When I review a restaurant, it boils down to one question: "Is the food made with love?" For…read moredentistry, the question becomes: "Are my teeth made with love?" I can vehemently vouch for Dr. Erica, Dr. Patrick, and their incredible staff at Bello. (Btw, this review is long overdue.) Not only is their work exceptional, but they possess the impressive ability to transform the terrifying, dreadful experience of dental work into a completely pain-free, almost pleasant routine. Here, your teeth are absolutely made with and handled with love. My journey here began after I cracked my dental crown on a Trader Joe's Ridge Cut kettle chip (aka the hardest chip known to man), leaving me in desperate need of an emergency replacement. As a recent casualty of the tech layoffs in LA, I am currently navigating life without dental insurance. Crowns are notoriously expensive. When I discovered that my previous insured dentist was now wildly outside my price range, I started shopping around the LA area for a quality, affordable alternative. The more offices I called, the more a quick trip across the border to Tijuana for cheap dental work--as a friend suggested--started looking like a sane, viable option. Luckily, I was saved from figuring out those logistics when I stumbled upon Bello Dental in Montebello. Not only did they offer manageable pricing for out-of-pocket patients, but their stellar reviews across both Yelp and Google backed it up. From the start, booking was a breeze; the receptionist was kind, knowledgeable, and highly accommodating. The actual visit went just as smoothly, despite the fact that I arrived as a bumbling bundle of nerves. In fact, I was so anxious that I accidentally bit my poor dental hygienist's finger during the initial exam. I was mortified, but she was an absolute sweetheart about it, calmly explaining every step of the process and even reassuring me that the X-rays exposed me to no more radiation than stepping out into the sun. When it was time for the procedure, Dr. Erica injected the numbing agent and gently removed the remaining pieces of my cracked crown. She took a mold for the lab, and then crafted a temporary resin crown to protect the tooth in the meantime. Throughout the entire process, she was calm, patient, and thoroughly professional, constantly checking in to ensure I wasn't in any pain. She was incredibly meticulous about aligning the height of the temporary crown perfectly with my bite. You can tell she is a woman of precision who takes immense pride in her craft and her patients' comfort. I would honestly trust this team with my life--and I will certainly be trusting them with my teeth from now on.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE dentists. I have had 4 different dentists in the 4 years I've been in LA and…read morethey all were terrible and/or had hidden fees and charged outrageous amounts even with insurance, none of which they communicate beforehand. Every time I visited, I felt compelled to leave a great review (finally doing now) because the dentists at Bello Dental have been nothing short of amazing. Everyone there is super friendly and welcoming, and you can tell they actually care about their patients. They take their time with you and never make you feel rushed. The prices are also far more reasonable than every other dentist I've been to. Dr. Vu's work is honestly amazing, especially on front tooth fillings. The level of detail and care he puts into his work is unreal. He really takes his time to make everything look natural and perfect. I almost never describe anything as perfection, but his work genuinely is. I'm seriously so happy I found Bello Dental. The whole staff is kind, professional, and easy to talk to. Plus, they have free parking, which is a huge bonus!

Everyone in this office is wonderful. Great experience and excellent service. The hygienist is…read moregreat, very informative and attentive. Would highly recommend this office.

Two years later and I'm still going strong with this dental office! I drive about an hour just to…read morecome here, and I don't plan on changing that anytime soon. My hygienist, Johana, is the sweetest and has such a gentle touch. She always makes sure I'm comfortable and, most importantly, makes every visit as painless as possible. I also started my Invisalign journey here, and everything has gone smoothly so far. Even though I don't see Dr. D as often now, he's always been very intentional about making sure I leave happy and that my results are exactly where they should be. You can tell he truly cares about his patients and the outcome. I don't see him as much now which is actually a great sign because it means we've been able to maintain a healthy smile! Highly recommend!

