Dr.Arakelian is the absolute Best dentist ever ! I've been going to him for 21 years he gave me the most beautiful porcelain veneers 21 years ago and they're still beautiful ! He excels in every area of Dentistry especially in implants and reconstructive cosmetic areas there's really nothing he can't do! I can't recommend him enough ! read more

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I have been to a lot of dentist in my time . I didn't think one existed on this earth anymore that had all the qualifications until my lucky day arrived and I met Karen Arakelian. Everyone hates going to the dentist. But you will have no regrets with ArakeIian , it is a gift to you to have a Dentist like Arakelian on this earth ! I Love My Dentist , You will too ! Dina read more

He is a crook. He not only does terrible work, but he triples the price if you have dental insurance. He also recommends work that you do not need. His employee informed me that it would cost $2000 to replace 2 fillings. I had pain in only one. My dental insurance (which is PPO) covered $150. I went to another dentist who only charged me my copay and informed me my other fillings were perfectly fine. His office is absolutely ridiculous. Furthermore, when I was shocked at the price, his employee proceeded to say "let me teach you about life and dental insurance." I learned just fine as I chose to go to a different dentist. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. read more

I visited this fraudulent doctor, and the waiting room was filled with so many pictures of satisfied clients. The administrators were very friendly. I sat in the chair, and the doctor took an X-ray and said I needed a root canal, crowns, and that it would cost $2,000. When I asked how many hours it would take, he said 2, which means $1,000 an hour. I questioned why I needed a root canal when the cavity hadn't affected the nerves, and he mumbled something. I asked why crowns were necessary for a tooth with healthy nerves, and the doctor, along with his assistant, began to scare me by saying that my tooth would fall apart and that they see patients with crumbling teeth every day. I paid $85 for this "diagnosis," and the doctor spoke with me for only 5 minutes. I decided to get a second opinion, and today I had my tooth treated in one visit and saved my natural tooth. There was no need for a root canal or crowns. I urge you to stay away from such fraudulent doctors who are just looking to make money off you. read more

Dr. A and his wonderful staff are truly the best! I am embarrassed to say that I came to him needing cavities filled, bridges, and cosmetic dentistry. And he's taken care of all things needed calmly and with the most delicate of care. I've been a patient for over 10 Years and regardless of what dental work is needed.... Yes! Even a tooth extraction which I recently needed because of a broken tooth-- he performed an extraction and dental implant with next to no pain at all. If you are considering using him, don't even think about it- he and his team and practice should be your dentist for life. read more

LET THIS BE THE REVIEW THAT TURNS YOU AWAY!!! The consultation was seemingly great and trustworthy. I had smooth easy visits for 3 root canals all done by Dr. Karen Arakelian himself. His reputation for his quality of work AND his speed was what sold me to come back. I went for my cleaning 6 months after the installation of my third crown. Then my crowns began to chip one by one and eventually fell out, and the 3rd root canal became an implant that I'm in the process of getting currently. I don't write reviews, but needed to let people know of his work and the distributor he receives his crowns from - are very poor quality. I'm having to spend more money in addition to his work that I already paid for. You've been warned and I hope you do not make the same mistake I did!!! read more

Let's just say "'A picture is worth a thousand words" thanks to Dr. Arakelian I can't stop smiling and feeling forever happy! Finally, I had: full mouth reconstruction and can't thank Dr. Arakelian enough for changing my life. I can finally smile and chew normally without any discomfort or pain. You are one amazing, caring and smart dentist that I would be always thankful ! read more

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Best dentist in valley!!! So gentle and he's HOT! All of the staff are the ultimate professionals and gorgeous inside and out. They all really care about you. You're not just a $ sign here... you're family And btw - Me, my family and a few of my friends have been patients of Dr. Arakelian for 20 years! read more

