I went for a checkup on 2 molars I am thinking of extracting since no molars to meet on the bottom. Last year Dr. Digney extracted a molar and it went pretty well. I paid extra to be put out in twilight . Someone prior to him apparently missed that I had a cavity and the tooth could not be saved . This was the 1st time ever I had to have a tooth extracted other than the wisdom teeth and was more than happy with the results . I did not want any issues later in life but he said it barely moves and could possibly take many years 10 or more even that to have an issue . He did not recommend extraction unless I am feeling uncomfortable. I guess I'll check back next year but I do have insurance now and wanted to take a precaution . He is wonderful and said he would do it if that's what I wanted but would wait He works out of Kawa Orthodontics office which has a welcoming and soothing waiting area of the ocean and sea throughout the whole place. I believe this relaxes the patients especially kids who need to have braces etc. I would not go to any other oral surgeon . The only other great one was Dr Russo who did my wisdom but believe he is retired . read more

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They do a good job on my oral surgery removing my wisdom teeth. I have 3 teeth removed. I was in network and they still demand that I pay out of pocket even tho the insurance cover 70 percent. I did the surgery anyway and paid like 1000 out of pocket. After the surgery I waited over 3 months for my dental to cover 2 of the teeth but the other tooth was not covered, so it went through my medical which they did. I called and the person that work at the billing department only work like tueday to Friday and she is extremely busy. I left a messages asking if they heard back from the insurance and they told me to call back when the person in charge isthere. I finally got a hold of her and was told that my insurance just send back the information and she will get back to me when a check for my difference will be mailed out. 2 weeks past and I got nothing in the mail. So I decided o call back and I was told that they try calling me and did not got a hold of me and left a message on my voicemail. I told her I never received any message. She then told me I need to file out a form that will be sent to my emai and to send it back to receive my money. I print the form and send it back . But on the form it says it can take up to 90 days to receive a check. This is rediculous. They took my 1000 dollars all at once the week before surgery but now I have to wait 90 days for a refund. My insurance company said since I was in network they should not have charged me upfront smh. I will not recommend them to anyone. And if I never follow up they would never had reach back out to me. read more

As many people mentioned, this place does not care about you, only your money; they pretend to be nice, but they are not! BE AWARE. I visited the office to fix my bite, and after 3 YEARS, it still has not been fixed. I finished paying, and now they are kicking me OFF with a lot of arguments, now I need to start another braces treatment because my BITE STILL RUINING. Dr. Kawa is a smartass he doesn't want to assume his responsibilities and he always has an absurd justification. PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE, check the other's reviews they are real. read more

They will come up with a monthly payment plan to get all your money. The plan does not have your childs best interest at heart. They will pretend to care but really only want to that monthly income. If your looking for a reasonable price this is not the place. read more

I got my braces from here and now my daughter is also getting her braces from here. They really know how to make a young person comfortable. Im glad that I was able to find them as a teenager. Now my little one gets to have straight teeth and I get to relive my adolescence lol. Dr. Kawa is still there. A lot of the hygienist have been there for a long time as well. The lady who removed my braces just changed my daughters wire lol. Great feelings. Im not going anywhere. Kawa it is. read more

Kawa Orthodontics - Fish tanks galore - Orthodontists Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

I was a patient of Dr Kawa and Dr Nicholas over 20 years ago when the practice wasn't a chop shop. Naturally when it was time I brought my kids in for braces. Boy had things changed. 20 different technicians every visit countless doctors and not the same level of care or expertise. After spending approximately $8k on my daughter's braces she was having trouble with the retainer fitting. The office wanted to charge an additional $300 because they felt her retainer was misused while wearing when in fact the material used was not quality materials as used previously . If you are looking for quality care, attention to detail and customer service Keep Looking . read more

DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILD THROUGH THIS. THIS PLACE IS TERRIBLE!! This is the worst dentist they are crooks.. they stop taking payment without notification than decided to reach out 3 months Later demanding $600 payment with no offer for assistance. Leaving me with 1 option to remove the braces.. now reaching out to schedule the removal they want to charge me $400 this place is unbelieve and unprofessional.. to add ww had to go back a second time after tightening cause the messed up on a bracket.. DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILD THROUGH THIS PLACE THEY DONT CARE THEY ONLY WANT MONEY!! read more

