Barkate Orthodontics
Harold Barkate, DDS, MSD:
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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 (NEWPORT BEACH)

Monday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

OFFICE HOURS (LADERA RANCH)

Monday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

OFFICE HOURS (SAN CLEMENTE)

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

We LOVED Dr. Barkate AND his staff.  Thank you for my daughters beautiful smile.  My oldest daughter had her braces removed last week and she is just beaming!!  I can not believe the power of a beautiful smile with STRAIGHT teeth.  So many people have complimented her smile.  Dr. Barkate’s finished product is a walking billboard. For those who are shopping for an Orthodontist, we highly recommend Barkate Orthodontics. The initial appointment laid out a clear plan and time line as well as a structured payment schedule for my two daughters.  The payment plan was based on the service and NOT the time line.  (which I was very thankful for as one of my daughters became ill which did affect her teeth and lengthened her time line.)  This circumstance did not affect our payment. We did have a few “oops” moments which required minor repairs and the staff was quick to find a convenient appointment time for us. The office has always been a hub of excitement and service.  From the staffs greeting to our exit,  the system is a well oiled machine.  The staff enjoy working with Dr. B and this shows in their treatment of their clients.  Thank you Dr. B……….. we will be bringing #3 to you soon.

Dr. Barkate is amazing! He’s kind, a good listener and brilliant in his field. My two kids were going to Dr. Barkate for braces when I considered straightening my top teeth. I wore braces for 6 months and now I can smile confidently. He not only straightened the teeth, but he shaped them as well which really made a huge difference! Recently my daughter had a minor issue with her retainer and Dr. Barkate responded immediately to my call. We took his advice and she was fine within minutes. It’s important to choose a doctor based not only on his/ her qualities, but also on the office staff as a whole. Everyone in Dr. Barkate’s office is super friendly. The office is beautiful and clean and I always feel welcome when we’re there. Thanks Dr. B! You’re the best!

Barkate Orthodontics is as knowledgeable and friendly a place as you can find.  I have never encountered a business before where everyone, including the doctor, the technicians, and  the front office staff, were so welcoming and friendly.  I have had 2 children come through this office and have been very pleased with their orthodontic results.  Dr. B and everyone in this office is a pleasure to be with.  It has been a wonderful experience at Barkate Orthodontics!

Dr B’s office is warm and welcoming.  The staff went the extra mile to welcome us and make my children feel an important part of the whole process.  Dr. B explained the plan in terms each child could understand and encouraged them to ask questions. I love that the conversation was geared first to the child and then to the adult.  Very service oriented.  The office staff is kind and accommodating.  Outstanding experience.  My son’s braces went smooth and quick.  The timeline discussed at the initial consultation was consistent with our experience.  I am back with my next child and wouldn’t take my orthodontic needs anywhere else. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this office to anyone.

I wish I had more space to rave about Barkate Orthodontics as it was a pleasure from the moment I entered the office and was met by the friendly, professional staff to the last day of treatment. My dentist recommended my bite be corrected and at my age of 72 years the thought of going to an orthodontist was a overwhelming. However, Dr. Barkate explained my options and I chose Invisalign. The entire experience was so enjoyable I couldn’t believe how fast the treatment went and I was done. I actually looked forward to going to the orthodontist and highly recommend Barkate Orthodontics for ALL ages.

Dr Barkate and his staff are very friendly, professional and thorough. Upon arrival you will be warmly greeted and quickly attended to. There is a very welcoming feel to the office, which immediately puts you at ease. Ideally located with ample parking. I would highly recommend this practice. With a nice open plan, courteous staff and good ‘word of mouth’ reputation, our choice is Dr Barkate!

Awesome office staff, Beautiful office and great Orthodontist. My two boys love going to Dr. Barkate. They are always greeted with a smile from the front desk. There is never a wait the boys are always called in for their appointments. The staff and Dr. Barkate are great always willing to answer any questions I have. I would highly recommend this practice.

