Just received a notification that my review from 3 years ago is in the spotlight! We no longer come to this dental office because my kids have aged out. Time flies!!! We miss Dr Tony and his office staff like Carmen and Susan. I stand by my word. They really are awesome! Your kids will be well taken care of by this professional dental office. This office is a gem in SGV! Miss you guys :) read more

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Today was our first visit and it far exceeded our expectations. I scheduled a routine cleaning for my 3 year old. We're coming from another pediatric dentist with whom we haven't had the best experience the past few years. Dr. Tony and his practice was everything that I was seeking. Carmen and Susan are the sweetest! Scheduling was easy and I noticed that they don't overbook patients, like some practices. My child was so scared (with tears in her eyes) going to the dentist and it took some time for her to warm up. But Carmen and Dr. Tony were so patient with her. She eventually completed her entire cleaning. Dr. Tony was so thorough and explained everything he saw to me. He gave me his recommendations to ensure my child's healthy oral health. He was so personable and I didn't feel like we were just "another patient to get through." I was so pleased with our visit that I booked my other two children's cleaning with Dr. Tony in a few months. read more

I took both my kids (ages 3 and 9) to Dr Hwang for a dentist appointment. Dr Hwang and his staff were so patient, and really seemed to care. My kids were both nervous, in fact my 9 year old was getting x rays for the first time. The dental hygienist entertained his myriad of questions with so much patience and grace. Having had a less than great experience in the past, I feel so fortunate to have found this dental office for my children. read more

Been taking my 6 yr old and 3 year old to him since they were 1. Like most kids they get nervous when going but they are comfortable enough to go thru with their checkups and dr hwang and his staff are very friendly and accommodating to my kids. They simplify and explain to my kids the procedures they are doing so they feel more involved and in the loop. I especially like that Dr Hwang is an honest dentist and doesn't try to upsell anything that isn't needed for my kids like special gum meds for teething pains or advising to NOT get my kids x rays unless there is tooth pain. Many dentists always take x rays every visit just so they can bill the insurance and make money, not really worrying about the cumulative radiation the patient gets especially for young kids. This shows that Dr Hwang cares about his patients well being. read more

We have been seeing Dr. Hwang for a year and definitely no complaints from us. It was a breeze to schedule an appointment and with Covid going on, the office follows a strict safety protocol. We were only patients in the office. We are required to call prior to entering to ensure the absolute minimal number of people in the office. Everything was clean and efficient. We were in and on within 30 minutes. The kid got a goodie bag with Mickey and Minnie toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, a toy, and a sticker for being such good patient. Dr. Hwang is super personable and provided clear advice how to handle our child's teeth. read more

Love bringing my kids here. I've always been nervous about taking my kids to the dentist but since our first visit I knew we would become regular patients. Dr. Hwang is kind, patient, and very informative. The receptionist was also very helpful in contacting our insurance to get information on our coverage. My kids do not fuss or dread having to go to the dentist. read more

When it comes to choosing a dental provider, I can't think of anything I enjoy more then closing my eyes, moving my finger around a dental provider book while singing, "Eeny meeny miney mo." Which is why I rely heavily on Google searches and Yelp reviews. I take them with a grain of salt of course, as many places just want to inflate their businesses with bogus reviews, but after seeing the reviews on Yelp for Dr. Tony I figured it couldn't hurt to make an appointment and see if he was worth the hype. Well he certainly was!! I couldn't have been happier in making this selection for my daughters dentist. The office staff is friendly, fun, and very informative. They really did a great job of being attentive to my daughter's fears and making her relax enough that she forgot she was supposed to be scared of the dentist! Both Dr Tony and Carmen really took their time with my daughter and I, explaining everything in detail and answering all my crazy questions. I wrote this review not to fill up Dr. Tony's office, but to help parents like me who are looking for someone who will not only be a great dentist to their child, but is someone who truly seems to care about their clientele, building trust between the client and the dentist, and someone who understands that children (as well as parents) are often scared of going to the dentist, and will work with the client to ease their fears and make it a rather enjoyable experience. I look forward to developing a long and lasting relationship with Dr. Tony's office and staff. read more

I'm so glad I found this place! My daughter had her first appointment. I wanted her to to have a good experience and they definitely went above and beyond. They included her in the entire process and kept reassuring her that she was doing a great job. My daughter felt so comfortable and loved it. As soon as we walked out she wanted to know when we can come back. Our visit was with Dr. Amy and would highly recommend her. Also, the entire staff was warm and friendly. read more

