Wayne Nakayama Dentistry
Wayne Nakayama, DDS:
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★★★★★

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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

Offers Even28 at-home™? No

Offers Even28 at-dentist™? No

Offers Invisalign®? Yes

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PATIENT REVIEWS

As a person who HATES going to the dentist, Dr. Nakayama makes things downright pleasant. The time in the chair is thorough, quick and (mostly) painless. I truly can’t stand the metal scraping other dentists do and I am so pleased this office uses that super intense water pressure device instead. Like other reviewers have mentioned, I trust Dr. Nakayama completely and I appreciate that he doesn’t try to sell a bunch of unnecessary procedures. While the appointment doesn’t take very long, I always feel well taken care of while I’m here.

One of the best dentists I’ve ever been to, and that’s saying a lot. Very clear with regard to procedures, and quite thorough. While going to the dentist is always somewhat stressful, no matter who it is, Dr. Nakayama made the experience a straightforward one with no surprises. In fact, I was somewhat amazed by how quickly the entire process went and feel confident that my teeth are quite literally in good hands. As good as it gets, five stars.

I found Dr. Nakayama through an insurance portal.  I’m happy to add another very positive review.  My problem — a fallen-out crown — was not a major thing, but, long story short, he handled the problem with care, thought, creativity and efficiency.  I walked out not with a feeling — as you get with so many dentists — that I was being ‘set-up’ for other, more expensive and taxing work.  In fact, he said my short-term problem would soon be requiring a long-term fix but that the work was not something he was able to do.  All I can say is that he is an absolute gentleman of a dentist and I hope to go back for more routine work when the situation requires.  And…Wendy in the office was great, too!

Why would someone drive all the way from San Diego to this location for regular cleanings and occasional dental work? 1) because I have know Dr. Nakayama for decades, since I lived in Manhattan beach, and he is the best dentist I know 2) It is a good excuse to visit my sister who lives near by 3) He does not try to talk you into work you do not need 4) I know Dentists that know him and they say they would choose him for their Dentist 5) I have back-up options in San Diego if I needed emergency work done 6) I like the comfortable vibe of the office and the people that work there 7) now both my kids go to UCLA and they can get work done easilty and 8) He is a great dentist.

I’ve been going to Dr. Nakayama for many years now. He’s a great dentist – honest, gentle, communicative.  He’s always done good work, given me good advice, and never recommended anything that wasn’t necessary.  I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dentist.

Dr. Wayne Nakayama is a terrific dentist. He’s really diligent and takes time to explain what he’s doing and what I should be looking out for.    He doesn’t push un-needed products or procedures.   His staff is great and very accommodating on appointment scheduling (and in my case, re-scheduling). I’m a big fan of Dr. Nakayama.

I’ve had only positive experiences with Dr. Nakayama. I feel he is honest and skilled and doesn’t try to talk you into a bunch of unnecessary dental work. I trust him, and it’s rare to find a dentist who is technically proficient and honest. Thanks Dr. Nakayama and staff!

There’s always parking on nearby side streets. And I’ve never had a wait; you walk in even a little early and they’re ready to take you back. A classic small neighborhood dentist, there aren’t any frills and the savings are passed on to the customer. There are dentists who will drill and fill at every opportunity, but not here. In the years I’ve been coming, I’ve never had anything more than a cleaning done, and I’ve never even seen a bill. No hygienists (as far as I know), Dr. Nakayama does it all, and if he can’t, he’ll refer you to a specialist. The only thing I can at all complain about is that you have to call and get ahold of his secretary to schedule an appointment. But there’s voicemail, so even that isn’t really an issue.

I just discovered Dr. Nakayama here and can’t recommend him more highly.  You will find him highly skilled technically and very honest in his opinion of future treatments.  He is a strong dental consumer advocate in that he will not recommend anything that he feels does not spend your time and money wisely.   In contrast, I believe our local dental choices have become discouraging.  That is why I’m grateful to support a professional of integrity who has been in our neighborhood, occupying a single store front, for many years in private practice.   You will quickly notice the comfortable, old school ambiance.  A far cry from the many strip mall dental conglomerates on the west side which are driven by remote owners/investors who have no respect for customers or employees.  What you WON’T find at Dr. Nakayama’s office is underpaid/overtaxed office managers, mismanaged appointment calendars, flat screen TV’s hanging from the ceiling, industrial art work, elevator music to entertain you during interminable waits for attention, or revolving technicians and hygienists every visit.   Dr. Nakayama is a graduate of the great USC Dental School, does his own hygienist work, and has surely “kept it real” for a very long time.  It is a pleasure to find a traditional, caring dental practitioner in our neighborhood.  Now its time to visit my favorite “old school” Japanese restaurant Sakura, across the street!

Dr. Nakayama taught me that there’s another meaning to ‘calculus’ besides math. I used to go to Dr. Nakayama to get my teeth cleaned. He was outstanding. He was very thorough, going over my teeth a couple of times during each visit, but what I really liked about him was that he usually took a few minutes at the beginning and end of each visit to give me a summary of what he was going to do and what I needed to be mindful of in the future. He would then give me a summary of my overall oral health and any potential issues. I always walked out of there with a (slightly cleaner) smile. On top of that, the office staff is out of this world. The office manager is really friendly and extremely helpful. She even remembered me after I called after 3 years to ask them to send my X-rays to my new dentist. The office itself almost looks like a converted house, so it’s not the most obvious dentist’s office. But there’s a lot of parking around, so it’s pretty convenient. I recommend Dr. Nakayama with the highest enthusiasm.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Nakayama off and on since 1984 or so (whenever I’m living in L.A.) – best dentist in the West! He cleans your teeth himself, is very good at avoiding those sensitive teeth and always explains what he’s about to do. Good street parking.

A WORD FROM YOUR DOCTOR