Smiles By Alex

Smiles By Alex - General dentist in Fountain Valley, CA
8884 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Open
Closes at 5:00pm
SundayClosed
Monday10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday10:00am - 5:00pm
SaturdayClosed

Dr. Luong Nguyen is a graduate of the Boston University, School of Dentistry. He is a respected member of ADA, CDA,OCDS, and has fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In addition to being a Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Dentistry GPR and Hospital Dentistry Program, he owns a state-of-the-art private practice in beautiful southern Orange County.

Smiles By Alex - General dentist in Fountain Valley, CA

Dr. Nguyen has extensive knowledge and experience in placing implants since 2005, and is always at the forefront of implant dentistry by Continuing Education, various study clubs, and inventing his own surgical techniques. As a strong advocate of providing quality dental care, Dr. Nguyen has an upscale practice that is equipped with 3D cone-beam computed tomography, use of laser dentistry and CEREC. With various knowledge of techniques and technology, Dr. Nguyen is able to provide various treatment options ranging from simple dentistry to full mouth reconstruction completed in house.

In his recreational time, Dr. Nguyens enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, playing with his three children, and hobbies such as cars, innovative technology, comics, and expanding his knowledge in dentistry.

Dr. Christopher Chau is a Board Certified Orthodontist. He received his Bachelors degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA. There he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was accepted into the prestigious honor society, Phi Beta Kappa. He completed his Doctorate in Dental Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry, graduating in the top portion of his class. Seeking to further his education and follow his passion, he completed his Orthodontic Residency and received his Masters Degree in Oral Biology from the Baylor College of Dentistry, one of the top Orthodontic programs in the country.

Smiles By Alex - General dentist in Fountain Valley, CA

Dr. Chau participates in study clubs with other dental professionals and attends conferences throughout the country in order to stay up to date with current advances in Orthodontics. He has spoken at International conferences such as OrthoVoice in Las Vegas, NV, and presented at the Thomas Matthews Lecture in Dallas, TX. Dr. Chaus research on orthodontic sealants has been published in The Angle Orthodontist, an International Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

Dr. Chau strives to take care of all of his patients like family and provide them with the best quality care possible. He treats children of all ages, as well as adults. Dr. Chau offers treatment with Invisalign, clear braces, and traditional braces. He is confident that he will find the solution for your orthodontic needs that fits your lifestyle.

Our team of dedicated dental health professionals are here to serve you. We combine extensive knowledge in the field of dentistry with a passion for helping people love their smiles. It is our goal to create a friendly and professional atmosphere that you can rely on for all of your dental needs.

Smiles By Alex - General dentist in Fountain Valley, CA

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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 116 reviews

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Ralph Meraz
a year ago
All the people who works at Smiles By Alex are the bests in their field of expertise and and helpful thanks


Le-Thu Phan
2 years ago
I am writing about my experience with "one tooth" partial denture. Dr. Alex maybe the best implant and orthodontist and I like him personnally as well as his office. Having said that I wanted to say that my partial denture on tooth #18 for preventive measure was a dismal failure! I wish Dr. Alex had told me that my body may not accept the denture and that it may take more than 3, 4 months for adjustment! All he told me was that "it's such an inconvenience to take it in and out" and I didn't mind that so I went ahead to have it done. Sure enough the denture created a lot of painful friction on my tongue even though I was wearing it only 1,2 hours a day but I persevered! After 1 more attempt to. adjust the denture, Dr. Alex basically told me to forget it! Use Oral gel or maybe wearing OTC night protector!!! This was after $1200.00 expense and a couple more office visits. Had I been told up front that my denture may not work due to reasons above I may not go ahead with it since I was not experiencing any pain or discomfort. By writing this, I hope to help those who want to get partial denture, especially for seniors like me who really rely on their Dr./dentist for advice and treatment. No offense intended. LT Phan


Tony Do
2 years ago
Honestly, always the bestest service from all staff members and of course, the one and only, Dr. Alex and Catherine.


Tom Transue
2 years ago
Super friendly staff and modern equipment. Very pleased I switched over to this practice.


Patrick McDonald
2 years ago
Excellent in all ways.


April Ibarra
2 years ago
Smiles by Alex is the BEST!!! I love Dr. Alex, he is the best around for implants and anything else you need and his entire staff is beyond amazing. Hygienist Cat is so thorough and takes time in teaching you the right way to brush and take care of your teeth and the Dental Assistant Thanh is so sweet and caring! My entire family goes to Smiles by Alex and always will!


Pauletta Bingaman
2 years ago
I love Dr Alex and his team. They gave me a smile that I am proud of and they bless me with their kindness and professionalism every time I see them. Thank you, Dr Alex and team!


Darla's Goods
2 years ago
I've been going there for years. Kathy is awesome she makes you feel very comfortable and she gives you suggestions on how to improve your dental hygiene.


stacy eckert
2 years ago
Dr Alex is the absolute best Ortho by far an I did go to five others before I found Dr Alex!!! He had my daughters under bite an crossed bite fixed within a matter of months and she is only 8! Her braces are almost already ready to come off an her teeth look fabulous! Dr Alex is not only gentle an expert at what he does an truly cares! I highly recommend him thank you for being so amazing Dr Alex from Stacy Eckert Makayla Weiss mom!


