Surf City Smiles
Chuck Carlson, DDS, MS:
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Surf City Smiles
Chuck Carlson, DDS, MS (Orthodontist)
Huntington Beach, CA

★★★★★

35 REVIEWS
0 BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Braces

Clear aligners

Retainers

Comprehensive orthodontics

Space maintainers

Palatal expanders

Headgears

Interceptive orthodontics

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday: 1:30 am to 6:00 pm

Friday: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (by appointment only)

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Surf City Smiles has been one of the BEST orthodontic office I have visited by far. From the spotless and cozy interior, to their amazing, cheerful team, there’s absolutely nothing amiss here. Kaylie took the time to answer all of our questions and was extremely patient throughout our consultation. Dr. Carlson was very thorough, considerate and went above and beyond what we expected. Everyone genuinely does their best to make you feel welcome and at home. I had an amazing experience at Surf City Smiles and am so glad to have found them. Definitely recommend them to anyone in search for the best orthodontist to give them a great smile- you won’t be disappointed.

Surf City Smiles is treating my son – who was 9 when he started – with Invisalign! My son was adamant about getting Invisalign and Dr. Carlson was surely an expertise at guiding us through the process with him being at such a young age. My son is almost done with treatment and his teeth look amazing. Dr. Carlson was very thorough and kept his treatment on track adjusting aligners along the way as needed. My daughter can’t wait until it’s her turn! …also worth noting for parents curious, my son remained very compliant when it came to wearing and caring for his aligners!

Surf City Smiles has one of the greatest orthodontic teams I have ever met. From the receptionists to Dr. Carlson, they all have done an exceptional job of making me feel at home. My family has received the best experience. Kaylie, the treatment coordinator, was very welcoming and kind during the entirety of our visit, answering all of our questions with patience. Dr. Carlson has shown us an example of a kind, genuine, detail orientated doctor who is set upon the goal of helping all of his patients. I would recommend Surf City Smiles to everyone. I am very satisfied with the treatment I got from them, and believe many others will be as well.

When you first walk into this place, it feels very homie, beachy, chic and  they have a message chair! Cool Place and cool people. Dr. Carlson is really nice and approachable. He’s very good at what he does, very knowledgeable and competent. A perfectionist. Andrea’s Great, Kaylie’s Great and Tara’s Great! A Great Team. Definitely will recommend to anyone who’s looking for an orthodontist. In fact, my wife and I both got braces.

Dr. Carlson is a rarity. On his day off, he gladly saw my son who had been crying from tooth pain. This was our first time seeing him and as soon as we called on a weekend, he made himself available. His pleasant, kind mannerism was so comforting to my 9-yr old son. He took x-rays and immediately identified the problem. Even though it was extra effort on his part, he took time to write a referral to our family dentist so the dentist would feel comfortable pulling the tooth since it wasn’t an orthodontist problem and even w/o staff for the day, Dr. Carlson spent extra time forwarding a prescription to our pharmacy. He even called to let us know the prescription was approved and ready. At the end of the visit he showed my son the cool 3D printer. He is now my son’s orthodontist. After years of wearing a palate expander and yet never once getting to see our old dentist after it was installed, we are relieved to have found a caring and knowledgeable orthodontist who we can trust. Thank you, Dr. Carlson! We are blown away by your generosity.

I love Dr Chuck and his office staff they are fantastic! My son and I both got our braces on together. I didn’t wear my retainer so had to get braces on the bottom and just got them off today.  Ya! I’m drinking my wine  My smile is back to normal thank you to everyone at Surf City Smile! If you looking for a great Ortho Dentist Dr. Chuck is awesome.

I’m so impressed with how my teeth seem to be straightening right before my eyes! Dr. Carlson and his staff are so genuinely kind and super efficient. My Invisalign are easy to put in and nearly painless! I am so excited about my progress. I really love going for my appointment- this place is gorgeous. Thanks Dr. Carlson for taking such good care of me

Dr. Carlson and the team at Surf City Smiles are truly amazing. First off, the office design is perfect. It’s got such a cool, modern and beachy vibe…doesn’t feel anything like an orthodontic or dental office, which is great. More importantly, Dr. Carlson is such an amazing orthodontist. Not only is he cool and fun to meet with, but the results they get are top notch. Just look at the patients he’s finished treatment on to see for yourself…he’s a great orthodontist!

I’m so impressed with how my teeth seem to be straightening right before my eyes! Dr. Carlson and his staff are so genuinely kind and super efficient. My Invisalign are easy to put in and nearly painless! I am so excited about my progress. I really love going for my appointment- this place is gorgeous. Thanks Dr. Carlson for taking such good care of me.