My daughter has had braces since she was 7 years old. She is now 15. We have been through countless orthodontists over the years, trying to find ‘the one’ who could straighten her smile WITHOUT extracting teeth; no one seemed to find that possible. Then we met Dr. BARKATE. After a thorough examination,  he said he believed he could accomplish the task presented, and went to work. Today, LESS THAN TWO YEARS after beginning treatment with Dr. BARKATE, her braces FINALLY came off to reveal a beautiful, radiant smile…I cried! I cannot say enough about the care, professionalism, and warmth of EVERYONE at BARKATE Orthodontics. They are truly EXCEPTIONAL, IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD!.

I just had an Invisalign consultation and was very impressed with the top notch level of customer service. Dr. B and staff were so friendly and welcoming. I was seen right away, and the doctor was very knowledgeable and thorough. I highly recommend Barkate Orthodontics, and I’m looking forward to start my treatment!.

Dr B is actually an orthodontist, and a pretty good one at that. I gots me some pretty jacked up teef, and it finally got to the point where it was physically painful, so I started looking around.  Some places wouldn’t even quote me, just said to see a surgeon and come back.  Dr B’s office quoted a fair price (one lump sum for all treatment, as long as it takes, rather than a monthly draw-it-out-as-long-as-possible scam) and said while they couldn’t promise, they had a plan.  The plan mostly worked, I still have to have one tooth extracted and an implant put in, but the rest were saved, after much chaining and turning and straightening. The office is very nice, very comfortable, very California.  If Private Practice was about a orthodontic office, this would be it.  Everyone there is super-nice and they even remember my name when I walk in.  I don’t care if they look at the schedule and know who should be coming in, it’s still the effort and perception.  I’ve never had to wait more than a minute or two, usually I don’t even sit down until I’m in one of the chairs, looking out the second-story windows and making small talk. I was expecting a lot worse out of the situation, but Dr. Barkate and his team have given me the best possible thus far.  I still have a ways to go before I’m not a metalmouth, but given my experience so far, I would be very surprised to feel the need to change my rating when it’s over.

We are a new family to Dr. Barkate. We moved over from another local orthodontist after 7 years with him. I could not be more pleased with the service, support staff, and attention to detail that Dr. Barkate practices. I have four children each with different orthodontic needs and coming to Dr. Barkate at different stages in their ortho process. Each is handled individually, sensibly, and knowledgeably. I could not be happier with our change and my kids don’t complain about going there either!  We can get in when we need to as well. So glad we made the switch!

Barkate Orthodontics is the only Orthodontist office in Orange County that I would consider for my family’s care. Not only has Dr. B treated myself but he has also treated both of my children as well. We could not be happier with our experience with them. First of all not only is Dr B. a perfectionist when it comes to making beautiful smiles but he is absolutely one of the nicest guys you will meet. He is extremely personable and my kids love getting to go to his office. His entire staff is warm and fun and he has a game section that the kids love getting to play with before their appointments. Their only complaint is that they don’t get enough time to play with them because our wait time has never been long as he runs a very efficient practice His office is fun, relaxed, welcoming and clean and his staff all know you by name when you walk in which makes the experience pleasant. He has a reward system for the kids that helped to motivate my kids to brush well, floss, get good grades, rewards them for community service and giving back etc but more than anything one of the things I liked the most is that at the end of the treatment I received letters from my kids thanking my husband and I for giving them the gift of beautiful straight teeth!!  I’m so glad we choose Dr Barkate for this!  Would highly recommend you do as well

Had to write a review about Dr. Barkate and his amazing staff and results. After 8 short months, I just got my braces removed as an adult that had braces put on. I never had them when I was younger and had always been bothered by having a few imperfections with my teeth. I have not one bad thing to say about my total experience in having my teeth corrected and today proved it. When my braces were removed, my new smile and perfect teeth were so  much better than I had hoped for. This last 8 months has been a joy dealing with each and every person who works in his office as well as super kind and competent, Dr. Barkate. At my initial consult, I asked him how long I would have to wear my braces for the best result and he said 8 months. Well, it was 1 week short of 8 months!! Every one of his employees have been nothing but kind, compassionate and cheerful towards me. I am just so thrilled I chose him and decided to get the smile and teeth I always dreamed of. It feels so wonderful to finally have a perfect bite and aligned teeth! A super huge thanks to everyone at Dr. Barkate’s office for the most perfect experience ever!!! You all ROCK!.