I don't usually ever do reviews in this case I have to mention don't walk run away from this organization, run! They tried to crop out one of my x-rays in order to charge my insurance and x-ray me one more time claiming the one I got from my original dentist was no good. Then I got my original dentist to send a better one to them with the teeth in full view. They then just said they wouldn't accept the x-ray and wanted to x-ray me again(greed). They would actually make a lot more money if they hired healthcare providers that cared. Instead of risking cancer for people for an extra buck. read more

listen. my case is extremely rare so most of you might not relate to my personal problems with this establishment. however, this office does not deserve business when they are so utterly unprofessional. the fact of the matter is that the orthodontists at this office switch out so frequently if you have a case that takes more than 6 months you really aren't going to get good results. i'm missing my two front laterals, and throughout seven years all this office did was make my case worse because they didn't have the decency to tell me they didn't know what they were doing. i really don't mind paying for consults, but they referred to my case as extremely rare themselves and yet still decided to take it on, which has put me through physical and emotional duress. they conned us into that dumb "phase one" of braces (heads up: do not do this!!! if you still have baby teeth you do not need braces no matter what they tell you!!) and by the end the orthodontist had change. with each orthodontist, different ideas were recommended and we really didn't know what to do. after phase two, it was my mother who actually came up with the next step, something none of the actual people who work in orthodontics could do. and i needed a third set of braces because of the lack of thinking ahead on their part. throughout three phrases they never gave me rubber bands either, and my bite was never aligned which doesn't make any sense. i had my first oral surgery to both take out my wisdom teeth and to get my first implant. emphasis on the first, as dr. bland did my bone grafting and implant at the same time, to which no surprise led to a failed implant. i had to get a second surgery to take out the implant and get a new one, way deeper. this one also failed because it was crooked and way too close to my front tooth, which means now it is buried because my new oral surgeon couldn't even take it out it was put in so badly. dr. bland was replaced with dr. digney, and this man needs to be retired. he is so rude and he performed a minor surgery on my second implant, where he told me to "settle down, now" because i winced at the novacane injection and who admitted aloud to not having used a "knife this small in a while!" very unprofessional as well as nerve wracking as i was awake for this procedure. he also messed up my mouth even more, by cutting my papilla off and now i need further surgery to give me something i used to have. this office made everything worse for me; i literally cry every day when getting ready because i hate the way my mouth looks and i hate kawa orthodontics for making it look this way. i now pay out of pocket with an outstanding orthodontist/oral surgeon in atlanta, georgia, where they don't take insurance and require a 10 hour drive to get there. now i have gotten intense gum grafting, and am to endure braces for a fourth time to align my bite and also bring back a natural papilla, a root canal, two crowns, a bridge, and a veneer. kawa orthodontics has ruined my early life, wasted 8 years, thousands of dollars of money, and to sum up they're lucky i didn't sue, because i would've won. i could write so much more, but i'll end with this: DO. NOT. COME. HERE. read more

I just got my braces off and I am really happy with the results. Dr. Barbosa did a great job and he took a good care of my teeth. It was a long journey, but it's totally worth it. I had a really complicated case so I was surprised to see how much it changed my smile and my face overall. I would definitely recommend Kawa Orthodontics to anyone and I can assure you, they will do their best. The only downside was, some of the receptionists were mean to me a few times, but overall, most of the staff members are extremely nice. read more

Kawa Orthodontics - My great smile from the Kawa Orthodontics - Orthodontists Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Let's start with the good, I'm missing my front tooth . Debbie is out of this world amazing (she deserves 5 starts). and truly cares about her patients and how they feel and look aesthetically! Dr. Lauren is amazing as well as she listens to her patients concerns. removing my braces with dr morales was a bad not having communication with me or her coworkers is number one when removing my braces I flinched and she stopped and said don't flinch this can really cut you raise your left hand (why DIDNT she tell me the before starting?? Irresponsible) then after that I raised my left hand and she cut my lip !!! A small superficial cut but I said ow. And after I told her "you cut me" she said no I didn't you would've been bleeding?? How about an I am sorry?? Anyways she gave me the retainers and said they looked fine to move on when I told her they were not looking good at all! Anyways we fixed it now but I just wanted to let you know she was not understanding to my situation or cares about her patient especially with a sensitive case!!! read more

