Dr. Richard is so kind and cares deeply for all of his patients. He builds a strong relationship with his team and his patients, and it shows when you're receiving care from them. He's very quick and detail oriented too, which helps for getting the best care possible in a busy schedule! read more

If you want politeness and good service. This is the place to go. They also accept medi-cal insurance. Facility is nice in that as I said before. The have state of the art facilities with nice colors on the ceiling. One thing I would do is to keep receipts. As from time to time, they would forget and call you to ask about insurance when my dad paid all cash. Clerical error. It was resolved because I remembered the day my dad paid with all cash. If you paid by cash or credit card, get the receipt so you can have your own records. Also after talking to denti-cal, I was told that crowns are covered under medi-cal insurance if you have full scope. To ask the dental office to request prior authorization and if it is declined, to request for a reevaluation in case the procedure code was entered wrong. read more

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I'm an incredibly lazy person and I'm not the type to post reviews so hopefully that alone speaks volumes to how good of an experience I had here. I had never had cavities at a kid and I have always been horrified of any drilling/needles going on in my mouth. I recently found out I had a few cavities so naturally my instinct was to panic and over think things. Upon arriving at this dentistry, Papi (I hope I am spelling that right) made me feel right right at home and in no time at all I was completely distracted from my fear because I was so focused on the awesome conversations that had sparked. Dr. Richard did an amazing job reassuring me that my fears were for nothing. Additionally, half of my fears were immediately unloaded when he assured me there would be no needles involved! It took him maybe 10 minutes in total to drill and fill 2 cavities. Not only did I not feel pain, I didn't feel anything! The cold water against my teeth when having my teeth cleaned felt like more pressure then the drill ever did. TLDR: Go here. This is the place. read more

Dr.Richard and Papi are literally the best people in the dentistry world. My whole family and I go here we I refer everyone I know to their establishment. Kids -- Dr Richard & papi love kids (Atleast they enjoy mine)! They always always make my kids feel comfortable (5 year old & 3 year old boys) by asking reassuring questions. the first time my oldest met them, he cried because it was his first instinct.. but once he got into the dental chair he stopped and he was having a blast bonding with papi & dr. Richard. Adults -- Dr. Richard knows a lot of different languages so there really isn't any language barrier. Papi & Dr. Richard are great people and work with most insurance companies, so they are very convenient for us. Prices are also unbeatable. read more

I have had a hard time finding a dentist that I trust but the staff at this facility is amazing. They were kind and helped me relax, and very intelligent as far as diagnosing read more

Dr. Richard and Poppy are awesome! Very friendly and take great care to make sure you get the best care. I had an emergency and needed a Saturday appointment(cracked my filling). They only open for appointments on Saturdays and were all full for the upcoming Saturday and there next opening was in May!!! However, Poppy and Dr. Richard said they would create a slot for me the following Saturday, just for my appointment. SO kind of them! Luckily, they had a cancellation and I was able to get my filling fixed a few days later. But their kindness was much appreciated. Also, they are fun guys to talk to and did a great job with my filling! Thanks! I'll be coming back for all my dental needs! read more

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Well I wanted to go here. They accept my insurance. Called scheduled and then the day before my appointment they called and said that I didn't have insurance, verified the number, they said that was what they had and that I wasn't covered. I was sort of baffled... "what? How is that possible? I know I have insurance, I know my coverage is current". They let it go at that - for them it was over, cancelled and a done deal. If you have ever had to call medical/dental insurance you know that a simple call can take multiple hours. I called one number they said I did. Called another they said I did. My insurance than passed me to claims to see if anyone had done an inquiry or verification on my name/number. Verdict. No one had called. I don't know what happened, but felt their approach was not too great an indicator (couldn't they have called earlier than the day before?) or couldn't they have done something different to honor that day/appointment time since I did have insurance? Maybe they don't need new dental patients? I went somewhere else. Though they didn't know me maybe they didn't want a new patient with my insurance? read more

