Had a tooth extracted with nitrous and numbing and normally have sedation. Dr. Bindu was amazing and her male hygenist was amazing too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Julie is always nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Warning for anyone with good insurance (Delta Dental PPO/Tech employees) - Zero Financial Transparency and Unauthorized Charges. I've had two visits here and the billing practices are incredibly shady. Dishonest Charging and Customer Service: During my first visit, they charged $750 but the insurance paid them later and billed only $474 from me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was not notified of any of the charges from walnut dental until I checked my dental insurance account 5 months later.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When I called them out on these charges and demanded a refund, they gave me a weak excuse that the money was just "on hold," despite there being no record of any hold on my portal. They only refunded me because I discovered the mistake and confronted them. If you don't audit your bills line-by-line, they will take advantage of you. Avoid this clinic if you value financial transparency and ethics. Unauthorized Charges: During my routine cleaning, the clinic automatically charged $75 to my credit card on file without my knowledge, consent, or presenting a treatment plan. Hidden/Padding Fees: They added non-covered cosmetic/fluff codes to my bill--such as D1330 (Oral Hygiene Instruction) for a ridiculous $88 and D4921 (Irrigation) for $29--without informing me beforehand that these were out-of-pocket costs. read more

Had a Friday night dental (kinda) emergency, made a next morning, Saturday, appointment, for a chipped tooth... and Dr Bindu Kansagra was AWESOME! Walnut Dental got me in & out of there in under 30 minutes. Dr Kansagra was very communicative, her practice was very competitively priced (for those who dont currently have dental insurance), and it couldn't have been a more seamless (unplanned) visit. My wife and I have been frequenting this practice for the past 4 years, and we continue in having a great experience. Big recommend! DM me if you have additional questions...thanks, and keep it up, Walnut!! read more

Walnut Dental Group and Orthodontics - My Saturday morning fun of a chipped tooth... - Orthodontists Near Me - Irvine, California

This dental clinic engages in unauthorized procedures without prior consent or explanation. Despite my refusal to receive fluoride treatment, the hygienist proceeded without informing me. Additionally, I was overcharged for other services. I lodged a complaint, and got refunded from my insurance. I strongly advise against visiting this dental clinic. The primary concern should not be the toothache, but rather the headache from the emotional distress of being taken advantage of! read more

IMPORTANT TO KNOW YOUR INSURANCE BENEFITS BEFOREHAND and BEWARE OF OVERPAYING! This office charges you an arm and a leg for services you don't even need, specifically the fluoride treatment. I've never paid so much to visit an office and should have done my research, but I had just switched insurance and was in some pain. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I had asked what they were charging me for, the hygeniest didn't know and said they would ask the dentist, but the dentist never ended up telling me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had gotten a deep cleaning per their "recommendation" and they charged me for additional services I never asked for. They just rushed me throughout the process and now I know why. read more

KNOW YOUR INSURANCE BENEFITS and BEWARE of this PLACE: I'm currently waiting for this office's response to overcharging me from what my insurance claims and coverage states I should be paying. I advise that you know the detailed breakdown of your insurance coverage before coming to this place because I naively trusted that I was being charged for what wasn't covered under my insurance and my copay. However, after my last procedure with a crown replacement where I was charged $1500, I should've listened to my gut in looking into this discrepancy beforehand. After reviewing my processed claims under my insurance, this last procedure should've only cost me 200 bucks for my co-pay. Further reviewing the rest of my claims, at this point, my total costs for all my visits should be around 500 under my insurance, not over 2k that I have already paid to them! Seriously, be careful with this place. I will update my review if they resolve my complaints, but honestly, make sure to read the rest of the reviews here and on Yelp. My husband found this dentist, so I didn't look into them thoroughly until recently, but many clients have expressed the same issues that I experienced with weird overcharging and insurance disputes. Find another dentist to save your money and time. UPDATE: 5/16/26: The office has resolved this issue and has refunded the cost differences that my husband and I were owed after using their services. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Though we appreciate how they handled the situation, which is why we raised the 1 to 3 stars, it's still extremely upsetting to have encountered this issue.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've personally never had issues with other dentists in-network and our insurance coverage/claims. Also, they absolutely do tack on services that aren't needed or requested, specifically the fluoride treatment. They do solid dental work, but with this economy and financial issues being so frequent, it's important that a business does this right and better. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Absolutely Outstanding Care from Cathy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've had many dental visits over the years, but Cathy truly stands out above the rest. [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the moment I walked in, she made me feel welcomed, comfortable, and genuinely cared for.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Her professionalism is matched only by her warm, friendly personality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She explains everything in a way that's easy to understand, and you can tell she really loves what she does.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cathy goes above and beyond to make sure each visit is smooth and stress-free--her attention to detail is impeccable, and she always checks in to make sure you're doing okay. It's rare to meet someone who combines skill, heart, and compassion so effortlessly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My dental experience has been elevated because of her, and I'm incredibly grateful to have her as part of my care team.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're looking for a dental office with exceptional staff, look no further--Cathy is truly one of a kind. read more