Kawa Orthodontics - It's a small cut but dang it hurt !! At least acknowledge that you did it and say sorry instead of denying it .... - Orthodontists Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

My daughter, makes my blood boil to just think about it lol, decided to stop wearing her retainer after I paid lots of $$ to make her teeth beautiful. I noticed her front teeth started to move and become crooked. I didn't like her original orthodontist for several reasons. So, I asked my Dentist (who also happens to be my SO) who I should take her to. Without hesitation, he said Dr. Kawa. I was unsure if I would have to pay for braces again, but I reluctantly called to make an appointment. First, his staff was so helpful, kind, and down to earth when I called. Nancy, his manager, is a gem. She quickly made the appointment and calmed my nerves about having to do braces all over again. We get to the office and WOW! It is huge and absolutely beautiful. Clean and beautiful. Dr. Kawa spoke directly to my teenage daughter and explained everything to her! To her! He didn't talk over her and only at me. He spoke to her. He also was stern when explaining how quickly teeth move and how difficult it is for parents to pay for one round of braces let alone another. I was thoroughly impressed. My son, who is only 7, is going to this office for sure. He is next to get an appointment. Also, they have an oral surgeon who has 30 years of experience. I am an Instagram influencer and I post recommendations. #referralqueenofthesouth. I do not give out recommendations easily. This office and this doctor are well worth going to. read more

Working in the dental field myself for 15 years, I've been referring all our patients to Dr Kawa. I'm super excited to start my braces with the best of the best. I know that i'm in good hands with Dr Kawa and his amazing team read more

Phase one of both of my children's braces went fairly well except that the bracket on my oldest son's braces kept breaking. Just started phase two and we were not home an hour when my youngest son's wire broke off. Went back and a different tech repaired it and had to undo what the other tech had done because it was put on improperly causing it to hurt and break. She had to move one of his teeth which was very painful for him. The office did not set up my payment properly and will not correct it unless I physically go in to the office which is 20-30 minutes from where I live. Very expensive, not sure they know what they are doing after this last experience. Would not recommend but we started with them and not sure where to go at this point. read more

I came here for not one but TWO wisdom teeth surgeries. I accompanied my sister and my boyfriend after their surgeries and each time I came the staff was the same. The front receptionists are very rude! Firstly, they we not following the CDC guidelines during my first visit and the office was cramped. My second time around they had the office organized better during this time. The staff here has no customer service when it comes to acknowledging their guests. However, there was one young black woman who came and greeted me the second time around and she made the overall experience much better and answered any of my questions. Safe to say I am happy this is not my primary dentist. You can look up Taylor Orthodontists for braces as well since this place is a bit pricey and they are much nicer there. read more

They did a great job on my braces and retainer it's been years with my permanent retainer and my teeth are always complimented! Thank you Dr. Kawa! read more

This was my 3rd time with braces (I know ridiculous) so I know what to expect from an orthodontist office. Dr Kawa had a thorough consultation with me and was completely honest with the expected time period. I had my braces on for exactly a year and each visit I was welcomely greeted by the staff, especially Brittany (she's one of the receptionist). She is sweet and personable. I also have to say Linda (Manager of the techs) made my experience extremely memorable and pleasant. I'm very picky when I'm paying my hard earn money and Dr. Kawa's orthodontic experience was worth every penny! I legit can't stop smiling and showing my teeth! read more

Kawa Orthodontics - The day I got my braces off!! - Orthodontists Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

As a child, my parents could never afford to get us braces, it has taken me a long time to get straight teeth, this never would have been possible without Dr Larry Kawa! Their expertise, professional office an amazing helpful, friendly staff made it all possible. I thank them from the bottom of my heart and recommend them highly! read more

Kawa Orthodontics - Orthodontists Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

We absolutely love Kawa orthodontics. Everyone from the people on the phone, the greeting staff, the dental hygienist and the orthodontist are amazing. They are always super busy BUT they are very fast. All the fish tanks around the office give it a very peaceful feel. We have nothing but positive things to say about Kawa Orthodontics! read more

I just got my braces off and I couldn't be happier! I never thought my teeth could look like they do. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. And Dr Barbosa is very particular. He wants your teeth to look as good as you do. Thank you! read more

Very nice office. The staff is friendly, they will work with you with payments. Above all I would recommend Kawa.