I started coming here on the recommendation of my friend who is currently in dental school (thanks Gina!!) To be honest, there was a period in my life where I didn't visit the dentist for 8+ years (only found two cavities too - not bad!). After coming out of here though, I have come to realize the dentist isn't that bad. Most of the time, I visit various dentists in the westminster area. A good amount of them were erring on the painful side, with equipment that looked past its time, and not entirely clean environments. Enter Essential Smiles. Sterile, relaxing (there's a waterfall thing in the lobby), with state of the art technology and no funky smells! It's prolly easier if I give some main points so: - Dr. Richard and Poppy speak English and are pretty cool, very easy to talk to - they never sugar coat (no pun intended) anything..if they see something wrong, they'll tell you how to make it right - accepts MediCal - have affordable dental plans that start at.. Less than $150 for two cleanings a year (but don't quote me, call in and inquire or go online) - quick and painless - no wisdom removal but they will refer you to a specialist - teaches you how to floss/brush properly lol Oftentimes, I dread going to the dentist but they actually make the visit quite fun. Though they're young, they are incredibly capable while being professional. I look forward to my next visit after I sign up for the in house dental plan =) plus this place is next to 7 leaves so you can get tea 30m after your visit! read more

I am terrified of the dentist but going to Essential Smiles is such a fun experience. Dr. Richard is so nice, gentle and very understanding of crazy nervous people like me. Dr. Richard and his assistant Papi had me laughing and actually enjoy my dental visit. Also I wanted to tell you that they are very honest and will NOT rip you off by telling you that you need a zillion dollars worth of dental care. Essential Smiles was not covered when my insurance changed, so I was forced to go to another in network. It was a super fancy Newport Beach dentist with a chandelier in the reception but they told me I needed about $9,000 worth of treatment ( that wasn't covered by my plan) and were soooo pushy and tried to scare me into believing I really needed all that treatment. My gut told me to leave. So I did,and decided to pay out of pocket to see my old trusted dentist Dr. Richard at Essential Smiles. It turned out I only needed $600 worth of treatment and that price included a custom made mouth guard. Essential Smiles is so good and honest that I would rather pay out of pocket than go to a dentist in my plan. Thank you Dr. Richard and Papi for putting up with my nervousness and making dentist visits fun. You guys are THE BEST!!!!! read more

Great staff, friendly, professional, and clean! Poppy made me feel comfortable and made the paperwork work an easy process. He was able to answer any questions I had and made me feel good and ready for my appointment. Definitely would recommend this place! read more

My review for this dental office is way overdue. I found this gem last year while searching around for a new dentist that takes Medi-Cal. I saw that they weren't too far from my house and that they had great reviews so decided to give them a try. The office itself is really clean and professional. Dr. Richard and Poppy are some of the coolest people I've met and are so freakin funny. It makes my dentist visits feel like I am just going to catch up with some friends. They are informative and thorough with their work. Can't wait for my next check up! read more

Poppy and Dr. Richard were amazing right off the bat. They were outgoing and talkative to help ease my nerves about doing dental work. What I thought was going to be just an X ray for my wisdom teeth turned out to be a cleaning as well as patching up some cavities. Even though I only had Medi-cal (which wouldn't usually cover it), they provided these services for me free of charge. I am always scared to go to the dentist because I don't know what charges I'll incur, but Poppy assured me that if they were going to charge me, they would let me know before my visit so I can make that decision ahead of time. THANK YOU BOTH for a painless (thank you numbing lollipops) and wonderful visit! :) read more

Best Dentistry Experience Ever! Highly recommend for anyone who has had trouble trusting dentists! It's a very calming office and modern too, don't let the size fool you. Dr. Richard and Poppy made my fear of dentists lessen significantly, by listening to my fears and making sure that I was comfortable at all times. I am glad that I went and they have set me on the path for better oral health. read more

Doctor Richard is a Magician. He realized on me what was not possible in Senegal (my birth country) and in France (my citizen country). Since my childhood, I had a severe dental fluorosis. Today The doctor with the help of Papi give me a better tomorrow for my life. Essential Smiles Dentistry with Doctor Richard and Papi are powering beautiful smiles and helping to create a better tomorrow. The first step is amazing. I look forward to seeing the final results. Also, they put me on relax and provided me a lot of hints. Thank you a lot. God bless you. read more

I usually dread going to the dentist. The overwhelming smell of antiseptic the sound of the drill in the background just make me start to sweat and tense up. This was my first time coming to Essential Smiles Dentistry and right when I walked in the door I felt welcomed by the helpful staff. The office is brand new, with the latest equipment, very clean and well organized. I am usually afraid of needles but Dr. Richard and his assistant were amazing! They made me feel relax and comfortable right off the bat, and before I knew it everything was done! One of the best dental experience I ever have had. I would highly recommend Essential Smiles Dentistry to any one who is looking for a dentist and staff who is well experienced and takes great care of their patient like family. read more

Dr. Richard and Poppy are very kind and welcoming. Good conversation starters. They took their time and not just rush to get you out the door. Been to many dentist and this was the best. Would recommend to everyone. read more

