Yuko C Nakamura, MD

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I was extremely impressed with Dr Gronbach and his staff. He took the time to explain everything…read morehe was doing and he and his staff were so nice and professional. The implant procedure went much more quickly and easily than expected. I couldn't believe the doctor personally called me afterwards just to make sure I was recovering ok! Would highly recommend

My 7 year old son needed a tooth pulled and Dr. Gronbach was incredible. He was understanding and…read moresensitive to my son being afraid. He even called me at 8:30pm that evening to check in my son. My son literally had no pain afterwards and bounced right back. Couldn't speak more highly of him and his practice.

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John H Kim, DDS

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I am rather picky with my medical care providers. Dr. John H. Kim was my third dentist since moving…read moreto this area. I remain with him because he is very professional: he explains in full what needs to be done and why, and what has been done afterward; and, going forward, keeps me on track for continuing care. His supporting staff is incredible. Don't know how they manage it, but the flow of the patients is so smooth and seamless that you never waste time in their waiting area.

20 years ago many crowns,fillings, and oral care done for a year of appointments. Clean and…read morecomfortable inside and out I am so happy today at 73 this August 2024 to be able to smile and chew. Husband and Wife Team back then that went over board to fix my problems with teeth! Thank You Today for the lasting Great Oral Care!

"Hike more, worry less" A team get away in nature

The before and after of Dr Kim's magical master work on my teeth!

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Before and after the magical master work of Dr Kim.

LaLa Dental

4.5

(19 reviews)

0.0 mi

The office is tiny but that was some relief from my previous dental "factory". My first time there…read moreand staff was very accommodating despite my being late for the appointment. Went for exam, xrays and cleaning which were all done efficiently

Went to LaLa dental yesterday for my first visit. The office is nicely located in Lafayette, plenty…read moreof parking and the rooms are well appointed. The office staff were quick to greet me upon arrival, friendly, efficient and helpful (I hadn't registered them as my dentist choice with my insurance provider). The exam was quick and stress free and the dentist explained exactly what I needed for treatment. Cleaning was pain free and after polishing and a fluoride application I was out. So glad to have made this choice for my dentist!

Educational videos for our patients before treatment is performed

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Walnut Creek-danville Oral Surgery

4.4

(27 reviews)

3.6 mi

Had a really great experience here. College-age son needed wisdom teeth removed and Dr. Khandewal…read morewas excellent. The whole process was smooth, thanks to a fabulous staff. Honestly, it takes a lot to impress me and I was thoroughly impressed with every person I had contact with at the Danville office. The whole process from start to finish was seamless. Highly recommend.

Dr. Marre is a GEM! He is professional in every way: high-quality technical skills, understanding…read moreof client assessment, excellent communication, active listening, empathy, professionalism, adaptability to client needs, and the list continues. I have anxieties when it comes to pain, and Dr. Marre exceeded my expectations. The office staff is also very professional and pleasant. Great experience overall. Highly recommend.

All smiles. Getting comfortable for my procedure.

Blister and bruise from instruments in mouth

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Ali Alijanian, DDS - Centurion Dental Implants & Oral Surgery

4.3

(124 reviews)

3.5 mi

First, when entering, the staff is polite, friendly and professional. Dr. Alijanian is top notch…read more His concern for one's comfort and pain level is next to none. Prior to any work being done, Dr. Alijanian gives one a menu of flavors on a towel to use for your comfort. When starting the initial process of anesthesia, Dr. Alijanian gives you a whiff, dose, whatever you want to call it of some type of gas to alleviate any pain of intravenous anesthetic. There is absolutely no pain associated with the process of pulling teeth. I had two molars extracted and felt nothing. I'm not sure why, but I may also have had a novacain injection as the area of removal was numb when I went home. I would reccommend Dr. Alijanian to anyone. ALSO....I had gone to 2 other oral surgeons that were reccommended and Dr. Alijanian's office was $2000.00 less expensive. He is the best.

