I will provide only the facts and NOT my OPINION about my experience with Dr. Mizin. You decide if this is good enough for you. In summer 2007 she did extraction for me. I only had to pay something like $60 after insurance. It wasn't painful in all meanings. The operation was on Friday and gums where healing slow and I was bleeding a lot over the weekend. So we tried to call her Sunday... The doctor tried to quite me down over the phone. Later my wife went for the same procedure and the Dr. said that the extraction would be performed by her son, also a dentist, and our out-of-pocket for the same operation would be $400+. (We have the same insurance). So my wife just walked away without the procedure. Dr. did a few minor repairs for me. They were fine. Then we agreed that I need to have a crown on a damaged with a cavity, but alive tooth. The tooth was milled from all sides and a temporary crown was installed by Dr.'s assistant. The next day, Friday, the temporary crown fell off my tooth and I had a severe pain. It was alive but milled to almost nothing tooth. I called the office but they were off that day. I left a message that it is an emergency, as I couldn't drink or eat. Even breathing was painful cause the tooth was deeply exposed. I didn't get any call backs for the whole day Friday, so on Saturday I simply went to another office. They put the temporary crown back in 5 minutes. I didn't get any calls from Mizin's office until Monday. And they simply asked how I was feeling then. I came back that Monday to Dr. Mizin because she had my permanent crown ready by that time. It is on my tooth now, and knock-on-wood is fine. Prior to this, Dr. put another crown for me (in 2007) on a tooth that previously had a root canal done by another dentist. About a year and a half later (in 2009) after that crown was installed, I had a significant inflammation on the gum below that tooth, and my wife thought it was an abscess. I went to Dr. Mizin and she said that it is NOT dangerous, but told me to go to an endodontist to get it fixed. The endodontist I went to found a nerve that was not extracted and said abscess IS dangerous and can explode. The very last time I came to the Dr. I had a minor chip. It was somewhat painful, and I wanted to get it fixed before a business trip. It was Orthodox Christmas Eve and although I had made an appointment with her long prior to the visit, she asked me if I can come another day. I said I wanted the procedure to be done cause I found time to come and I am too busy to reschedule. She agreed reluctantly to do the work. I was given anesthetic shot, but when Dr. came to work on my tooth the dental equipment didn't work for some reason. They were trying to start it but finally told me I HAVE to come another day. Then came the bill to my insurance for that day. On my question "why was my insurance billed if NO work had been done?" the receptionist Mal quite angrily said that the Dr. "spent time on me" and "this is why she went to school and her attention/time costs money". That was enough for me. Minor procedures were fine. The office is clean but not high-tech. No digital X-rays, no computer files/storage/history. Dr. knows how to make you feel comfortable, manners are warm and nice. You can feel good in the chair. If you want to check your file and your financial records be prepared it is not easy. To understand insurance, copays, percentages and procedures is hard on its own. But Mizin's office and Mal especially takes it not as your right, but as a personal insult if you ask for the records. They get angry very fast. You need to have a nerve to go through and get to understanding while being seen as someone harassing them instead of checking what you are paying for. P.S. I wanted to have a white/same as natural teeth color crown on one of my teeth. The doctor was saying no way she could fit it because of some sort of lack of clearance issue. And the only thing she could do for me was gold/yellow. I was begging to have natural color. She was saying not possible. Sorry Doc, it is possible. I have it now, looking all natural. And glad I didn't listen to you. read more

Was schocked & extremely disappointed after 5 years of being a loyal patient that I was charged $50 for a 10 minute consultation during which Irina (owner/dentist) told me she doesnt do the procedures I require and therefore I would need to go elsewhere. Was confirmed on the phone at the time of scheduling the appointment. "Yes, come in, we can do that". Complete bait & switch. Just wanted the money & took advantage of the situation under false pretense. Ive never felt more scammed I guess integrity & honesty are a rare find in this profession. Especially frustrating, the dismissive attitude as if I was a new patient, which I am not. Wrong on so many levels. read more

