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    The Brighter Smiles

    5.0 (45 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Cavity treatment

    Crown cleaning

    Dental exams

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    Claudia M.

    After almost 2 years with braces my daughter is excited as her road to completing her Colgate smile is soon going to be completed ! And thats thanks to Betty at. She is AMAZING at what she does for any of you who have braces and are trying to invest In teeth whitening after. Or just whitening in general. She does house calls as well !!! That is a PLUS, enjoy watching Jersey Shore or 90day fiancée in the comfort of your own house while getting your teeth whitened LOL My daughter went in for her first treatment today and will be getting her second treatment soon. WE LOVED THE RESULTS She could not stop looking at herself!

    Henry N.

    I came in to get my teeth whitened. After years of drinking coffee 1-2 times a day my teeth were really stained so I didnt expect much out of this but the results were incredible! Its a pretty efficient cleaning. You come in and she puts this gel on your teeth, puts the light on it for 20 minutes, cleans it off and does it two more times. Overall the procedure takes about an hour and fifteen minutes and it was pretty relaxed. I just took a nap as my teeth were whitened. Highly recommend!

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    Reylene R.

    My dad & I came here for the 1st time to get our teeth whitened, and it was the best!! Such a cute. Clean place and the staff are super helpful and kind! I will definitely be coming back! Big shoutout to Betty who made our experience super special! She's fantastic!!!

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    Rachel V.

    First time whitening my teeth professionally! I've always stuck to the sensitive crest 3D strips but didn't realize how bad they were for you. I was a little skeptical with Covid right now but Betty made sure I was well taken care of. This facility is GREAT with sanitization and cleanliness. I am overjoyed with the results. In the picture below is my before and after results after ONE SESSION!!!! I'm very big on hygiene and keeping myself put together and it all does come with a price but these results are 110% worth her price. She also sent me home with toothpaste, toothbrush, floss and of course the whitening gel. I will be seeing her back again in about a month! Very excited to go on vacation next week with my new smile! thank you Betty and the brighter smiles team!

    Betty and I at All Smiles Family Dentistry in San Jose!
    Alondra A.

    I just want to say thank you to Betty, Dr. Annie, and the other assistants at All-Smiles Family Dentistry. I landed here almost 2 years ago due to an infected wisdom tooth and they jumped in to help me. Ever since then, they have been supportive of any dental care needs and are now supporting me to get a smile tha brings out my confidence which is something that I have struggled with for years. I am very thankful to have come accross this team! If you are in need of any dental care do not hesitate to contact them!

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    Thank you so much for your feedback. We highly appreciate it.

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    Their service is excellent and I now have great pearly teeth. Easy to make appointment and very friendly service

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    Betty and her office were great! Very professional and caring. Would highly recommend and will go back in 4-6 months.

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    Forgot to take a picture before cuz I don't want any memory what it looked like.... The results are awesome. Thank you again

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    3 years ago

    BETTY had the best customer service! Quality at the best price too!! Happy with my teeth whitening and Invisalign

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    She is the teeth whitening Wizard!! You will instantly see the difference! Make it part of your self care routine. You will be AMAZED!!

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    I had the best experience at brighter smiles!!! The service was amazing and treatment made my teeth look brand new! I'll def be back!

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    Ask the Community - The Brighter Smiles

    Hi, do you whiten the molars too?

    Hello, Molars may not appear as white as front teeth because they naturally have thicker enamel they’re often more stained and they don’t reflect light the same way front teeth do but we usually do try yes but it is not a guarantee

    What do you use to whiten the teeth ? Also how much does it cost? Thank you

    Opalesense $200 for the session

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    Annie and Betty are very attentive and listen with care about your teeth goals.

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    This is my review of my recent dental checkup. The front office staff is extremely friendly and…read morewelcoming, and checked me in right away. I waited no more than five minutes before being called in by the dental hygienist. She struck up great conversation and made me feel very comfortable as she cleaned my teeth. Dr. French came talk to me about a couple of issues I had and provided very reasonable recommendations and paths forward for each. Very friendly dentist! The facility is brand new, very clean, and very well run. If you're looking for a new dentist, look no further than Willow Glen Dental!

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    My hubs and I love Dr. Bauer and her team!! I've gone to many dentists in the area and Dr. Bauer's…read moreoffice is the only one I have liked. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. I also usually see Dr. Bauer when she drops in to say hi or answer questions or if she does my cleaning (I have never had the head dentist do my cleaning before!) This practice exudes warmth and care. If you're nervous about going to the dentist, definitely give this place a try! As a side note, my husband was a patient here first. We have never come in at the same time, but the staff always ask me how he is doing, which I think speaks to how thoughtful they are!

    Dr. Linh Bauer is the kindest and most compassionate dentist I have ever had. She was recommended…read moreby a friend, and I travel from Santa Cruz just to be seen by her. I had some really horrible scammy dental experiences right before starting care with her, and she helped me sort out the mess the last dentist had left of mine of my teeth (they lost my crown impression somehow after months of telling me my permanent crown was on the way). She also told me my previous dentist told me I had more cavities than I actually did, saving me money and unnecessary pain. As someone with pretty bad dental anxiety, she is the best dentist you can go to. She even let me (a fully grown woman) bring a stuffed animal into the office to help. She even pet the stuffed dog and asked his name You will not find better compassion and quality of care anywhere else.

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    Linh Bauer, DDS - Dr. Bauer & Staff invite you to join our practice, where we treat one another like family.

    Dr. Bauer & Staff invite you to join our practice, where we treat one another like family.

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    Jonathan J Yu, DDS - Forest Family Dentistry - It's hard to walk down the hallway with this creepy guy looking at you!

    Jonathan J Yu, DDS - Forest Family Dentistry

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    I've been coming to Forest Family Dentistry beginning of this year, and I needed so much work done…read morein my mouth! I found them through my insurance. They've been so kind, caring and informative to help me address my grinding issues and fixing several damaged areas in my mouth due to this. What a great find! Thank your Forest Family!

    I did not take care of my teeth when I was younger. My dentist before Dr. Yu was great and really…read moregot me back to a good place with my teeth. I moved from Santa Cruz back to my hometown of Santa Clara 3 years ago and I was very nervous about changing dentists, but I started coming to Dr. Yu on a friend's recommendation. I am so glad I found this practice. The first person you speak with is Kaila who is so nice and friendly, and she really wants to make sure that your experience is as positive as possible. She was very helpful in getting all my new records transferred and was very helpful with any insurance questions I had. She's a great representative for Dr. Yu's office and always the first friendly face you see. My first exam with Dr. Yu was great. He was very thorough in my examination and he made some slight fixes to my teeth in my first visit. Things that were left undone by the last dentist. I left there feeling really great. Then I had a first cleaning last week with Anh-Thi. Wow. I am 60 years old and have never been so comfortable during a cleaning. She was so thorough and made sure to update me on everything she was doing. Then when she was done, I only got slightly scolded (NOT REALLY) about the things I needed to do better. She pointed out the areas that I need to concentrate on, the areas that need some extra attention. She gave me great advice about what I needed to do before my next cleaning. Then Dr. Yu came by just to say "Hi" and check-in even though he wasn't going to be seeing me that day. I loved my previous dentist, but unless it was an actual check-up I never saw him. Not upset about it or anything, just a fact. Dr. Yu made sure to see how I was doing before I left. All-in-all, a great dental practice that I highly recommend, especially if you've had fear of the dentist like I used to.

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