We absolutely love Harbor Smiles! Our family has been coming here for over 10 years, and I can honestly say this is the best dental office we have ever been to. The entire team is incredibly friendly, professional, and organized. They always go out of their way to accommodate appointment times that work best for our busy schedule. Their early morning appointments are especially helpful for working parents and families with school-aged children. The dentists are outstanding, skilled, caring, and always take the time to make patients feel comfortable. What truly sets Harbor Smiles apart is how wonderful they are with children. The staff has a special gift for working with kids and creating a positive, stress-free experience for them. If you're looking for a dental office that genuinely cares about its patients and provides exceptional service, I highly recommend Harbor Smiles. We are so grateful to have found them and wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

Update after the owner's response: My concern was never that insurance doesn't cover everything. I understand that dental insurance has limitations. My concern is that I repeatedly stated that I only wanted services covered by my insurance, yet I was still presented with charges for services I had specifically declined. That issue was not addressed in the response. The response also mentions transparency, but that was not my experience. I had to repeatedly ask which services were actually covered, which were optional, and which I would be paying for out of pocket. A friend of mine had a similar experience at this office. He came in for a routine cleaning and left with a large treatment plan, but never actually received the cleaning he originally scheduled. There is a difference between recommending necessary treatment and aggressively upselling optional services. Unfortunately, the line felt very blurred here, which is why I chose to seek care elsewhere. read more

I am so happy that I found this dental office. I have never felt like I had complete transparency on cost when seeing a dentist, but that changed today. Not only was I informed on all options and price points before any costly work was performed, but I was also able to sit down with admin and she explained every aspect of my bill, explained my options given my insurance, answered all my questions with a smile and ensured that I was making the correct financial decision given my dental needs. I left my appointment with knowledge about dentistry and dental insurance that I had never heard before. I really appreciated every minute of the whole team's time, amazing people from start to finish. read more

I always have a positive experience at Harbor Smiles. The office and staff are always warm and welcoming. I feel truly cared for and not just another patient. I have never been pressured into unnecessary care and everything that has been done has been top notch and stood the test of time! Thank you, Phuong, for running such a tight ship and orchestrating such a pleasant experience! read more

Valerie upfront staff was extremely helpful. Doctor listened to concerns and recommended only what was needed.

All went well. For my fourth time I got a cleaning and investigation done all good hygienist, train has been the best I've had. I hope they continue to take care of everything with happy employees. Love that. read more

Not Recommend!! They lied to us. My insurance for Crown Copay is supposed to be $350-400. They added up a lot of nonsense charges to $1200, and they said the insurance does not pay them. That doesn't make sense. I found out they got $600 from the insurance. Which means just 1 crown for $1800. That's crazy. read more

I never really enjoyed the dentist nor cared to prioritize it, thus i'm catching up on it all. This time around I'm getting a root canal Andrew and Dr. C are AWESOMEEE. Made me very comfortable and numbed me UP. Office is clean and friendly and if you're lucky, your room will have nice views of the San Gabriel mountains :D read more

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Feloor was my dental hygienist and did an amazing job. Cleaning was smooth and easy, she made me feel very comfortable and provided a lot of expert guidance. Would love to come back and have her for my regular cleanings read more

We had a really positive experience at Harbor Smiles with Dr Patel! From the moment we walked in the office everyone was friendly and professional. Dr Patel was gentle, attentive and explained everything clearly,which made the extraction process much less stressful than expected. The team made sure my wife was comfortable the whole time and answered all of our questions. Highly recommended this dental office for anyone needing care. read more

My first time to visit the office wanted to use my HMO instead of my PPO to see how things went, and the difference in costs to me. On March 3rd. I forgot to ask for Dr. Manoli and spoke said to her young associate who indicated that I may need a bridge replacement and I had a cavity one or two cavities, one on the opposite side of my mouth as I recall, I'm close to another bridge. Ideally, selecting a new doctor develops into a relationship in the best sense of the word. I requested the price and notes from the doctor on the recommended treatment.. I did this three times I left a message I sent an email. I left another message . Nada. Today is march 17 , still no information as to their plan of care nor my price with an HMO! The first time I called, the doctor was not in the second time I called to request copies of my dental x-rays and plan of action I was told the lady that prices procedures wouldn't be in until the following week. The third time I called I requested copies of my dental exam x-rays and was told they couldn't give me the color ones but could send the black and white, via email. They did (Thank you) I never indicated I wasn't interested in working with them nor did I ask them not to provide me with a plan of action and estimated costs, which I believe could be higher with an HMO on items not covered on a PPO. I still have my PPO and for the moment plan to continue with my present dentist who will only take the PPO. And gives me estimated costs before I walk out the door. Too bad because the office was certainly very warm lots of smiles I like the radio station. Plus several of my neighbors go there and they have stellar reviews. Maybe it's just a one time thing? read more

