Rebecca Irene Pena Dentistry
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Rebecca Irene Peña Dentistry
Rebecca Irene A. Peña, DMD
Lakewood, CA

★★★★★

35 REVIEWS
0 BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Braces

Clear aligners

Pediatric dental care

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

Sedation dentistry

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

Offers Even28 at-home™? No

Offers Even28 at-dentist™? No

Offers Invisalign®? Yes

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm (by appointment only)

Sunday: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm (by appointment only)

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PATIENT REVIEWS

First off, thank you Dr. Rebecca for casting my fears away. I was a child who was traumatized by my then dentist, which led me to neglect my dental visits as an adult. But I love Dr. Rebecca and her staff! Everyone was so warm and inviting. I had to have a few teeth pulled and my process was so gentle I didn’t even realize anything was being pulled. Doctor also followed up on how I was feeling the day after, which I truly appreciated. I will recommend her to everyone I know who needs dental work or checkup done.

Dr. Peña is amazing! I was visiting L.A. last week and suddenly I was overcome by pain and discomfort. She had x-rays done and determined I had to have a root canal. She fit me into her busy schedule and performed the procedure. Her soothing voice and gentle manner had me at ease and even the drilling was not the scary torture it usually has been for me with other dentists. I need a dentist like Dr. Peña here on the East Coast.

I was having anxiety about a chipped tooth and started looking for a dentist that would take a look and ease my concern. Thankfully, Dentist Rebecca Pena answered my call. It’s a very welcoming, warm dental office, she has a very calm and sweet spirit which helps especially when you’re screaming and freaking out on the inside as a patient. I’d have to say this was the first pleasant dentist visit I’ve had in all my 29 years of life and I have found my new dentist. I am home now, pain and anxiety free thanks to her taking her time to see me.

When a toothache occurs during the weekend, especially Sunday when most dentistry are closed, Dr. Irene A Pena, DMD came to my rescue. Out of all the dentist I contacted within my network, she was the only one that responded back with a text. She was able to accommodate me the next morning. I was able to endure the pain for one more day and at 7:00 A.M. Monday morning, she opened the doors to get me in, her staff was kind and polite and made me feel comfortable and within minutes I was sitting on the hot seat for Dr. Pena to check and see what was causing my crazy tooth ache. Sure enough my left side molar was the cause and gave me the option whether to be extracted, root canal, or implants after the extraction, we pulled the tooth out and the pain was gone. The whole process was painless and I have to say, if you are looking for a dentist who is good and what they do with the staff to work who can work as a team to help you out, Dr. Pena, DMD and her staff will no disappoint you. I do plan soon to get the tooth replaced with an implant but for now, Thanks again Dr. Pena!

Awesome Dentist, Had trouble finding a reliable dentist for many years that I would rather not get work done in my mouth. Now I feel comfortable once again after coming into this dentistry. Not only that they keep you updated with your appointments and keep track of the work that has been done plus pictures. I wouldn’t second guess to recommend this place to anybody. Special Thanks to Doctor Pena and her staff!

Dr. Pena installed a crown over my tooth and also performed a surgery to remove my wisdom tooth which was actually a very special case. I am very happy with the quality of work that was performed on both of my teeth and would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs one of the mentioned jobs done. She is also very flexible with time and is willing to work with your schedule. She also pays a special attention to emergencies.

I am extremely fortunate to have my sister, Dr. Rebecca Irene Alcazaren Pena — Dr. Ware as my dentist in Los Angeles. I look forward to her treatments every chance I get when I visit or travel to business to LA from the San Francisco Bay Area where I live and work. She is the best dentist in all of L.A. , and it’s not just because of her state-of-the art private practice in Lakewood especially her one-day dentistry machine – the CEREC. It’s a dental device that allows crowns for example, to be milled and restored in one day, so you don’t have to wait and come back for the labs to send back your crown – it only takes about an hour. In my last visit, I actually had 2 crowns, a filling and a mouth guard fitting — all finished – both permanent crowns and a permanent filling — in just about 3 1/2 hours –so convenient! Most importantly it’s because Dr. Ware has the lightest touch, is extremely knowledgeable about all the latest treatments, and takes care of me throughout the process efficiently and very thoughtfully. She also supervises her staff in a very professional, kind and competent way for maximum results. Her staff is amazing! It is clear that she treats all her patients just like me, like family.