Disappointing experience overall. I found the pricing unclear and higher than expected, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]interactions with staff felt rude and unprofessional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Communication and customer service could be improved significantly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would not personally recommend this office based on my experience. read more

Strongly recommend getting a second opinion before agreeing to any treatments here. A few years ago I came in as a new patient after just getting my own dental insurance for the first time. Almost immediately I was pressured into an expensive laser gum treatment -- they warned me I had signs of gum disease and that it would get worse fast if I didn't act now. I agreed and did one session, which was really painful, but never went back for the rest. I ended up going to another dentist for a second opinion, unfortunately after already paying for that first session. They told me my gums looked completely normal and were confused about why I thought I had periodontal disease. Looking at the reviews here it seems like I'm not the only one who experienced this kind of upselling and pressure. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was new to handling my own insurance and honestly felt taken advantage of.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're a first-time patient especially, please try to get a second opinion before agreeing to anything.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

My mom changed dentists because this practice is closer. However, they refused to do regular teeth cleaning if my mom doesn't do a deep cleaning. [[HIGHLIGHT]]In her previous dental clinic, this never happened before.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I think it should leave the patients to make the choices. read more

I am writing this review to share my experience with Walnut Dental Group, which I found to be disappointing due to a lack of transparency and high-pressure sales. At my very first visit, I went in for a routine cleaning. I practice regular dental care with brushing and flossing with no previous history of dental problems. During the appointment, I was immediately encouraged by Dr. Bindu Kansagra to accept expensive laser treatments not covered by insurance. When I declined, the quality of care changed. I was moved to Dr. Kuei Ya Chen and felt similar pressure to agree to high-cost procedures. It is concerning when a medical office appears to prioritize sales over a patient-centered approach. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The front desk was also difficult with cancellations and rescheduling of appointments without notice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The office manager, Julie Falero, was dismissive when I requested simple receipts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was also asked to sign an electronic pad without being shown the document first. While I should have insisted on seeing the text, it was presented as a mandatory step to even begin my appointment. With consistent wait times of 20-30 minutes and a focus on non-covered services, I cannot recommend this practice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you value clear communication and genuine care, I suggest looking elsewhere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have requested my dental records and will not be returning. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is one of the best dental place I every been too everyone was really nice and helpful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Jose did awesome job and was very helpful! Really recommend this place. read more

I don't write reviews but I'm writing this one because I'm still pissed. I called this office to schedule an emergency visit to see an orthodontist. I had a serious abscess on my gum that was giving me serious pain in addition to gum bleeds. The origin of the gum issue was a cavity. I already knew this, because my dentist had already told me this. However, given the significant pain at the gum, I requested an orthodontist. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This office told me that they would rather I see a regular dentist on my first visit (I didn't understand that, but ok...).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Here is where things go bad for me and why I'm writing the review. I get to the office and they do a ton of X-rays (more than usual). They finally tell me what I already know [I have a gum infection caused from a cavity]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not to mention, the dentist walks in and starts probing in my mouth before introducing herself by name and title. She eventually came back before I left and gave me her name apologetically after the fact[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The office manager walks in with a quote for a root canal to address the cavity near the part of the gum that was causing me immediate pain. She hands me the $6K estimate and tells me how good my insurance is, then tells me my insurance is paying nearly $5K of that. She tells me that my portion and out of pocket would be $1400 today. For starters, I already know my Premium PPO is good. I even know what percentage is paid for root canal's. Here is what I also know, I know I can get a root canal done at more offices than I can count for less than $6K for this single tooth. But, ok... that's not what has me pissed. Remember the part about "I was in pain". [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I said I didn't want to pay that today, there was no offer or effort to do anything for me while they had me there. Nothing at all! Basically they told me to give them a call in the future if I changed my mind, then escorted me out the chair.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The huge abscess didn't go away because I didn't get the $6k+ root canal performed. I had to get my doctor in the loop because I was in so much pain, to address the gum infection, then I had to reschedule another dental appointment because this one was a total disrespectful waste of time (and money because I took off work for this nonsense). That's my story. Consider this story when you consider this office. This will be the customer service you get. You have dental options, take advantage of your options. I'm not even telling you not to go there, but here are the facts. These are my facts. I don't have a good story to tell about this office and simply can't recommend them. I hope this review is informative enough to assist you in making a choice. I wish I had seen a review like this before I went there. read more