Had an appointment at 2pm, got a message at 8:30am is was cancelled because I didn't confirm. What…read moreis the point of making an appointment if it does not hold your place. Also tried to schedule my son months ago and Paula dropped the ball on returning my call and the consultation expired. Dr is good but seems the office needs some work.

Call us today to book your oral surgery appointment. We are here for you! Thank you for making us your specialist of choice. 925 934 7888.

Always willing to help a patient in need of oral surgery.

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Pleasant Hill Oral Surgery

(66 reviews)

4.9 mi

We took our 10 year old to have some baby teeth extracted. The consultation made her feel really…read morecomfortable about the appointment. she still had the typical nervousness that very normal the day of the appointment. He let her keep her blanket and stuffed animal for the procedure. After the anesthesia wore off she was feeling back to herself and zero pain the following days. I really appreciate Dr. Han and his staff. My only honest feedback was for them to check their appointments and when a staff member last talked to a patient when it comes to setting and confirming appointments since I had 2 calls that were confusing. It was quickly resolved.

I'm having some issues with my mouth and needed to talk to a specialist. Having done a lot of…read moreresearch on people to talk to, Dr. Han was recommended so I gave it a shot and came here. Not only did I see Dr. Han at my scheduled time (instead of waiting 40 minutes like a lot of other doctors in the area) but he spent a total of 50 minutes with me going over my issues. He recommended another specialist in the building and even walked down with me to go see them. He kept saying "I'm very honest, not trying to be rude..." which I never felt at all - tell people what they need to know, not what they want to hear. I hope I'll be able to use Dr. Han with some of my mouth issues, after spending a little time with him I absolutely trust him.

SCAM Greedy office--they charged me $450!!!

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Nestor D. Karas, DDS, MD

4.1

(37 reviews)

4.4 mi

Dr. Karas is an excellent doctor. He has a very nice bedside manner and makes sure you are fully…read moreinformed before any procedure, even sending videos that explain the process ahead of time. His staff is similarly caring and all folks here are kind and very good at explaining everything that will happen. I was well-informed of all my options for how to go about the procedure and the procedure itself (an extraction - my first ever) was about as painless as it could possibly be, which is what I was hoping for. I feel very lucky that my dentist referred Dr. Karas to me, and that Yelp once again didn't steer me wrong with the reviews. If you want an expert who can complete your procedure with kindness and as little pain as possible, go to Dr. Karas.

Please, i beg everyone NOT TO GO HERE. Please beware of their practice: They refused insurance and…read morethey will force you to pay whatever amount they tell you to pay. In my case, the front desk blocked my exit to force me to pay for a consultation BEFORE even checking my insurance. This practice is highly highly suspect. Go anywhere but here. They don't care about patients just how they can fraud you out of money. The office staff is straight up aggressive. Straight up. Every single comment about their billing practice is spot on. Just a matter of time before investigators are sent to them!

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David M Rainero, DMD

(23 reviews)

3.6 mi

My son had his wisdom teeth taken out today. The entire process was simple (albeit expensive) and…read morecomfortable. We changed doctors for my son's procedure from my daughters because the previous doc changed his scheduling policy and would not let us schedule the surgery until after we physically had the consult and I wanted the date on the books since summer was running out. I called Dr. Rainero's office and they were very friendly and helpful and allowed me to go ahead and schedule the consult and surgery in the same week. They were very thorough in explaining the procedure, risks, pre & post care as well as a detailed explanation of every single charge. Everything was upfront with no surprises. All of the staff and Dr. Rainero had an excellent demeanor with my teen son which put me at ease. Everything went well and he's home resting. The recovery nurse was great, the doc came in to check in with me and my son before we left. I was impressed when the doc called this evening to check in on him personally. I could tell he was on his car speakerphone which shows that his patients matter even on the drive home. Every single person we came into contact in that office was friendly and pleasant. My only complaint would be that there was a bit of a wait to see the doc for both the consult and also the procedure but since everything else was better than expected I felt the full 5 stars were earned.

I have been blessed to have Dr. Rainero treat me where he donates his time at Dentists On Wheels -…read morehe is the most caring, skilled and pain-free dental professional I've ever met! I can't describe what a gentleman he is! like I said, I feel truly blessed!