Surf city smiles is amazing! If you are thinking about having your best smile,just go! They are wonderful.  Dr. Carlson is helpful, honest, and just has so much knowledge.  He truly listens to your concerns and needs, and individually tailors your treatment plan to fit.  Tara-she reminds you of why you decided to take the step of improving you smile, and celebrates with you! Kaylie is supportive and available-to answer your questions and work within your budget.  They are The BEST.  I cannot say enough good things. They literally make you feel like family-in a good way!

I can not say enough about Surf City Smiles!  From my initial call for a consultation to getting my daughter her braces.  We were scrambling to find a new orthodontist with the recent news of our old one passing.  Dr. Carlson’s office was absolutely kind and willing to help any way they can.  Being mid treatment we didn’t know what to expect.  We came in and was greeted with a welcome on the cutest surfboard with my daughters name.  The office is absolutely stunning and so clean.  Dr. Carlson himself greeted us and gave us a tour.  He even took photos of my daughters teeth.  He explained thoroughly what was going on with her teeth and his treatment plan.  Not only did I feel confident that we would get the results we want but my 14 year old daughter was all smiles and said this place is amazing.  Kaylie the office manager went over the finances and they took in consideration of our current circumstances.  She was amazing.  No need to think about I said yup let’s do it.  They instantly removed the old hardware and got her in 2 weeks later for new braces.  The whole office has such a wonderful and positive energy and smells amazing.  I love the little details like sticky candy given to get it out of their system and an awesome T-shirt.  Oh and TVs up above with headphones while they work on your teeth.  We will definitely be referring all our friends nearby to Surf City Smiles!

Dr. Chuck has changed my life. We’ve known each other for over 20 years, since we were in high school. I had struggled with confidence my entire life because of the way my teeth looked. Unfortunately, orthodontics was never really an option for me as a kid, but it was something I always wanted. Dr. Chuck approached me a few years ago and said he wanted to help me but I didn’t think it was going to be possible for me financially. He told me it was important to him and something he had been wanting to do for me for years. Fast forward 2 years and I am smiling bigger and brighter than I ever thought I would. Dr. Chuck is one of the most kind and compassionate people I know and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to change the way they feel about their teeth.

I had braces as a child and as a result of not wearing my retainer my teeth began to shift back. I had a consultation at Surf City Smiles and couldn’t be happier. Tara was so friendly greeting me as I checked in and making me feel at home before my consultation started. Kaylie and Dr. Carlson did an amazing job tailoring a plan that would yield the best results for my unique situation. Every step was laid out in front of me and explained in a way I could understand and follow along with. I am thrilled to see how my teeth continue to shift and get me to the smile I have always wanted. The also have a massage chair in that was a great way to relax before getting back on the road.

Surf City Smiles is the best! I went in for a free consultation bc I was referred from someone who saw him at his other office. The office is really cool, really clean, very stylish.  Dr. Carlson seems to be very knowledgeable and the girls that work with him are super friendly and helpful. I didn’t have to wait at all either. It was a great overall experience and I’m so glad about choosing Dr Carlson for my treatment.

Dr. Carlson has been my orthodontist for over a year and I have been satisfied with the service from day 1. Dr. Carlson is very friendly and knowledgeable and has always taken the time to explain things in great detail. I have had to call Dr. Carlson after office hours and he always gets back to me quickly. I feel comfortable in his office and the staff is friendly and kind. I chose Invisalign and I am very happy with my treatment plan thus far and have seen great results. I am half way through my treatment and I am excited for the final result. I am so happy with this office and Dr. Carlson that I know when my kids are ready for braces that we will choose Surf City Smiles and I will continue to recommend them to all my friends and family.

Dr. Chuck is nothing short of amazing! His staff are the most accepting, understanding and caring people I’ve come across. Surf City Smiles has been beyond accommodating and has made having three kids in braces all at once a smooth and gratifying experience. Everything from the warm welcome at the front desk, the individual attention from the dental assistants and Dr. Chuck making each and every patient feel like they matter makes Surf City Smiles the most inviting orthodontist in Orange County. The Treatment Coordinator does an exceptional job at working with each patient to meet their needs and makes the process easy and enjoyable. Surf City Smiles makes every patient feel like family and they are by far the best Orthodontist in the county.