Walnut Dental Group and Orthodontics - This is what this office let me walk away with and not even treat it. Large and painful abscess! - Orthodontists Near Me - Irvine, California

**Beware! If you need regular cleaning, don't go here.** As I read through the one-star reviews, I noticed that many others have had similar experiences at this office. Dr. Bindu spent only two minutes examining my teeth, which I take care of by flossing and brushing regularly. She claimed that I needed a deep laser cleaning and suggested I come in every four months instead of the usual six months for cleaning. Then, a financial representative came in and said that the cost for this procedure would be over $700. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I explained that I just needed a regular cleaning and was not interested in the laser cleaning. She asked the doctor, who said they can do the regular cleaning for me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] At that point, I decided to decline their services and left the office. read more

Bindu B. Kansagra Walnut Dental Group is a scam! They try to upsell you with every chance they get. my wife experienced what the other 1 star reviews said earlier. My wife went in today for a normal teeth cleaning that the insurance covers but the dentist, Bindu B. Kansagra, insisted to do a deep cleaning and antibiotics treatment. The front office staff the came in and explained it was going to be more than $300 out of pocket. My wife declined and said we the normal cleaning is fine. They did not do even the normal cleaning and charge the co pay and the 2 minutes of talk for excessive services that were not needed. Run away from this place. read more

Dr. Bindi at Walnut Dental Group in Irvine has provided exceptional service to me and my family for the last decade and a half. She is an honest, caring, knowledgeable provider and I hope she never retires. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Her office staff has been kind and helpful over the years as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Like some other reviews, I went in for a routine cleaning and was informed that I needed a "deep cleaning," which was not covered by my insurance. I explained to the hygienist that I did not want to pay out of pocket, as my insurance covers cleanings twice a year, which is all I required. The hygienist insisted that since the dentist recommended a deep cleaning, she would not perform the regular cleaning that was covered by my insurance. At that point, I was already seated and didn't plan to walk out, so I reluctantly accepted the deep cleaning. However, the "deep cleaning" I received was no different from the one my previous dentist performed, which was covered by my insurance. I left the dental office feeling dissatisfied and with an additional charge of $100+. Despite my frustration, since I had two more cleanings covered by insurance, I decided to return in December to make use of the benefits. However, during that visit, I checked in for my appointment only to be told it was canceled online and rescheduled for January. I knew this was incorrect for two reasons: 1) I never received a confirmation email regarding the cancellation or the rescheduled appointment, and 2) I had not rescheduled it, as I had already decided to leave the dental office after my last visit. This appointment was simply meant to utilize my insurance-covered cleaning before moving on. Based on my experiences with upselling practices and inadequate communication, I cannot recommend this dental office. If you prioritize transparency and genuine care in your dental care, I advise seeking services elsewhere. read more

Appointments can run a little long but at least they're thorough. They offer retainers/mouthguard cleaning which is what I was planning on doing when I stopped by here on Saturday at 11:30am. Unfortunately when I walked in they said they were closing soon. No special holiday that I'm aware of for February 24th. Might want to update your Saturday hours since it says the office will be open until 3pm. So much for weekend errands when it's too time constricting to complete during the week. In conclusion, call them ahead of time for their hours before making the drive. Edit: Dr. Bindu followed up with me and let me know the doctor working that day was sick. Front office isn't equipped to clean the retainers since medical assistants do it and use specific items... They're out of commission if the doctor's out. read more