I am a patient of Kawa Orthodontics since October 2017. I suffered an injury which caused severe problems with my teeth and my bite. Since the very beginning I was treated with respect and empathy. The service I received was efficient and my waiting time was never long. My braces treatment resolved my problem and the retainers created by Kawa after removal of my braces were perfectly done. I recommend Kawa Orthodontics wholeheartedly. read more

The staff at Dr. Kawa's is amazing! Always accommodating and courteous. I overbooked my day and was rushing to make a 3:00 meeting yesterday, the front desk staff got me in and the other staff delayed lunch to get me in and out. These days that's unheard of however it did not go unappreciated! I don't remember names but I remember faces and life details that were shared during my times in the chair. Today's my last day and while I'm happy to be done with braces, I'm forever grateful to the Kawa team! read more

Service is very poor at this dental office. Front desk reps are extremely rude and has no respect for anyone's time. My visit today was solely for me to have a single bracket replaced. They provided me a time slot of 11:30 within the same day due the situation being considered to be an emergency appointment. Only to get there and wait for over an hour! Extremely unprofessional and if you have other options than this West Boca Ortho I would strongly advise that you consider your options before coming here! read more

Very disappointed in the service here. I got my braces off almost a year ago and apart of my treatment plan is to get crowns afterwards. I was told by several of the dental assistants here that I should not go immediately for my crowns because my gums were swollen. So I waited and it was finally time to put my crowns in. So I call back to set an appointment for my retainers and the reception let's me know it will be $250 for the retainers because I did not do it in a 3 month time frame! If I would have know by somebody, anybody I would have done it in a more timely manner! The doctor did not see me once after I got my braces off, no one has called me to informed me about my retainers. I was completely left in the dark. My advice to anyone who makes the MISTAKE of getting their braces here is to ask a lot of questions because clearly the whole establishment is misleading and will do anything to get your money...terrible service! read more

We love this office. First I got my braces there and now is my first son's turn. The staff is so nice, friendly and professional. I am sure I will bring my little one when his time comes! Great office, great staff, great doctors! read more

Kawa Orthodontics - Orthodontists Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

My wife went there for a consolation and had the worst experience. The dental professional could not read and interpolate the 3D X-ray that I paid $190 to have taken, nor was the professional able to recommend a dental plan of action for which I paid an additional $75 consultation fee. Save yourself the aggravation confusion and expense of going there and dealing with this group of charlatans. read more

I had an appointment on 03.16.2021. Listen to the Dr instructions upon her examination. But the person who was working on me did not follow the instructions given. Had I not ask, she was going to end my appointment without completing the task instructed. This process is an investment that I am placing in the hands of others and do not appreciate having been treated as just someone paying money but not getting the service I deserve! read more

I had my daughters braces done there. Dr. Kawa and his staff were experienced, courteous, and very attentive. The result was excellent and I couldn't have asked them to do more. I would gladly recommend them to a friend or anyone else who was looking for somewhere to get braces. read more

Dr Segelman the oral surgeon is always attentive and never dismisses my pain. I only wish he would open his own office because he would make a great primary care dentist. Update:Just had my tooth pulled and Dr. Segelman was awesome; ) read more