Dr. Hwang and his staff are terrific! It seems as thought they really care about their patients. Carmen took her time to explain all the tools and procedures so my 4 yo felt comfortable. I also really love that they respect parents concern about exposing your children to x-rays. 5 stars all the way read more

Tony S Hwang, DDS - First cleaning and dental exam. No tears, just a lot of curious questions which the staff answered with care and patience. - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Dr. Tony Hwang and his staff have continued to display their care and professionalism during this pandemic. Our visit today was as professional and prompt as always! We were the only patients in the waiting area. The office is as spotless and sanitized as always. It is always a pleasure and a relief to know and trust that Dr. Tony and his staff are operating with the utmost abundance of caution and care during these times! Please keep up the great work! Can't say enough good things about this dental practice and staff! read more

Best pediatric dentist practice I have ever been to. We have kids with sensory issues and recently my youngest had to have a bunch of baby teeth extracted because they wouldn't fall out naturally. Dr. Amy Huh was SO nice and reassuring (to me!) and got those teeth out with great ease and my kid was totally comfortable during the process. I cannot recommend this practice enough. (Dr. Tony and staff are absolute gems, too.) read more

My kids and I like Dr. Hwang but I couldn't deal with the front desk person anymore because of her condescending manner on the phone. I had to call to reschedule the appointment because my work has been backed up since I've returned to the office after long period of working at home during the pandemic. The front desk person sounded really upset and frustrated, and told me there is no available spot for next three months what so ever. I've experience her being rude on the phone before and I just didn't want to put up with her anymore. I no longer take my kids to Dr. Hwang anymore because of her. read more

The most down to earth dentist ever!! I brought my Kids here after having to switch insurance companies and needing to find a new pediatric dentist. I'm always so hesitant in going to a new medical professional of any kind, so I tend to be stand-offish when meeting them for the first time. I was completely blown away by how the staff and Dr. Hwang are so friendly, easy to talk to and attentive. If you're looking for a pediatric dentist in the SGV, come here!! Awesome staff & dentist! read more

We've been with Dr Hwang for many years. He is extremely gentle and kind with the children. He takes his time to explain everything and takes the time to explain to my kids as well. He will even try to fit you in for emergency appointments. I highly recommend him and his awesome staff. read more

We've been going to Dr. Tony for few years. My daughter has extremely sensitive teeth so we would schedule extra cleaning during the year. We were told that they are not seeing patients during the pandemic so our appointments were cancelled but said they would contact us as soon as they started seeing patients. A year later, I called them and found that they've been seeing patients for quite some time. I shouldn't have waited because now my daughter has cavities and they also told me in a very rude and condensing way that they don't even cover my insurance anymore. Wasted time with no call back. Terrible customer service and front office staff. read more

Dr. Hwang is an honest and caring dentist. He has taken care of my son for years and we have never had any issues. He is so personable and always made my son feel comfortable. It's too bad that he had his last appointment with him yesterday, as my son has to transition to a general dentist. I highly recommend Dr. Hwang to anyone looking for a pediatric dentist. read more

This review is strictly based on my interaction with the front desk-Tammy. Based on the fabulous review on Yelp, I called the office to know if they take my insurance. Tammy, if this is her really name, is really rude. She asked me to call the insurance company by MYSELF. She accused me just shopping around and I should go to other place. She want me to make an appointment first, she will let me know the coverage after the first visit to the office. I try to explain to her that it is important for me to know the insurance coverage before making an appointment. She hang up on me! In my years of interactions with different doctor offices, I have never been treated this way. I don't know what is wrong with her. read more

Great doctor and staff! I brought my 3.5yo twins for their first dental visits recently. Dr Tony said the goal was to "count their teeth" which is a general inspection. And anything else would be gravy. He kept emphasizing wanting to create a great and relaxed experience for them. It's really nice. ---first they relax the kids with toys and games in the waiting room. The hygienist comes out and talks to them and warms them up to her- which is great. --then they got to pick a movie to watch on the TV on the ceiling. (Frozen, of course) --then they get the fish that looks like Nemo wearing dentures to cuddle and use as a visual aid. :-) --dr tony comes over and chats with them and makes them laugh. He got my L so relaxed she made it through a full cleaning! My C was having a great time until it was her turn and she panicked and screamed until outside for a good 15 minutes. First it was to leave that place, then it was because her sister got a toy and she didn't. (They did give her a toothbrush, which was nice considering). --so I was nervous about taking C back after that. I waited a few weeks and we went without a sister along. (We did not get charged for the last visit for C even though it was pointless.) They repeated all the niceness and guess what!? She made it all the way through!! The bribe of an extra Frozen sticker helped too. ;-) I was so relieved and grateful that my girls had such a nice first dental experience overall. I highly recommend Dr. Tony's office!!! PS- free parking in back as well as street. read more

