisfied, and recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent dentist. I live 35 min from her office, she's worth the travel! Carla E. read more

High-quality dental care plus great service. I would highly recommend this Dentist. The people in the office are very cordial.

Got my teeth cleaned and whitened in back to back days. Really great staff, and they were gentle with my teeth. Highly recommend!

Made an appointment for cleaning and oral exam, told them I wanted to reuse X-rays I took at another doctors office 1 year ago. When I came into the office they said that , they didn't have time for a cleaning. Waste of my time...won't come back. Scheduling issues need to be fixed at this office... it's disrespectful to peoples time. read more

I have been a patient here for a few years already ever since I moved to Cypress. This is a long over due review. Overall I have been very satisfied with all of the treatments I had here. All of the staff are really friendly. It has been definitely exceeded my previous dental office experiences I had in the past. One of the most thing I rely on here is the scheduling system here. This office is really busy, however it is run really efficient so the wait times are short. The few times I need emergency treatments Dr Clara's team was able to accommodate me even with the busy schedule. read more

The worst dental service I received. They gave me a quote and I signed it, but when I paid the bill, it was $600 more than the agreement, and they refused to refund me. I guess it's their technique to hook customers. I also contacted the insurance company, the insurance company said that the treatment was an upgrade, but the dentist never explained to me and got my consent for the treatment. The worst thing is that I still overpaid for the upgrade, and the insurance company confirmed my overpayment. I am considering to sue the dentist for this fraud. read more

Poor communication and customer service. Went in for a routine check up and cleaning. Only did the x ray and said they couldn't clean my teeth. They said they get back to me on scheduling but never reached back out. I had to follow up and then they continue to not respond. Too much of a hassle to want to go back here again. read more

By far the best dentist I've had in years. Definitely worth the drive from Chino Hills.

I have been going to Dr. Clara Nguyen's dental office (Coast Dental Group) for more than a year now and I have been satisfied at every visit. Not only does Dr. Nguyen pay attention to your needs but her dental work always exceeds expectations. She does what's necessary and never pushes treatments that are excessive. Her staff and her dental team are always professional and her dental hygienists always make your teeth whiter than you came in with, so I always go home smiling brighter. I am definitely satisfied with my many visits and I definitely recommend! read more

I went in for a much needed check up and was told I had seven cavities that I needed to be filled. It didn't feel right, because of different circumstances, so I decided for once to trust my gut and get a second opinion. Turns out I only needed two cavities to be filled. I went back to the office to confront the dentist and ask for an explanation and she would not come out. The receptionist kept going back to get her and came back out saying she was too busy. So I believe this dentist is dishonest. Would not recommend. read more

One of the best dentist practices I've been to! Clara and her team has always been super accommodating and offer recommendations to help ensure my teeth are clean and healthy at all times! Everyone has been professional and easy to talk to as well. Highly recommended! read more

My husband and I went in for exams and xrays to get started. The dentist said I had cavities that need to be filled and that was it. A couple of weeks later I got the worst toothache and called them to see if I can come in as an emergency. They said they had no openings, although I was an emergency. I asked if I could at least get a prescription for something until I could see them for my appointment in 2 weeks. They said due to my xrays showing nothing major, I had to wait. I could not wait any longer, I was in excruciating pain. I went to a different dentist for an emergency appointment. They took xrays and said I didn't just need cavities filled. The tooth that hurt actually needs a root canal, and there was an INFECTION in the tooth, that was now entering the BONE!!! No wonder I was in so much pain!!! The new dentist immediately called my pharmacy for antibiotics and pain meds. Dr. Clara's office did nothing to help me and had me sit in pain for 2 days while the infection got worse. I do NOT recommend them. read more

The staff here at coast dental are verg friendly and knowledgeable. I was on my first follow up cleaning and might add that I was confident that they will not find anything wrong lol. Well I was wrong, The hygenist referred me to their surgeon regarding something that can potentially become a long term problem. Long story short, their staff already worked out a plan for the surgery and told me everything will be fine. I highly recommend visiting Dr. Clara and her team for any dental procedure! read more

This review is long overdue as I've been seeing Dr. Clara for over 2 years now, which is the longest I've ever stayed with the same dentist! Dr. Clara and her staff are professional and make you feel comfortable. She's never in a rush and takes her time talking to you and making you feel like a human being and not just another set of teeth. I've been to many dentists that when finding out I still have my upper wisdom teeth (which were never removed because my Ortho told me they would come down just fine, which they did) that I need to have them removed and they all even try to "up-sell" you on other things you don't actually want or need. Not Dr. Clara! Unlike most dentists, she has a "if it's not broken, don't fix it" mentality, which I truly appreciate. She looked at my wisdom teeth and said she sees absolutely no reason to put me through all the time and pain of having them removed if they weren't bothering me or causing problems. If your looking for a new Dentist I highly recommend Dr. Clara! You can count on the fact that your waking into a friendly environment and that she's not going to put you through any unnecessary procedures, and have you leaving in tip-top shape! read more

