Boschken Orthodontics
David R Boschken, DMD:
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I recently moved to California and needed to have my braces removed. I went in for an initial visit with a very well-hyped orthodontist, and although the office was nice and the staff friendly, the price was ridiculous. Plus, he tried to steer me to one of his friends to have my teeth cleaned BEFORE taking off my braces! So I came on Yelp and looked at some reviews, then emailed 6 different orthos asking for a ballpark figure on price. Lindsey at Dr. Boschken was the first to respond with a phone call. She was very friendly and easy-going on the phone, and scheduled me for a complimentary appointment right away. I loved the feel of Dr. Boschken’s office right away. I read on here where someone felt he wasn’t used to brown people, and that they seemed to cater to only one ethnic group. Well, I’m as brown as can be and I have a built in radar for that type of thing, but I didn’t detect a single drop of it at this office. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Lindsey was very personable and she made my husband and I feel very comfortable. Dr. Boschken came in to talk to us and I was surprised by how outgoing and vibrant he is. He did not seemed rushed at all, and listened to my many concerns about the removal (I had a traumatized tooth from my last ortho visit) and came up with a plan to get the braces off with minimal discomfort to me. His office was very clean and modern (I am germ phobic) and there are 4 nice chairs and a very nice set up. Dr. Boschken was very busy, all the chairs were full, but he spent a lot of time with me. For those who say he is rushed, well, he is. He is the lone dentist and has to supervise his staff. There were a few times that he had to leave me to check on some children, but I didn’t mind at all. He spent a lot of time getting my braces out and it was painful to an extent because of my mouth issues. I stopped him when I needed to, and he made the necessary adjustments to ensure my comfort. My previous ortho had the softest touch in the world, so I was spoiled. Dr. Boschken’s touch is moderate. All in all, I was very satisfied. The price was right, the treatment was great, the staff was superb. I would highly recommend Dr. Boschken.

I have not seen Dr. Boschken yet, I was just referred to Dr. Boschken for two reasons 1) I need a second opinion and 2) he is the best at what he does. However, what I was told by my DDS is that the office is busy, and they will not “hold your hand”. My DDS and his office staff are very hands on and super personable. So they only refer their “tough cases and tough people who can handle him”. Wish me luck!

Our family has been getting orthodontic treatment from Dr. Boschken for about 5 years.  Our son was first to undergo braces.  Toward the end of his treatment, I saw that Dr. Boschken had a special offer for parents of current patients.  My husband and I took him up on that offer.  I was starting a business and wanted to look more professional.  I was excited to try the Invisalign as I had had full-on braces many years before.  My husband had never had them but was ready to try.  As our treatments progressed, we were both pleased by the results we were seeing.  Dr.  Boschken was helpful to me when I was contemplating veneers for a funny front tooth I had.  His input and close contact with my dentist was instrumental in getting the look I wanted.  I like that he’s very upfront and tells you exactly what his opinion is on something.  His many years in practice and knowledge of the dental field are invaluable.  When I was having an issue with an implant and crown I went to Dr. Boschken for his professional opinion on the situation.  It helped me see things more clearly and to make an informed decision.  We appreciate Dr. Boschken’s exceptional orthodontic care, experience and refreshing honesty.  See our before and after photo.

I had a great experience at Boschken Orthodontics and as a result have referred many friends and family members. The doctor and entire staff are great and quite possibly my favorite thing is that they stay on schedule and don’t keep you waiting in the lobby like most other doctor offices. Love the quick and efficient appointments. Looking to get your grill fixed? Call Dr. B and his team. You’ll be smiling a bit bigger and brighter in no time!

I have bad teeth. I should have had braces when I was a kid but we couldn’t afford it. Now that I am in my mid-30’s I have the money, but I am now too self conscious to walk around with a mouth full of metal. I heard about Invisalign and I got several exams/prices, but in the end I chose Dr. Boschken because of his professionalism and the confidence that I had in him and his office. Dr. Boschken went over the whole procedure with me and I knew what to expect in advance. He and his staff were patient with me and answered all of my questions both in advance as well as after I started the Invisalign procedure. I am several months into my aligners now, and I have been happy with the results so far. His office staff is very friendly and I have never had to wait more than a few minutes for my appointment (and I usually arrive 10 or so minutes in advance). I still have about a year to go with my aligners, but I have been very happy with Dr. Boschken and his staff so far.

