Sweet Smiles – West Garden Grove

Sweet Smiles – West Garden Grove - Orthodontist in Garden Grove, CA
12777 Valley View St #224, Garden Grove, CA 92845
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Monday8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
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Sweet Smiles – West Garden Grove - Orthodontist in Garden Grove, CASweet Smiles – West Garden Grove - Orthodontist in Garden Grove, CA

Witnessing someones smile transform and their confidence blossom as a direct result of something you helped create makes Dr. Bethany Jungs feel like her job is the best job in the world! She feels incredibly lucky and honored to be able to impact lives in this way and its what motivates her to provide the best quality of care and overall experience for her patients every day. Having been through braces myself, Dr. Jung can relate to what her patients are going through and it is her goal to make orthodontics a fun, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all her patients, just as it was for her.

Dr. Jung is originally a Texas gal, but moved to sunny SoCal for orthodontic residency where she met her wonderful husband Nick, whos a physician at Kaiser. They are blessed to have one beautiful daughter. When Dr. Jung is not practicing orthodontics, she loves spending time with her husband and daughter, going to the beach, exploring new restaurants in LA, snowboarding, and traveling to new places.

Sweet Smiles – West Garden Grove - Orthodontist in Garden Grove, CA

Dr. Albert Soulema is a board-certified orthodontic dentist who was born and raised in Los Angeles. He graduated with a degree in biological sciences from the University of Southern California, then continued his studies at the highly competitive USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Following dental school, Dr. Soulema enrolled in an intensive year-long General Practice Residency in hospital dentistry at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, where he treated medically compromised patients with complex surgical and restorative needs. It was also during his residency that he discovered his passion for orthodontics.

He pursued his orthodontic training at New Yorks esteemed St. Barnabas Hospital where he treated a variety of malocclusions while conducting research, and providing emergency on-call care at a level 1 trauma center. Dr. Soulema loves seeing how a perfect smile enhances the confidence of his patients and returns to Los Angeles to bring his skill sets to his own community.

In his free time, Dr. Soulema enjoys board games, playing the piano, spending time with his family, and exercising. He also gives back to the community, and has volunteered with various organizations in and around the Los Angeles area.

Sweet Smiles – West Garden Grove - Orthodontist in Garden Grove, CA

Dr. Oscar Reyna is more than just about teeth. As a specialist in this field, he believes that he truly gets the opportunity to positively impact the lives of so many people. There is nothing more rewarding to him than being part of his patients transformations into a more confident and happy version of themselves.

Dr. Reyna was born and raised in southern Mexico. He moved to the United States with his family at 15 years old. He attended the University of Washington on a full academic scholarship where he received a Bachelor of Arts in business administration with a certificate in management. For his Doctorate of Dental Surgery, he attended the University of California, San Franciscos Dental School where he was awarded the prestigious Deans Opportunity scholarship, given to only two members of each entering class. Following dental school graduation, he attended the Harvard School of Dental Medicine where he completed his Masters Degree in oral biology with a certificate in orthodontics.

Dr. Reyna loved experiencing the east coast but is extremely grateful to be back in the west coast and working in southern California. In his spare time, he enjoys staying active by attending workout classes and going to the gym. As an advocate for the outdoors, he spends his free time exploring all the beautiful nature that California has to offer all along the coast.

Sweet Smiles – West Garden Grove - Orthodontist in Garden Grove, CA

Dr. Teresa Nguyen was born and raised in Orange County. She attended University of California, Irvine, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduation, Dr. Teresa pursued a career in the dental field. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UCLA, and it was during her time at UCLA that she found her passion in orthodontics. Following dental school graduation, she moved to Florida to pursue her orthodontic training at Jacksonville University where she obtained her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry.

Dr. Teresa loves seeing the positive impact she is able to provide by creating beautiful and healthy smiles. Being able to witness the change in confidence with a smile transformation motivates her to provide the best care possible every single day. She is grateful to have joined such a wonderful practice dedicated to providing excellent orthodontic care to the community.

Sweet Smiles – West Garden Grove - Orthodontist in Garden Grove, CA

My name is Jodie Zaldivar. I graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a bachelor degree in sociology. GO TITANS! I have been with Sweet Smiles/Lollipop Dental for almost six years. My hobbies include retail therapy and indoor cycling.