Going to Dr. Barkate’s office is really fun!! My whole family had braces with Dr. B and we all have great smiles! We received really good care here! The staff is very friendly and always concerned about quality care.

Round two for braces. Take a lesson from me kids, wear your retainers! After shopping around at a couple local orthodontists, my local San Clemente Life Facebook page referred me to them. I like that they have a few locations around OC in case I need to be in north county. Literally every single person in the office is so sweet!! The quality of work is perfect, I’m a happy girl!

My daughter & I both had excellent experiences coming the last couple years to Dr Barkate! Always calming, reassuring, & fun. He & his staff are phenomenal. Will be returning next month with my other daughter to get her started.

Barkate Orthodontics is a great place to get braces!! I see tons of happy kids running around but what surprised me was the amout of adults that go there too! The office offers little gifts and games for kids. Great coffee and conversation for adults! The staff is amazing!! It’s an upbeat, positive, happy place. The best part is they make GREAT SMILES there! If you choose Barkate Orthodontics you won’t be disappointed!

Well I couldn’t be happier knowing that there are three locations that I could chose to go to as well as the same great personable service. Dr Barkate is awesome and can answer my questions so that I understand. This makes me feel great about all he does for my teeth and with the way his team flows like a group of people who’s worked together forever, I am a very happy camper.

In the history of our entire family. No one has ever needed an Orthodontist… Until my daughter Andrea is diagnosed with Crossbite teeth at 7yrs old. Yikes! The entire team made my daughter feel extra special and I was really impressed. The office looked fresh and clean and everyone was professional and super UBER nice! Hahaha, I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone. Walk in and immediately there are workers that acknowledge your presence and everyone is happy to see you. Chrissy was spectacular and speaking with her was like I knew her all my life! Dr. Barkate was very professional and knowledgeable and  walked us through what to expect in the next few months. Thanks to the entire TEAM! The Cheung Family.

My daughter and I have tried to think of ONE thing Barkate Orthodontics could do to improve and we have yet to come up with it! Every single detail is thought through. The front desk staff is amazing, the office manager could not be nicer, the assistants to Dr. Barkate were so friendly and really cared which is so nice to see! Finally, Dr. Barkate. He is just truly the best. Such a great orthodontist, and so incredibly easy to talk to and you have such confidence in his practice. It would be hard to believe someone could have a bad experience, as they really are all about you, the customer!

I was blown away with the quality of care Dr. B and his staff provide. I visited a handful of other Ortho offices prior to his, they aren’t even comparable. It is classy and top notch to say the least. I appreciate the smiling, friendly and helpful staff. I felt like my needs were heard and now am a happy patient. Rock on BARKATE ORTHODONTICS!!!!!

My daughter has had braces since she was 7 years old. She is now 15. We have been through countless orthodontists over the years, trying to find ‘the one’ who could straighten her smile WITHOUT extracting teeth; no one seemed to find that possible. Then we met Dr. BARKATE. After a thorough examination, he said he believed he could accomplish the task presented, and went to work. Today, LESS THAN TWO YEARS after beginning treatment with Dr. BARKATE, her braces FINALLY came off to reveal a beautiful, radiant smile…I cried! I cannot say enough about the care, professionalism, and warmth of EVERYONE at BARKATE Orthodontics. They are truly EXCEPTIONAL, IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD!