I rarely write reviews and feel that professional offices like these don’t get enough reviews (bad or positive) to really give a reader a good amount of information before choosing to go to a particular office, so here’s my two cents. Today was my first time to Dr. Boschken’s office. SCHEDULING: I love it when an office uses technology to make things more convenient. Dr. Boschken’s office has an online website system that allows you to find all the information you need, sign up as a new patient, make appointments, pay your monthly payments, and contact the office. They are available early in the mornings 8 AM which is great since this gets it out of the work day before I come into work nearby. I made an appointment online through their website and a person from their office called me back soon enough and sent me an email. I prefer that kind of system: both digital and person. ENVIRONMENT: When you walk in, the first thing you notice is the giant flat screen TV on the wall. Then you notice the giant fish tank. Then the comfortable couches. Everything is so clean and classy and modern-looking. Some of the amenities include cold, refrigerated, bottled water, fresh coffee and two arcade machines! There’s plenty of mouth rinsing stations and clean restrooms. The layout of the office is open and spacious with plenty of light streaming through. The feeling is comfortable and relaxing. It’s my kind of office. Afterwards, for being a new patient, they allowed me to spin this prize wheel for a free $25 gift card to various stores. It’s gimmicky but pretty fun for the kid in you! They are also going towards more of the paperless direction in order to be more green. They also have a referral program: if someone you refer to them signs up as a new patient, you get a $100 VISA gift card. It’s the extra mile that they go to that is nice even if it seems slightly gimmicky to some people. STAFF: The staff are very personable and friendly; they smile a lot. They explain everything that is going on and make sure to ask you if you have any questions. For the first visit, you’ll meet many people: a person to take your X-rays, a person to take pictures of your teeth, a person to explain the process, and a person to explain the finances, so it may feel like you’re getting passed like a basketball but they’re all very friendly. Nicole (the person who explains the finances) and Sonya (the person who explained the process) went through everything in the contract and explained all the different types of payment plans; there is a good variety for your convenience, and many are interest free. ORTHODONTIST: Dr. Boschken was friendly enough for me although his talk with me was fairly quick; however, I’m not the type of person that needs a doctor to linger around for too long. I did spend a longer time with his staff than with him but that’s just the first consultation visit. He shook my hand when greeting hello and goodbye, maintained eye contact, explained things to me in a language I can understand, and answered my questions. He possesses a knowledge that is up-to-date with the latest orthodontic technology. In my case he explained that I have to use metal braces and not Invisalign, which is his specialty (he gives talks about it across the country too), because I have too much crowding and a narrow/small mouth. If there’s anything major I dislike or noteworthy, I’ll make sure to update later, but for now, I’m very pleased with Dr. Boschken and his staff.

This is how an office should be. I took my little brother here to get his braces fixed. He’s had his on for about 6 years now and his ortho moved on him. So his teeth are all sorts of messed up! Upon entering the office, I noticed just how clean everything was. It was state-of-the-art and beautiful. We were greeted right away by the staff who agreed to seeing us earlier than was expected. Everyone here was very nice and offered us coffee (with different types of syrups too!?). I even noticed the little welcome paper that they framed on the desk for my brother and other new clients. These people reallly try to make you feel welcome. I appreciate that a lot. We didn’t wait for long before we were given a tour around the whole office. They have a mini-arcade where kids can wait and play and a beautiful salt water aquarium. The assistants also wasted no time to get my brothers x-rays done and pictures taken. We also met Dr. Boschken, who is very friendly and nice. He got straight to the point about my brother’s teeth, what he recommends, and how long it would take. I don’t think they’re money-hungry here because my brother wanted invisalign but bc the way his teeth were, he wouldn’t be eligible until after some extractions. It would take a while and cost more money. Dr. Boschken said we could do it if he really wanted to but he doesn’t recommend it because it’s a waste of time and our money. Well thanks for being so considerate! The pricing of the braces and the amount of time he would be done with everything is not bad either. Trust me, I’ve seen worse. And they’ve got great payment options that can accommodate to anyone’s needs. Sometimes, I wish they did regular dental work here so I can come in as well. haha but they did offer to make me retainers since I lost mine 10 years ago!