I'm very curious as to how/why many patients said that Dr Mizin has a good bedside manner. That was definitely NOT my experience. Let me start from the beginning. I went in for a suspected cavity, which was causing me a lot of pain. I hadn't been to the dentist in a couple years, because I am a huge baby, but that's besides the point :) The front desk staff was very nice, this review is strictly about the doctor herself. The assistant took an X-ray of the tooth that pained me, and I waited about 10 minutes for the doctor to come in. The doctor didn't even introduce herself, and very muffled through her surgical mask (which she was still wearing from the patient before me) said "you have bad cavity, need root canal. If you came sooner you avoid this problems". She was incredibly rude and didn't even let me tell her my dental history, nor did she make me feel like she cared. She proceeded to shove a mirror in my mouth to look around and said "everything looks good" with literally 5 seconds of examination. She asked me when my last cleaning was, as if I was actually going to let her touch my teeth after her bad attitude and horrible bedside manner. Yeah right lady. I told her I was in a rush and didn't have time for a cleaning today, so she said "oh you in rush? Ok." And proceeded to TEAR off the shirt guard they place on you, and the chain hit me in the face! Did she apologize? No, because she was out of the room before I could even say thanks. She sent me off with a referral to an endodontist, and a prescription for pain meds (400 mg ibuprofen, which I could've gotten at rite aid without her prescription) and antibiotics. If you have ANY fear of the dentist at all, DO NOT go here. She will make you feel like a little kid that's getting yelled at by a parent, and make you feel like she has no time for you. read more

Move on, don't waste your time here. Very disappointing and rude doctor. Large parking lot and it's free read more

PRO *Dr. Mizin has good bedside manner. She's pleasant and calm, and she knows how to put patients at ease. *Her staff is friendly. *She does not try to push services on you. *My cleanings have been satisfactory. *Clean office. Easy to find. Free parking. CON *Her staff often calls the day before to reschedule the time. *I once arrived, and the hygienist asked me what I wanted done and what I had done before, even though it was a follow up appointment. I was worried about the accurateness of their patient record keeping. *I had several cavities on both sides of my mouth. Dr. Mizin told me to do half of my mouth for fillings and come back another time to do the other side. The first time she asked me if I wanted to switch out my previous silver fillings for porcelain while I was already numbed, and I agreed. The second time I came in, I assumed she would do the same work on the other side. When I got home, I saw she had left the silver fillings in there. After that incident, I found another dentist. read more

Very honest dentist, went to her for cleaning and exam. Great staff too! update: went to get fillings done, she was very patient and explained everything, even confirmed that i had cavities with the oral video camera. read more

Great Dentist...Just Great!!! Wonderful Staff...works with your insurance! easy to make an appt. easy location, Trader Joes across the street. read more

Excellent dentist, have had work done here for years, from crowns to root canals, very gentle handed, cares that the patient doesn't experience any discomfort which is important for me as i am resistant to anestesia, Also simply does beautiful work, i have the most natural looking crowns in town, no crazy white chicklette teeth, mine are just the right size and shape and don't have that hugeness to them, noone can ever believe they are all crowns, but they are, full mouth of them,, all her. Love this office. read more

Dr. Mizin is a wonderful doctor, I been a patient of hers for the last 15 yrs, and she is punctual, efficient and amazing at what she does best... TEETH. Great stuff, always warm and welcoming it is a pleasure to come into the office. read more

I am very happy with this dentist- she is someone who actually enjoys and loves being a dentist so that really shows through in her work. She is thorough and honest. I especially found her to be gentle which is important for a dentist especially with giving injections etc, I really felt almost no pain unlike other dentists I have been to. read more

This place is great. After a horrible experience at the nearby LA Dental Group I tried this place out and I love it. It's easy to get an appointment, they always have slots available. When you arrive you don't have more than 5 minutes to check out their magazines because they call you in so quick! I've been here for both standard cleanings/x-rays and also to have my wisdom teeth taken out. They don't do the extractions themselves but have an outside specialist come in a couple times a month. It was as easy an experience as I could have hoped for. Please do try them out!. read more

I have been going to this dentist for over 20 years. She has a kind sensitive approach. She knows what she is doing and she works quickly. Before going to Dr. Mizin, I was a dental scaredy cat. I have a small mouth, and with other dentists I used to be practically in years from having to stretch my mouth open for such long periods. Dr. Mizin solved the problem immediately by using a wedge to hold my mouth open. I had had problems before her with dentists not being able to get my lower jaw numb, but she figured out immediately where to give me the shot so that my jaw would be numb. I think she is an incredible dentist, and do not dread dental appointments since I started going to her. read more

I recently visited the office doctor irina Mizin due to a severe tooth ache.i had a little ball next to my tooth on my gums when I arrive at the office the receptionists was very helpful the office seemed a little outdated but the service I received from the doctor and her staff was beyond what I expected dr mizin explained that what I had was an abcess due to an infection on the root of my tooth and told me that i needed a root canal with a crown she also recommended a deep cleaning and some fillings I decide to go ahead and take care of the root canal issue I was impressed with her being able to get the infection out she gave me antibiotics so far I'm doing good . I still have pending treatment with the doctor ill keep all posted over all I highly recommend this doctor to all. read more