I went into Dr. Pena with tooth pain following a botched filling my long term dentist had installed barely a month earlier. She quickly went through a diagnostic routine and figured out what the problem was. She recommended we wait until I was back from a trip I had scheduled. When I was back she took my fillings out, dressed them with desensitizing gel to help with the pain, put in a temporary sedative filling to help calm down the tooth. The procedure worked very well. My tooth pain and sensitivity was gone within less than a day. After waiting a week, she installed permanent fillings to finish the procedure. She even assisted me with contacting my insurance to have them help pay for the procedure despite the other dentist already billing my insurance. I’m glad I sought her out for a second opinion. Her office is small and quaint. You definitely get a personal touch that you don’t get with typical, assembly line dentist offices that have a dozen or more people waiting to see the dentist for 5 minutes before getting a cleaning and an appointment card.

Dr. Rebecca Pena is a wonderful and awesome dentist. She’s been my family’s dentist for years. She has the lightest and most caring hands, you’ll feel relaxed and comfortable at all times. And the filling she did to my daughter’s molars really look so clean and natural. I am glad she’s our family dentist

Okay I’m not exactly sure where to begin ..I’m going to try to keep it as short as possible and straight to the point. I have very very bad anxiety and I stress myself to the point I can’t stop crying and just have a very bad time being relaxed. I think my fear was caused from unpleasant dental visits as a child and throughout adulthood. I’ve been having a really bad tooth ache for a while. The pain would come and go but it finally got to the point that it was unbearable. I actually felt like the pain was in my left ear.  A bit discouraged with finding a dentist during this covid-19 stuff going on I hopped on yelp and proceeded to look for dentist that had experience with treating clients with anxiety. Dr. Pena had very good reviews which prompt me to call. I reached out to Dr.Pena and she was really nice over the phone, she ordered me a prescription to help with pain and set me up for a next day appointment to be seen.  Today was my first time visiting Dr.Pena and I can honestly say this was the best experience I’ve ever had in my life with visiting the dentist. She explained everything to me step by step. She and her assistant ( I don’t remember her name we’re so nice and attentive and caring) she numbed me very very good. The best numbing I’ve ever had. I’ve had experiences of not being numbed enough and feeling terrible pain during procedures. She knows exactly what she’s doing and completed my root canal quickly. I felt pretty embarrassed at how bad I was crying during the procedure. I always humiliate myself,lmao and SMH. It’s hard to explain but in that moment I actually feel like I’m dying… Thank goodness there weren’t any children in the office. This experience has really changed how I feel about visiting the dentist. Even though I cried my heart out, I feel really proud of myself. Well anyways , I have to go back in a month or so to get the root canal completed. I already feel much better and I know what to expect now. I am so grateful to this wonderful professional and nice Dentist. I look forward to taking better care of my teeth and visiting the office in the future. I highly recommend Dr.Pena. Damn this turned into a dissertation review,lol! P.S the office is clean, there is ample parking as well!

I went into Dr. Pena with tooth pain following a botched filling my long term dentist had installed barely a month earlier. She quickly went through a diagnostic routine and figured out what the problem was. She recommended we wait until I was back from a trip I had scheduled. When I was back she took my fillings out, dressed them with desensitizing gel to help with the pain, put in a temporary sedative filling to help calm down the tooth. The procedure worked very well. My tooth pain and sensitivity was gone within less than a day. After waiting a week, she installed permanent fillings to finish the procedure. She even assisted me with contacting my insurance to have them help pay for the procedure despite the other dentist already billing my insurance. I’m glad I sought her out for a second opinion. Her office is small and quaint. You definitely get a personal touch that you don’t get with typical, assembly line dentist offices that have a dozen or more people waiting to see the dentist for 5 minutes before getting a cleaning and an appointment card. *Edit* after reading a couple other reviews I also wanted to acknowledge that after each appointment I received a personal text from Dr. Pena asking how I was feeling and making sure I was doing ok.  That’s top notch customer service in an industry that is definitely lacking!