This has been the most unprofessional dental experience I've ever had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dr. Bindu's bedside manner is severely lacking--on more than one occasion, I left her office in tears.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She places instruments directly on your chest during procedures, which feels careless and inappropriate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Instead of offering support or guidance, she makes you feel ashamed about your dental hygiene, like you're doing everything wrong.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a complete lack of empathy in her approach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She aggressively recommends procedures that feel unnecessary, adding on excessive fees and making you feel like your teeth are in terrible condition--even if you came in for a simple cleaning. The pricing is incredibly high for the level of care provided. [[HIGHLIGHT]]To make matters worse, the front office staff is unfriendly, disorganized, and the wait times are consistently long.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would never recommend this practice to anyone looking for respectful, compassionate, or professional dental care. read more

I usually try to look through positive reviews for a place before I go to give them the benefit of the doubt. WRONG. Please PLEASE read through all the negative ones first because I can agree with what people are saying: this office seems to only care about money. I came here for the first time last month. This place has a lot of reviews so I figured it would be decent. The first appointment was such a bad experience from the dental assistant who did my x-rays and brought me to the room to wait for the ortho. She was rude, pushy, and made the whole experience very uncomfortable. The ortho Dr. Yasmin Daryabegi literally only saw me for 2 minutes and did not explain the basic risks or the process of the service I wanted (ie I just wanted to get new retainers). She just confirmed if I wanted the service or not and brought the dental assistant to do all of my other scans. The dental assistant proceeded to finish up with my appointment and I never got to talk to the ortho again. She did not even care to explain to me any options for the service until I remembered to ask. Note: To schedule this appointment, I called the office and Julie picked up. I asked if the doctor needed my past ortho records just to double-check that getting a new retainer would be accurate/effective. Julie told me that would not be necessary and the ortho also did not care to review it. After the appointment, I went to the front desk to schedule my follow-up appt. They told me to come back in 2 weeks to which I asked how long would it take and what would I be doing for the next appointment. They looked at me like I was stupid and explained in a brief but patronizing way. The worst part is that they demanded me to pay for the whole service upfront before I even had anything done or had received my new retainers. I was pretty shocked by this considering most providers usually give the option of paying in two separate payments or once the service/treatment has been delivered/given to the patient. I had to ask to pay half for the first appt and the second half at the follow-up appt because I did not feel comfortable paying for the whole service when I hadn't even done anything yet or gotten my new retainers... They agreed but I was shocked that they didn't even give me options for payment. Even my basic dental office does that or gives me the option to pay once I get the full bill later. A few days later, I went on the patient portal to message the doctor some concerns I had due to her not explaining the process or risks of getting a new retainer at a new ortho office. She did not respond even after a week and a half. For my second appointment, I came back to the office. Not only is this office rude but they also make you wait 20-30 minutes after your scheduled time. (This happened at the first appointment too.) Once I checked in at the front desk, the first thing they asked was for me to pay the remainder of the bill. Note: I just came in and had yet to have my appointment or get my retainers. I asked "Am I getting the retainers fitted today" to which she said yes. I asked to pay after my appointment and she agreed. It's just so odd to me that this ortho/dental office demands payment the first chance they can get! After 30 minutes of waiting, I finally got shown to my room/chair. However, I only got to see the doctor for probably 60 seconds before she left. She didn't say anything about me coming back if I needed to get the retainers adjusted, she didn't give any suggestions or feedback or recommendations. She just came to see if my retainers fit and left without a word after 60 seconds. (So I'm paying a large amount for two appointments to only speak with the doctor for a total of 3 minutes????) My second appointment lasted a total of 10 minutes but I waited for 30 in the lobby. This experience really makes me believe that this office does not care about you. They're WEIRDLY obsessed with getting you to pay the first chance they get. In addition, the dental assistants don't let you talk or ask questions. They talk over you and constantly interrupt you. I often had my questions misunderstood or not answered correctly because they did not take the time to stop talking and actually listen. AND even when I would ask the doctor the same questions, she would not respond via the patient portal. Do not come here. You will probably regret it. read more

I have been struggling with so much pain and a infected tooth for months. My assigned dentist was simply not helping me and continuously pushed my D out for the extraction and did not give me antibiotics when I asked .. having an infected tooth is super dangerous. I was referred to see Dr. Bindu for a second opinion and for help. She got me in immediately removed the tooth and took care of me with so much care .. pricing was amazing and I couldn't be more grateful for this team. Thank you so much to Walnut dental group doctor bindu for taking care of me and making me better!!!!! Hugs!!! read more