Dr. Clara and her staff are the best. I had a great experience here. The atmosphere is very welcoming. The staff members are very professional, caring, and always smiling. They treat you like family. Dr Clara is very smooth and gentle. She made me feel comfortable and at ease. I didn't feel judge for neglecting my teeth for so long. I still have dental work to be done, but I won't hesitate to go back. For the first time, I found a dentist I can trust. Top notch dental office. I highly recommend to schedule your next appointment here. read more

This is a long overdue experience. Not the friendliest staff (only one receptionist was friendly) it's very difficult to get an appointment. The doctors are cold when working on you, no smiles, no asking if your ok, they just work on you as fast as possible so you can leave ASAP. I had to get a procedure done that needed to get approved. They lied to me saying they had sent in the approval. I called the approval company and asked what was taking so long(I waited 3 weeks) come to find out the dentist didn't even submit the paperwork. Very unprofessional to lie to your patient. Idk if it had to do with the type of insurance I have but I'm still a patient by the end of the day. read more

I am a new patient of Dr. Clara's and I am really happy with this office. I have had a cleaning and a very old cavity redone and am impressed with the service and friendliness of everyone. Dr. Clara is professional, personable , and gets the job done. I would highly recommend this office! read more

Love this office. I have had really bad experiences with a dentist in the past, which has made me really anxious about getting any kind of cleaning or dental work done. This office has changed my opinion. I see Dr. Choi at this office and she's a gem. She constantly checks to make sure you're okay and always take patient comfort into account. For some reason, my teeth require a lot of numbing when I get work done and Dr. Choi does a great job making sure I don't feel a thing, even a little pressure. This usually means my appointments take longer than normal, but she doesn't ever rush or make me feel like I'm causing an issue with her schedule. Definitely would recommend this office to anyone. read more

Love Coast Dental!! Dr Clara and her staff are always very nice and make the visit enjoyable. I usually don't do to the same dentist every year but I think I will definitely stick to this one! I love the fact that they have hygienist so I'm able to get all the work done i can get done in one visit at one place, they worked with my schedule and that's always a plus! read more

Hi highly recommend Dr. Clara Nguyen. I found her on Yelp with great reviews and so I took the chance, so glad that I did. Doctor Clara was very thorough in her exam and took the time to explain what she felt was needed. I had several procedures done and every time, she has called me to see how I am doing! Who does that this day and age?! She funny and you just like your at home there. The girls upfront are the same 2 girls always, and they are so helpful with anything you need as well. 5 stars! read more

called her office and her receptionist was very rude to me ! I was just trying to see if they would take my insurance but treated me like I was an idiot for not knowing!! very rude person! read more

I have a long history with Coast Dental Group. I have been going there for about 25 years, and although Dr. Clara is a perfectly acceptable replacement for Dr. Rau, and the hygienists are all friendly and gentle, I simply cannot deal with their ridiculous billing procedures anymore. I have NEVER, EVER been charged in advance for my procedures, but for some reason they always bill us in advance for my husband's dental work. Not only that, but they OVERCHARGE us. Every single time. So I have to wait to get the EOB from my insurance, then call the dentist to get a credit or refund. I even called before my husband's last filling appointment to see if they could bill us later, or just bill half, and they assured me that they worked out their issues and we would not be overcharged anymore. Guess what? We were overcharged by almost $50. You have got to be f*ing kidding me. I called to complain and see about getting ANOTHER refund, and was told that they only get an estimate from the insurance, which is "technically correct," but that the insurance might bill them differently later. Every single time??? It just seems like bad business practice to overcharge people on such a consistent basis. Not only that, but they told me that it is the PATIENT'S responsibility to get their EOB and call their office with billing discrepancies, not theirs. So I asked what happens to the people that just assume they are charged the right amount? Apparently they just rip all of those people off. I even asked if they could bill us half at the time of service, then have us pay the rest later. No can do, even for someone who has a 25 year history with an account in good standing. So with this, my family is going to end our relationship with Coast Dental. If you choose to go there, make sure you are monitoring your billing closely, because it's probably wrong and you'd never know otherwise. read more