Tony S Hwang, DDS - C getting her first cleaning! - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Dr. Tony is such a great dentist. For the little ones, he is really friendly and is really gentle with kids. My 3 year old loves going for her dental check ups. He gives great goody bags and prizes to the kids to motivate them to brush and floss. His office is a lot of fun - toys, books, and even video game systems set up in the lobby to make it fun. For parents, he is great about explaining procedures and home maintenance. In general, a really solid dentist and a all around nice guy. read more

This doctor is amazing! I was referred by my dentist after we discovered my daughter had cavities and they (my dentist) were unable to work them. I have since brought my son as well and they LOVE the fact that they can watch a movie while getting worked on. He is good with the kids and explains everything he is about to do and what they might feel before he does it. I have sat each time and watched how he speaks and interacts with the kids. read more

Tony S Hwang, DDS - One of the exam chairs and ceiling tv. - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - South Pasadena, California

The BEST pediatric dentist in town. Dr.Tony and his staffs made my 4 years old daughter love to go to visit her dentist:) read more

Super nice and friendly staff! Dr. Hwang was great making my 4 year old son feel comfortable and safe. Both the dental assistant and the Dr made sure to explain the procedures and instruments to my son as they worked on him in "kid terms". At the end, the treat bag he earned definitely sealed the deal for him and now looks forward towards his next visit! read more

I took my son here once so far and I really like the office, staff, and dentist. Everyone was nice and more importantly patient with my son. The dentist and hygienist made sure that my son was comfortable before checking and polishing his teeth. The last thing I want is an aversion to the dentist. I made his second appointment not too long ago and had to cancel last minute and they were so friendly about it. I've been recommending him to all my mom friends. read more

Came this morning with both of my kids. Dr Tony is informative, patient and professional. Everything you would wish a good pediatric dentist would be. We are very happy. My kids said after the appointment : "We love Dr Tony!" ... So here we are ;) whats more to say read more

Definitely recommend. Took our 2 year old for his 1st dentist visit and while he freaked out, the dentist was very understanding and took the time to answer all of our questions. read more

Dr Tony is amazing with children. He is gentle, kind and caring. My kids trust him and allow him to work on their teeth. He not only puts the children at ease but the parents as well. He thoroughly communicates with the children and the parents to ensure everyone is comfortable. I highly recommend him. I'm a hard to please parent and he has passed my test. read more

First visit due to an unfortunate gum Injury that was scary, but ultimately was a small scratch that gushed a lot of blood. Dr. Tony was so helpful and put us at ease. He took the time to teach us a few things that we could expect with our child's teeth. His office is clean and kid friendly. read more

I scheduled my daughter's first ever dentist appointment with Dr. Hwang. When I arrived, my daughter immediately headed over to the play area - so far so good! Dr. Hwang's assistant came out and started interacting with her while I filled out new patient forms. I couldn't believe how nice she was to take the time to sit with my daughter to try and put her at ease before starting the check-up. It seemed to work because my daughter starting talking to her :) This to me was already above and beyond service! I had zero wait time and saw the doc right after turning in the paperwork. Dr. Hwang comes off as a genuine caring pediatric dentist. He didn't rush anything and made sure my daughter was comfortable with everything he did. He even let her hold some of the instruments before using them on her. He explained what the appointment was about, how to care for her teeth, and what we should look forward to at the following visit. At the end of the appointment, she got to pick one toy to take home with her...awesome. Office is clean and looks to be technologically up to date. Overall, I am thrilled to have found such a warm & professional dentist for my daughter! read more

Dr. Tony and his staff are wonderful with my kids. They put both me and my kids at ease during each service. They provide me with enough information as to which service is required or which is suggested so I don't feel pressure to make a decision. At the end of each service, Dr. Tony gives me an evaluation of my kids' teeth which is a good reminder for all of us when the time comes to brushing the kids' teeth. read more

we have been going to Dr. Tony since my daughter was about 8 months old. Dr. Tony is a great dentist he is very personable and their office is definitely kid friendly. His staff is very nice and great to interact with and I feel very fortunate to have found such a great pediatric dentist for my kids. read more