From my personal experience, Walnut Dental has a history of upselling services for years through sneaky entrapment. I was hoping that they would get their act together after all the negative reviews relating to such. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Historically, the Operations Manager at the front desk would tell me what my insurance co-pay is and what the other services "antibacterial irrigation" and "fluoride varnish" would cost "IF" the dentist recommends them.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, each time when I'm in the chair, the dentist would just simply go ahead and apply the irrigation and varnish. He/she would describe the treatment but not once would he/she ask if I wanted the treatment for an upcharge[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Today I put them to the test once again. I told the Operations Manager that I'll just pay the co-pay and I'll pass on the other treatments. She said ok and made me sign the electronic pad blindly without showing me the document that I'm signing. They have a history of doing that which may be legally questionable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I then proceeded to see the dentist/hygienist and as usual, he/she would just describe and apply the irrigation and varnish treatments while working on my teeth but didn't even pause to ask me if I wanted it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Obviously, 1) a lack of communication between front desk and dentist and 2) entrapment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I think the quality of the work is fine and meets the standard of any other professional dental office. But their practice of devious upselling is unprofessional. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I had a very disappointing experience at Walnut Dental Group and Orthodontics. If possible, I would give them zero or negative stars.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Over two years ago, July, 2023, I received a bone graft and related procedures. Walnut Dental Group is listed as a participating provider under my MetLife dental insurance. However, I was required to pay the full amount upfront, including the portion that should have been billed directly to insurance. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I asked the office to submit the claim to insurance first so I could know the allowed fee, but they refused. I was told that unless I paid the full amount immediately including the insurance part, treatment would not proceed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I trusted their promise that once insurance paid its portion, I would be refunded immediately. Unfortunately, they refused to refund me the over charged money, only returned the insurance paid portion which I paid it to Walnut Dental Group for my insurance before the treatment. Walnut Dental Group is my insurance participating, but they violated the contract with the insurance. I was overcharged by $414! In addition, I later discovered Walnut Dental Group submitted the claim to insurance for treatments that were never performed. This office just wants charge more money from the patients and insurance rather than take care of the patients and their reputation! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I spent over two years trying to resolve this issue, including filing grievances with my insurance. Despite over two years communication with both the office and my insurance (Over 20 faxes to insurance and uncountable emails to the office), Walnut Dental Group refused to return the full balance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They only issued a small partial refund (about only 20% of the overcharged amount). [[HIGHLIGHT]]This experience has been extremely frustrating and time-consuming; it impacted my healthy as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am sharing this review to warn other patients: please do NOT trust any promises of Walnut Dental Group gives you. Please do NOT pay until your insurance approves your treatment and know the allowed amount by insurance. Please review your bills carefully before paying and double-check with your insurance company about the allowed fees. read more

Just started going to this dental office as I moved into the area. I had to get my wisdom teeth removed and couldn't have been a better experience. I was so nervous leading up to the surgery and the workers did an amazing job at reassuring me and making me comfortable. The surgeon did such an amazing job, I barely had any swelling. I'm excited to continue my cleanings at this office because of how nice the workers are! read more

New patient to the practice, had a full mouth exam done by Dr Bindi last week and all I can say is she is a very thorough dentist that goes step by step as far as what needs to be done as priority and so on with my treatment planning. A few hiccups from my former dentist as he was "old school" which thankfully with all the new advanced technology Walnut has Dr Bindi was able to find and treatment plan it on time before anything goes the wrong direction for my oral health. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Julie front desk is very lovely and helpful with all my financial needs, as well as the rest of the office staff they're all very friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would absolutely recommend anyone including my very own family to this office! read more

I don't know if it's just me but this place seems like they are trying to find every excuses to add more price tags... I went in a few months back knowing that I have an insurance and thinking that my cleaning will be free. However, they insisted that I need deep cleanings and it will incur hefty extra fees. I've been getting my teeth cleaned elsewhere periodically and doctors there all praised me for maintaining it well. I took extra care because I was getting ortho as well. But here at Walnut they told me something different. They were telling me I haven't been maintaining (just because I'm not on their chart lol). I just fell for it, because although I have been maintaining it well, I haven't gotten "deep" cleaning in years. With that, I really thought my next check up would be much lighter (or even zero out of pocket) in costs because I did my deep cleaning this year. I went in today and they still shoved me a price tag of 3 digits. I checked and went in already knowing that my insurance covers preventive exams and cleanings. I walked out this time. read more