Dr. Carlson is a rarity. On his day off, he gladly saw my son who had been crying from tooth pain. This was our first time seeing him and as soon as we called on a weekend, he made himself available. His pleasant, kind mannerism was so comforting to my 9-yr old son. He took x-rays and immediately identified the problem. Even though it was extra effort on his part, he took time to write a referral to our family dentist so the dentist would feel comfortable pulling the tooth since it wasn’t an orthodontist problem and even w/o staff for the day, Dr. Carlson spent extra time forwarding a prescription to our pharmacy. He even called to let us know the prescription was approved and ready. At the end of the visit he showed my son the cool 3D printer. He is now my son’s orthodontist. After years of wearing a palate expander and yet never once getting to see our old dentist after it was installed, we are relieved to have found a caring and knowledgeable orthodontist who we can trust. Thank you, Dr. Carlson! We are blown away by your generosity.

Dr. Carlson and the entire staff are so nice and accommodating! From the beginning of my treatment my experience has been amazing with them. It’s a very clean and organized office. I’m already having amazing results with my braces, I can’t wait to see how it’ll turn out once my treatment is done. I highly recommend (:

Surf City Smiles is an amazing place! I’ve only had a consultation with Dr. Carlson, but I already feel so thankful to have found this place. I walked in and it was super cute and cozy. They gave me a tour of everything and it was such a clean and beautiful office. Then I had my x-rays taken by Kaylee, who is so kind and caring. Kaylee was super helpful and energetic and made me feel really comfortable while taking the x-rays (which didn’t hurt in any way). Then Kaylee asked what my concerns were with my teeth, and it’s so nice that they ask you what you are concerned about. I can tell that everyone in this office is super genuine and compassionate. When Dr. Carlson came in to talk about my teeth, he was honest and I felt like he really cared about what I wanted and what was the best choice. This office is just so awesome and all the people there are too!

I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Carlson and the experience has been fantastic. He is kind, gentle, and truly listens to the needs and desires of his patients. Most importantly, he is honest and a wonderful person to be around. If you are looking for a great smile and an enjoyable experience this is the place for you.

I had a fixed lower retainer that had broken in a few places and was causing a lot of discomfort. Upon hearing recommendations of Dr. Carlson, I decided to see what he could do for me. We were able to schedule an appointment to be seen very promptly and I am very pleased with the quality care I received… I’ve never been to such a pristine office with genuine and patient staff! I even received sound advice on how to go about the rest of the oral care I am in need of. Dr. Carlson will take the time to assess what is necessary in favor of the goals you have for your smile and overall oral health. I highly recommend his practice and will be continuing my treatment with him!

I had braces for 3 years when I was a teenager but then didn’t wear my retainers, like most people, so my teeth moved. Even though my teeth weren’t horrible, my front two teeth slowly started sticking out more and more to where when I smiled and closed my mouth, my teeth sometimes still stuck out! When I got engaged, I decided it was time to fix my buck. There are so many dentists out there and it’s hard to know who to trust. When I walked into Dr. Chuck Carlson’s office, I immediately felt welcomed and completely at home. His staff are friendly. The space is modern and just rad. He is so down to earth, and is a walking encyclopedia. I got my braces off in 8 months, just in time for my wedding and absolutely I loved my results. I would 110% recommend Dr. Carlson to any of my friends and family in a heart beat! Go check him out and see for yourself.

Dr. Chuck Carlson is an amazing orthodontist. Professional, Honest, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and experienced. I 100% trust his recommendations for my 2 children and myself throughout the stages of braces. I value his opinion and his friendship. I would highly recommend his work. Thank you again Dr Carlson for all your hard work.

Dr. Carlson & his staff are very compassionate & professional. My daughter’s braces are complicated because she has a fake front tooth, from a skateboard accident. Her case is sensitive & again, complicated. Dr. Carlson exerts a lot of efforts to coordinate treatments for an implant & matching fake tooth along with her braces. Her results & outcomes are outstanding. Dr. Carlson has talent, creativity, and passion to treat his patients to have a great smile. We will never forget the great deed that you’ve done for my daughter, Alyson. We wish you, your family, & business much peace, good health, & success in this new year. Thank you so much Dr. Carlson.

Was referred here by my brother-in-law, who had his braces done by Dr. Carlson, and we’re both very happy to have found his practice. I’m one of the unlucky few that needed to get braces twice because I never wore my retainers, but if must get braces again, I’m happy to to it here. First of all, the practice is beautiful! Great location in HB, and from the minute you walk in, you are at ease. The staff, Tara and Kaylie, are very welcoming and friendly, and Dr Carlson has excellent bedside manner. I felt like they all listened and genuinely cared about my concerns, especially since this is the 2nd time I’m getting braces. My first visit was easy to schedule, they were flexible with my busy schedule and very accommodating. Dr. Carlson completed a detailed evaluation, and gave me different treatment options to fix the crowding of my lower teeth. Treatment thus far, has been easy and painless, and I’m confident I’ll be very happy with my new smile. Overall, I highly recommend Surf City Smiles!