Best dentist in FV! Sweet, caring and goes above and beyond for his patients! Special shout out to Papi his assistant. They are an awesome team! read more

Very friendly, good, quick and advanced services. Able to spot my sensitive areas right away without any X-rays that my previous 4 dentists couldn't find. Love the non-injection anesthesia. Multilingual dentist. read more

Thumbs up to Dr. Richard and his assistant Papi. I'm sorry I didn't find this place before my daughter ended up with a mouth full of amalgam from Western Dental. My son had three cavities filled and I can't even tell where they are. I had a cavity in a front tooth and it looks great. Best of all, he didn't have to shoot us up with lidocaine to fill the cavities! Dr. Richard is a smart guy. Very kind and knowledgeable. Please send your friends and family here! They were awesome. read more

Honestly, the best dentist ever. I had a really bad experience as a child with dentists and since then have had trouble trusting them. I bounced around from dentist to dentist until I found these guys! Dr. Richard and Papi are not only great at what they do, they're kind, CLEAN, and truly make me feel like family when I walk into the door. I will never switch dentists, they are AMAZING. My whole family goes to them and quite a few family friends who would say the same if not better things that I am saying now. It is no longer a pain to have to go to the dentist. Ya'll are awesome! :) read more

Great service and I love their honesty. Everyone here is so friendly and it's a very clean and modern facility! I definitely didn't feel like they were trying to do any unnecessary work which I think a lot of dentist do. I would highly recommend them to any of my family or friends. read more

Usually I am very nervous about having dental work done but Dr Richard and Poppy made me feel so comfortable each time as if I was meeting with friends. They reassured me that everything would be alright and made sure I was as content as possibly. They gave me a new outlook on the dentist office as I used to be afraid now I look forward to coming again knowing I'll me and my teeth will be well taken care of! The doctor genuinely cares and makes you feel at ease. They did a great job on restoring my teeth and helping me with any questions or concerns I had. If your looking for a good dentist look no further :) read more

My husband and I haven't seen a dentist in over 3 years due to my illness and paralysis. Dr. Richard and Poppy are super nice and friendly and our experience there very comfortable and relaxed. They answered all our questions without any hesitation and is very knowledgeable. The office is very clean and has the latest technology. I'll be going back and referring all my family and friends. read more

Most of the time l am anxious when I have to visit the dentist. But in this case was a pleasant experience! Dr. Richard Le Huan Cua was very helpful he answered all my questions. I did not feel pain and it was fast. He is neat, professional and it made me feel comfortable. The place is clean and it has a relaxing atmosphere. Plus l was able to use my medical card. I definitely recommend this place=) read more

I used to hate going to the dentist but after my experience with this office changed my mind! They were so friendly and made me feel right at home! I would highly recommend this office to everyone!! Thank you guys for making me feel so comfortable!! I WILL BE BACK!!! read more

Dr. Richard has been taking care of our son's since they were 6 months old with check up and cleaning. They love going to the dentist!!!!! (One time while making an appointment for myself, they asked it was time for them to return as well). Papi is extremely flexible and accommodating with our work and busy family schedule. Our sons also look forward to come visiting with him. Best customer service!! Best care!!! Super clean!!! Would definitely recommend!!!!! read more

I used to be terrified of dental visits until I came here. I'm totally satisfied with Essential Smiles Dentistry. The office was clean and neat. The staff is friendly and courteous as well. There was no wait or any long paper work to fill out. The doctor here is awesome! Very nice, gentle and professional. Funny guy too! Dr. Richard always knows how to make his patients feel cared for, always asking "Are you ok?" throughout the procedure. Moreover, his specialty is excellent. Normally, I couldn't eat anything in one week after filling cavities. But I don't feel any sensitive after all. I'm happy with their amazing skills to make my every visit painless. I always have a pleasant experience here. They've been my primary dental care for over a year when I need teeth cleaning or fillings. Highly recommend if you're looking for a dependable dental care office. :) read more

