Claymont Dentistry
Alan Nguyen, DMD:
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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

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

After moving to SoCal from the east coast we were in need of a family dentist, Dr. Nguyen was referred to us by a family member and we couldnt be happier. Having spent more time (and money) than most perhaps in the dentist chair (four crowns, numerous fillings) over several decades, I believe that i have a fair perspective on dental practices and procedures. During a routine exam, Dr. N noted an issue with an upper molar, the same one that my former dentist had ‘on watch’ for several years. Dr. N recommended a proactive approach through application of a crown in lieu of putting me at risk of a potential dental emergency. During the removal of old filling and unsalvageable tooth, a hairline fracture in the remaining ‘good tooth’ was discovered. In all likelihood had i continued my former dentists ‘on watch’ approach, its entirely plausible i could have wound up with a dental emergency in the form a root canal. Although the prospect of a root canal is always with me, I’m super appreciative and grateful for Dr. N’s proactive approach. Other areas Dr. N’s practice excels. The use of seemingly basic items for patient comfort – one of several items used during my crown procedure, a dam (or ‘tent’) that prevented me from ingesting all sorts of unsavory things – I’m still wondering why my former dentists back east did not use these? I also greatly appreciated the manner in which Dr. N and his staff managed expectations throughout my entire experience from setting appointments, completing forms, hard copy procedure estimates, to close out. As well, Dr. N’s frequent ‘checkins’ and advisories during my crown procedure significantly reduced my anxiety level compared to all of my previous experiences with other dentists – there were *zero* surprises. I for one would be thrilled if half the personal service oriented businesses I’ve encountered operated in the same manner Dr. N’s office does. Mark N

This whole office is awesome! 🙂 Michelle, the front office reception, was kind enough to check not only my insurance but my husbands as well before our appointments. Due to her being so proactive she saved us a bunch, I had no idea my husband was not due for his cleaning yet. Can I just say Dr. Nguyen is simply amazing! He’s super chill and knowledgeable! I didn’t even feel a pinch when he numbed me up for my crown and the results we fantastic! We all hate a trip to the dentist but honestly Dr. Nguyen and his team make you feel right at home and everything is explained very thoroughly. I can honestly say I love my dentist now! 🙂

I had my first visit today. What a great experience! Nice atmosphere, peaceful music, friendly staff, clean office. Great dentist! I also much appreciated how I was informed about my care and the cost. I left there feeling like “I found the perfect dentist’. Thanks Guys! Keep of the great work!

Received a referral to Dr. Nguyen from my Periodontist after my other Dentist in my Network told me I need thousands of dollars of work that I felt was unnecessary. The Office staff was so friendly and Dr. Nguyen and his Assistant Claudia were so great to accommodate me on short notice.  In all the years of getting dental care I had never had a pain free experience for a crown and 3 fillings.  His gentle care in the application of the numbing injection and expert dental work gave me amazing results with no lingering painful effects after my appointments. I have given up my dental insurance in lieu of choosing a Dentist in my Network. I have finally found a Dentist I can trust who does excellent work and cares about you as a person.  I highly recommend Dr. Nguyen and his Staff!

I really struggle going to the dentist, and usually worry that I’m just going to get scolded when I get there for having waited so long and not taking better care of my teeth, so that makes it even harder to make an appointment and go. Dr. Nguyen and his staff were wonderful and didn’t make me feel bad about anything. I felt respected and taken care of, and will continue to see Dr. Nguyen.

I can’t tell you how blessed I am to have met Dr. Alan Nguyen, and his staff. They are all a true blessing from God, and in my life. They made me feel so good about myself during and after having my procedure done, and have made my life forever changed. I can’t thank them all enough from the bottom of my heart, for being the BEST dentist office out there as well as staff! God Bless!