Dr. Barkate is the BEST!  He is extremely professional, honest, kind and amazingly talented at making beautiful smiles!  When you walk in the door, you instantly feel welcomed!  The office is beautiful and the staff is always warm and friendly!  They go out of their way to make sure that everyone is comfortable!  My kids love the fun arcade room and I always look forward to an afternoon coffee from their complimentary drink station.  I especially appreciate that we never have to wait. I cannot say enough great things about Barkate Orthodontics.  They also have a great reward system in place to motivate kids to take care of their teeth and even get good grades in school.  Dr. B and his staff make everyone feel like family!  This is the only doctor that my kids look forward to seeing! I am beyond thrilled with my kids beautiful smiles!  Everyone that I know that goes to Barkate Orthodontics loves them just as much as we do!.

I have been very impressed with Dr. Barkate and his entire staff from the very first time I walked into his office.  On our initial visit, everyone made my daughter feel welcomed.  Lisa answered all of our questions about the process my daughter would go through.  Tiffany explained, in detail, the insurance component. I even called with additional insurance questions that were promptly handled.  My daughter is always seen promptly at her appointment time. With many choices for orthodontists in the area, I am    very happy with my decision to have Dr. Barkate care for my daughter.

My kids are patients of Dr. Barkate and just finished thier braces and have great smiles.  We love the office, everyone that works their is nice and friendly.  Dr. Barkate explains everything well, nice to the kids and cares about doing what is best for my kids.   It’s a fun office, they are very professional, run on time and i would highly recomend Dr. Barkate to everyone.

My teeth were very straight when I was young. When my daughter’s teeth were filling in I was surprised by how crooked and crowded they were.  So naturally, I thought these teeth had to have come from my husband’s genes. After seeing Dr. Barkate not only are they better than they were they are now perfect! She has one of the most beautiful smiles I’ve ever laid eyes on. It is a great gift to have a beautiful smile as it’s the first thing people usually notice.  Her smile has boosted her confidence and will last a lifetime thanks to Dr Barkate and his amazing staff. If there were 5 more stars I would joyfully add them! With something as important as your teeth/smile there is only one place we will ever go… Dr. B!!!!

Dr. Barkate is really wonderful with my special needs daughter, he explains everything to her patiently and makes sure that she understands what procedure they are doing and that she is comfortable. We love Barkate Orthodontics! The staff is very kind and professional and always greets us with a friendly smile as soon as we walk in. I love that they have a self service drink station in the waiting room, that is a huge perk!.

Wonderful Orthodontist and a really nice, caring and professional staff! We are very pleased with Dr. Barkate! We go to his Ladera Ranch office. We were impressed on day one and here we are 16 months later and still very happy. My daughter is his patient, she is 10 yrs old, and as you can imagine, was very afraid to start the whole process of braces and an expander to correct her bite. The doctor and the staff are so gentle and caring, they put my daughter at ease at every appointment so she is not afraid nor does she dread going to her appts. Her bite has been corrected and her top teeth are now centered in her mouth instead of off-center to the left like they were in Oct 2011. I love that Dr. B is ALWAYS in the office when we are there and has ALWAYS checked my daughter’s teeth at every appt. He also has done some of the work too, not just his technicians (who are ALL so nice and experienced and gentle). I like that I was offered a 12 month payment plan with no interest to help with the cost of treatment since my dental insurance doesn’t pay anything for orthodontics. They gave me a price upfront and that is what I was charged. There were no surprises and additional fees or costs that came up along the way. He is running a legitimate and honest practice. I also like that if my daughter needs additional work in the future (since she is only 10 yrs old and her teeth & mouth are still growing and changing) he will give me a 50% credit of my phase one cost toward any phase two treatment plans that might be needed. Who does that??? Only an Orthodontist that has faith in his work and who cares that his patients get the proper care to the end. This review may sound too good to be true, but let me tell you, it is the honest truth! I do not work for him nor have I ever. I am not a friend nor a relative. I am just a very pleased Mom who has seen the results that he promised and who has been treated professionally as promised. You do good by me and I will do good by you and let everyone know it! Dr. Barkate was referred to me by my very picky friend who had him as her Othodontist just a couple of years ago. So that  makes two positive reviews for Dr. Barkate and his staff. I am very lucky to have straight teeth. I never needed braces as a child. My son may have my genes and may not need braces either, but if that changes, I would not hesitate to start the whole process again with Dr. B!! I am surprised to see that there are so few current reviews for Dr. B. I know he has A LOT of happy patients and parents so it was a shock to not see more current posts. Honestly, I never heard anyone complaining to the front desk staff on any of our appt days! I truly feel that the majority, if not all, of his patients/parents are pleased with him and his office. Keep up the AWESOME work Dr. B and Staff!