I went to Essential Smiles Dentistry earlier today and was amazed by my experience. Dr. Richard and Papi/Poppy (not sure if that is his real name or a nickname, or even how to spell it) took great strides to ensure my experience was relaxing and fun. Some people fear going to see a dentist, but coming here was very different. I am on medi-cal/denti-cal (YES THEY DO TAKE DENTI-CAL) and started calling around to find a dentist for this sudden pain and swelling that happened on the left side of my mouth. It hurt a lot. A lot of the dentist I called from the denti-cal list of providers either were not in business anymore, did not take denti-cal or did not answer the phone. In comes Essential Smiles Dentistry to the rescue! Papi/Poppy(?!) answered my call and was polite. He spoke English (relieved since I do not speak any other languages). He asked for my insurance and set an appointment. So today I go in, a little nervous since I haven't seen a dentist in so long. Right off the bat, warm and welcoming. As I am filing out paperwork, he is asking me questions and is joking around with me. Makes me smile and less nervous. I go into the room and in comes Dr. Richard. He is also very friendly and warm. All three of us start talking and laughing. I sit down, even less nervous, and tell them why I am here. They take x-rays and evaluate my teeth. The equipment they use is nicer and more modern than the place I used to go to years ago. They are knowledgeable, friendly, talkative, fun, amazing guys. I found myself chatting about work and relationship drama while they effectively worked through my dental visit. As we talked, no longer nervous and feeling very happy I found them. So all in all, this place is: clean, amazing, friendly, kind, skilled at their job, gentle on my teeth, patient, fun to talk to and hear stories from, they try to make you feel as comfortable as they can, a lot more modern than some places, they tell you like it is (if they see a problem with your teeth or gums, they will tell you about it or see a problem with how you have been handling your oral hygiene, they will tell you so it can be corrected), quick, virtually painless for what I can in for, professional and did I mention AMAZING? :) I liked this place so much I had to jump on a computer and create an account just so I could write a review about this hidden gem. Thank you for the amazing job and fabulous experience I received from you guys! You deserve it. read more

Love these guys! Young, personable, professional, up-to-date. My daughter was referred to Dr. Richard by her Orthodontist as someone good with children. My kiddo has anxiety, so it's been an issue with medical and dental. She was comfortable from the start. After a few visits, I decided to transition to their practice as our former Dentist in Newport retired. This is right around the corner, great hours and flexibility with scheduling. This past week I had to have some restorative work done. I'm usually a 2 shot girl for the meds. and I do NOT do needles well. For the first time in my 50 years, I didn't feel the needle or the injection burn and I couldn't feel any part of the work they were doing. They were quick, efficient and most importantly - efficient. Insurance accepted, but they have what appears to be very reasonable comprehensive plans for uninsured. Highly recommended! read more

I live all the way in Orange but drive out of my way cause they do such a great job. Already referred my husband and 2 co-workers.

At this Essential Smiles Dentistry office in Fountain Valley, you will find the greatest and most caring and very professional dentist and his assistant. I strongly recommend this dentist to whoever needs any dental care/check up even from a simple teeth cleaning to a specific treatment of most serious and complicate problems of teeth and gum. Why would I recommend this wonderful dentist? Because during my past several years living in France, I got severe oral lichen (painful ulcers with bleeding on the mucous membrane of my mouth) which limited my teeth brushing and opening my mouth or eating due to severe pain. And this problem with time constricted the muscle of both cheeks, narrows the opening of my mouth which causes great difficulty to dentists to take care of my teeth in general. Care would be given only in the front part, so several cavities and severe cavity resided on my teeth in the back of my mouth. I was embarrassed to go to dentists who politely refused to take the time to take care of my teeth in France. So I have been living with constant inflammation of mouth and gum bleeding, etc. I didn't dare to smile without covering my mouth anymore! And was very sad with the pain in the mouth and deteriorated teeth. When I arrived to U.S. (in Irvine, CA) I took the courage to see Dr. Richard at Essential smiles dentistry, and surprisingly I found a young dentist who is extremely experienced with severe and complicate dental cases and really cares for his patients. He spent the time to take care not only the broken and rotten tooth due to the cavity and all cavities with extra effort and time to give the right and good care to my dental problems. Make long story short, through a few sessions of long hours of patience and great care, the dentist cured my teeth and gum problems, as well as gave me instructions on how to take better care of my teeth with my permanent problem of limited opening of my mouth. Now I dare to smile, my teeth are a lot whiter than before (not perfect white like normal people) but white enough to looks healthy and that I'm proud of my smile, and I can brush my teeth easier now. It's worth all the time and money spent to get a healthy mouth and teeth with this dentist who also has a professional assistant who cleverly make patient at ease with careful suctions. Thanks again to the dentists like Dr. Richard still exist today who truly care to the well-being of patients with dental problems and successfully promote the cosmetic of smiling. BTW, besides English, Dr. Richard speaks fluently French and also Vietnamese. read more