They go above and beyond here - I will always refer anyone who lives in the area to try Dentists of…read moreMontebello. From the front desk team members, to the dental hygienists and all support staff, everyone is welcoming and friendly. Claudia Camacho, DDS is an awesome dentist! Great conversationalist, very professional and exudes the competence that translates into confidence you feel as soon as you sit in that chair, knowing that your dental work will be performed with excellence. Now, I can't say I "looked forward" to having a root canal done (who does??) but coming from years of bad experiences at dental offices, I'm glad to have had it taken care of at this location. Even the insurance coverage consultation was a very transparent, seamless and highly informative part of the visit; you'll see most of the negative reviews stem from insurance and billing related qualms, but this is where asking questions as a client is important: of course a dental office will push for doing more dental services that you might have expected - like a surgeon would push to do surgery or a psychiatrist would push to prescribe psychiatric medicine, it's their profession of course! Dental health is important for all of us, it's an investment in yourself, so go for that deep cleaning, for that root canal or any other care you need, and you'll thank yourself in the future that you got it done instead of waiting. I've walked out of this office with a new appreciation for my dental health, so absolutely consider this dually an expression of gratitude to the team here, and also a strong endorsement + full recommendation that you visit Dentists of Montebello!

They told me everything was accepted with my insurance before I get the procedure , they charge me…read morea lot of money for two crowns . I have the receipts To prove it . months later they said my insurance denied my services I called delta dental and they said there were no way they could've accepted it because my coverage was terminated months before . So now they tried to charge me for everything . And now I have to pay a lawyer to fight this bill. Please don't go there the procedure is bad done, Julie the "dentist" don't know what she is doing, I'm still very sensitive and I have to pay another dentist to fix what she badly did to my tooth. Please, please save yourself from future headache, find another dentist. Or go to Tijuana at least for what they charge you can afford more than one dentist if something goes wrong. DON'T GO HERE . They just want your money!!!!!

First time visit and it was great. Marco did a fantastic job cleaning my teeth. I provided…read moreexcellent care and he explained everything that was going on. Will definitely be back.

Dr. Lee is the best dentist I've had. He is calm, patient, and thorough in his work. His bedside…read moremanners are exceptional. He's always looking for the most cost effective solution for his patient. Even though I live 10 miles from his office, the drive is worth having such a wonderful dentist.

