Ricks Family Orthodontics
Kenneth Ricks, DDS:
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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 (BAKERSFIELD(Northeast office))

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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

OFFICE HOURS (BAKERSFIELD(West office))

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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

Dr. Rick’s has been so great with my daughter, as we’ve navigated first-time orthodontic care. He gave us 1 1/2 hours of his time in our initial consultation, patiently answering all questions and putting us at ease. My 9 year old daughter loves the movies on demand that she gets to watch during treatment, the IPADS in the front waiting room, the Last Rosa bars after her appointment’s and the rewards she earns for brushing her teeth and showing up on time for appointments. Their staff go above and beyond to make the patient and parent feel at ease. TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!!

I must say searching for an orthodontics that takes the time to get to know there patients, who shows compassion and understanding of the results you want, is hard to find. But must I say there’s finally hope!! Ricks Family Orthodontics is it for me! They go above and beyond to show there patients that they truly care about your smile and happiness. I highly recommend you coming here. I came here and my daughter currently does too, as soon as my son is old enough this will be his ortho home too. Thank you to Dr. Rick, Mrs. Shannon and Staff for always being the best!! 🙂

Dr. Ricks is great! He thoroughly explained everything in a way that I knew what we would be doing for my daughter. His staff is very professional. Shannon reviewed everything with me and is always so kind and friendly. Though we started treatment about a month ago, everything is going as expected. I am very thankful and am excited to see the final results. Highly Recommended!!

Dr. Ricks is the kindest medical professional I’ve ever met. He and his staff make you feel like family. The office is clean, modern, organized and we especially like the family/kid friendly atmosphere. And it’s at a great location on the East side of Bakersfield. No complaints here – I definitely trust my family’s mouths to Dr. Ricks.

I am a patient from ricks family orthodontics And i absolutely love everything about them. Every single one of their staff is very friendly, always tries to start a bit of conversation to get to know you and what’s going on in life! Even though with this pandemic they follow extreme measurements to make you feel safe during your appointments. I’m happy with their service, their team and overall their way of working!

We are very happy at Ricks Family Orthodontics. There is often limited to no wait time. The doctor explains all treatments. The staff is friendly and helpful. The office is clean, welcoming, and my kids like the iPads. We visited many orthodontics in town before deciding upon Dr. Ricks. We found that Dr. Ricks was very similar (or in some cases the same) in both price and treatment plan as all the others in the NW and SW part of town. We are happy to have found a great orthodontic practice in the NE part of Bakersfield.

Dr. Ricks and his staff are amazing and very thorough each and every visit. We started monitoring my son for braces and after multiple visits, each 6 months apart, we decided to start him with braces. I appreciated his willingness to work with my family, making the best decision for us. I highly recommend Dr. Ricks!

I’m glad we chose to have my son’s orthodontic treatment here. Dr. Ricks and his staff are very professional. His office location was also very convenient and they worked with my son’s school schedule. I always recommend Dr. Ricks office to family and friends. His mother ‘Shannon’ who worked in the office was very nice too.

I brought my daughter here for a consult because they are right down the street from home. They were so friendly and welcoming. My daughter was afraid to get spacers to make room for the bands around her back teeth so Dr. Ricks went another route and put her at ease. Appointments are super quick, even when they are squeezing her in to clip a bothersome wire or fix a broken bracket. The day she had her braces put on (less than a week after her consult), she was given a gift certificate for The Malt Shop across the street… The milk shake she got with it was the perfect gift the next day when her mouth was achy and sore. We highly recommend Dr. Ricks!

Dr.Ricks is at the top of his field in orthodontics and is so fun and easy to be around. He treats young and old and all age groups are comfortable in his presence and the results are proven.  This is a brand new office and top of the line in every way. The best part is that it’s in the Northeast part of Bakersfield. Don’t have to fight traffic to go so far across town. And for those on the south and west, it’s well worth drive for the care, service, and price that you’ll get. Give him a try!

Dr. Ricks is the real deal, he is always thorough and efficient with my husbands orthodontic care. His staff are so kind and helpful every time he is there for an appointment. We highly recommend Dr. Ricks, you will not be disappointed! And he takes many types of insurance too! Try him out!!!

Dr Ricks  is great. The office staff is wonderful and helpful they make you feel at easy when you are there. Dr Ricks is very comforting toward  my kid who was very nervous. This is the third Orthodontist my family has been too, and I would recommend him to anyone. This of course is my youngest child and I wish I had heard of him sooner. Very great experience all the way around. The best is that he talks to your kid and gets them involved also

Dr. Ricks and his staff are not only incredibly competent, they are friendly and eager to provide the best service to their patients. My 10 year old son had an “underbite” and the facemask therapy Dr. Ricks recommended worked amazingly well! My husband and I appreciate the conservative treatment plan. If you’re looking for a new orthodontist,  look no further than this place!

