Giant Smiles Dental
Gregory Ray, DDS:
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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: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Tuesday: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Wednesday: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Thursday: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Dr. Ray and his staff have been wonderful. I have had to get quite a bit of dental work done during the past few weeks and they are always available to answer all of my questions,. They are also very flexible and provide an individualized, detailed care plan. I highly recommend Dr. Ray and his team.

I think the first things that comes to mind to me when I think about my experience with Great Smiles is this: how friendly and calming the people are, and how obviously experienced and knowledgeable Dr. Ray is. The warm welcome and the calming environment helped to ease my nerves on my first visit, which was also my first visit to a dentist in far too long. After going through the new patient processes, I settled in for my exam. Now, it’s hard to explain exactly what it looks like when someone’s been doing something long enough where the work is just second nature, but that’s exactly what working with Dr. Ray is like. He put together a plan to get me and my teeth back on track, and walked me through it while making sure to explain everything clearly. I highly recommend checking them out!

I was in search of a new dentist for my entire family that was able to address all of our concerns. Dr Ray was excellent, informative, professional, had great bedside manner and was very attentive to all my questions. Office staff was A+ and then some. Overall a super first appointment. Found my family’s new dentist.

I had not been to a dentist since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 and recently moved to the South Bay. I came across Giant Smiles via ZocDoc when looking for a dentist that was in network for Cigna and was local in Manhattan Beach. Parking is plentiful and super easy, the receptionist / dental assistant is warm and kind, the primary dentist himself (not a dental hygienist) did an oral cancer check and also my teeth cleaning using ultrasonic vs. manual scraping. The whole process was so comforting compared to other experiences I’ve had before and was over before I had the chance to get terribly anxious/nervous. I felt like I was in excellent, reliable, caring hands the whole time. I highly recommend to anyone, especially if you are nervous about dentists!

So far my family and I have had a great experience with Dr. Ray. I had an emergency and he was a one man show and did it all which was awesome to see. He’s very thorough when he does your dental cleaning and has a clear breakdown of what you’re care plan will be. Taronda is amazing, she’s the best at calling you back and making sure you’re doing ok and making you feel at ease while getting a procedure done.

This is as pleasant an experience you can have from a dental visit. From the very beginning with online appointment booking, everything was seamless and easy, with patient care and convenience clearly prioritized. The office was impeccably clean and comfortable (even with a TV on the ceiling for best patient viewing!). Dr. Ray’s assistant was super warm and welcoming, as well as very competent, putting me at ease right away. Dr. Ray himself was clearly very knowledgable and passionate about his work. As a physician, I also appreciate that he obviously keeps up to date on all the most current developments and technologies in the field. I would definitely recommend Giant Smiles to my friends and family, and in fact, will be booking an appointment for my husband soon!

What a Great Experience! I recently visited Giant Smiles and Dr. Ray, and can’t say enough great things about this dentist and his office. From easy parking right in front, to a welcoming office with all new, high-tech tools and equipment to ensure state of the art treatment. I hadn’t been to the dentist in a few years, and was hesitant before the visit, but Dr. Ray was great. He was gentle but thorough and sent me home with a Giant Smile. There’s no question that me and my family are now regulars here. Do yourself a favor, and check out Giant Smiles…your smile will thank you!

After a year of lockdown due to Covid, I needed to visit the dentist, not something I relish. Today I had my first appointment with Dr. Ray at Giant Smiles Dental in Manhattan Beach and I was blown away firstly with the brand new state of the art practice and secondly by the warm, friendly welcome from the staff who made me feel totally at ease. Dr. Ray was amazing. He said, this will not hurt and he was 100% correct. I couldn’t be happier and actually look forward to my next appointment in October.