Dr. Nguyen and his entire office staff is the best gift “yelp” has ever given me! If not for yelp, I would not have found this terrific dental office. The staff, is genuinely nice, helpful and caring. Dr. Nguyen is amazingly kind with a gentle dental touch. He explains as he goes along what to anticipate, and made the process of getting a new crown “easy pizy.” Seriously, this dentist is the best I have ever been to! And that’s saying a lot, considering I went to the same dentist for over 25 years and when I lost my insurance and had to pay out of pocket, his idea a cash rate discount and Dr. Nguyen’s wasn’t even in the same ball park! I had no problem with my transition. Thank you Dr. Nguyen & Staff for the wonderful dental hygienic care. If you are looking for a great dentist……..STOP!! Look no further…….. you have found him!!

I was pleasantly greeted when I arrived at the office by the “young lady” (she told me to refer to her differently but I chose to do otherwise! LOL) at the desk. She asked me to fill ut the paperwork but I informed her that I had begun the paperwork online. She advised me to continue. The technician come to escort me back to the room for x-rays and review. The Dr came in soon after and we discussed treatment. After agreement on care, the Dr took care of my needs. All in all, it was a great experience. Except for the tooth that required removal!

Dt. Nguyen is a great dentist to have for someone who’s always had great anxiety about visiting the dentist. His demeanor is calm and quite patient. I always feel incredibly at ease when I am there, and that is saying something, as I have had some traumatic dental experiences years back as a child.

My husband’s boss referred him to us, and it’s difficult to overstate how much I appreciate Dr. Nguyen and his assistants. In the past, I have had TERRIBLE luck with dentists. So bad, in fact, that I developed anxiety and aversion to even basic cleanings! Well, to my surprise, he has not only fixed my smile (aka shoddy work from previous dentists) but he has eased all anxiety related to all things dentistry. The entire staff is knowledgeable, understanding and very personable. For example, Michelle, his receptionist, treats me like a family friend. Also, I have met many dentists that push products and services that I don’t need, but Dr. Nguyen is most concerned with the patient, not how much he can make off you. Best dentist I’ve been to in my life- I recommend him to anyone!

I’ve been going to Dr Nguyen for many years now, and he is the best dentist I’ve ever gone to. I travel quite a ways to continue seeing him, and I’m always glad I did so. Dr Nguyen is an excellent dentist. He has a caring approach and a gentle, painless touch. He also has state of the art equipment, and his staff is always so friendly and courteous. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Dr Alan Nguyen.

Highly recommended. The office is charming and conveniently located, the staff is friendly and polite, I’ve never waited for more than five minutes to be seen, and Dr. Nguyen is highly competent with good bedside manner. They also give you a goody bag even if you’re an adult. I also love that they use this app for text reminders and checking in. They know how to keep with the times.

Dr. Nguyen and his staff assistant (Michelle) provides excellent service and patient care for our family of five.  We have a disable child who loves going to Dr. Nguyen’s office.  Dr. Nguyen is not only personable and caring, but also provides high quality dental care.  He and his staff are true professionals.   I would highly recommend his services to anyone in our area or moving to the Laguna Niguel area.  He makes going to the “dentist” a pleasurable experience.  Thank you Dr Nguyen and Michelle.  Your loyal customers…The Cobert Family.

I found Dr Nguyen out of convenience and I am SO glad that I did. The staff that I was working with recommended the doctor and so I went in with a certain amount of confidence. I cannot give Dr. Nguyen and his staff enough praise. Dr. Nguyen is a Nearly Painless Perfectionist. His diagnosis is always thorough and sound. He would not let me take a short cut on an Oral Surgeon visit because he knew to get the best results ALL of the right things needed to be in place. And…he is a perfectionist! Being a former dental assistant I have worked for all types of doctors in all types of practices. Dr. Nguyen and his staff, Cristy and Michelle, are truly top notch. Very professional and when all is said and done I have my oral health and a beautiful, strong smile. I can’t thank them enough and would recommend the team to anyone and everyone!

I was referred to Dr. Nguyen by my Dr. Jonsson, as being someone kind (that I was looking for in a dentist) and if someone was to save my tooth from a root canal it would be Dr. Nguyen- he is the one. You can find more about the root canal in a different review. First appointment was scheduled the following date after the root canal, he reviewed the questionable tooth and said that he could fix it. We scheduled the crown appointment (for the molar that just got a root canal the day before) He said that he tries to keep as much as your tooth as possible. I did not even need a temporary crown. It was kind of weird having a smaller molar! Third appointment – place half a crown and took care of the questionable tooth without needing a root canal. I also got my teeth cleaned. Overall, it was pleasant experience. Everyone in the office is really nice and professional. I forgot her name but dr. Nguyen dental assistant was really nice and caring. I am thankful for Dr. Nguyen that was able to save my tooth! Thanks!