I brought my 6 year old in the Ricks Family Orthodontics at the recommendation of his dentist. Dr. Ricks got us in with no wait and gave us a thorough explanation of my son’s needs. The office is well managed by and makes us feel very welcome. My son has had issues with the dentist in the past but he now looks forward to his next visit.

Nope not a kid getting braces but rather an adult! Not ashamed that I took it upon myself to correct something that wasn’t an option for me as a child and growing up. Ricks family orthodontics has been super friendly, on their game, and made me feel very comfortable. You guys are the best in town and I haven been recommending you to all my co workers and friends!

Staff is awesome and Dr Ricks is great. My daughter was nervous to get braces but Dr Ricks explained the process and made sure both my daughter and I where at ease with the whole proxess. She loved the free La Rosa paleta after her visits. I definitely recommend dr. Ricks family orthodontist!

This is an awesome office from staff to Dr. Ricks. If you need braces I highly recommend their office. I’m 60 years old and this was my second set of braces but my first time at Dr. Ricks. I wish I had known about this office 10 years ago. Dr. Ricks goes above and beyond when it came to my treatment. Thanks for the best service.

I highly recommend Ricks Family Orthodontics. I went to many places for consultations but I stuck with this office because everyone is so nice and genuine. They listen to my all of my concerns, I never feel judged. Other places wouldn’t call my insurance to confirm if I had coverage and Shannon went the extra mile and is always so sweet. I am very happy I went with this office.

This is an awesome office from staff to Dr. Ricks. If you need braces I highly recommend their office. I’m 60 years old and this was my second set of braces but my first time at Dr. Ricks. I wish I had known about this office 10 years ago. Dr. Ricks goes above and beyond when it came to my treatment. Thanks for the best service.

We love Dr Ricks and all of his staff! They are very professional and so friendly. My daughter has had braces on for a year and her progress is coming along nicely. She loves the staff as well. Even through all of COVID I feel comfortable sending her into their office without me. Thank you Ricks Orthodontist!!

Love this place so happy I decided to bring my boys here they are amazing super sweet and nice Dr. Ricks is so calm and professional always asking if you have any questions, spends one on one time with his patients to explain everything they will be doing. Oh and you can’t forget they offer you a De La Rose ice bar mmmmmm. My son Angel was so happy with his braces walked out with a T-shirt, a certificate for a milk shake and a oral B genius electric tooth brush which was a promotion that they were doing for the month of May. Front office to the back office staff is always greeting you with a smile.

This review is way overdue!  I went in to Dr. Ricks’ office a couple of months ago to get a TAD removed that was flaring up and causing discomfort.  From the moment I called to when I went in, the customer service was impeccable!  Dr. Ricks’ office was kind enough to call my old orthodontist in LA and get all the necessary documents to take care of me.  Something plenty of other offices did not want to do.  He was very gentle, very informative and extremely kind.  They were even kind enough to stay after hours to accommodate my work schedule because they knew how much pain I was in.  I cannot express how happy I was to have found this practice.  The office is run by Dr. Ricks and his family which I loved.  They are all very kind and so so helpful.  I would definitely recommend this practice to anyone who is looking for great service done by knowledgeable people.

We have had wonderful personable care from all the staff at Rick’s Family Orthodontics. We are truly blessed and pleased with the terrific results of our two sons teeth after receiving braces. I even asked for a new retainer made for myself, since mine was so outdated and wouldn’t fit. Dr. Rick’s staff was able to make one and I’m very pleased with it and the how comfortable it is. I would truly recommend Rick’s Family Orthodontics to anyone.

After interviewing several Orthodontics we chose to go to Dr. Rick at Ricks Family Orthodontics because they sincerely care about their patients. Dr. Rick took time with our daughter and explained everything in detail. Their prices are comparable with other Orthodontics and even better than most we interviewed. Their office is incredibly clean which is important when looking at dental care. The staff is refreshingly friendly. They treat you like family there and we couldn’t be more please.

My girls recently began orthodontic treatment.  We took a chance with Ricks Orthodontics and are very glad we did!  Everyone there is very friendly and really took the time making our girls feel comfortable and welcome.  Dr. Ricks is so nice, is very competent and goes the extra mile for his patients.  When my daughter’s wire popped out of place, Dr. Ricks met us at his office at 7:00 pm, after his own childrens’ soccer practice, to fix it.  He even offered to come to our house instead!  I love the fact that he grew up in northeast Bakersfield and specifically set up his practice in this area.  It is literally a two minute drive from my house to his office.  It is so fantastic having a good orthodontist in our area, who is committed to quality service.  I highly recommend visiting his office if you are even considering braces.  You will be pleasantly surprised!

