Dr. Graff is AMAZING! We had a consult with him, many years ago, and he advised us well and we…read moreeventually decided on braces (once they were actually needed) for our teen. He was always patient and cheerful and so kind! Our daughter's teeth are beautiful and straight and he continues to be patient when we need retainer help. We would highly recommend him!

Terrific office, terrific experience. Highly recommend Dr Graf and his practice for the great…read moreresults (straight teeth!), professionalism, value, and truly welcoming/friendly office. Great for child and adult orthodontics! I interviewed 4 orthodontists and the choice for Dr Graf was easy, he explained everything well and was easily the nicest and most knowledgeable. Very happy with the results.

Our practice, UC Dental is located in Union City. We worked on sustainability projects with Dr…read more Ariana and Dr. Max. Being in the dentistry business for over 50 years, they are the kindest, most transparent, & professional dental providers you will meet. When you come in, you are greeted with a warm smile. They have invested a lot into their patients. Believe me, I have seen their backend operations. I heartily recommend them to anyone in the Scotts Valley/Santa Cruz region.

The dentists are holistic and caring; however, the office policies, staff, and financial practices…read morelack ethics and are misleading. I had an appointment here to get a treatment plan and quote for Invisalign, and I went in to get scanned; part of that included a CBCT scan, which apparently "cost" $800 a la carte. I say 'cost' because the practice owns the machine, and all they have to do is sit you in it and press the button. I was hesitant to even do the scan because I am claustrophobic, and I had perfectly good X-rays, but I was pressured into it. Once I got the results for the invisible aligners, I saw the cost and what it would break down to, and I wanted to wait a few months before starting treatment until I had more money to start the expensive monthly payments. However, I was told that if I waited, they would charge me over $800 for the scan! I was never told this beforehand and argued back and forth with Kim about it, and then ultimately was pressured to start the aligner treatment before I was ready to start it because they were threatening to charge me for the scan separately. I gave it another shot and was going to take my child here for an exam and cleaning. The day before the appointment, she was sick with a fever and got sent home from school in the morning, and of course I called to reschedule. They want 2 business days' notice, or they charge me $150. I'm sorry, what parent has 2 business days' notice before their kid suddenly comes down with something? I offered to bring her in anyway to avoid spending $700 on an exam, cleaning, X-rays, plus a $150 deposit in the future, which is an unrealistic amount of money to just be able to drop when you are a family with no dental insurance. I scheduled here because Santa Cruz Children's Dental wanted to charge me $800 per child for the same thing!!! They said no I can't bring her in sick, so they would charge me anyway, and then tried to act like it was a "credit" for next time. No, it's not a credit; it's a penalty. Absolutely unethical, unkind, and INSANE business practices. They charged me anyway, and I disputed the charge on my card. I will not be making further appointments here and will take my business elsewhere. They also recommended an invasive and expensive double JAW surgery for me, which, after seeking a second opinion from another holistic dentist, was completely unnecessary, as the clear aligner treatment alone is already doing the job of widening my palate and expanding my airway. This practice is questionable and ethically and morally wrong, given their financial and business practices. If you are an uber-wealthy Silicon Valley transplant, go ahead and go here, but for the middle-class families of Santa Cruz... stay far, far away. They act like $150 is ten dollars. No big deal, why are you upset? It's the dentist's time, after all. Not to mention that they have a mile-long waitlist for cleanings, are booked out months in advance, and have probably already filled it. The dentist's time and the money the practice makes are the bottom line here.

Today was my first consultation with Dr. Timothy Gifford, periodontist. I barely slept I was so…read moreanxious. I'm so glad I found this practice! After a comprehensive exam, Dr. Gifford spent time providing me four incrementally more aggressive treatment options. I have never in my life had a dentist spend so much time with me. I have confidence we will find a workable plan to treat and/or mitigate further disease. Bonus: The staff is really fun and the office is cheery and comfortable. 10 stars! Thank you!