Thank you Trang Harbor Smiles for making customers feel comfortable and welcomed while receiving service. Trang, you are the best of the best! Michael read more

Well...Harbor Smiles Dental specifically Dr Manali Patel went above and beyond !! I just was surprised by a staff member, after my appointment who informed me that I have a refund on the books from a previous treatment plan!!! Incredible job looking out for their patients!!! I had NO idea this had transpired in my favor!!! My head is still amazed!!! Thank you very very much for being honest and conscientious for your patients!!! Love...always...Bonnie Brooks satisfied patient ...again!! read more

I found Harbor Smiles to be an Aesthetically clean office with a friendly staff. My xrays were performed by Jessenia who completed the services with great ease. The evaluation was performed with exact professionalism. Thank you so much for the fast and efficient care I received at your office. It was truly a pleasant experience! read more

I absolutely love this place. The staff is very friendly and makes me feel very comfortable. The receptionist, Chante is amazing at what she does. She always has a smile on her face when she talks to the patients. Valerie, is very helpful with any questions regarding your treatment plan and the insurance side of things. Dr. Manali is a great dentist! She is very knowledgeable and has the patience to break down my treatment plan so that I understand it. She lets me know what my options are and what she thinks will be the best treatment for me. Andrew is a wonderful back office dental assistant. He always makes it a point to say hello and check in with me when I'm in the office. Overall, this place is really wonderful and caring. read more

no idea how good or bad they are, they have an one line form that you have to fill out first and i have filled it out mabe 10 times? No one responds,. i am getting so tired of doctors & dentrist having on line forms to complete but their front desk staff does not seem to check it, it is frustrating. i called a few times too and left message.....disappointed read more

very pleased with the whole team. professional, flexible and compassionate. would highly recommend !

Great people with great service. Came in for an emergency and wast treated same day with a follow up care plan as well. Jess, Valerie and Dr. Patel were all amazing read more

I have a huge fear of the dentist but Dr. Manali put my mind at ease. Her office is 100% a non judgement zone! The front staff are so welcoming and friendly. Valerie made sure to answer all my questions! Andrew kept me calm and laughing during my crown fitting. I would recommend coming here! read more

I have taken my 93 year old father for several appointments at this office for new dentures, extractions and denture repairs. Everyone that works there is very nice. The dentist is knowledgeable, professional and respectful. I'm pleased we found this office. read more

I hadn't been to the dentist in awhile, so I was hesitant to go. It was a great first experience. The staff was so kind and inviting. The doctor provided different options without pressure. I would recommend this place to anyone hesitant to go. read more

I'm a new patient at Harbor Smiles. Very friendly staff working there. Had to get x-Rays and well done with the pictures. Dr. Manali Patel went over my X-Rays and very good explaining what to watch out for with my teeth. I felt very comfortable with her. I highly recommend her. Then after I got my teeth polished and made my next apt. for my next teeth cleaning. I walked out with a wow feeling and very excited I choose to go to Harbor Smiles. read more

My teenage daughter thought the dentist was friendly. However, the treatment plans put together by the office manager didn't correctly apply my benefit plan. I've reviewed and compared and the insurance wasn't applied correctly. As an example: the treatment plan indicates a code that shows the patient cost as $150.00 with no discount, but my benefit plan shows a co-pay of $15.00. In the short time my daughter was there it happened with different codes, on different appointments. I don't know if this is intentionally done to get more money, or carelessness, but either way, it's concerning. Also, the facility said my daughter needed a root canal and scheduled her with an out-of-network endo - which would have cost a lot more $$. I declined the out-of-network endo, and found one that was in-network. Once my daughter went to the appointment, that in-network endo examined her and said she DIDN'T need the root canal. From the treatments suggested to the treatment plan costs, it was hard to trust this place. read more

My boyfriend went in for a tooth extraction. The receptionist, Valerie, noticed he was oddly having trouble speaking. She was concerned so she took his blood pressure....it was extremely high. Valerie and Dr. Manali realized something was wrong with my boyfriend so they did not do the procedure and insisted he go to ER. They proceeded to call an ambulance but my bf insisted on driving to the hospital close to his home. Long story short, my bf was diagnosed with a dangerously high calcium level and a tumor was detected on his right kidney. Needless to say, had they proceeded with the tooth extraction, it is very likely my bf would have gone into cardiac arrest. They saved his life! In addition, to detecting something was wrong and sending him to ER, Valerie and Chante made sure to continue to call my bf to make certain he was at the hospital. They also continued to make sure he was okay. Above and beyond is stating it mildly! Genuine care and concern is almost nonexistent with businesses these days but definitely alive and well at Harbor Smiles in Huntington Beach! Thank you Valerie, Chante and Dr. Manali from the bottom of our hearts! read more