Dental Implants for permanent replacement of missing teeth

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Harvest Smile Care

5.0

(136 reviews)

0.1 mi

I have been so impressed by this dental practice from booking an appointment as a new patient ,…read moremodifying my said appointment and the actual appointment which occurred today. The practice is very practically located , kept immaculate and runs like clockwork. You will be seen on time - I know , I should have told you to sit down- taken care by one professional rather than passed from pillar to post and waiting in between. My cleaning was thorough yet gentle. No pushing of any kind of enhancement or "bettering your smile BS". Impressed enough to get my kids to switch dental practice - and THAT says a lot.

Dr. Joseph Leem is very caring for his patients. After completing the crowns for my implant, he had…read moreme returned to ensure the gum is doing well and not damaged by the placement of the crowns. I strongly recommend him for your dental care!

Dental Implant Center

(36 reviews)

3.5 mi

I've had an outstanding experience with the Dental Implant Center in Walnut Creek. From the very…read morebeginning, I felt truly heard--Dr. Scott Keith took the time to listen to my full health history and understand me as an individual before creating a treatment plan. That level of care and attention made all the difference. I've had three teeth extracted and two implants placed, and the entire process has been smooth and handled with exceptional skill. Dr. Scott Keith is truly skilled at his craft, thoughtful, caring, and incredibly precise in his work. He takes the time to explain everything and makes you feel completely comfortable and confident every step of the way. The quality of care here is outstanding, and the results speak for themselves. If you're considering implants or need specialized dental care, I highly recommend this practice.

I had a dental implant done by Dr. Keith, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish…read more He is extremely skilled, professional, and took the time to explain every step of the procedure so I felt completely comfortable. The implant procedure itself went smoothly and was far easier than I expected. His attention to detail and calm manner made a big difference. He makes certain the entire procedure is done under sterile conditions. He's quite the perfectionist. I had two previous implants with Dr. Keith so I knew he was the best. I had moved to Los Angeles but flew back just to have him do his magic. The office staff was also friendly, organized, and helpful throughout the process. I would highly recommend Dr. Keith to anyone considering a dental implant.

Scott E. Keith DDS, MS, FACP

Quincy L. Gibbs, DDS

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Beauty Zone Nail Spa

Certified professionals

Free estimates

First time and I will be back!! Ask for Michael, he is the best! I got the gel pedicure deluxe…read more(Jasmine) and he was just so detailed in cleaning my feet, between my nails, and the gel polish itself. End result is so clean. The deluxe came with a sea-salt scrub, hot wax, callus treatment, and ended with an amazing hot stone massage. He took his time and was so thorough with his work. Thank you Michael! I'll be back!

I walked in after checking Yelp reviews as I just needed one nail's gel (cat-eye) removed for a…read moremedical procedure done. The place is huge and neat. A lady came over to help me and refused to charge me! I'm very impressed and grateful. I'll be back to replace the color once I completed my procedure!

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Mon Mon Beauty & Spa

For such an "affluent" area, Lafayette is lacking in quality nail salons, and salons in general…read more I had someone mention she had been going to Mon Mon, for close to 12yrs, and wouldn't go anywhere else. So, I had to give it a try. WOW. It exceeded my expectations. I've been to resort spas around the world, this place is equivalent of a high-class resort in Tahiti. Thank you so much to all that you do. I don't mind spending a bit extra, to be pampered like a Queen, and with the most up-to-date equipment and services.

Convenient location in Lafayette. I missed the front door on my first walk up. Super nice. Speedy…read moreservice with false eyelash application.

Eyebrow tattoo by Monica Quach

Eyelash extension!

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Eyelash extensions by Monica Quach

Glamour Nail Salon

4.5

(114 reviews)

0.5 mi

Available by appointment

Walk-ins welcome

I absolutely love Glamour Nail Salon! Growing up in Lafayette, I've been to just about every nail…read moresalon you can imagine, and this one is truly the best of the best. Every time I come in, I'm greeted by the sweetest staff, who always go above and beyond to make sure I leave loving my nails. Every Gel-X set I've gotten has lasted for weeks without lifting, and the polish never chips. I recommend Glamour Nail Salon to anyone looking for beautiful, long-lasting nails in Lafayette. You won't be disappointed!