Highly recommend this office! I was dreading taking my 10 year old son in for his ortho consultation, long story short I was so impressed that I ended up getting all three of my kids braces here. The office is beautiful and inviting. The staff is extremely accommodating. They were on schedule and didn’t make us wait. The doctors consultation was very thorough with photos and x rays. All of our questions were answered and I felt very comfortable, fully trusting their opinion and expertise. I’m very happy that I can get all of their appointments at the same time and make our visits even more time efficient. Financing was very flexible, easy-and fair. My three kids absolutely loved their experience and were all so excited to start the process.

Dr. Carlson and his team are amazing! The office is beautiful and everyone is so friendly and helpful. I never had braces when I was younger and was finally ready to straighten my teeth. My consultation was very easy to schedule and was very thorough. I was initially considering Invisalign but after my consultation, Dr. Carlson recommended clear braces for 18 months. I just had my first adjustment and am very happy with the results so far and can’t wait to see my perfect teeth at the end! Thanks Surf City Smiles!

Went in here for a consultation with Dr. Carlson for my daughters braces. He and his staff were very nice and walked us through all of the steps and answered the various questions we have. The office is really designed well and has a great look. I am happy to have found this orthodontist and look forward to my daughters new smile!

We LOVE Surf City smiles! Dr. Carlson and all the staff go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and like you’ve known them forever. Dr. Carlson is upfront and honest with his treatment recommendations and the patients needs come first above all else. Two of my three are currently receiving treatment and the third isn’t far behind! My kids deal with high anxiety relating to any medical/dental treatments and Dr. Carlson and staff go above and beyond to put my kids at ease by talking them through the process of what to expect before, during and after treatment. We cannot say enough good things about Surf City Smiles…call them today!

Surf city smiles is amazing! If you are thinking about having your best smile, just go!!! They are wonderful- Dr Carlson is honest, helpful and has so much knowledge. He truly listens to your concerns and needs, and individually tailors your treatment plan to fit. Tara- she reminds you of why you to decided to take the step of improving your smile, and celebrates with you! Kaylie is supportive and available- to answer questions and work within your budget. They are a wonderful team- I cannot say enough good things. They literally make you feel like family!

I was blown away with Surf City Smiles from the moment I walked in the door with my daughter.  Kaylee was extremely welcoming and accommodating. This office was very clean and had a millennial feel.  Dr. Chuck was very professional and did not make us feel one bit rushed. Not to mention he was very thorough in explaining the process as well as expectations. The best part was it was not a hard sell.  After going to a couple consults with different doctors hands down he was by far the clear choice. Besides his staff being fabulous they use the most state of the art equipment that the other Orthodontist did not. This place will not disappoint. This friendly office even puts braces on adults…who knew????

We LOVE all the staff at Surf City Smiles. Made us feel so welcomed since day 1! My kids deal with high anxiety relating to any medical/dental treatments and Dr. Carlson and staff go above and beyond to put my kids at ease by talking them through the process of what to expect before, during and after treatment. Dr. Carlson has always been open, honest and upfront with treatment recommendations and truly puts the patient first! Two of my three kids are currently receiving treatment and our third isn’t far behind. I could go on and on, seriously cannot say enough good things about Surf City Smiles. Call them today!

This place is great!  Dr. Carlson was our orthodontist in Rancho Cucamonga and opened his own practice closer to home for him. We followed him down to Huntington Beach. He is a great orthodontist. Friendly, personable and great with kids and adults alike. If you live far and want some outstanding orthodontist care for you or your kids make the drive, you won’t be disappointed. If you live in the OC, then this is the place for you. We will keep making the drive!

Dr. Carlson is the most knowledgeable orthodontist I have know in the town. He is friendly, fun loving and makes sure you are completely satisfied with the services he provides you. I would highly recommend my family and friends to get treated by him for any Orthodontic problems and also if you would like to just have fun talking to him apart from any Orthodontic concerns. He is a rock star!

Surf City Smiles has given my daughter the most beautiful smile ever! Both of my kids love going to their office. My 8 year old needed the 2 phase braces and is already through phase 1. My 12 year old is only needing one phase and they check him every 6 months to see when his mouth is ready to start. I think my husband and I will get our teeth tuned up too. Can’t recommend enough how happy we are with them! Dr. Carlson is awesome!

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