In one hour and a half!!!!!!! He was amazing!!!!! From the phone call I made for my first time visit here to the end, I have never had this type of treatment ever!!!! I got an apt the same day I called, I told them my situation, and right way I was treated!!! I don’t usually leave yelp comments but when I do, I know I was extremely happy with the way they helped me. I had a filling on my molar that came out and Dr. Nguyen fixes it the same day. No follow up or nothing. He knows how to work with your time. And trust me when I say “HE WORKS WITH YOUR TIME”!!!! And I love the fact that he does give you suggestions on future treatments ( in my case some braces) but does not push you or rushes you. I found my new long term-forever dentist. Amazing

I adore this practice. After relocating to Delaware for work, I needed a new dentist and couldn’t have been happier to find Dr. Nguyen! Dr. Nguyen has given me multiple fillings, replaced a crown of mine, removed three of my wisdom teeth and given me regular cleanings over the past three years. He is so personable and gentle! Dr. Nguyen works quickly and carefully, and informs you of everything he is doing. I have not had any pain here and can’t believe there are any negative reviews! The receptionist (should know her name) is so friendly and even went above and beyond to call my insurance company for me. His assistant is great as well. Both she and Dr. Nguyen remembered details about me and my job even when I haven’t been in for six months. The atmosphere is very homey and down to earth. I’ve never waited long to be seen. 10/10!

Dr. Nguyen and his staff are absolutely amazing! They are all very kind and welcoming and always go above and beyond to make sure my son and I are comfortable. Dr. Nguyen is gentle, knowledgeable and caring. Let’s face it, I have never been one who really enjoys the dentist, but that is no longer the case; they have made going to the dentist enjoyable. I no longer live in the area, however they are worth the commute from Corona to Laguna Niguel. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Nguyen and his staff. They are the most genuine people around.

I was very fortunate to find and be treated by Dr. Alan Nguyen after having some issues with my front tooth and more. He is very gentle, no pain was ever experienced. He is very thorough and always accessible, often calls at home to make sure everything is ok. That type of attention is hard to find in a doctor now a days. Also, the entire office staff is helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend him.

This was my third visit here since moving to Wilmington. Everything was great! Staff is very friendly and easy to talk to. The doctor was very good. He is slowly taking away some fears that I’ve had for many years! I’ll definitely refer them and I’ll return for my future treatments! Keep up the great customer service!

All of the staff were very polite, friendly, and prompt. The Dentist is personable and treats you like a “person” and not a number. The front receptionist, was very courteous and made it very easy to set up my next visit and 6-moth follow up. Just felt comfortable to be a patient/client in the office.

The staff was very helpful from getting me an appointment as soon as possible to addressing insurance issues to be sure I had the coverage I needed. I had a very bad experience with another dentist and the staff helped me make a smooth transition from the horrible doctor to Dr. Nguyen. My visit with Dr. Nguyen was a positive experience. He patiently explained everything and helped put me at ease. He outlined the care I personally needed to give my teeth as well as a plan for future visits to be sure my teeth were given the best care. I left the office feeling I had made a good choice in selecting Dr. Nguyen as my dentist.

I’ve been going to Dr. Nguyen for several years now, and he and his staff just straight out rock. They’re all extra friendly, patient people and go out of their way to make you feel comfortable during for what many people justifiably consider an uncomfortable experience. You could eat off his floors, his novacaine injections are nigh painless, and they’re all extremely gentle and considerate of how you’re doing or feeling during the procedure. They take CareCredit and offer you extra long interest-free terms so you can get it all paid off in time. Most of all, they go out of their way and absorb costs that technically they don’t have to. As an example, a few years ago I had a root-canaled tooth that broke off after he recrowned it. He reconstructed the core, got a new crown on… and it broke again right afterwards, requiring yet another crown. Another dentist could have charged me for all those crowns. Dr. N took the cost of two of those crowns, and I only had to pay for one. That was an extraordinary thing to do. He also redid a filling on one of my front teeth for free after it broke off after he just did it just a couple months ago Too long, didn’t read? Here’s the short version: go to this dentist. You’ll be happy you did.