You'd think it would be easy to find a medical provider you can trust to take care of your best health interests (considering helping others should be the cornerstone of the industry). Yet, somehow, whenever I go to the dentist I always get the sense that it's more about the dollars, with the upsell on services and occasional phantom cavity that appears out of nowhere. I never got that sense at Coast Dental, in fact I felt assured. My previous dentist told me I had two cavities and a root canal that needed to be performed. I had the two cavities done, but held off on the root canal. I never had any pain and must have subconsciously been avoiding that root canal because it took me a year to get back into the dental chair...and I went to a different dentist. I was prepared for the worst, considering leaving a root canal alone for a year is probably a really bad thing. However, curiously, after Coastal performed a thorough exam with x-rays from a million angles found nothing but a single cavity where that root canal was supposed to be. The dentist, Dr. Clara, gave me a tooth cleaning and handled the cavity with deft skill (in my non-expert observation, considering it was fast and ALMOST pain free) and I was quickly on my way. Going to the dentist is NEVER a pleasant experience, that's a fact, book it, but Coast Dental made it as comfortable, fast and pain free as I've ever experienced. On top of it all, I felt that it was a place that had the patients best interest in mind. Trust goes a long way. read more

This place has changed a lot. I've been coming here for 20 years and I loved seeing Dr. Rau. I am very surprised he chose the new dentist as his replacement. She's not personable and doesn't even say hello when I am in. 1 star for the front office staff. I had an appointment last week and they did nothing but gossip while I was waiting to be seen. For those who used to get billed with Dr. Rau, they don't do that anymore, and are pretty rude about it if you even ask. We haven't received a bill in months and then received a bill with a very rude note on it that it hadn't been paid. 5 stars go to MONICA. She is my absolute favorite hygienist and I look forward to seeing her every 6 months for my cleanings. I also miss Tilly so much! She was an amazing receptionist and was always so friendly. I miss the old Coast Dental Group. I wouldn't refer anyone here anymore. It's just not the same. read more

Words can't describe how grateful I am for Dr.Clara Nguyen! I've been struggling with health issues and wanted to make sure I found a dentist that I could trust my dental health. Dr.Nguyen and her friendly staff warmly welcomed me, helped me with aomw Dental issues, and made me feel like a million bucks again! If you're in need of a efficient, gentle, caring dentist...go see Dr. Clara Nguyen!!! read more

Just got my teeth cleaned today for the first time here with Dr. Clara. I'm beyond happy with her work and her staff. From the moment I walked in, staff was very welcoming and friendly. Office is clean. They also play awesome music. Dr. Clara is really nice and walks me through the whole process. She was super attentive to things that worried me like me having sensitive gums, so she was gentle and reassured me the whole time, constantly letting me know what she's doing, why she's doing what she's doing, and how it will benefit. I can really appreciate a doctor who's passionate about what it is she does, and it really shines through. It definitely put me at ease. This was the most thorough cleaning I've ever had and afterwards I've never seen my teeth so white just from a routine check up and cleaning! I wonder what it would be like if I actually whitened them! I highly recommend Dr. Clara, she will really make you feel right at home. read more

I came in with no expectations at all. This was included in my insurance and i saw good reviews on yelp so i went in for what I thought would just be a cleaning. But since it had been about 10+ years since i've last seen a dentist, Dr. Clara found 10 cavities. She is really nice and knowledgeable. She is willing to really explain the problems and how to solve them. She is very quick and efficient too. She was friendly when speaking to you, but once she started working on my teeth, it was BUSINESS. i loved that. i really felt like she cared for the outcome of my procedure. The assistant, Michelle, was also super nice. The staff here is great. I can't complain about the price because it was only a $50 deductible yearly flat rate for my GUARDIAN insurance provided by my employer :) I was there form 9-12:15pm. Dr Clara checked my gums, diagnosed me, gave me my billing information, filled 6/10 cavities and did a superficial cleaning for my teeth for the bad stains i had. She personally followed up the next day to see how i was doing, too. such a nice dentist :) Highly recommend! read more

Words can't describe how thankful I am to Dr. Clara Nguyen and her amazing staff at Coastal Dental Group! I chipped my front tooth over the weekend and it was cutting my tongue up pretty bad. I contacted her office today and they were able to squeeze me into their busy schedule to fix my teeth and now it looks as good as new. The best part about this is that she got it done within 30 mins. This dental office truly goes the extra mile in satisfying their customer needs and I highly recommend their service to anyone. read more

Dr. Clara is extremely professional, kind, and personable! Having a good dentist is one thing, but having a dentist that you can comfortably express all of your concerns to makes all the difference. One incident, I had contacted her with an emergency that I was having while at work on a Saturday, which is her day off. I was having extreme sudden pain on one tooth and it began to throb unbearably. I contacted her, and explained my situation. She was so helpful and allowed me to come in during non-office hours to take a look at it, take x-rays, and diagnose the issue. She told me what was wrong, gave me a suggestion to ease the pain, and we took care of it during regular business hours a few days after. I was literally freaking out, but she was there for me. Based on my experience and other reviews, I can tell she cares about each and every patient which proves what a wonderful dentist she is! Thank you for being so dedicated! A+++++++++ read more