Friendly staff, excellent service, caring & professional! Highly recommended! Dr. Pena is very thorough in each dental work , professional, knowlegeable , patient and caring. She is gentle and makes you feel comfortable and relax and pain-free. She is very personal, follows up with me in the evening after a dental procedure to make sure I am okey. My family has been with her for more than 6 years now. Her Hygienist Gail is vibrant and warm spirited; cleaning is done perfectly and with checks for any concern for oral cancer. Her assistants and staff Jazmine are pleasant and professional as well. Flexible with scheduling & in terms of payments.

I was in agonizing pain…. it was literally the worst tooth ache ever that lasted two days too long. I called Dr. Pena office early in the morning to see if I can get a same day appt.  By the grace of god, she was able to squeeze me into her fully booked schedule within the next hour. This place is Amazing.  I was in the dental chair 10 mins after walking through the front door.  Dr. Pena is the best. She was my relief… She took care of me like no other.  She walked me through the procedure and was gentle in every step of the way.  SHE CARES!!!! She even text me that night to make sure I was feeling ok. What dentist does that ? She does!!!! She’s AWESOME!!!!

The MOST caring dental office I have ever been to in my life! I was very scared to go to the dentist because of my anxiety, but dr Pena and her staff made me feel very comfortable and a little at ease before going through with my appt. I’m so happy that I found this office and won’t be going anywhere else. They’re so gentle, take their time and stop everyone now and then just to make sure you’re okay and comfortable. I would definitely recommend anyone to com here! Also can’t for get the fact that she sends a text he following day to see how you’re doing after a procedure, thought that was so great for her to take her time to ask how I’m feeling. Never had a dentist do that before. And Gail is so great too. Everyone at the office is so sweet. 10 stars if I could

Dr. Pena is the best dentist I have ever been to! She is efficient, thorough and kind. I went in as an emergency this morning, she explained my options and took a conservative approach. I think other dentist practices may try to push expensive procedures. Not here! Best cavity filling experience ever! I am am so thankful I found this practice. Thank you Dr. Pena!

DR Pena is AMAZING. Had a horrible experience at Lakewood dental arts. Called her as she is a friend of my grandparent to get in. I called at 4:30 pm and she got me in at 8 am the next morning! I told her my wisdom teeth had been hurting on one side and Lakewood dental arts said I needed them out. She told me there was an infection and and a cyst growing (they failed to mention) and by 8:30 that morning she was numbing me to to pull my teeth. She was very gentle and considerate . She was so nice and even text me later that day to see how I was doing.. She also set up a payment plan with me as I’m on maternity leave and the 2 teeth needed to be pulled.. Wouldn’t change a Thing about the experience .

Dr. Rebecca Irene A. Pena, DMD and her staff offer excellent care to her patients. I have always been impressed with the friendly, caring and professional services that I have received. I’ve been a patient for several years and I’ve had several services done- teeth cleaning, deep cleaning and two root canals. I have been pleased by the process and the results. I would highly recommend Dr. Pena and her staff to all!

Dr. Pena and staff are amazing! I found Dr. Pena a couple of years ago when I had a dental emergency on a weekend. She was able to get me in and fix me right up. Fast fwd to now in the middle of all this madness with COVID she is still able to get me in with an emergency and take such amazing care of my issues. Such a reliable,caring and thorough doctor! I have extreme fear of going to the dentist and with her she makes it so painless with every visit I have had with her. I highly recommend her office!

I searched high and low for a good dentist and I found exactly what I was praying for when I came here. The office is nice, clean, and quaint. Everyone that I have come in contact with here have been amazing as well. Dr. Pena helped me during a very difficult and scary time because I had so many things going on with my teeth and she made the process fairly painless and comfortable. She and her Staff were a Blessing to me and I am so happy I found them. Dr. Pena is by far the best dentist I have ever had. If you are looking for a dentist that truly cares about her patients, visit her! She is worth it. Her heart is in what she does and you can tell.

We had a dental emergency yesterday and our dentist office was close so I had to find another dentist to treat my husband. His face was swollen(the swelling is as big as a pingpong ball) because of a tooth abscess so I called Dr. Pena office at 8:15am( yes I know that early because I was so worried) and she told us to come at 9a.m. Can you imagine how relieved I am? We were nervous but Dr. Pena was very nice and she explained to us what needs to be done and our options. During the procedure Dr. Pena was very efficient and caring she always ask my husband if he’s ok and help him remain calm. I would highly recommend Dr.Pena to my relatives and friends and to all of you who are searching for a new Dentist.