I came here hopeful because the reviews were overwhelmingly positive. The nail technicians were…read morevery nice; however, the technician who did my jelly gel manicure unfortunately did not appear to be experienced with this type of service. At the end of my appointment, I pointed out that four of my nails were rough on the corners and asked if she could file them, which she did. I also mentioned that my nails did not look like a jelly manicure. Jelly nails should have a translucent, glossy, almost Jell-O-like appearance, while mine looked matte. Another technician told me the matte appearance was because I had lotion on my hands. I gave them the benefit of the doubt, but when I got home, I thoroughly washed my hands and my nails were still matte. I also noticed that my middle nail was unusually thick and uneven at the tip. I returned the following day to give the salon an opportunity to address my concerns. They buffed them with a cloth that gave it more shine but it was still not a jelly manicure. Unfortunately, I was given several different explanations--first that it was because two coats had been applied, and then that my "nail beds must be dark." I honestly had no idea what that was supposed to mean, and by that point, I felt insulted and frustrated by the excuses rather than feeling that my concerns were being heard. They did offer to redo my nails if I was willing to wait, but at that point, I was simply done with the experience. Unfortunately, I will not be returning, which is disappointing because I genuinely wanted to like this salon.

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The Flamingo Nail Spa

Obsessed with their color options and quality of work. I found this salon when I was looking for a…read moreplace that could do hard-gel, and my nails have never been healthier or looked better. I also love how easy it is to book appointments. 10/10 recommend!

Love the service so much!! the vibe was also good BUT nails are kind of thin--i still love them…read moretho!' DEFINITELY coming back and the pedicure service looks so cool!

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Yvonne O.

7 years ago

I came to Yuko through a friend, and as an 'emergency' case. Away from home for a few weeks in the southeast I found myself suffering from a frozen shoulder, bringing me serious pain, with resultant sleeplessness, nausea and headaches. Yuko quickly saw me and treated me. The first treatment was an amazing in so many ways. It was the first acupuncture treatment I had experienced in over thirty years where I felt no pain or discomfort when the needles went in! This seemed a miraculous revelation to me in itself, but then the treatment also brought more than 80% of immediate relief to the shoulder, with almost total diminution of the pain and the absence of the nausea and headaches. I was also able to release a great deal of stagnant and repressed emotion during the process. A follow up treatment saw full movement back to my shoulder. The treatments were so powerful, and Yuko's gentle and intuitive way of working added to the deep healing experience. As a person who has used acupuncture for more than thirty years, I have no hesitation to recommend Yuko - I only wish I lived nearer to her so that I could see her and employ her skills for all my health needs. I encourage those who can get easily to her clinics to do so. Yvonne from Bath, N.E. Somerset. read more

Nancy K.

10 months ago

Two days ago I had a tooth extraction with Dr. Nakamura. I was petrified but Dr. Nakamura and her whole staff were very kind and comforting. The next day I had a question about my post-opt care and her office was closed. I left a message on the tape and within five minutes Dr. Nakamura call me back to address my concern. I was so grateful. I highly recommend Dr. Nakamura and her staff. read more

Anthony B.

8 years ago

I recently had a procedure done at Dr. Nakamura's office. I hate going to the dentist much less an oral surgeon. I have to say this is one of the best experiences I have ever had at a medical office. The front was very kind and patient with me. The office from front to back are extremely professional. I would highly recommend Dr. Nakamura to anyone. read more

Hock L.

7 years ago

Dr Nakamura and her staff are really friendly ,helpful and professional. I felt totally at ease . Dr Nakamura is an excellent oral surgeon with superb skills and she helped solve my problem without much pain and with great precision . She explains in detail, her plan and her approach very carefully. An outstanding surgical clinic. Highly recommend . read more

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