Office experience is a joke, can't manage to keep track of payments or estimates. Asked me to sign off on Invisalign payment schedule after more than a year of payments made. The final document was $1k over what I had originally signed off, but they aren't able to locate that one. Listed charges on an estimate, that should have been covered by insurance. After they corrected it, and my boyfriend paid the amount ; they attempted to charge him more after the fact. He went in for a cleaning and a filling, they "forgot" to do his filling and he had to come back. So done with this office. read more

The experience all around really amazing both front & back office very pleasant. Doctor Manali, impressed me with her knowledge, kindness and sensitivity discussing all issues. Due to insurance change our options are now very limited and our family had to jump over a couple of terrible experiences until finally we found a clinic that is worth trusting with one of my deepest fears and sensitive triggers. Front office explanation of benefits top notch, you do not feel like this is a sell deal and they are trying to trow everything in that you do not need. Best experience I've had in years, can wait to get my treatment started. read more

I hadn't been to the dentist since before COVID. The staff was welcoming. The dentist was knowledgeable, took the time to explain everything clearly, and answered all my questions without rushing. I appreciated how thorough the exam was and how transparent they were about next steps and pricing! I'll be coming back soon for my deep cleaning. read more

Dr. Manali is thorough gentle and very detail oriented. Herself and her staff are very professional and kind. I had the pleasure of interacting with Bri today. She was a joy to be around and put me at ease. So glad I found this dental office! read more

Great dental hygienist care (cleaning, very thorough), & Dentist follow up check. Staff was extremely friendly & efficient! Thanks for a good experience! read more

I am a patient at Harbor Smiles. Tran makes me so comfortable before she starts cleaning my teeth. It's a great experience. Today, though, I'm writing to say thanks to the entire staff for accommodating my need to change dates for treatment. For the dental assistants, Andrew and the person who helped me a couple weeks ago. And of course Dr. Manili. Great job all. Taking care of me and explaining procedures and after effects. read more

Stellar experience with the entire staff. From the dentist to the medical billing they turned the dreaded dentist appointment to positive with being informative and compassionate. Thankyou to the dentist, Ms Wright and Jess. read more

I scheduled for a regular teeth cleaning a month in advance. On the day of the appointment, I came in and they sat me down to do my X-ray and scanning. After an hour, they then told me to schedule to come back the next time because the hygienist is not there and the doctor is overbooked. This is such an unprofessional, poor practice. It was a big disappointment. read more

Staff is super friendly! My dentist was great with explaining the options to proceed. Very professional! read more

Great staff! Adrian was awesome. Very gentle. A great experience overall! My hygienist always makes me laugh.

I've been going to Harbor Smiles since about 2017. I've had good experiences there and people are friendly. The hygienist Trang, is awesome. She always gets me to laugh and says I have a unique laugh. Dr. Patel explains the problems and procedures and helps me understand what has happened with my teeth. I have to have a tooth removed and I received a great explanation from Christina, of why things cost what they do and how to go about making the financial part work for me. She also makes me laugh and is very welcoming. read more

Andrew was super helpful and full of energy as always! He made me feel comfortable for my post op appointment. The front office is always welcoming which creates a welcoming environment. Thank you Harbor Smiles! read more

Dr Trang and her assistant David are wonderful. Typically the dentist isn't my favorite thing but they make the experience enjoyable and easy. read more

This review is long overdue! My initial visit was for a crowned tooth that was truly painful and becoming loose. I expected the worst and it was true- the tooth needed to be extracted. In my head, I was panicking. Let me tell you... all that panick subsided rather quickly. The Harbor Smiles team are some of the most friendly and positive folks I've encountered. In my experience, my communication with them has been exceptional and responsive. They follow up and checked up after my extractions (removed 2 wisdom teeth later on). Frank, Alicia, Trevor, and the others have a wonderful synergy together. My hygienist, Trang, was informative about cleaning my teeth while putting me at ease. Both dentist have been helpful as well. I'm not going to front, I still have PTSD from past dental experiences. But, having Harbor Smile as my dental office helps a bit. read more

We weren't happy with our existing dentist so the search began for a new one. Looked thru alot of offices and reviews eventually decided to give Harbor Smiles a try. Couldn't have been happier with our decision. Everyone is very friendly and compassionate for everyone's different dental situation and needs. The quality of care and professionalism is top notch. I don't feel like their prices are unreasonable and never get the feeling that they are trying to recommend unnecessary work just to make more money. My 19 & 16yr old daughters love the new dental office and staff. I'm just glad to have found somewhere that my whole family is happy to go to. read more

Everyone was extremely kind and thorough. Andrew was incredibly kind and walked me through everything.