I don't often write reviews unless I get superb service. I have PPO dental insurance so for the past few years I've been able to jump around from office to office trying to find that PERFECT dentist. Finally, I've found my perfect dentist! Dr. Clara is young looking but is definitely very knowledgeable. All my appointments here have gone smoothly and I love their appointment text reminder system. The staff here is friendly and I've never had a billing mistake. Overall, I'm very happy with the service here. read more

Dr. Clara had no problem taking on my situation when others said they couldn't! Extremely friendly staff and good energy all around I was very happy with my decision to come here!! read more

Usually when I go to a dentist's office, I expect the same experience as bringing my car in for service with the usual upsell on services played on my fears that my teeth will all rot and fall off and experience the pain and discomfort in my mouth and wallet! -- I felt none of that at Dr. Nguyen's office! Thanks for taking everything I've come to known my entire life about dental work and throwing out the door Dr. Clara! ;) All jokes aside, I had a great experience at this office. I came in for a check up. Everything was good. Dr. Nguyen went over preventative care with me and sent me on my way. It's good to come in for a regular check up and leave feeling good that I've taken care of my teeth rather than pay for an unnecessary procedure. Wait time was short. I came in just a little bit late but I didn't feel judgement by the staff. A short 5 minutes later, I was in chair having my xrays. In and out in about half an hour so for those of you who would rather get a teeth cleaning than eating lunch...during lunch, you want to check out this place. See you in 6 months..ish! read more

Highly recommend Dr. Clara for any dental needs. To be honest, who looks forward to seeing a dentist? I never thought I would until becoming a patient of Coast Dental. These ladies are so friendly, they make you feel relaxed and are very accommodating. Never liked going to a dentist for regular cleanings or any type of dental work but they make it easy and offer the best service! Candy in front desk is amazing and will walk you through procedures and understands your specific needs. Definitely making them my primary dentist going forward. Love this office! :) read more

I find that the where the care you receive at Coast Dental is absolutely acceptable, the Staff treats people with snide remarks and a general feeling of derision. The Dentist is terse and has poor "bed side manners" I dont think he cares a bit for his patient. if you are ok with that, then good luck getting an appointment, they have one dentist, and book out minimum 20 days in advance, usually it is more like a month and will not schedule you for multiple appointments since it is unfair for their other patients. My friend got a root canal through her dentist the same day she went in. these guys scheduled it for 31 days later, and I was in pain. read more

It was complete serendipity that I found Coast Dental Group and Dr. Nguyen. I was actually going next door to Cypress Pointe Optometry (best optometrist in town, Dr. Pochi Huang) because I needed new contacts. Dr. Nguyen happened to briefly stop by CPO and the rest is history! My teeth weren't in tip-top condition and I have 2 important business trips coming up in the next few weeks. Since I'm in sales, having a clean and happy grill is important. I'm not sure clients would take a sales rep with gnarly teeth seriously! Enter Dr. Nguyen and her friendly and professional staff- Tilly the front desk maestro, a young Asian dental assistant (whose name escapes me) and a super-experienced hygenist (whose name I have also forgotten). Dr. Nguyen is very good at her craft- patient, attentive, technical and honest. My teeth were in such poor condition, that she willingly broke up my appointment across 2 days in order to ensure that I'd be happy with the results of my cleaning. If this isn't complete service, I don't know what is. Needless to say, Dr. Nguyen will now become my primary dentist. I am very happy with the results and can easily say I feel good smiling again. In fact, I have given her my first reference tonight. My roommate has been looking for a stellar dentist, and now he has one! GO BRUINS! read more

I have been looking for a new dental office for quite awhile now, and I am absolutely ecstatic that I found Dr. Clara and her team! I made an appointment over the phone and was able to see her the same week. The location of her office is prime; lots of parking and there are other businesses around if you have errands to run! First impressions are important. When I walked into the office, it was really clean and the staff is extremely nice to their patients. There was music playing in the background, perfect for drowning out the usual cringe-inducing noises associated with dental offices! I had my X-rays taken and Dr. Clara took the time to show and explain what was going on in my mouth. Dr. Clara is so personable, I almost forgot it was the first time meeting her! She encouraged questions and answered everything in a way that I could understand. She came up with an efficient treatment plan, gave me some suggestions on how to tackle the problems areas, and was not pushy at all, leaving me with the autonomy to make my own decisions about my care! The dental hygienists were great too! It had been awhile since I got a good cleaning. They made sure I wasn't in pain the entire time. The office also has a TV monitor in every chair to help keep your mind off of whats going on in your mouth. When the cleaning was done, the hygienists took the time to show me how to floss and brush properly. It just goes to show how passionate the staff is to improving their patients' health. I also got a goodie bag when my visit was done!! I definitely recommend you pay this dental office a visit, even if you already have one. Dr. Clara and her team will take great care of you! read more