Avoid this office if you don't want to get ripped off! Not sure where the good reviews are coming from, but listen to the people who state that the people in this office are trying to upsell you useless treatments (especially the laser gum treatment). I came here back in 2020 never having any serious dental issues for a routine teeth cleaning. I was expecting to just get my teeth cleaning covered by insurance and be on my way, but I ended up being at the dental office for 2-3 hours because I was told I had severe gum recession and needed 4 deep cleanings and LASER GUM TREATMENT coming out to around $1500. I originally came in for just the teeth cleaning so this cost was unexpected. The front desk/financials lady came in the room like a car dealership trying to rip you off and presented all of the charges and my first thought was to just get the deep cleaning for now and research the extra treatments they were recommending when I got home, which really pissed the dentist off (not sure why she was getting annoyed when not everyone can just throw away $1500 whenever they want). This office made me think I had serious issues with my teeth which is why I ended up getting the $300 deep cleaning and scheduled the other deep cleanings (I believe they suggested 1 every 3 months for a year). After talking to my friends in dental school and looking up online on whether I was getting ripped off, I definitely felt scammed but wanted to get a second opinion from another dental office. Lo and behold, the other dental office said that I only had really minor gum recession that I didn't need to worry about and definitely did not have as many issues with my teeth as Walnut Dental claimed I did - I've only ever needed my routine teeth cleanings since I stopped going to Walnut Dental. I've been going to my current dental office for about 3 years now and have had no issues - highly recommend Sean Yu's office on Barranca although I'm not sure if he's taking in any new patients! The worst part is that 2 years after I went to this office, I was talking to my coworker after she got back from a dental appointment and she was talking about how she ended up spending $1000 dollars at the dentist office when she initially only came in for a routine teeth cleaning and said that her dentist told her she had severe gum recession and needed laser gum treatment. NO SURPRISE SHE WENT TO THIS RIP OFF OF A PLACE, they're scamming people left and right!!! read more

I wish I'd have read these reviews. Walked out spending my savings with a bill of $600 for laser treatments they made me feel like I HAD to have. I was in a bad emotional state at the time and they 100% took advantage of me. I'm sure the laser treatments benefited me but by no means should it have been that expensive and pushed on me, showing charts of extreme mouth decay to push my decision. They said I will need multiple treatments 2x a year moving forward. I also had decent dental insurance and the bill without dental was quoted around 2k. When I moved and went to a new dentist I was expecting them to say it's time for another laser treatment...Instead they said my gums and teeth look good, keep flossing and brushing twice daily everything looks great. I do not recommend Walnut Dental, ever. read more

Greedy people. For those visited, look at your claim from your dental provider and look at the laundry list of claims this office submitted. They even submitted a claim for oral hygiene instruction for $76. I'm assuming this is to "teach" me how to take care of my oral health. This office will submit claims for everything they can to grab money from you and your insurance company. Aside from this, they will continuously blast your email with advertisement. If you live around Irvine, I'd recommend making the drive out somewhere further to find a better dentist. This office is shameful. read more

I had the owner call me to go over some questions regarding my son and husband's visit. I was taken back by her rude and defensive tone. Not even 10 Seconds into our conversation. Then, when I commented to her of the unnecessary tone she stopped and continued in a condescending tone. When i told her the conversation was going no where and I didn't appreciate her tone and that she should know better as a business woman she hung up on me. WOW! I've been there where I've waited over 40 minutes to be seen. I've walked out because of the extreme wait time. I've felt the pressure and disregard once you deny a procedure like deep cleaning. Don't go here. read more

Unfortunately I am adding to the negative reviews mentioned here. Pay heed to the expenses that people who have written here. They will upsell services and overcharge for their services. Every visit there is an upsell of services read more

I've been going here for a few years but not any longer! Every teeth cleaning they up charged for the antibiotics before they would clean them. Said I needed my wisdom teeth out and when the surgeon arrived, he said it wasn't a good idea, not safe.[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dr. Bindu didn't care, kept saying I should do it, I figured she was upset not to make the money.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Worts is when I came back a few months later for tooth sensitivity in a different tooth, she came in the room and lectured me that all my problems are due to the wisdom tooth I should have pulled.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was so rattled by her awful bedside manner, I didn't even tell her she was focused on old news, it was a different tooth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She never examined my mouth, she assumed it was my wisdom tooth. I just read her reviews and they aren't great compared to all the wonderful reviews I am seeing at other offices! I officially am switching doctors. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If rudeness and lack of attention to detail are an issue for you, don't come here[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . read more