My experience was just fine. I only went for a check-up and cleaning. Dr. Mizin was quick. I was in and out in 45min--and I had to fill out the new client paperwork. I'm not sure how thorough the cleaning was, but I left with no build up on my teeth, so it must have been efficient. She used a metal pick thing that shoots out water. While in the chair she brought to light a reason why I've been having a shooting pain in my back teeth. It's tooth sensitivity, and it's likely because I clench my teeth at night. I new I did this, but didn't know it also caused tooth sensitivity. I will be using a night guard very soon. Overall, I'm a fan. The office is small, but clean and they are quick! read more

Read the reviews!!! Honestly, I wish I had read some of the other reviews on here more closely before seeing this dentist. I went to Dr. Mizin to get some tooth sensitivity checked out and get a general cleaning. She recommended I get a "bridge" on a back molar to fix the sensitivity. Had the procedure on Tuesday. Friday morning I woke up in searing pain. Unfortunately I was already at a conference in Portland and had to wait until Monday to be seen. When I explained to Dr. Mizin how bad the pain had gotten over the weekend, she did not seem to believe me and assured me that "sensitivity" is to be expected (Uh, I am not a wimp. It was PAIN, not sensitivity). She looked at my tooth, said it was fine, slapped some sensitivity gel on it, and sent me home. I asked if she could take x-rays and she assured me that was not necessary. As I suspected, the sensitivity gel did not fix the problem and after several sleepless/tearful days and nights, I called Wednesday morning for another appointment. I got voicemail, though I tried multiple times. I left an urgent message asking for immediate attention. I did not hear back all day. Finally I gave up, called my insurance company for authorization, and went to a different office to have them take a look at my tooth. $500 and 2.5 hours later, I'd gotten x-rays and a new filling, and the dentist encouraged me to call him if I experienced any more pain, even after hours. Check out Dr. Feng in downtown LA... pricey but soooo worth it! He fit me in right away and was wonderful. I received a call the next day from Dr. Mizin's receptionist. She seemed completely unconcerned with the fact that I'd had to pay $500 for a procedure I'd already paid their office for ("oh you're fine? okay"). She added that they are closed on Wednesdays, but then was unclear, saying sometimes they are open just for administrative duties (uhhhh??). If you check the other reviews, you will find I am not the only who had trouble being take seriously and getting emergency attention, even during the week. I truly am sooo disappointed in the treatment I received, because my initial impression was that Dr. Mizin and her staff were very nice. But please, heed my warning, and pick another dentist. Your teeth and your pocketbook will thank you. read more

Front desk ladies are really, really nice and helpful. My appointment was for 9:15 and the dentist isn't even here yet (it's 10:15)...I'm not sure how professional this is. You get what you pay for! Dr. Mizin when she arrived is a very nice lady. The cleaning took about 10 minutes which is a lot less time than my usual dentist takes...Overall the experience was satisfactory and got the job done! read more

This place is great. The waiting time in the lobby is minimal and they always have appointments available. I've had cleanings there and my wife has had her wisdom teeth taken out by them - all good experiences. The staff are also incredibly friendly and helpful. Highly recommended. read more

My family and I have been patients of Dr. Mizins for several years and I wanted to share my experiences. I began seeing Dr. Mizin when my son was around 7and he is now 19. When I first started here I had a mouthful of problems and not a pocket full of money. Dr. Mizin was very understanding and we were able to work out a long term treatment plan that didn't put a strain on my wallet. As it goes my son had a skateboard to the mouth and Dr. Mizin was able to have him back in shape the same day, again, very easy on my pocketbook. And her work is amazing. Very natural looking crowns that even up close you cannot tell they are not my real teeth. I love that. Her office is very clean and very comfortable. The staff is very courteous and helpful and has been with Dr. for the most part as long as I have been a patient! read more

Dr. Mizin has been my dentist since 2004 and I would recommend her to anybody else in need of caring attention to their dental problems and maintenance of their teeth. First, after examination of my teeth, she explained to me very clearly what is needed to be done and why, and the time frame to accomplish the procedure. And she delivered everything accordingly. Her prices for teeth cleaning are about average if not a little lower, and when more serious dental work is required, she made sure that I was is as comfortable and tranquil as it is possible to be when in a dentist's chair. All extensive dental work which she has done for me in 2004 still holds up very well. Now, I just go to her for regular check ups and teeth cleaning. Parking at Dr.Mizin's office convenient and free. Dr. Mizin's facilities are not show-biz, glossy high tech, but are completely adequate to do quality work that I keep on coming back for all these years - and, my gut feeling tells me, enables her not to tax her patients with increased fees to pay for all that unnecessary overhead. read more