BEWARE !!!!This Doctor is on probation with the Dental board Gheeee I wonder why .. I wish I could turn back time and had never gone to this dentist .. When I went he talked so much shit about the previous dentist that has done work on my teeth and he was just bragging about himself .. That should of been a red flag for me .. Anyways he did crowns on the 6 front teeth of mine and also did an implant on my back tooth .. I paid him over $15,000 and this was within a year . About 3 months ago I went to him and said my front tooth feels wiggly and he did an X-ray and he said there is nothing wrong and sent me home with antibiotics.. last week my front tooth broke off while eating a Soft taco. I called and went immediately and he said oh I don't know how you broke your tooth but it's not my fault and now we have to do an implant and charge you another $4000 .. Honestly at that time I was very mad I was about to cry because I just spent $15,000 and I just did my tooth and I had to pay another $4000 for an implant . He had zero sympathy for me and didn't even say I'm sorry I'll give you a discount I know you just did your front tooth and didn't even get to enjoy it .. This made me go and get a second and a third opinion .. After going to my new dentist he said all my other teeth in the front that Dr. Arakelian did were probably going to fall out because he left spaces in between .. My gums were in horrible condition . Super swollen and when my new dentist was looking at the crown my tooth that fell off he noticed that Dr. Arakelian had left cotton inside the crown yes cotton .. Anyways I called Dr. Arakelian to express to him how frustrated I was and demanded a refund for his horrible job he started screaming at me and I was about to cry from the way he was speaking to me .. I hung up after he told me he wasn't going to be giving me money back .. A few days later Rita his staff called me and said come pick up your refund check of $850 .. I told her is this some kind of a joke I paid him over $15,000 and I have to spend another $10,000 to redo everything and you are giving me a check of $850 .. This doctor is a total scam and he has ZERO respect for his patients and treats them like crap .. Ofcourse I never went to go get my check of $850 looks like he needs that money more than me .. I will be reporting him to the dental licensing board .. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GO TO SOMEONE ELSE .. I should of done my homework and read the other Yelp reviews before going to him . Update : I went to his office to get my file his staff told me to go on Wednesday because he wasn't going to be there I guess they were also cautious because of the way he was yelling at me on the phone prior so they said it was a good idea that I went when he wasn't going to be there .. Anyways I went and ofcourse all my x rays were missing from my file and they said this is all we had I made them call the doctor and he said that's all he had .. I caused a scene what do u mean that's all you have where is all my x rays u took .. If you're not guilty or scared of what I'm going to do why aren't you giving me my x rays .. I told them you better have my complete file ASAP because this is against HIPPA if you do not provide me with my complete file .. the staff Rita and Betty are nice but this Doctor is terrible .. read more

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Many thanks to Dr. Arakelian! You have been very careful with my teeth. Wisdom tooth, which tormented me last week, the sleepless nights, was moveoff in 5 minutes and carefully. was all done in a very painless and quick! Cute girl at the front desk were very friendly and sweet. Talent and experience of Dr. Arakelian, service, nice tools, a comfortable chair to brighten up my stay in this wonderful clinic. I would have recommend this practice if you want a great talented dr. Highly suggested! read more

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Got my veneers done with Dr Arakelyan and i love them. Exactly what i wanted to do. Looks great and natural. The staff was amazing to me and the doctor as well. Very fast with getting all my appointments read more

COMPLETE FRAUD! ON PROBATION! Save yourself and DO NOT GO TO THIS INCOMPETENT EXCUSE FOR A DENTIST. If I could give him NEGATIVE 5 stars, I would! I had crowns that lasted me 10+ years and after some color discrepancy decided to go to this dentist to have them replaced. He replaced them in 2018 and I paid close to 1k only to discover they weren't placed properly and my bottom teeth chipped away at them less than six months later. He even said as he was placing them that he thought they might be too low and I said how can we fix that to which he responded they would be fine. Now fast forward to 2019 and after lots of chipping, I went back to have them fixed only to be told that he wants to charge me the same amount he did a year ago to re-fix them!!! Because after wasting my time and energy and not being able to do his job, he thinks instead of profusely apologizing, he should ask for a second payment. INSANITY! Also, he refused to give my records giving me the run around about having to come back. He has no idea the lawsuit coming his way! I will spend twice the amount to make sure he doesn't treat any other patient this way. read more