Five stars for Dr. Wahba. She's great with fearful patients like me. I am 67 and have successfully…read moreavoided the dentist in 40 plus years. But now it was time to address a cracked molar that I'd been living with for a while...and....an old old old filling from my childhood days that fell out. Dr. Wahba understood my fear and was gentle, reassuring, and attentive to whenever I needed a break...she also talked me through her steps and knowing what she was about to do before she did it, helped alleviate and ease my extreme anxiety. I'm someone who loves extreme sports ...heli-skiing, sky diving, ziplining, kayaking whitewater ...but I'm scared of dental procedures... the sound of drills, the smells, the debris in my throat...i have an extreme sensitivity to the administration of anesthesia....dental trauma remembered from childhood and teen years...being told to stop uncontrollable shaking when I couldn't. I alerted the staff to my seemingly irrational fear. Dr. Wahba and her staff were so kind and compassionate. Dr. Wahba is a meticulous...careful...conservative doctor who doesn't like to damaged good teeth if she doesn't have to and most importantly she knew why the administration of the anesthesia hurt me so much...she pushed the anesthesia so slowly, it didn't hurt. Turns out it's not the needle, it's the way the anesthesia enters that was so painful. Other docs rushed it, she didn't. Bless her. Dr. Wahba listened to my feedback. And worked with me to make the dental procedures less traumatizing. Bears repeating -- five stars for Dr. Wahba and her very capable assistant Julie/Julia (im hard of hearing in my right ear, so sorry if i didnt get her name right) but she was lovely and helped to keep me comfortable...Julie/Julia made sure the debris in my throat got sucked out with this vacuum tube so I wasn't gagging...and she helped me whenever my earbuds fell out. ....I was listening to love songs really loud to drown out the sound of the drill. I even brought a small fan to blow away the smells from my nose...I appreciated that they didn't laugh at me, at least not to my face. This is not to say things went totally smooth. I'd never gotten a crown before and both the temporary and the crown itself for my molar was ill-fitting the first time. I needed to make a better mold, so the doctor assessed the reason why and wanted to make it right. She had me remake the mold again at a third visit and this time with her guidance. The doctor had to help me to cleanly bite down on the playdough-like mold-making goo to make a better mold for the permanent crown. It was disappointing and alarming when the temporary crown for that molar fell out within three hours of leaving the dental chair, despite the assistants best efforts to make the temporary fit. I know they tried hard to fit the temporary, but i made a bad mold so they truly did their best...happily that tooth never was painful despite the huge crack in it, so I was able to tolerate the time it took to manufacture a new porcelain crown....and luckily I didn't swallow or choke on it. I appreciate that the doc put a stat (hurry up) on it so the second crown for that molar came within a week, instead of the initial two weeks wait. The office gets a bad rap in other reviews but I found everyone very helpful. Jessica helped me increase my carecredit catd so I could pay for the work being done on a payment plan at no interest for 24 months. Insurance is more like a discount and covers little of the repairs, so Jessica helped to make it easier to pay for dental work which requires full payment at the time of service. You will experience sticker shock at the cost, but that's modern life in 2026. You might feel some upsell of procedures, but for me after 40 plus years of avoidance, I know I need a deep cleaning and whatever preventative procedures is required to keep my teeth and gums healthy. I was able to obtain timely appointments ...but know that this office is only open from Monday to Wednesday. I did find it alarming that the dentist was left calling for help at one point during one of the procedures....because all of the assistants went on mandatory breaks at the same time...seems like a reexamination of scheduling might be required, or perhaps this was an unusual day...but I don't think the dentist should be left stranded without help . I'm still getting used to the crowns, one fits like a glove the other still seems problematic as it's changing how I chew, and forcing me to chew slowly but perhaps that's a good thing, at least it doesn't hurt. And the wait to see the doctor can be long, in my case in the first consultationvisit over two hours. Thank goodness i was able to push back other appointments on my cell phone...dental work was my priority. One thing is certain-- Dr. Wahba was very very very good with this fearful patient.

The worst... My two children (ages 6 and 2) had appts at 10am. We weren't seen til close to 12pm…read moreand there was only 1 other person that was being seen already. The staff and dentist apologized but we were soo upset already. While we waited in one of the offices after x-rays for my 6 year old... We didn't hear much conversation but heard a bit of rustling... and found out the dentist proceeded to see another patient in the ofc next to us when we heard the drilling. I was sooo angry AGAIN!!! She came in and apologized again saying it was an emergency. I was so shocked and pissed. My kids were so hangry... It just sucked. She quickly saw that my two year old wasn't sitting still and upset so she said she can't see him. She quickly looked at my 6 year old and told the dental assistant to just clean her teeth and left. The dentist stated she's not pediatric. (I felt tears) The dental assistant was sweet. Of course I still got a claim for both children. I'm sorry for not getting the dentists name. It's been a little over a month. Please... just don't go here. Save yourself the heart break...

I've been a patient here for years, and as someone who has always struggled with dental anxiety,…read morethis place has honestly been a game-changer for me. From the moment I walk in, I feel genuinely cared for. Abby at the front greets you warmly and has a way of putting you at ease before you even sit down. Dr. Shay and Sally have been my team and I truly couldn't ask for better. They're endlessly patient and kind, and you can just tell they actually care about you as a person, and you're not just an appointment on the schedule. The whole staff is like that (I just have worked more with Abby, Dr.Shay, and Sally). It's consistent and it's real and genuine. I've since moved further away and I happily make the hour-long commute every time, because there's no one else I'd trust with my care. I recently got an implant on one of my front teeth, which was the end of a long process that started with Invisalign and I'm beyond grateful I did all of it here. The results are everything I hoped for and more, but honestly what I'm most grateful for is the care and kindness I received every step of the way. I couldn't ask for more.