First visit to the dentist for my daughter - no worries! Dr. Tony and his staff were great, kind, gentle and very professional. I felt the exam was thorugh and well done - all my questions were answered and everything explained. So happy to have been recommended to him. His office is very kid friendly even my 9 yr old was entertained in the waiting area with video games that are set up. read more

I'm so glad that I have picked Dr. Hwang as my kids' dentist. I still go to his office even I have moved farther away. He's very caring & lots of patient. He explained very thoroughly each time after the exam & told us what to expect in near future. As the 1st time parent, those are very vaulable resource. My kids were not afraid of going to dentist. In fact, they're looking forward to it as there're TV & goody bags after each visit. All the staffs are very friendly too & we never have to wait long for our appt. read more

Dr. Hwang did a great job explaining to me how best to take care of my son's teeth. He is smart but very generous and easy to talk to. Carmen did a great job helping my four year old get comfortable in what is a scary experience for most kids. Let him touch and play with all the cleaning tools and when I tried to push him to clean more teeth that he didn't want to, she said "no, I want to keep my word to him. We can clean them next time." From the front office staff to the dental staff, it was a super child friendly and easy experience. read more

I brought my 2 yr old son to Dr. Hwang's office for his first dentist visit. The staff there was not only super-professional, but they were also were great in creating a welcoming environment for kids. Thumbs up for Dr. Hwang and his team! read more

I bring my 3 kids here for teeth cleaning and fillings. We always have a great experience but what prompted me to write this review is because recently our just turned 3 year old daughter needed some dental work done. Dr. Hwang, Carmen, and staff were so patient with her even though initially our daughter was a mess!!! A crying, anxious, scared mess. Thank you Dr. Hwang and staff for your patience and working with her! She got through it. You've earned our loyalty for sure. PS: Even better, for once in my life, the price I was quoted for the work was ACTUALLY the cost of the work. Truly amazing. read more

After writing an email to the office of Dr. Hwang, I received an email back from the dentist himself and apologized for the mishalf on the phone etiquette and explanation as to what had happened to their phone system. I commend the dentist for taking the time in responding to my concern. I hope one day, I can still give this office a try. (The stars are not meant for the services rather for the response that I received from the dentist) read more

First visit here. Was referred by my father's friend. Love the office. Beautiful hawaiian/under the sea murals throughout the office. Staff were super friendly and patient. The doctor was very kind and patient. He was also very detailed in explaining things to us. I wish our pediatrician was as kind and patient as him. My daughter cried like crazy but eventually gave in and opened her mouth. Afterwards, the staff talked and played with her while the parents had a chat with the dentist. I couldn't have asked for a better dentist! My daughter wen home with a toothbrush, sticker and tiara! It's awesome!!! read more

Dr. Tony is one of the best! I began taking my two daughters here after a horrible experience at another pediatric dental office. After telling Dr. Tony about my hesitation with trusting dental offices, he took his time conversing with my husband and I and reassured us that we would receive the best care at his office. He has EXCEEDED our expectations. He and his staff are some of the sweetest people you'd ever want to meet. My kids love going to the dentist because they know they'll be treated kindly, have great toys and video games to play while there, and t.v. Screens above the dental chairs to keep their attention while being worked on. I have gotten last minute same day appointments and even when Dr. Tony is busy, he makes time to come to the front and speak. Do not hesitate to bring your children to this wonderful office. You will not be disappointed. read more

Dr. Hwang is great at what he does!!! After reading other comments of other kids looking forward to coming to the dentist, I was not surprised as my boys and girl also love coming to Dr. Hwang's office. About a year ago I moved further away from this office. But I continue and will continue to come here because Dr. Hwang is very professional, honest and friendly...Carmen is also very friendly and makes all my children feel comfortable. I truly wish I had a dentist this cool when I was younger. But so HAPPY I found this office for my kids.... I will continue to bring my kids here. All my 3 children ages 2-10 love coming to dr. Tonys office. read more

This dentist is super awesome. I have three kids and have seen many dentists but I have never been happier. I went to a place that made my child cry taking X-rays and even threatened him. I had one that wanted to papoose my child. I wasn't gonna let that happen anymore. Then I was referred to Dr. Hwang. After the first appointment I was blown away. My little 5 year old is a little chicken but they were able to check her teeth and get a full set of X-rays. Then at her next appointment they filled 2 cavity and extracted a tooth painlessly and she was even smiling after. read more