This dentist is horrible. He did 2 root canals for me and a few years later these 2 teeth need to be extracted and place an implant because he did a horrible job on the root canals. Stay away. read more

Simply the best Dentist you can find. Dr Arakelian is very energetic and caring doctor and you can feel the positive energy deriving from him. He cares about his name and thrives to bring a perfect outcome for his patients: starting from anesthesia till cosmetic restorations. I feel very lucky of trusting my teeth with Dr Arakelian and cannot think any other dentists but him. Thank you Dr Arakelian and your wonderful staff for your hard work and dedication! read more

PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. DR Karen just got off a 7 year probation, by the way. It's such a pity I only read these reviews after my visit, but it all made sense once I did. If I could give negative stars I would. This Dentist was pompous, rude, and unapologetic about the mistake he and his office had made. A simple "We are sorry for the inconvenience, please can we reschedule" would have sufficed. Instead he told me about his staff that needed to go on lunch (during what should have been my appointment time mind you). He screamed at me, and talked down at me, even the staff wanted to hide. What a rude unprofessional man. My Husband refused to go back to this dentist because he said he was a scam. I should have listened, and saved my time and money. I urge you all to go to a DR that respects his patients, and does not do a shoddy job. read more

My experience with Dr. Arakelian and his staff was beyond amazing. From the moment I walked in, I felt comfortable and safe. Everyone is very friendly, respectful, and very professional. Dr. Arakelian was very kind and he answered all of my questions, and oh boy! I did have many questions. I needed some work in two of my front teeth. My only option was veneers, and these can be tricky if they're not done properly. Dr. Arakelian took the task to make sure my teeth were perfect. Trusting someone with your smile is a big deal, I couldn't be more grateful and happy with my results. I'm definitely coming back for my regular checkups and cleanings. read more

I've been with this dentist for over two years now ... giving them the benefit of the doubt for all two years and finally had enough to make me leave. First, scheduling. It takes about a month to get in from the time you call to the time of your appointment. No worries there. However, every time I've scheduled an appointment, I've always (yes, always) been called the day before my appointment by the staff to reschedule because the doctor has either decided to take the next day off, has had an "emergency" or was overbooked. We're talking about a half a dozen appointments here folks. The last time it happened, I told the front desk staff that I could not reschedule because I was leaving town for four months. They were rude and dismissive. Second, service. I feel like I'm on a conveyor belt when I'm there... very quickly escorted in and out. I gave the office an extra star because the hygienists and Dr. Arakelian have been polite whenever I've been there... that is... when I can get an appointment... read more

I have been going to Dr. Arakelian for longer than I can remember and he is far and away the best dentist I have ever seen. I initially started seeing him after another dentist told me I needed to have gum surgery for my receeding gums. Dr. Arakelian 'adjested my bite' and not only did I not need the surgery, but my gums stopped receeding. Dr. A always tries to be conservative about his treatment- something for which I am very grateful. Over the years I have gone if for regular cleanings. They are both fast and excellent. (I want a dentist who does a really thorough job, and I want to get out as quickly as possible.) Lastly, for years I have been bugging Dr. A about my crooked front tooth. This past week I finally braved it and let him put in front veneers. They are perfect! I love my new teeth. They make me want to smile all the time. Dr. A is the best. I moved out of Sherman Oaks years ago and now trek over from Culver City for my appointments. He is worth it. And the staff is wonderful. They are warm, friendly and will even offer you a blanket if you're cold. read more

I just left Dr. Arakelian's office for a crown cementation and two fillings... smooth process and perfect color match. I've been seeing him for the past 15-years, and just want to say that he is one of the best dentists in the L. A. area! I've had root canals, implants, crowns/ veneers done over the years, and I can say confidently that he's always on top of his game, keeps up on the latest technology, and has a great chair-side manner. The front and back office staff are friendly, efficient and thorough. It makes me feel confident to have a sharp and knowledgeable dentist. Thank you for my smile, Diane A. read more