Dr. Shay is an exceptional dentist -- knowledgeable, welcoming, and truly committed to patient…read morecare. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel comfortable during a very stressful situation. The clinical staff were also professional, kind, and attentive. Their level of care is outstanding. However, my experience with the billing department has been extremely disappointing. Angie, the billing manager, has shown a lack of follow‑through and knowledge regarding insurance eligibility and authorization procedures. I have been waiting since April 9th for an authorization, and I was told it would take 5 to 6 weeks, which I have never experienced with any dental provider. Despite having a broken and painful tooth, I have received no updates or communication from Angie, to this day. The quality of care from Dr. Shay and his team is excellent, but the administrative side -- particularly billing -- needs significant improvement to match the high standard of the clinical staff.

Dr. Hernandez has been providing dental care to our family for over 18 years. We value and trust…read morehis expertise and skills.

Dr Dino Hernandez has been by dentist since I was a kid. Now, he takes care of my kids teeth (2…read moreboys). He is very meticulous with his work but has the gentlest hands. He is a very well respected dentist in the Philippines and now in Southern California. His fees are very reasonable considering the the quality of dental work. All the staff are very accommodating and the facilities are always clean. I have been to other dental clinics but Dr Hernandez's is on top of the list!

I went for a Dental checkup in April 2025; my son, brother, and I went together. The office made us…read moreapply for financial assistance because they needed it to do a Deep cleaning on the three of us. The charge a lots's for the services that you may not even need.

Beware! SCAM!!! Corrupt, terrible, unethical, irresponsible dental practice. Stay away…read more My housekeeper went for a free consultation with Dr. Acevedo as advertised on Facebook. Dr. Acevedo recommended she get an upper arch replacement, for which she charges $35,000. My housekeeper took out a $23,000 loan two days later to pay for the procedure scheduled six weeks out. The cash from the loan went immediately into the doctor's bank account, My housekeeper then decided to get the procedure done with a different doctor. She tried to cancel, the procedure three weeks in advance but the office would not allow her to cancel without forfeiting all the cash that they had already received. She had to go back in person to the office multiple times in beg to get a refund. Ultimately, they did no dental work. One of the two crediting agencies, lending club, was able to get them to refund most of the money. Cherry lending, however, is not able to help in these cases. It was a terrible ordeal. Eventually they gave back most of $23,000 except they kept $2000 and kept changing why they were keeping the $2000 calling it a diagnostic fee or a cancellation fee. They did no dental work on her at all. They didn't even have molds made or anything. They only took x-rays, which she paid for. And they kept her money! This is outrageous. No one should ever go here. Be careful. They are not trustworthy. They just take advantage of vulnerable people to steal their money. They are now under review by the California dental board. The crediting agencies are also on notice of their unethical business practices.

Very family oriented and professional! Had braces for two…read moreyears here and it was nothing but a pleasure the entire process.

2years later and we still rave about Dr Ray and his staff! Totally worth the drive. His office…read morestaff is incredible. They are so good they should train other offices. Seriously try Dr Ray you will be glad you did. By the way my older don went to a different orthodontist 5 min from my house. That experience was awful. Staff was rude. Waited 30 min to an hour for the appointment to start. The extra drive is worth it because they are also prompt. Btw, they gave a game room for kids to ease the anxiety and have fun.

I love going to my personable and professional dentist, Dr. Kuwaye & team! Whether it's…read moreperforming a root canal, making a crown, filling cavities, getting x-rays, check-up, teeth cleaning, etc., etc....it is always...a pain-free experience!! Happy New Year!!

Best dental office I have been to! Dennis is the best dentist ever, very professional and patient.read more