I'm a new patient at Dr. Kawa's office, but unlike all the other complaints here I was here to meet with the oral surgeon. Dr. Siegleman was nothing but kind, polite, patient and attentive. He instructed me step by step the process in which my procedure would be done, answered all and every question I had for him without attitude. Trust me when I say I've been to every dentist up and down the Palm beach coast, and I'm beyond impressed with the decor, the beautiful friendly staff (Fatima) and overall the dynamic of this beautiful establishment. For people who've complained about braces prices above... Take it from someone who's been there and done that. It hurts your pocket I pod (12k) total... It's worth every penny in the long run when you and/or your child gain the confidence that they need. Your teeth are one of the first things people notice. When you see yourself/your child have a new glow to them, it'll be well worth it. Thank you staff so much for making my experience superb! Looking forward to my surgery this upcoming Friday :) read more

I'm very upset with this place, I paid almost 6 k for braces they told me one year.. I'm heading into my 2 1/2 year mark and my braces constantly break... the worst part is I work and the only times I can get in for emergency is when their entire office goes on a lunch break, and they tell you sorry it's lunch time.... for the amount we pay there should be better service as I had a wire stuck into my mouth and they said SORRYY it's lunch time so I had to wait an entire workday and night before I could get helped in pain.. the old lady with short brown hair an glasses in the meanest nastiest lady I've ever encountered and does not even try to help you out, it's straight nasty attitude and mean mug, I even leave messages for a on call ortho to help me out and they don't even call me back!! And the lady says I didn't get a voicemail when I left three.... for the amount we pay I expect better service and compassion for the patients!! I'm very unhappy and hope you guys reallly consider the place you go for your braces and make sure your ortho is available when you actually need them.. read more

I have been a patient of this office since 2010 when I decided to get braces. Shortly thereafter, I had two wisdom teeth removed by Dr Broumand. He was amazing as well as not bad on the eyes :). Anthony works in the oral surgery area and his professionalism and caring attitude helped with my nerves. My daughter also had 4 wisdom teeth removed there. She was impossible! It took Dr Broumand 30 minutes just to talk her into letting them give her something to relax her. The staff was patient with her and very understanding....More than her mom! Great place! read more

Very friendly staff. Even when busy you don't wait long. They take very good care of you. I love their emergency services, they always can squeeze you in. They are very informative and caring. My son is almost done and next up my daughter. read more

We have been going to Dr Kawa for almost 3 years. It was a fantastic experience. Every Time we needed an Appointment they accommodated us. They made every appointment enjoyable!!! Victor is especially awesome!!! If you need braces or someone in your family needs braces, you must go to Dr Kawa!!!!!! read more

It's taken me a while to write this review because I've been so terribly traumatized. I was referred to Dr. Kawa by a dentist and boy did I make a bad decision. First, at the initial consultation you do meet Dr. Kawa, the man, the owner, the face of the business and why people sign their teeth away. Let me be clear, Dr. Kawa is a nice man PERIOD. THE PROBLEM IS YOU DON'T GET TO SEE DR. KAWA (unless requested); the Dr.'s you end up seeing are 1/3 qualified, online dentist school earning degree, unprofessional, mean and nasty, so call orthodontist (I checked their website and it seems my nightmare ortho is no longer there, I'm not 100 percent sure though, maybe they're just not listing him). They have more turnovers than a burger on a grill. Every few months they have a new line of doctors, I wonder why. I spent about 3 years visiting Dr. Kawa's office and it was three years of hell and torture. THE PAIN, THE PAIN, THE PAIN.. words can't describe how much pain they put me through. They placed an expander in my mouth (top teeth) and shouldn't have because of my age, my teeth over expanded, thankfully it was adjusted so I no longer have a Gator mouth. The staff are not pleasant, I had to report/complain about employees being rude and nasty. I mean downright nasty. You mean to tell me, I'm paying you THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS to mess my teeth up, have me out here with a Gator mouth, and on top of that I have to deal with ish from your employees - it was too much to take. BTW the word on the streets in Boca Raton and elsewhere is out about this practice. I visited a really good orthodontist for my daughter (did my research) and he said he heard about what Dr. Kawa's office was doing to patients and the poor treatment and service. He said to me "I'm glad you made it out Ohk." Yes, this was said to me by a fellow orthodontist in the same area. Anyway, like I said, this has taken me a while to write. I feel like I was tortured for 3 years and THE PAIN I ENDURED GIVE ME NIGHTMARES. I don't wish this experience on anyone. read more

Two years later and now I've got a smile that I can be proud of!!!! Thank you so much to the wonderful staff and especially Dr. Barbosa!!!!