The best!!! I have been searching for a good dentist for years now, a friend referred me to Dr Arakelian. He is such a skilled dentist with the lightest touch. I have had root canal, extraction, veneers and crowns done by Dr Arakelian and not an ounce of discomfort or dissatisfaction. He genuinely cares for his patients and gives you the best service. His entire staff is amazing, they are pleasant every time I have gone in. read more

Dr. Arakelian is the best dentist in LA! I have been his patent for over 10 years and not once have I ever doubted him or had any issues with my teeth. I recently went to him for veneers and as you can see from the picture his work is natural, pain-free, and perfection! His hands are magic! He has the best technicians working for him and he only works with high quality labs. Overall, I am so incredibly happy with my teeth I cannot thank him enough for giving me a beautiful smile and confidence. Thank you Dr. Arakelian!!!!! read more

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Dr. Arakelian the best Dentist with the gold hands and I really mean it! He is super busy and you have to make an appointment in advance but as you all know profesional people are always busy working and doing their best! Karen working with my mom teeth and did couple of surgeries , she is finally can smile and she have no more problems , pain or abscess ...she is very happy with the result and we highly recommending Karen to everyone! Dr Arakelian working on my teeth since I got to LA its being 4th year and I have to say that Im very lucky to be in such a professional hands that I can trust and do not worry about anything! He will safe ur real teeth and will recommend best solution to keep it real!!! happy and blessed to be patient of Dr. Arakelian ! read more

I had gone to Dr.Arakelian some 10 years ago as a referral from Western Dental. I found him to be back at that time as well as now one of the nicest people I have ever met. he is both very kind and well as courteous. while most other dentists can do there craft and do it quite well and that's the field of dentistry as a whole there can sometimes often lead to a disconnect between client patient and doctor and staff relations. this is not and has never been the case with this doctor or with his long time office staffer Irena. I just had my first ever permanent tooth removed during a recent extraction first tooth farthest back right side bottom. Dr.Arakelian not only did a great job, try and excellent job, or exceptional. I would highly recommend he and irena and their staff. thank you dr., irena, and staff so much! all of my love Michael read more

I highly recommend Dr. Arakelyan. I've been very nervous for years to get vaneers on my front teeth. He was the only doctor who confidently told me that he can do my front two or four teeth and match them to the rest of my teeth. I decided to do my four front teeth and it looks beautiful. It looks very natural and the exact same color as the rest of my teeth. No one can notice that I have vaneers. I also appreciated how he took his time to answer all my questions and was very thorough with his answers. He also gave me time to think before placing the permanent teeth. I really valued his patience. read more

I just Love the Dentist here. I have always found problems finding dentist that I really like. The office can absolutely do everything from removing wisdom teeth to teeth whitening. Staff is extremely friendly! Never recommends doing to your teeth I only does what's needed. Also he has all types of new technology like stem cell for the teeth and gums. read more

