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    Darren Chu, DDS

    4.9 (50 reviews)
    Closed 7:15 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Orthodontics

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

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    Best dentist I have ever had! His staff is the best as well! He is excellent at what he does and takes his time to explain his procedures!

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    This is the best dentist I have tried in this area. They're very nice and even offer drinks!

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    Ask the Community - Darren Chu, DDS

    Do you guys specialize in periodontal maintenance here?

    Hello Grace, thank you for your question! We perform periodontal maintenance procedures in our office all day long. We have 3 dental hygienist that provide this service. You can choose the hygienist that you like and stay with the same hygienist for… Read more

    Do you treat Bruxism/tooth grinding?

    Dear Natasha, Thank you for contacting me and posting a question. Yes, I do treat bruxism. Do you… Read more

    Do you do palatal expanders for adults? Suggested answer: "never, we don't believe in that" or "yes, but depends, please make an appointment"

    Dear Timothy, My answer would be "yes, but depends". When you say adult, what age is that? An 18… Read more

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    Marla helped me so much from scheduling appointments for me and my husband last minute, to dealing with insurance.

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    Maruko Orthodontics

    Maruko Orthodontics

    3.8(29 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    My daughter has been going here for about 3 years and just finished last year. The main…read moreorthodontist Dr. Maruko is incredibly rude. She doesn't treat her patients well at all. She would always yell at my daughter and get mad at her. It's not just her that's rude, the whole staff is mostly rude. The front desk lady would always have a rude face and was just not nice. There were a few assistants that were nice but they didn't stay long. I have a son who is needing to find a place to get his teeth done and I will not be sending him here because of our horrible experience. Definitely don't recommend and go to a place with caring staff.

    Be careful of pricing and extra treatments not needed. My wife and I were referred here by our…read moreDentist Dr. Ringer who we love. The consultation was pleasant with Dr Maruko and we thought we would go with her for our orthodontist needs, aligners and braces. When we received the quote, it was 40-50% higher than the quotes we received in Irvine and Newport Beach (other recommendations from friends). When we emailed the front desk to to ask why the big difference in pricing, that is when things went south. At first they said they just have better services, then when pressed further they said my wife needed a conebeam CT, radiology report, and a splint for TMJ. My wife has never had TMJ. We went back and forth with the front desk and even asked if we could have a call or come in to clear it up and discuss pricing. They said no and then we received an email that we should take our business elsewhere. Lesson learned: even if you ask nicely why the treatment is $12k, they will ultimately tell you to leave. Based on the recommendation, we are sure Dr Maruko is a good dentist, but you clearly have to be willing to pay a huge premium and not ask any questions about treatment.

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    There's always a fun (and usually educational) activity to do at Dr. Maruko's office. Like these cute infinity bracelets.

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    Jacobsen Orthodontics

    Jacobsen Orthodontics

    4.9(16 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Dr. Jacobsen and his staff are extremely amazing and accommodating. We were visiting from out of…read moretown when my daughter discovered an issue with one of her wires. I called the office to see if they could fit us in last minute and they accepted us right away. My daughter was extremely nervous to meet a new doctor and staff but they all greeted us so warmly and with so much grace. If we lived in the area, I would select this team for my children's orthodontic needs. The bonus is how cool the office space is too!

    I recently brought my daughter to Dr. Jacobson to start phase 1 for braces. She was a long time…read morethumbsucker and her pallet needed to be first expanded to accommodate her new teeth coming in and get her ready for braces. I'll have to admit that I solely chose Dr. Jacobsen based on his contribution back to the community. He is a local supporter of our elementary school and many parents raved about how great he was. My first impression of the office was first and foremost over the telephone. The staff was gracious and accommodating. Our first consultation was extensive and it appears he has the latest in technology. I never had braces so I couldn't tell you! The office is keenly decorated in a sports theme and well designed with iPads in the lobby. It's very clean with little sinks with disposable pre-filled toothbrushes to accommodate kids coming in right after school so that they can brush their teeth. The main treatment room is open concept with chairs widely spread apart with individual TVs. I think I am most appreciative of the staff accepting my 2-1/2 year old running around. It's hard to keep him in the main room as well as my soon-to-be six year old who they welcome to come freely in the back with her sister. We have had several appointments since and each visit has been pleasant. Dr. Jacobson's bedside manner is professional and he's very well mannered.