Dr. Nguyen and his staff always greet with a smile. They are caring, kind and comforting. Dr. Nguyen consistently monitors how you are feeling when he is doing a procedure. He is available even after office hours to discuss whatever discomfort you may have. I was nervous to see a dentist and he put all my fears to rest. I would recommend him to all the family. He is for sure, the best.

I was so happy with my experience, Dr Alan and his staff are very friendly and professional when it comes to having your teeth worked on can’t believe I was in a dentist chair for three hours and felt no pain … I am so impressed by the experience I want any one that has been dreading a dentist to give Dr Alan a call.. you will no regret the call Thank You again Carolyn .W

I’m a 45 year old male with a history of Dentist anxiety. That ended last month when I visited Dr. Alan Nguyen office. He has a very calm, and comforting demeanor, and bed side manner. I’ve never left a dentist’s office feeling so at ease. And equally as important, front office staff. This can occasionally make or break a business regardless of great care. His front office manager not only greets you with a smile but does more than expected in terms of finding my insurance coverage, arranging payment terms, etc. she’s extremely professional. I swear when you call, or walk in, you feel like you’re in a Dental office advertisement. I highly recommend Dr. Nguyen. And thank you Dr. Nguyen for answering my call personally following a visit.

Due to a traumatic experience as a child at my orthodontist’s, I developed a fear of the dentist that persisted until I became an adult. This would prevent me from going to the dentist for years. I finally decided to get my act together upon moving to Delaware to look into dealing with my fears of the dentist and found Claymont Family Dentistry and Dr. Alan Nguyen. Dr. Nguyen is very professional, kind, and extremely patient with his more anxious patients and that put me at ease right away. The fear that I have faced for a good part of my life has completely disappeared! His staff is also very personable and welcoming. I strongly recommend Dr. Nguyen and his office to anyone who lives near Claymont, Delaware.

My colleague recommended this dentist for a root canal and I am forever grateful. I absolutely love this dentist! Dr. Nguyen is personable with great bedside (dental chair) manner. He is knowledgeable and forthright with the information given to you pertaining to your dental health. I have switched my entire family to his practice. Kudos for a job well done.

I’m kinda a dental coward, and I was driving all the way to San Diego from Huntington Beach to continue using a dentist i was comfortable with …. rather than taking a chance on someone more local whom I didn’t know. A friend spoke very highly of Dr. Nguyen, and I decided to take a chance…..and I’m soooo glad that I did. He and his staff have great empathy for cowards like me, and made me feel very comfortable. The entire staff is quite skilled and knowledgeable. Dr. Nguyen always takes the time to patiently explain to me what he is going to do and shows a caring attitude throughout the entire procedure. He has a skilled and gentle touch while he works and is the most painless dentist I’ve ever visited. When I leave his office, I always feel that I’ve received truly excellent treatment from caring professionals.

I have been over a dozen different dentists and always thought they were alright, then I visited Dr. Nguyen – a COMPLETELY different (and lovely) experience.  I never thought I would use the word lovely when referring to a dentist, either.  But he really does go above and beyond.  He uses state of the art equipment, he does great work, his office is very clean and Michelle the receptionist is an absolute doll!  I recommend him to all of my friends and family!

My family and I have been patients of Dr. Alan Nguyen’s for 10 years. We have had such a positive experience under his care that we followed him from a previous dental group to his private practice and have remained with him exclusively despite the fact that we now live in the Long Beach area. Dr. Nguyen and his staff are professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable. The caring environment that Dr. Nguyen has created has helped my 13-year-old daughter through some difficult dental procedures. I trust Dr. Nguyen with all of my family’s dental needs and without hesitation recommend him with the highest regards.

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