Until the end of 2016 I was a patient of Dr. Arkelian. My old dentist passed away and I had moved so I wanted someone closer to home. I was referred to him by a patient of his which is always a plus. Now several years later I would definitely not recommend him. When I first saw him I was having sensitivity in a couple of teeth and wanted to have the problem examined. X-rays were taken and he examined my teeth and thought it was the whitening toothpaste I had been using. I paid for special toothpaste and set an appointment for a future cleaning. I don't know about you but I hate going to the dentist and having my teeth cleaned. I was accustomed to spending 45 minutes or more have my teeth scrapped and the tech using the ultra-sonic cleaner and then having them polished. The dentist would then come in and do his check. To my pleasant surprise it was a quick and painless first cleaning. I have to say it was really fast. I was in there for less than 20 minutes but I was happy about that. All of my follow-up visits were the same 15-20 minutes total between cleaning by the dentist, polishing by the tech and making my next appointment. After all of these great experiences why am I not happy now? Let me tell you why! Four years later I moved again and started with another dentist. He examined me and was very concerned. He quickly asked me when I last saw a dentist. I said within 6 months and I had regular check-ups. He then stated that my gums and teeth were in bad shape. My gums were receding; I had plaque buildup that was calcified; and I was in danger of losing several teeth due to bone loss. I had a deep cleaning which took over an hour and a half, using the ultra-sonic cleaner, manual scrapping and gums lasered. He then recommended an endodontist for more complete work. I just had bone grafts and major gum surgery. The new dentist and endodontist were surprised I had seen a dentist in the last 4 years. Both doctors said that my previous care was not appropriate and that if my problems had been addressed when I first had my sensitivity I would not have needed the major work. I went in for my procedures last week and had my first surgery. In three weeks I'll have my second surgery. I can't believe I trusted "Dr." Arkelian. I reviewed the bills submitted to my insurance and EOB's and realized Dr. Arkelian was charging for major cleaning without doing the work. He never sent me a copay bill but I was not paying attention: My fault for trusting "Dr." Arkelian. I can't blame anyone but myself for being happy about not paying for my copay but I can directly look at Dr. Arkelian for his lack of care. read more

I hate writing bad reviews, but this dentist needs to be exposed. His office wait time is exceptional long. I went out of my way to make an appointment to be his first patient and that still resulted in a 40 minute wait and that's not half of it. As if going to the dentist isn't already uncomfortable, he is terrible to his assistants, yelling at them in front of patients, making the experience cringe worthy. And on top of all of that he is extremely inappropriate making unwarranted comments and flirting while you're in his chair. Never again!!!! read more

Dr Arakelian has been our family dentist for over 15 years. Every family member has been extremely satisfied. Very knowledgeable and great skills. Would highly recommend Dr Arakelian for all dental care needs. read more

What an amazing and knowledgeable doctor. The stuff is helpful, polite. My whole family is here. I would recommend Dr. Arakelian to everyone. read more

Dr Arakelian is an EXCELLENT, Gentle caring Dentist. I would Highly recommend him. I just had a root canal done by Dr Arakelian and he was SO GENTLE and showed great compassion cuz I'm a baby regarding pain. I was so surprised how incredibly gentle he handled the entire process. When he was finished I hugged him saying "your wife or girlfriend should be so happy with how gentle you are" Dr Arakelian told me he's not married & doesn't have a girlfriend at this time. LADIES, I'm happily married but I would highly recommend seeing him as your new dentist and perhaps a date? read more

Had bad experiences with other Dentists in the past until I was able to find Karen Arakelian, found him to be fair and highly personable. He is very detailed and meticulous. He also has a great staff, they took time to explain in detail insurance breakdown. Had surgery and had no issues afterwards. Dentist called next day to follow up and see how I was feeling. Overall worth having as a dentist. read more

Wonderful Doctor! If I was able to give him more stars I would! I visited his office twice and he used the best materials. I don't even feel a difference between my original healthy teeth and the one he fixed. Now, I'm going in for an implant and I get scared very easily, so Dr. Arakelian does everything he can to make me feel comfortable and feel as little pain as possible. He lightens the mood with humor so I don't focus too much on the process of the surgery. Recovery went very smoothly and healed quickly! I appreciate him and his staff for being so kind, professional, and for their timeliness. read more

Office was alright for my first appointment, nothing special, but after waiting six weeks for my appointment for a cleaning, I get a phone call the day before telling me that they will no longer accept my insurance and I would have to pay cash if I come in. This is after having one visit, full exam and x-rays. Really awful customer service to not notify me sooner so that I could find a new dentist, and I spoke with the office twice today before the third phone call telling me I would have to pay cash. I found the office very unprofessional and I definitely do not recommend using their services! read more