I used to love and swear by this dentist until I learned the truth. When I had to change insurance…read moreand get a new dentist, they were flabbergasted by how shoddy their work is. The nightguard that Dr. Kaur gave me had been so improper that it was damaging my teeth and causing the front teeth to chip and crack. I was actually asked if I had gotten this nightguard from a different country, that's how slapdash it was. When I came in to ask for a refund to at least get some kind of moral mea culpa from them (this nightguard costs $735ish before insurance, according to the receptionist, but replacing a tooth is easily ten times that much, so it would be a drop in the ocean compared to the damage done to my mouth) I kept getting the runaround about things being "subjective". Then when I wasn't dissuaded I got an appointment with the doctor to talk it over, which I assumed would just be them trying to convince me my new dentist is a con artist, doesn't know anything, etc. And lo and behold, no surprise that's exactly what the appointment was about. No refunds, and that I should consider myself lucky my mouth guard even lasted this long. Now instead of things being "subjective" it was preposterous and no dentist in their right mind would say such a thing. Yeah, I'm sure my board-certified TMJ specialist was just making it up, while the dentist who made the device in question has no room for doubt. I mean I'm pretty sure they even made sure to CYOA by asking to take a look at my mouthguard so they could do an official "reply from the owner" here with something like "Actually when you came in we proved your teeth were already broken and we didn't do anything wrong-" and try to make other people reading this think I'm not being accurate. They tried to say my current dentist must be a scammer for charging around $1100 for an occlusal guard and that must be why. But I called around town and most dentists are in the 1000 dollar ballpark for guards. The only ones who quoted me lower than 900 were quick and clear to point out "that's just a base price, we increase it if it's more complex, and it'll probably involve exams too". Oh and if that wasn't enough, Dr. Kaur insisted the receptionist had just been mistaken and that actually it was only $300, and that I should be counting myself lucky to have gotten such a good deal - as if I care about saving money when it means breaking my teeth. While this is mostly what I'm pissed off about today, in the last few years I got the same fillings done on my teeth again and again from these people, while the filling I got ages ago from my paleolithic-era dentist in Mountain View is still holding strong. So I'll ask again who the real scammer is. And just as a funny aside, while I was waiting in the office, there was a guy at the front desk who showed up for his appointment, only to find out it had been canceled, despite having confirmed it. It turns out that the front desk just relies entirely on the automated system with no verification, had somehow sent another confirmation to the wrong number, and canceled his appointment. Obviously this doesn't impact my own experience, but it does make one question why there are so many screwups in one office. In one day. At the same hour.

I've been happily part of the Hedrick family for 20 years. Each one is truly incredible in their…read moreservice, comfort, and talent. He's kept me up with a great smile I've always been proud of. Usually, having someone dig in your mouth can be tough, but they all make the process feel like a low-key Nip/Tuck experience. Well... I know I feel like a supermodel when I leave the office. I recently visited the office to get a new retainer. When I go in a take my Great-Grandma to say hello, because it feels like love with them all...some new faces, but still all educated and professional. Their simply the best in SC for Orthodontics.

I came in for a consultation to get my son braces. The place is pretty chaotic and unfortunately I…read morebrought both my kids. The crowded and small waiting area was too much for me during covid so we waited outside. I'm fairly certain that they forgot about us as thirty minutes after out appt time i went and asked for an update On when we'd be taken back. The long wait was annoying but not a deal breaker. Dr Hedrick asked me to sit in the seat in front of his computer to show me some scans. Ok, most places have a patient review monitor to avoid any HIPAA issues. But then he asked why I came there and I explained that my spouse sees him. He then typed in her name and brought up her entire chart in front of me. Talked about how she was over due,ran through his findings, and treatment. He proceeded to go through her entire chart with me! Did he get any HIPAA training? I was shocked. I had hoped that he would have realized his mistake and apologize but this didn't happen so we rushed out and went to a competitor.

We could not be happier with North Coast. We are on our 3rd kid receiving orthodontia and wouldn't…read morego anywhere else. Every single person who works there will give you a smile and great attention. Both Doctors are very thorough, thoughtful and extremely good at what they do. We've had expanders, rubberbands, head-gear, braces, Invisalign and retainers between all three of my children. They are experts at all!!!

Are they Expensive -Yes Is Staff Polite - Yes, but with used…read morecar sales men like sales tactic. A lot of fast paced speech. A lot of smiles. You're gonna feel some pressure to sign the day of consult. You been warned. Keep shopping the 200$ savings isn't a deal breaker to stay. Is Scheduling easy- Not exactly Are they open Friday- No Open weekend -No Is there more than one location- yes. But not open daily.- this is where I'm upset! We are in our first year of treatment. And we have always had to commute 40 minutes or more when we were living on the mountain. The office does get bent out of shape if you are late. We chose NCO in anticipation of their Scott's Valley office opening. 20 mins from home! Great ...Well That took longer than expected. So yeah, I felt misleaded. Then to find out they don't operate the SV location M-F Because they aren't not open on Friday at either location. We have now moved a little farther away and To make an appointment we are looking at weeks for SV openings that work around school and work schedule. Or now w traffic. Deal w 2 hr round trip commute to Capitola. It's great to see the practice growing, but it's apparent they BIT off more than they can CHEW if they can't operate both facilities. My other complaint is I've never met the Orthodontist working on my child. (My Experiance working w interventional doctors for over a decade. They don't come out to talk because they are on the next patient $$$) They never came out to meet/great me. Not Once! After reading some of his reviews and he seems brash- I hope not- Just do your job correctly! So far my kiddo's smile is looking better. So I have extremely mixed feeling about this business.