I thank my lucky stars that I found Dr. Ray and his wonderful dental assistant, Taronda. I’m actually thinking of asking Google to add at least two more stars to his page (this team deserves way more than five). I’m not a big reviewer and I’m not one to visit the dentist that often because I don’t like pain. My experience at Giant Smiles Dental has forced me to give this office a seven star rating so that others like myself (who fear dentists) can take care of their dental needs, painlessly and comfortably. I actually fell asleep. If you’ve been putting off a visit to the dentist please give this team a call. You won’t be disappointed.

Dr Ray and the Giant Smiles team are amazing. My 5 and 7 year old kids recently went in for a check up and had a beyond great experience. They were very nervous walking in and very anxious about x-rays. The small practice and one on one attention from Dr Ray and his hygienist made the check up calm, easy and fun. As we left my daughter said “now I know why this place is called Giant Smiles!”. I highly recommend this practice for the whole family.

Giant Smiles is a giant gem! Doctor Ray is so knowledgeable, friendly, and gentle. He takes time to learn about your concerns and answers questions thoughtfully. It’s clear he’s doing tons of research on the latest and greatest in the dental field in his spare time. Highly recommend!

Absolutely love this dentist! They’ve been great during Covid and taking all the necessary precautions. I’ve had to go back and make a few different appointments and each time they both have been so nice, friendly and efficient. Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone in the area looking for a dentist.

The most friendly and welcoming experience. The office was very impressive. I typically leave the dentist office unimpressed. This is my first experience with this office and I can actually say I look forward to coming back. Dr. Ray took the time to walk me through everything from x-rays to general cleaning. The team at Giant Smiles is personable and an absolute delight. My family just moved from the east coast and was referred to Dr. Ray’s office and we couldn’t be happier. If you are looking for a Dentist who will deliver great results and have your whole family enjoy the experience, this is certainly the place for you. I can actually say I look forward to seeing the dentist.

I had a great experience with Dr. Ray at Giant Smiles this week. It had been several years since my last dental appointment and was having serious anxiety. The moment I walked in I received a warm greeting that immediately made me feel at ease. The office environment was super clean and state-of-the-art. But most importantly, Dr. Ray and his staff were attentive and knowledgeable. Bonus: NO pain. I have already scheduled my husband for an appointment and recommended to a couple friends. Great addition to Manhattan Beach!

I have big fears around going to the dentist and for that reason I never go unless I’m in serious pain but I had made a new years resolution to start going to see a dentist regularly. That fact that I am able to schedule online with Giant Smiles made it super easy for me to book my first appointment. When I arrived I was very warmly greeted and immediately taken back for X-rays. Dr. Ray then preformed the most thorough teeth cleaning I’ve ever had, my teeth have never felt better! Thank you Dr. Ray for making it such a great and easy experience, I will definitely be back!

I recently moved to the South Bay and had been looking for a new dentist. I am so glad that I found Giant Smiles and Dr. Ray! He and his team are so thorough and the offices are impeccable. I felt at ease and taken care of not to mention my teeth look amazing and feel healthier than ever. So thankful to have found this dentistry. My husband and son have upcoming appointments. Hands down 5 plus star review.

Needed to switch dentists because of insurance coverage and tried Giant Smiles and Dr. Ray. So glad I did. Great guy. Very attentive. Got a cleaning and crowns at the office. Have to say. Overall, great experience. Smooth, very attentive and did a great job of explaining things clearly. Crowns are done in office (instead of sending out to lab) which makes thing smith faster. Very happy they are in Manhattan Beach.

After my first visit to Dr.Ray at Giant Smiles Dental, Manhattan Beach, it was clear to me why he was voted #1 dentist in San Diego eight years in a row. He was gentle and the procedure was pain free and I left with my teeth feeling and looking fantastic. I highly recommend Dr.Ray.

Dr. Ray and his assistant Taronda are wonderful. They do a great job using digital tools for appointment reminders and pre-payment estimate with insurance for a procedure I had. Also there is always a personal touch, when coming in for a filling after my checkup, they gave me a card to congratulate me on my wedding. You never see people care about their customers like that anymore- very refreshing!

A WORD FROM YOUR DOCTOR