I highly suggest Ricks Family Ortho. My daughter just finished her Invisalign journey with them, and her teeth look beautiful. I’m so happy with the results. Plus they were more reasonably priced than another really big name ortho in town. If you live in the NE or east side, it’s really convenient.

My son just got done with a round of braces with Dr. Ricks. We had a great experience every single time we went in for an appointment. His office staff is friendly, accommodating and easy to work with. Dr. Ricks takes plenty of time with each patient to make them comfortable and informed about their visit. I had braces as an adult at another popular  practice in town and chose Ricks for my children instead. This isn’t an assembly line practice and you get plenty of face time with Dr. Ricks! My other children are on consult and will definitely be patients soon. I just saw an ad that says he offers parent braces at a discount as well!

I’ve trusted Dr. Rick’s with 4 of my kids and am so grateful we went to him. The office staff are friendly and Dr. Rick’s explains everything and presents all options. He even caught something our dentist missed that needed attention. Great atmosphere and I feel he is very honest. Can’t say enough about how great they are!

We went around town and got quotes from several ortho offices. Not only did ricks give us the best price but they were so warm and made me feel comfortable. They were the only ones who took an interest in my oral health over getting a commitment from me! Left with two braces for the price of one at some of the other places and peace of mind that I can trust them to do their job with my best interests as a priority!

This was the first choice on my insurance list of providers so I called to make my consultation for Invisalign. On the phone the receptionist was SUPER friendly and helpful. When I arrived to my appointment (which was days later) they already knew my name, they had my name and other patients names written on a welcome chalk board! I didn’t have to wait 1 minute for my appointment, they were already set up and ready for me. The orthodontist is actually the son of the receptionist. It’s family owned and they have one dental assistant. They’re only open two days a week I believe. But this office is OUTSTANDING! I only had one dentist my whole life, which is also very personable and friendly. So I was nervous to meet with a new provider but they were amazing! The office is up to date, clean, and bright! I wasn’t shy at all conversing with them or expressing myself. Again they were sooooo friendly and helpful! I initially went in just to consult on Invisalign and the price and what would be better for me personally And Shannon, the receptionist, gave me all my options WITH insurance. I came out of this appointment with spacers in my teeth and ready for braces in 7 days. Which I thought I was going to take some time to decide what I wanted and all that. But they made it so easy. I was in and out with a consultation hitch turned into getting set up for braces and signing my contract all within less than 2 hours. And I made it to work on time. AGAIN THIS PLACE IS GREAT! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GOING HERE! Teens adults and children! It’s a great experience!

Love this office!!! Staff is very friendly, has every patient memorized as you walk into your appointment…They explain everything in detail & also has affordable prices along with payment plans available…Very satisfied with Mr.Ricks work along with there Staff

Love this office!!! Feels like home.. Staff is very friendly, they have every patient memorized as you walk into your appt.They explain everything in detail every appt , also has affordable prices along with payment plans available..Very satisfied w/Rick’s work along with his staff…Very recommended..

Dr. Ricks is amazing! He did such a huge favor for our family. He was so friendly, down to Earth and comforting. Would highly recommend to anyone in need of an Orthodontist. Unfortunately, our encounter was very short since we were only visiting family. (Or else we’d be long time patients)

Dr. Ricks and the staff are very nice, attentive and take customer service to the next level. Our son was a little nervous to get his braces on but Dr. Ricks and the staff definitely made him feel comfortable.Dr. Ricks took the time to get to know our son and then explained everything in easy to understand terms. We are so fortunate to have an orthodontist like Dr. Ricks in the Northeast part of town. It is nice not having to trek halfway across Bakersfield for monthly appointments knowing our son is getting the best care at Ricks Family Orthodontics.

Dr. Ricks is amazing! He did such a huge favor for our family. He was so friendly, down to Earth and comforting. Would highly recommend to anyone in need of an Orthodontist. Unfortunately, our encounter was very short since we were only visiting family. (Or else we’d be long time patients)

This review should have been written a long time ago…..but as both my girls come to the end of their orthodontic treatment I had to write and say how amazing and satisfied I have been with Dr. Ricks and his amazing team! From the first consultation they make you feel like they want you to have the best experience with braces both my girls have had a wonderful experience. As the parent it has been amazing, the explanations through out the process and the overwhelming care they give to your schedule and my girls was amazing. I love that it feels like family when you show up for your appointment. Shannon (Dr. Ricks mom) is soooo sweet and she makes sure everything is running smooth. The dental hygenists and front desk ladies are just as sweet and caring as Shannon. I come to my girl appointments and the vibe in the office is calm, welcoming, and peaceful….we never feel rushed through the appointments. Love that Dr. Ricks is on the eastside too we deserve a phenomenal orthodontist on this side of town. So glad I chose Dr. Ricks for my girls.

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