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    Bakar's Classic Smiles Orthodontics - Dr Kevin Bakar and me

    Bakar's Classic Smiles Orthodontics

    4.9(126 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    I came to Dr. Bakar after having a very disappointing experience with Invisalign and braces. To be…read morehonest, I was devastated. I felt like I had lost my smile and would never get it back. I felt depressed, frustrated, and full of regret about the treatment decisions I had made. My previous orthodontic experience left me feeling discouraged and hopeless. Communication was poor, appointments felt rushed, and I often felt like my concerns weren't being heard. By the end, I was so uncomfortable going back that I didn't even return to have my braces removed. Dr. Bakar ended up removing them and helping me start over. Finding Dr. Bakar was a complete turning point. From the first consultation, he listened. He took the time to hear my concerns, explain what had happened, and walk me through my options. Every visit since then has been the same. He is patient, understanding, easy to talk to, and never makes me feel rushed. If I have a question, he answers it. If I have a concern, he listens. What impressed me most is the attention to detail he brings to his work. You can tell he takes pride in what he does. As an engineer, he has an incredible eye for precision, and the technology he uses is far more advanced than anything I experienced previously. The difference in treatment has been night and day. I found Dr. Bakar on Yelp because of the great reviews and detailed photos of patients' results. Even though I drive an hour each way to see him, it has been worth every mile. After many prayers, tears, frustration, and regret, finding Dr. Bakar truly felt like an answer to prayer. He came into my life at a time when I had almost given up hope of getting my smile back. I am almost finished with treatment, and for the first time in a long time, I am excited about my smile again. If anyone I know ever needs orthodontic treatment, Dr. Bakar will be the first person I recommend. Thank you, Dr. Bakar, for your patience, professionalism, skill, and for helping me regain confidence in my smile. I will definitely update this review once treatment is complete, but so far my experience has been nothing short of excellent.

    I wasn't happy with our previous orthodontist and we switched to Dr Bakar mid treatment for all…read morethree kids. He was highly recommended by a good friend and we are so happy we chose Dr Bakar!! We couldn't have picked a better orthodontist. Dr. Bakar has been amazing to work with. I love that he is the one working on my kids every time and that he is a perfectionist and wants things done right. He is incredibly kind and patient and good with my kids. And he always talks to me about what he is doing and what his plan is for my kids teeth. I really appreciate being involved and the level of communication. My oldest got her braces off a few months ago and constantly tells me how much she loves her smile. I'm so happy with the results and so happy she has a beautiful smile. Also, Jocelyn, the main office girl, is amazing and so friendly. She has made all the paperwork, payments and scheduling so easy. I love chatting with her when we go in for appointments. I've been meaning to write this review for a while but life got busy. However, I knew I needed to take the time to do it tonight after Dr Bakar went out of his way to help us today. My youngest had two loose baby teeth (right next to each other) that weren't coming out on their own. Today she bit into something that caused the loose teeth to suddenly shift and she couldnt bite down anymore. She was crying and in pain. Today is a Saturday and the office was already closed by the time this happened, so I text the after hours number and Dr Bakar immediately said he could meet us at the office in 10 minutes. He came in on a Saturday evening to take care of my daughter and help her get those baby teeth out so she could be comfortable again. I am so thankful that he would do that for us and just feel so lucky that we found an orthodontist who is that kind and really cares about his patients. So thank you Dr. Bakar for being the best! We are really thankful for the care you provide our family and for the amazing results we are seeing.

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    Darren Chu, DDS - orthodontists - Updated July 2026

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