Dr. Bland and Dr. Segelman are everything you'd want in oral surgeons - we love them. The surgical support group is also fabulous - so kind and concerned. Just make sure you compare prices and call your insurance company to double check the "usual and customary" charges - perchance some funny math. read more

My experience here was both good and bad - bad outweighing the good. One word to describe this place- a factory. Dr. Kawa's a pretty smart businessman, but if only he'd concentrate on quality rather than quantity. The positive? I came here for braces, initially, and was talked into getting Invisalign. They sold me on the fact that if at any point I was unhappy with my Invisalign treatment, they'd put regular braces on me. Appx 3+ years later, I was still doing Invisalign & in order to continue, I'd be charged $250, so I took them up on their offer and got regular braces. Their saltwater fishtanks are pretty neat. They help ease the pain of sometimes having to wait 15-30 minutes past your appointment time. The negative? There's a huge communication gap between the receptionists, the techs, and the doctors. It's impossible to get in touch with your doc. I had an "emergency" with my invisalign, but the receptionist said the next open appointment available for my "type" of service was about a week from when I called, so I took it (not knowing any better). By the time my appointment came, my teeth had shifted and I needed a refinement done for which they said I "may need" to pay $250. Had the receptionist took the time to consult with my doctor, they would've squeezed me in to take care of the issue prior to my teeth shifting. I expressed my aggrevation to a co-worker who took her son here by my recommendation, and she mentioned it while discussing her displeasure with the practice to Dr. Kawa- I received a phone call from him concerning my displeasure which was nice, but it was a situation that could've been easily avoided. At my latest follow-up, the doctor (not my usual doc) barely checked my teeth/retainers which was the purpose of the visit. I asked if my retainers could be switched to a different kind because of comfort issues, and she said I'd have to wait for my regular ortho to return. The tech ASSURED me I'd receive a phone call upon his return (I even watched her write down my name/number on a piece of paper) but it's been at least a month and- SURPRISE- no phone call. I could call the office and try getting in touch with him but I'd rather save myself the stress of a) trying to get in touch with him and b) having to go back there. You'll rarely get in at your actual appointment time. They have so many patients stuffed into their schedule that you'll almost always have to wait- often times longer than it takes for them to do whatever it is they need to do with you. Upon checking out, if you have to schedule a future appointment, you'll stand in front of the receptionist station awkwardly waiting for one of them to look up and recognize that you're there. I can think of one receptioniste who is nice both in person and on the phone, but I've encountered others -on the phone- who need a bit of an attitude adjustment. Seems like this place has a high turnover for orthodontists. I originally came here for a particular doctor, but she left the practice not long after, and I can only imagine why. All in all, the numerous televisions, video games, fish tanks etc. are quite fancy and quite impressive, but not to an adult who knows what's really important when going to an orthodontist (or any place for that matter)- consistently, good service. This place was recommended to me by a close friend and I'd curse her everytime I had an issue with them. Before the drama, I sent a coworker here- but our word of mouth recommendations have ended not only after my experience as a whole, but hers as well. read more

If you've seen Shrek 2 you'll know what I'm talking about. This place reminds me of fairy godmother's potion factory except its a braces factory where they pump out braces after braces. I was looking into getting braces for my son since he has replaced most of his baby teeth. The facility is really nice with lots of fish tanks with really interesting fishes and corals. You're systematically moved from one place to another getting x-rayed, examined and quoted by a sales person. I felt like I was at a used car dealership with a pushy sales rep really trying to sell me the braces. It really made me feel like she was working for commission and she was disappointed/annoyed that I didn't make an appointment right then and there. Really trying to sell me til the end making it seem like I was refusing treatment for a kid with a serious medical condition. They're just braces and people wear them at any age. The doctor came in for 5 minutes and he was really nice though. The quote she gave me didn't even matter because the letter I received a few days later was talking about a whole different type of treatment than what she quoted me so I never found out which treatment plan was actually needed or how much it was going to cost. Oh well... read more