Dr. Pena is an excellent, caring, and meticulous dentist. Her support staff is well informed, warm, and friendly. She has the state of the art equipment in technology dentistry. Once you visit her office, you will return time after time.

The Best Dentist on the Planet!!!! Dr Pena and her staff are about making you feel like family, and not a number. They are super friendly and Dr. Pena really cares about her patients. She will even make herself available on the weekends for you in the case of an emergency. She is so gentle that I fall asleep in her chair. Her office is state of the art, and there is same day dentistry available. I love my smile and it is all because of her and her team. It is my pleasure to give her 5 stars.

This is one of the best dentists that my family has ever been to! Dr. Pena is very attentive to her patients, and makes sure that they are as comfortable as possible every step of the way. She explains in detail the procedures that she will be doing, using some of the most advanced equipment in the Industry! Highly recommended.

Dr. Pena and everyone in her office is amazing!! It had been some time since I had been to the dentist due to moving and being pregnant plus finding a good one is hard to do sometimes. Dr. Pena was very thorough in her examination and caring. She and her staff always made sure I was ok during any procedure. Dr. Pena also contacted me later in the day to see how I was feeling. She is truly caring and compassionate about what she does and her patients. I’m so thankful to have been referred to her. Anyone who needs a dentist needs to go to Dr. Pena’s office! I know I’m telling everyone I know about her!

The Best Dentist on the face of the Planet!!!!! Dr Pena-Ware is fantastic, and her staff is very friendly. I have been a patient of her’s for 9 years now, and I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. She is so gentle, that I usually find my self snoring in the chair to my own embarrassment. Her work is excellent, I have had a couple of implants that she made right there in her office and it looks like I have perfect teeth when I smile. I have even needed to be seen early mornings and sometimes on the weekends and she was nice enough to accommodate me and my family. I Love Dr. Pena-Ware, she is the best!!!

Dr. Pena and her staff are so friendly, caring and professional! Today I presented a cracked lower molar with a slight abscess and it was decided that I should consider extraction and the placement of an implant post. She described the procedure, explained the risks and costs, and then stayed the extra time today to complete the procedure! She explained each step along the way and even called me tonight to check my level of pain! She is remarkable and I am so lucky to have her as my dentist! I feel like I she is not only a dentist but a good friend who is genuinely concerned about me! Thanks Doc! Val

Dr. Pena is amazing and has the best customer service! She basically opened up the office to see me and help with a dental emergency within an hour of me contacting her. Dr. Pena talked me through everything she was doing and has a very caring attitude and touch. She even texts you to follow up and make sure you’re doing ok. The office has very reasonable prices and is very welcoming and modern. Lots of new technology that makes the visit more timely and entertaining. I definitely found a new awesome dentist!

Dr. Rebecca Irene A. Peña is an amazing dentist, very knowledgeable and has a state-of-the-art practice including the CEREC machine and technology so you can wait for your crown to be done and polished during your visit and you don’t need to come back for another 2 weeks, it is so convenient! It’s just one example of her stellar service and quality care for her patients…Her staff are also very caring and are well-trained. I recommend Dr. Peña very highly for your dental needs!

My family had a great experience with Dr. Pena and staff everyone in the office is very nice and welcoming and make you feel at ease when you step into the office . My daughter had to have some work done on her teeth and she is terrified of the dentist dr Pena made her feel comfortable and at ease very concerned and compassionate about what you are going through. And we have not had any problem with the work she does . I recommend Dr. Pena to anyone looking for a great dentist and office staff .Joanne K

First off I want to say a millions thank you to Dr. Pena.  I can’t stand seeing my bf in pain with swollen face so I try looking for any dentist that do emergency dental visit on Sunday. The urgent care wouldn’t see him, his own dental office doesn’t open the door yet and here is this DR. whom went out of her way to help him.  A true caring person and Doctor! She personally called him, prescribed him his needed medicines, and within hour of taking his med, my bf feel so much better. She scheduled him to see her the next day but unfortunately, she’s not in his insurance network. Because she is someone who we need as our Dentist, we are now looking to buy dental plan so we can switch to her. See you soon Dr and everyone working at this wonderful office!