My name is Annaliese and I am a registered dental assistant at Sweet Smiles. I have been working here for four years now. I am currently expecting a baby, which we are very much excited for! I am one of six siblings and Im the only girl. I am an adrenaline junky and love going to Six Flags!

Hi, Im Jaime and I have been with the Sweet Smiles team for over 10 years! I attended the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico and received my Doctor of Dental Surgery. Having attended additional courses and received certification of both Invisalign and Incognito, I am our resident expert on both. I am married and have four children.

Hi, my name is Stephanie Santibaez. I have been a registered dental assistant since 2017 and proudly joined the Lollipop Dental and Sweet Smiles team in 2018. I love working with children and being able to make them smile is very rewarding. I am a mother of two and I enjoy spending as much quality time with my children as possible.

Hi, Im Jessica! When Im not at work, I like to hang out with my friends and sisters. You can always catch me at Target or find me at Starbucks getting a cold brew. You can also find me on TikTok doing the latest dances!

Hi, Im Justine. I am a native of Southern California who loves cooking, enjoying some wine and spirits, travelling, music festivals and the arts. I earned a degree in fashion design and love spending time with my two dogs, Buddy and Luna.

Hello loves! My name is Odalys Soriano. Im an orthodontic dental assistant here at Sweet Smiles and the shortest out of the team, so you cant miss me! I love what I do every single day and cant wait to meet you and make your journey here sweet and easy!

Reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 46 reviews

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Freddy_Bonnie06
2 years ago
Great experience here at sweet smiles. Thank Jodie


Victoria Carter
2 years ago
Very horrible they like discussing personal financial matter in front of everyone in the lobby... nothing discreet very bad.... not good customer service


Guillermina Messano
2 years ago
The staffs are helpful and friendly , Jaime has helped me many times , he is friendly and gentle he is good in explaining things , if I don't understand something he is willing to explain it again without any attitude .


Thomas Vu
2 years ago
Jaime is an excellent and caring individual. He is the reason why I request for both my kids. He is very and I mean very gentle. We ran into issues with others and keep ending up requesting for Jaime. We would not be coming back if it wasn't for Jaime.


Kristy Busch
3 years ago
They were very friendly and did a great job handling the kids so they weren't scared and the kids loved ask the goodies they received!


Guillermina Messano
3 years ago
The staffs are helpful and friendly , Jaime has helped me many times , he is friendly and gentle he is good in explaining things , if I don't understand something he is willing to explain it again without any attitude .


Thomas Vu
3 years ago
Jaime is an excellent and caring individual. He is the reason why I request for both my kids. He is very and I mean very gentle. We ran into issues with others and keep ending up requesting for Jaime. We would not be coming back if it wasn't for Jaime.


Keriann Toba
3 years ago
The staff is really great. Dr. Ikeda and his team are super friendly and they'll really take the time to get to know you. They're super gentle and always explain what they're doing. I highly recommend them for orthodontics!


Huy
3 years ago
Strengths: I have been skeptical of a lot of orthodontics locations, but this place has been a very good experience. From the orthodontist Dr. Hideki Ikeda to the very caring employee Jaime Colin, everyone will ensure you are well taken care of. Dr. Ikeda is likely the best orthodontist provider at this location and if you like him and want him to be your attending dentist, you can request that with the front desk. If preferred, you are even able to request your assistant/other staff members who will always try to be the one who takes care of you before the orthodontist sees you. As a provider myself, I respect that Dr. Ikeda always has valuable information to share, stays within his scope of practice, and does not overstep the boundaries like many other providers out there. All questions are always welcomed to be asked at any time. There is even room for some casual discussions if time allows. Unlike other dental/ortho offices that gladly take your money and then try to do their work without giving you periodic updates after each appointment, Dr. Ikeda is very OCD and a perfectionist which reflect very well on your treatment plan and progress. Jaime Colin is the one individual who has always tried to keep my spirits up and acted like a friend to me. He has a very nice personality and will keep a conversation going if needed. It is very rare to find this behavior at any healthcare provider's offices because the other provider offices place a larger emphasis on profits rather than customer satisfaction and customer relationship management. Weaknesses: Although the online appointment system could be improved a bit so that patients don't drive over 30 minutes away to find out the office is closed, this is a small detail for the amount of care you will get here. I suspect that it was just a minor detail that the unexpected pandemic had forced the office to close abruptly without allowing the online appointment system to catch up quickly enough. Opportunities: Some employees are not as polite and will try to pressure you into filling out reviews before the treatment is even done. I do not believe in this type of behavior and perhaps these employees should be retrained so that they can understand how important customer relationship management should be. Some other employees are very reserved and this may lead to some odd silences in between procedures such as X-rays or pictures. Perhaps this could be a bit of notice to those employees. Even though there are some weaknesses as described above, they do not warrant a loss of a star from the review. Every business/organization will never be perfect, but it is up to the employees who act in the company's best interests to set an example for other employees.