Dr. Phelps provided exceptional care throughout my four years of orthodontic treatment. From start…read moreto finish, the entire process was smooth, organized, and handled with a high level of professionalism. He was consistently patient, thorough, and extremely knowledgeable, always taking the time to explain each step and make sure I felt comfortable and informed. I'm very happy with my final results. My bite was fully corrected, and the outcome exceeded my expectations. His team is equally impressive: welcoming, attentive, and highly skilled at making patients feel taken care of at every visit. The office atmosphere is clean, efficient, and friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Phelps and his staff to anyone considering orthodontic treatment.

We are incredibly appreciative of this orthodontist team for being so patient and understanding. My…read moredaughter is very sensitive and has a lot of anxiety, which makes it hard for her to cooperate, but everyone here was so kind and gentle. The whole team made her feel comfortable and willing to participate. The office and doctors are very professional and welcoming--we could not have picked a better orthodontist. Definitely recommend this place!!

They were extremely kind and let me know when I would get my braces on. It went fast and they let…read moreme in exactly when they said they would

We've had a fantastic experience with Hulme Orthodontics and would highly recommend them to anyone…read moreconsidering orthodontic care. From the very first appointment for my daughter, everything was smooth, informative, and stress-free. The team was transparent and upfront about the full treatment plan and associated costs, which we really appreciated. At every visit, the staff has been exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and professional. They are also responsive and available when it matters most. When a band came loose after hours--just before we were leaving for a three-week trip--Dr. Hulme personally returned my call right away. He coordinated with a team member, Shandy, who met us at the office within the hour to take care of it. That kind of dedication and care is rare and truly appreciated. While orthodontic treatment can be challenging, Dr. Hulme and his team go above and beyond to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible.

Incredible incredible incredible. This dentist by far is the best dentist I have gone to. The views…read morefrom every dental room is beautiful nice greenery that makes you feel relaxed and excited to get your teeth worked on. The second I walked being greeted by the front desk I felt a sense a relief as being a new patient didn't know what to expect. The Receptionist, dental assistant and Dr. Samantha Blenderman where super kind and knew exactly what they were doing. I'm excited to say this will be the dentist I come to from now on. AMAZING.

This was my first visit. The entire office staff was welcoming and professional. The exam was…read morecomfortable and thorough with clear feedback throughout. Thank you!!

Excellent dentist, very good communication, restorative tooth care, her office has a wonderful…read morehygienist, very happy with the doctor and her staff. High tech, excellent follow-up, she makes her crowns in office, same day, in most cases. Returns telephone calls, good office hours, goes the extra mile to do excellent work. Takes many insurances.

Best dental care I've ever had--and I'm 78! Stunningly competent, careful, prompt, solicitous, and…read morefriendly. This goes not only for Dr Konopka, but also for each & every one of her staff. Just a fabulous organization!!

Our three kids love this place! All the dentists we have seen, Dr. Reham, Dr. Scotty and Dr. Nancy…read moreare really good. My oldest daughter comes here for orthodontics as well as for her dentist and her braces plan is progressing well. My son comes here for dentist only for now and has seen Dr. Reham. She is amazing. Super skilled at what she does and super gentle with the kids. You definitely feel like you can trust her. My son had cavities that had to be filled, with laughing gas and it went very well. Finally, my youngest daughter had the most dental work done here after she experienced cavities and tooth decay due to drinking milk in bed as a baby and not brushing afterwards. She had to do the repair under general anesthesia at 3, which is super nerve-wrecking as a parent but under the care of Dr Nancy it went very well. We appreciate that everything is super kid friendly, from the coin kids get to retrieve a prize at the end of each visit, the tee shirt and picture with the dentist they get on their first visit, etc. We will keep coming here and also a special shoutout to all the dental assistants! We appreciate you.

We are newly moved in town and in need of a new dentists for my 8 yrs old…read more We were ask to get x ray done as soon as we walked in. I thought that was strange, my 8 yrs old never had cavity always have his regular check ups and last xray was done at previous dental office 6 months ago. Now coming to this new dental office, he didn't start with seeing the dentist to see maybe there is something questionable that needed xray to confirm but ordered xray to be done by the door as if it was getting a temperature?! Of course I denied it and was asked to sign a no xray waiver. I can't help questioning this clinic protocol on pediatric radiation protection, and I will speak to the floor manager over this issue.