Hang Nguyen
2 years ago
Cat was always good cleaning my teeth. Im sticking with this dentist because of her. Dr Alex is very nice too.


Camille Clark
2 years ago
Great service very professional everybody was so nice to me I'd recommend it to my friends and family


Chelsea Truong
2 years ago
Front desk was kind and helpful in explaining details about procedures, length of time it'll take and cost of my implant. Of most places, the cost here for my implant was the least expensive. Alex was through in explaining and answering any concerns I had, was confident and I didn't feel rushed. When I first reach out to make an appointment, my experience was lacking but when I actually arrived the day of the appointment. I was pleasantly satisfied with my outcome. Dentist experience are never fun but I feel more at ease when I'm treated kindly and my dentist is confident. I'm waiting to hear back from them when my insurance approves of my procedure and is very happy I can finally start this. It's been over 3 years wait. Finding the right dentist within your budget is always a struggle.


Jessicca Myers
3 years ago
I was very nervous to get work done but the doctor was amazing. He made sure I felt no pain for my root canal. The staff were sweet and very friendly. They worked around my crazy schedule and were very commutative. More work needs to be done and I'm very happy I chose this office.


Charolwtte Porterfield
3 years ago
I highly recommend this dentist, the office and staff are incredible. Always!


Semra Onuk
3 years ago
We have been going to Dr. Alex for over 10 years. He always exceeds our expectation and truly cares about his patients. You are in good hands with him.


Dave Price
3 years ago
No actual work done yet but everything thus far has been honest and up front with no hype or attempts to upsell with unnecessary extras. Dr. Nguyen is very personable and understanding of your circumstances. I have appointment in two weeks, so will know more then... Hopefully I can edit this to give "5 Stars" when I get the complete experience. Right now though....seems to have an excellent beginning. Found them all to be great to deal with, which took the edge off. UPDATE 9/22/17.....Started work today and have the remainder scheduled. Very satisfied all around. Dr. Nguyen lived up to my first impressions (above) and he and his staff were all very pleasant and professional. The old crown removal and installation of the temporary this afternoon were painless. Off to a good start :) 5 Stars. UPDATE 11/14/17......Have gotten a lot more done over the past two months (two lower extractions, bone grafts, root canal and crown, deep cleanings and two fillings, plus a permanent upper and temporary lower partial), all done with little or no pain. Permanent frontier crown looks great and matches perfectly.....what's not to like? Dr. Nguyen and his entire staff have been great for me...still "5 Stars". Now just waiting for the implants. Update 7-23-18: Another painless visit to prep for final implant crown installation in another 3 weeks. Almost done now! :) Update 8-14-18: YAY!!! Got both implants put in today and am very pleased with the result! As always, Dr. Nguyen's expertise and excellent staff (Liberty today) made it a smooth and painless ordeal. Glad the wait is over, they look and feel great. Couldn't want more than that.....:) Update 1-23-19: Had an appointment today for cleaning and checkup. As usual, Cat the excellent Hygienist did a fantastic job!!! She's very professional and observant in making sure your mouth stays healthy and addressing any issues she might find. Also, she's a great teacher, I've learned a lot from her and have been better off all around in my hygiene because of it. Teeth are clean and mouth feels fresh....I'm happy, and we'll do it again in six months Entire staff at "SMILES BY ALEX" is excellent to deal with. You don't see that often enough these days. Update 11/19/19: Another appointment with Kat... As always, very pleasant and thorough. She keeps me in line with my care and brushing technique and I take it all to heart. As a result my oral health has vastly improved in the three years I've been a patient. I really appreciate all she does! From the Front Desk on back, EVERYONE has been great at what they do!! 7/16/20: Appointment to finish prep for implants. Went well as always. Implants should be in soon. 11/27/20: Went last week for renewing the small coffee stained old porcelain fillings on two front teeth and WOW!!, what a difference! I was totally ecstatic. PERFECT match and completely natural in every way. Really improved my smile more than I would have ever guessed it would. Dark spots are gone!! Dr. Alex and his able Assistant Thanh performed the work....no pain as usual, so that's always a big plus .


Pauletta Bingaman
3 years ago
I love Dr Alex and his team. They gave me a smile that I am proud of and they bless me with their kindness and professionalism every time I see them. Thank you, Dr Alex and team!


April Ibarra
3 years ago
Smiles by Alex is the BEST!!! I love Dr. Alex, he is the best around for implants and anything else you need and his entire staff is beyond amazing. Hygienist Cat is so thorough and takes time in teaching you the right way to brush and take care of your teeth and the Dental Assistant Thanh is so sweet and caring! My entire family goes to Smiles by Alex and always will!


Darla's Goods
3 years ago
I've been going there for years. Kathy is awesome she makes you feel very comfortable and she gives you suggestions on how to improve your dental hygiene.


Camille Clark
3 years ago
Great service very professional everybody was so nice to me I'd recommend it to my friends and family


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