Dr. Barkate is a great orthodontist who took care of my 2 daughters braces. He works very hard to keep a well trained and friendly staff on board. He is detailed oriented and hard working. I am a practicing dentist myself and I face many of the challenges as he does , but he manages to keep a  friendly smile on all the time. I knew many orthodontist , however I trusted him and his capable staff to take care of my family .thank you Dr. Barkate and staff.

Office atmosphere….. Very welcoming, open, kid friendly and full of light.  They have bottled water and coffee at all times (need I say more)! Office Staff ……..  They are the nicest and friendliest.  They will work with you on any issues you may have and will make the kids feel at ease. The man himself ……..  Dr. Barkate is  professional, efficient, and attentive. During my Daughter’s consultation, He patiently listened to my concerns and thoroughly detailed all treatment  (treatment plan, price, timeline).  Our consultation made me feel fully informed and comfortable. We are three months into our treatment and  I am still impressed with him and his staff. Her treatment is progressing right on schedule and there have been NO issues. Final verdict ……..  Dr. Barkate and his staff consistently deliver a convenient and positive experience and my daughter always looks forward to her visits. (It could also be because of the cool giveaways).  Highly recommend.

My braces were put on by Dr. B in March of this year and I just got them removed about a week ago.  I had to write a review based on how great of an experience I had. Dr. B’s office is fantastic and the staff is amazing. I had a couple of worries right after getting my braces off and they scheduled an appointment for me immediately and saw me the next day. Turned out I was just being paranoid, but they took care of my worries pronto. The staff is super friendly and there was such a positive, upbeat environment everytime I went into the office. I just cannot saw enough good things about Barkate Orthodontics. Dr. B and his staff are great and I will most definitely recommend them to friends and family!.

I LOVE Barkate Orthodontics! From the moment you walk through the door you feel like part of their family  My whole family including myself was treated by Dr Barkate! We have people stop us all the time complimenting our beautiful smiles!  Dr B is the BEST!  My kids LOVED the entire staff,so fun and friendly, the office contests, ringing the bell and receiving a candy apple when their braces were removed! OH WHAT FUN!!!!  Always a wonderful experience at Barkate Orthodontics!! Way to GOOOOOOO Dr B!!!!

Four of my five children see Dr. Barkate for their orthodontic needs and we couldn’t be happier! The office staff goes above and beyond to accommodate our family’s crazy schedule EVERY TIME and are always professional and kind. My children love seeing Dr. Barkate and feel extremely comfortable under his care. We feel lucky to have Dr. Barkate and his staff in San Clemente!

My dentist recommended my bite be corrected at the age of 72! The thought of going to an orthodontist was a bit overwhelming until I arrived at Barkate Orthodontics. The staff made me feel comfortable from the moment I arrived. Dr. B explained my options since I didn’t want to wear braces. I chose Invisalign and the entire experience was so enjoyable I couldn’t believe how fast the treatment went and I was done. I actually looked forward to going to the orthodontist and highly recommend Barkate Orthodontics for all ages.

My Family loves Dr. Barkate! He was so great with my kids! They felt so welcomed as soon as they walked into the office! Everyone goes over and beyond to make us feel like we are at home! My kids are always so excited to come in and play the games in the game room! My oldest daughters braces just came off and I couldn’t of imagined a more beautiful smile! Thank you Dr. Barkate and staff! You guys are the best!

A WORD FROM YOUR DOCTOR