I did the best favor to myself by switching from my old dentist to Dr. Arakelian. Today I went in to get 3 fillings done...one of which was poorly done by my old dentist. I was terrified as always, as I hate going to the dentist. However, the staff was so nice! They gave me a happy face pillow to hold and the process was so painless I was seriously in tears from happiness. Thank you Dr. Arakelian for giving me the confidence to want to visit you again! I am going in to replace all my mercury fillings next week with composits and believe it or not I am excited to get them done! Thanks again Dr. A for making it a painless experience! :)) read more

Arakelian really knows what he's doing. You can tell he's been in the game since the real OGs! Fixed my chipped tooth in an hour, no pain, no novocain, no BS. Just professionalism. read more

I recently had 10 veneers done and I'm extremely pleased- they look natural and feel great!

I want to share my 10 years of experience with doctor Karen Arakelyan, DDS. He is really one of the best by knowledge, experience, and readiness to do what is best for you. Over time, I had cleanings, crowns, root canals and finally just got my first implants. I'm very happy with my new teeth! His staff is friendly and efficient and made me feel welcome and very comfortable. This office has always impressed me with their latest dental equipment and technology. The wait time in the reception area is always minimal and during each of my visits, Dr. Arakelian took time to address all my concerns, explain the procedure to be done and aftercare to follow. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend this office to anyone looking for an excellent dentist! read more

The Very Best. I am 64 years old, born in Los Angeles, and have been to many dentist and oral surgeons over the years. I was extremely fortunate to meet Dr. Arakelian about 10 years ago. He is a true expert in dentistry, always has time to explain and answer all your questions, never does or suggest a procedure that is not necessary, and is competitively priced. Everyone that works in the clinic likes their job which will make your dental experience much different than most clinics. read more

I've been a very satisfied patient of Dr. Arakelian for more than 15 years. Four months ago, I cracked my tooth and unfortunately, it had to be removed. Dr. Arakelian explained everything to me and removed the tooth (roots and all) and put a screw-type implant in. I had to wait 4 for the process for the implant to stabilize in the bone (which is normal) and last week he installed my new tooth. I had little or no pain the whole process. He is so skilled at everything he has done for me, and does the surgery in his office. He is a SUPERMAN dentist! The office staff is really great too! He had to squeeze me in as it was an emergency and he did. Even if he's super busy he'll get you in there for an emergency! Really a great dentist that I recommend very highly. read more

I was a patient of Dr. Arkelian's for about 15 years. During that time I had regular cleanings every 4 months. The cleanings lasted at most 30 minutes with the doctor being in the room for 5-10 minutes of that. His dental hygienist handled the rest of the cleaning which usually only entailed polishing my teeth or taking x-rays. I recently moved to another city and as a result needed to find a new dentist in my area. When I went in for a checkup and cleaning with my new dentist he performed the gum recession analyzer test and informed me that my gums weren't in great shape. He asked me how often I had seen a dentist and when was the last time I had a cleaning. When I told him it had only been 4 months before, he couldn't believe it. He said that I had a lot of tarter build up, my gums had receded in some areas and he recommended a deep cleaning. I was surprised as I had been having regular checkups and cleanings for the last 15 years and had never heard that before. I had never had a deep cleaning or gum recession test. I went ahead and had a deep cleaning from my new dentist and had it billed to my insurance. After the fact, I found out that my insurance would not cover my deep cleaning as my dental records showed that I had recently had a deep cleaning performed by Dr. Arkelian. I called Dr. Arkelian's office to tell them that they had accidentally billed me for a deep cleaning I never received. His office was less than helpful and actually quite condescending. They told me they checked with the doctor and he confirmed that he had performed a deep cleaning on me. I asked to speak with the doctor and was repeatedly given the run around. After calling them 5 times and hearing the same things over and over, I gave up. Dr. Arkelian is billing for services he is documenting but he is not performing. Had he been giving me a deep cleaning then he would have noticed that I had major gum issues, plaque buildup and other issues. The fact that my insurance paid out $660 for a 10 minute routine cleaning that was billed as a deep cleaning should be considered fraudulent. BEWARE! read more