Christina Varela
3 years ago
Awesome team and office. Everyone is always nice and professional.


Kristy Busch
3 years ago
They were very friendly and did a great job handling the kids so they weren't scared and the kids loved ask the goodies they received!


Claire Weber
4 years ago
Today I'm getting my braces on and super excited and kind of nervous as I don't like pain and not good with shots! My sister Annika already comes here and she's doing great. Dr. Ikeda is very like able and the office welcoming as it very spacious and clean. Aged Rodarte helped my mom by giving her financial options she couldn't resist! She's very good at explaining the process.


Amy Ekins
4 years ago
We have been there about the last two years. We are very pleased with the service for my 12 year old daughter, Kayla. Today again we had Jame Colin to help with my daughter Kayla. They are friendly, the environment was kids friendly and clean. I will recommend to others.


Keriann Toba
4 years ago
The staff is really great. Dr. Ikeda and his team are super friendly and they'll really take the time to get to know you. They're super gentle and always explain what they're doing. I highly recommend them for orthodontics!


Christina Varela
4 years ago
Awesome team and office. Everyone is always nice and professional.


Huy
4 years ago
Strengths: I have been skeptical of a lot of orthodontics locations, but this place has been a very good experience. From the orthodontist Dr. Hideki Ikeda to the very caring employee Jaime Colin, everyone will ensure you are well taken care of. Dr. Ikeda is likely the best orthodontist provider at this location and if you like him and want him to be your attending dentist, you can request that with the front desk. If preferred, you are even able to request your assistant/other staff members who will always try to be the one who takes care of you before the orthodontist sees you. As a provider myself, I respect that Dr. Ikeda always has valuable information to share, stays within his scope of practice, and does not overstep the boundaries like many other providers out there. All questions are always welcomed to be asked at any time. There is even room for some casual discussions if time allows. Unlike other dental/ortho offices that gladly take your money and then try to do their work without giving you periodic updates after each appointment, Dr. Ikeda is very OCD and a perfectionist which reflect very well on your treatment plan and progress. Jaime Colin is the one individual who has always tried to keep my spirits up and acted like a friend to me. He has a very nice personality and will keep a conversation going if needed. It is very rare to find this behavior at any healthcare provider's offices because the other provider offices place a larger emphasis on profits rather than customer satisfaction and customer relationship management. Weaknesses: Although the online appointment system could be improved a bit so that patients don't drive over 30 minutes away to find out the office is closed, this is a small detail for the amount of care you will get here. I suspect that it was just a minor detail that the unexpected pandemic had forced the office to close abruptly without allowing the online appointment system to catch up quickly enough. Opportunities: Some employees are not as polite and will try to pressure you into filling out reviews before the treatment is even done. I do not believe in this type of behavior and perhaps these employees should be retrained so that they can understand how important customer relationship management should be. Some other employees are very reserved and this may lead to some odd silences in between procedures such as X-rays or pictures. Perhaps this could be a bit of notice to those employees. Even though there are some weaknesses as described above, they do not warrant a loss of a star from the review. Every business/organization will never be perfect, but it is up to the employees who act in the company's best interests to set an example for other employees.


mythek
4 years ago
I decided to get my braces done here as an adult at the age of 25 after shopping around at over 5 different orthodontist offices. This place was very professional and thorough with the free consultation on my first visit. In fact, they ...


Michelle Nguyen
4 years ago
I just started my treatment here based on a referral from Jolleen Tran (she works at this office) and I don't regret it one bit! I was very hesitant for months but she assured me that I was in great hands. ...


Tiffany Nguyen
4 years ago
Who would've thought I'd get braces again? After hearing such great things about Dr. Ikeda. I've decided to get a consultation with him and end up leaving with a 2 year commitment. Hello brace face! ...


Jeannie Le
4 years ago
I decided to go with Dr. Ikeda to get my braces for the second time and I'm not disappointed. He really pays attention to detail. And I always ask for Jolleen every month when I get my braces tightened and checked!


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