The best dentist, hygienists and staff ever! I’ve been going to Dr. Peña-Ware’s clinic for years now and have undergone different procedures they offer. Terry & Gail are the best hygienists ever! Karen, her dental assistant takes dental X-Rays accurately! Doc Reby has performed a wide range of treatments on me from tooth-fillings, extractions, root canals and crown-preps. She has the state-of-the-art CEREC machine that makes the crowns right there in minutes avoiding the return trips for the patient’s convenience. She also did dental implants on me and I would say that it was such a pain-less experience before during and after procedure. Doc Reby is not only professionally detail-oriented but is awesomely caring always calling me the day after every treatment to check how I was doing. Her office assistant, Jazmine is pleasant and easy to work with when you need to re-sked your appointment. I would not hesitate to give my unqualified recommendation for this dental clinic.

Wow. Just wow. Let me start off by saying that I have not been to the dentist in almost a decade. I had an emergency that finally made me get on Yelp and look for a dentist that was open. I came across this dentistry because it was local and highly reviewed,(rightly so). I called in but because it was Sunday it was by appointment only BUT Dr. Pena saw I called and she TEXT ME! She text me! She asked what my concern was and after a brief exchange of photos she saw I had an abscess that was causing the swelling of my face. She immediately set an appointment for the next day after setting me up a prescription so I could start antibiotics and pain meds the same day. The day of my appointment she was the first one in her office before any of her employees and she was ready to help me. She took care of my abscess and was very pleasant with me when she knew I was in great pain. I was able to have my surgery and make it to work on time. She was that quick! Later that day she still followed up to make sure I was doing well. She scheduled a follow up and kept checking in with me. When it came to having my root canal 2 weeks later she had everything ready for me once I walked in. Everything was prepped and she once again amazed me with how fast and careful she is. She explained everything before she did it. She told me what everything was so I wouldn’t be so nervous. I’ve already referred a few people from work since she takes Cigna. I’m actually looking forward to having more work done by Dr Pena which is so weird to say about dental work! If you’re reading this, thank you Mrs Pena!

The best dentist, hygienists and staff ever! I’ve been going to Dr. Peña-Ware’s clinic for years now and have undergone different procedures they offer. Terry & Gail are the best hygienists ever! Karen, her dental assistant takes dental X-Rays accurately! Doc Reby has performed a wide range of treatments on me from tooth-fillings, extractions, root canals and crown-preps. She has the state-of-the-art CEREC machine that makes the crowns right there in minutes avoiding the return trips for the patient’s convenience. She also did dental implants on me and I would say that it was such a pain-less experience before during and after procedure. Doc Reby is not only professionally detail-oriented but is awesomely caring always calling me the day after every treatment to check how I was doing. Her office assistant, Jazmine is pleasant and easy to work with when you need to re-sked your appointment. I would not hesitate to give my unqualified recommendation for this dental clinic.

Dr Pena has been my dentist for about 15 years. I met her at Challengers Boys and Girls club, she was the primary Dentist at the onsite Smile Shop for the children. I followed her to her private practice where she served the needs of my entire family. We have received nothing but superior service from day one from Dr. Pena. She is truly a personable dentist who knows her customers. She and her staff build rapport and establish long term relationships. Her follow up is spot on always calling on the day of a procedure and the day after to check on me and the kids. She’s flexible with appointment scheduling an I’ve never had to wait. Now that the children are adults their Dentist of choice is Dr Pena. My family and I feel Valued an plan to utilize Dr Pena’s services for generations to come.

We are a new patient to Dr. Pena-Ware but had an AMAZING visit.  My son was complaining of his teeth aching so we knew we had to bite the bullet and find a dentist.  Dr. Pena-Ware is a GOLD MINE!  She and her staff were EXTREMELY-over the top, out of their way friendly, helpful and really helped explain everything to us well.  They listened to my 5 yr old rattle on about whatever he felt was important at the moment and made him feel valued and important.  They were very much ready to pamper him and take good care of my son the entire time!  It was my son’s first time to a dentist and he left with the idea that going to a dentist is fun and something to look forward to!  I would say THAT is a very good sign of an A+ dentist!

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