The worst dental group, terrible care and customer service Manager Julie is the worst Please save yourself from headaches and don't go here read more

Buyer beware: A friend went here and was quoted over $5,000 for multiple different mouth problems. They thought this was odd because they had no pain and no symptoms at all. They got a second opinion and none of the cavities and problems were found by the second dentist. Second dentist cost? $150. Always get a second opinion. This place sounds like an insurance scam, charging extremely high prices for non-existent issues. Would recommend avoiding. read more

I am always super impressed by Dr. Bindi and the staff at walnut dental. Been coming here for over 10 years. Their front office staff are efficient and friendly. Julie goes out of her way to help. They take the time to explain everything. Walnut dental has great hygienist that support Dr. Bindi. Christy did a through job clean my teeth. She is very attentive!! Dr. Bindi was definitely born to be a dentist, everything is so natural. I highly recommend this place for your dental needs read more

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I went in for teeth infection on one of my wisdom tooth. They took 4 different types of x-Rays and the dentist saw me for 2 minutes then asked me to come in another time to remove all my wisdom tooth including the good ones. She didn't do any cleaning or treatment or not even send me home with any meds to address the infection until I requested. I'm definitely not going back!! I should've read through the past reviews and apparently, I'm not the only one. Greedy and unprofessional! read more

They only recommend the most expensive services. Always say you need "deep cleaning". [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you don't play by their book, they throw you out of their office.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Dr. Chen is particularly bad. Very low quality of care. She's more like a pushy salesperson and than a doctor. read more

Great location, kind staff, dentists that know what they are doing! I don't understand why some people had waiting time issues. I arrive for my appointments 5-10 minutes early and still get treated at the time of my appointment, no issues with waiting. I face financial burdens just as like others on here complaining about the cost of procedures. Walnut Dental understands that I may not want that extra irrigation done, or if I want to wait on my wisdom teeth. Never do I feel like they pressure me to do anything I don't want. Clean office, professional staff, would recommend this place to anyone looking for dental work. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]super friendly and personable, great service by dr.chen and team![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] this is my new dentist home!

Do not come here!!! This office is just trying to take your money. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOU OR YOUR HEALTH! They are not competent in the work that they do and they hide behind expensive equipment to make up for their lack of experience and knowledge. My insurance changed and I had no choice but to come to this office. My first experience was pleasant and everyone seemed very kind. I met Dr. Bindu who seemed nothing but attentive, kind and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, she won my trust and I felt she was truly looking out for my best interest. At the end of my visit I was told I had a cavity that needed to be filled as soon as possible for my own benefit. I scheduled another appointment and went back to get my cavity filled. About a week after my procedure (just a simple filling), I was experiencing a lot of pain, not only from chewing but even having my mouth closed. I called the office to schedule another appointment with Dr. Bindu to take a look and was told over the phone that such pain in normal and not to worry about it. I felt they knew what they were talking about so I let it go. Another week or more went by and my pain just got worse and eating became difficult. I decided to go directly to the office and ask for an emergency visit that I would sit and wait for. I was again dismissed by the front desk but stated that I was really concerned and wished for Dr. Bindu to see me. When I finally saw Dr. Bindu, she told me the pain I was feeling was not from my cavity (YES IT WAS!) she said her work was good and I was misunderstanding my pain. That my pain was in fact coming from the two teeth next to one she filled which had deep fillings that needed to be replaced. I genuinely thought she was a medical professional looking out for my best interest... not some money hungry phony. Turns out she was not correct at all.... Two root canals later, thousands of dollars paid out of pocket, months of agonizing pain and lots of crying... only to find out from a secondary dentist that my cavity pain was because Dr. Bindu did not place a padding as standard procedure. If she was competent, she would have done a quick X-ray and seen that she forgot the padding and would have redone it. Maybe she was competent but saw the opportunity for a fat paycheck... Do not come here!! Also if they tell you, you NEED laser treatment for your cleaning... you don't. Get a second opinion then stop coming here! read more