Smile Center Dental
Hooman Hakimi, DDS:
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I hate going to the dentist. Besides the pain and discomfort of x-rays, cleaning and, sometimes, cavities, I hate the feeling of not only being judged that I don’t brush enough or floss enough, but the feeling that they are just on a mission to find something wrong and charge me for it. My previous dentist was not like that but he unfortunately left his practice for personal reasons. I began the search for a new one and Dr. Hakimi was referred to me by a friend (who has been going to him for years) and her husband. So off I went, expecting the worst. I got quite the opposite. Clean, friendly, easy going, right from the start. Everyone was super nice, understood and worked with my discomfort of x-rays, and NO JUDGEMENT and NO CAVITIES!! I never felt anything but goodwill, caring and comfort. I highly recommend them!!!

I highly recommend this place! The service is beyond exceptional and Doctor Hakimi is the best! There are no words to describe how wonderful my experience was at the Smile Center Dental, Doctor Hakimi and his staff greeted me with respect and dignity and with a deep desire to provide the best possible care. My husband and I are terrified of going to the dentist  , however we are beyond satisfied with the care and services provided by Smile Center Dental In the past I detested going to the dentist, however because Doctor Hakimi makes everything so easy , going the extra mile making sure I was comfortable through out my complete experience and painless as well! , along with having great patience and taking his time explaining every question or concern I had ,  that I am actually looking forward to completing my dental work with him. He is not money hungry at all and provided me with a list of choices within my budget. If there were a 100 starts I will give Doctor Hakimi an extra 100 more! I am definitely recommending him to everybody!

Just the other day I had to come in to see Dr. Hakimi and the specialist for dental implants. I have to say they are a great team and work great together. If you want a dentist that shows concern for his patients and their comfort plus his meticulous work ethic–then come on in to see Dr. Hakimi. If you are anxious about coming to the dentist (like I always am) don’t be he is kind and will make it all go smoothly as possible. Make your appt as soon as possible! Ps. I had titanium implants put in and I have minimal pain/ discomfort. I am following all the rules in the after care papers given to me. I am healing well! Yay for me!

I was introduced to Dr Hakimi by Yelp and my sister in law. Since my insurance was going to expire at the end of the month, I needed to get my dental check up done before the 28th. The location was easy to find and the office was brand spanking new and very modern. Priscilla at the front desk checked me in and I waited approximately 30minutes post appointment time to be seen. Maria brought me back to have my digital x Rays done. I informed her I had nasal surgery three weeks prior so my range of motion in my mouth was very limited. I also cannot have my mouth pulled or stretched too far due to internal stitches. To be honest, I was sweating bullets because of my nose situation and was debating if this ended up being a good idea. Maria was super gentle and careful with placement and movement to ensure I was okay. When she pulled on my right cheek towards the end, I raised my hand and told her I felt a stitch stretch. She quickly but gently adjusted the x Ray plastic thingy so It did not bother me. A lot of x Rays were taken and she was just super gentle. I was then brought to the chair for cleaning (I thought). I met Dr Hakimi, he informed me I had seven cavities and that I should get them taken care of. Due to the limited time made for my appointment, we could not do the fillings today. He suggested to have the polish done today and cleaning along with filling next two visits before the 28th. The doctor left and Maria came back to polish my teeth. I thought it was really weird this happened backwards. Normally, I have my cleaning then polishing afterwards but this time it was the opposite. After Maria finished I asked her the reason why it was like that. She explained it is better to polish some of the plaque or whatever is on there off first before you next see the doctor. This will allow the doctor to see better. It made sense and I thanked her for the explanation. This was a good first time visit. I just wish they were open on Saturdays. It will be difficult to return for my filling appointments due to my work schedule.

I found this office through fellow yelp reviews and was hooked by their $50 cleaning offer. I was a little nervous if they would try to add on other charges plus I haven’t been to the dentist in quite a while (*cough*years*cough) so I was hesitant as to what atrocities they might find, but was pleasantly surprised to show up to an immaculate and bright office and was taken back right at my scheduled appointment time. I waited no more than 5 minutes before Dr. Hakimi came and introduced himself- he was extremely kind and did not make me feel like a total disappointment for having gone so long between dental visits. The cleaning was quick and definitely more pleasant than I had anticipated. When I went to check out it was the $50 as advertised (and they did X-ray and polish!) The entire staff was great and I will be back in 6 months for my next visit!

“If you despise going to the dentist or keep delaying your appointment because of nerves, do yourself a favor and make an appointment here. I was in town on a business trip and needed a last-minute procedure done. The wonderful facilities and excellent bedside manner of Dr. Hakimi made it a completely pleasant experience, so much so that I will be stopping by again on future trips. I had believed that the best possible scenario for a dental procedure was for it to be tolerable, but Smile Dental Center really went the extra mile to make going to the dentist actually enjoyable.” This review was relayed to me by my friend who doesn’t have a Yelp account, but was so impressed with this office that he asked me to post his review here for him. It obviously left quite an impression!

Dr. Hakimi has been my dentist for over 5 years now and I would not go anywhere else! First of all, when you arrive, the parking is so convenient, and his office is located in a cute little plaza. STAFF The staff is always super friendly and gives accurate updates about time. They are good about calling me a  day or two ahead as a reminder, and if they have an earlier opening, they are sure to call me in (they know that I like to come in as early as possible in the morning so that I don’t have to drive there in the middle of the day). CLEANLINESS/DECOR I’d say it’s a perfect 10! The office has a warm, cozy feeling with blue and cream walls and lot of paintings and plants around. I feel like I am in someone’s home! QUALITY OF SERVICE I like doctors that spend their time with you, yet are efficient — Dr. Hakimi is exactly that. He gets the job done quickly with as much ease as possible, and genuinely cares about how my school is going or how my family is doing! What a refreshing thing! Some docs I have experienced in HMO settings are not as welcoming. Overall, I would say that if you’re looking for a new dentist, give his office a try. Even if you have to drive a bit to get there like I do, it’s worth it. You will leave with a smile — and a new toothbrush of course 😀

I have been visiting Dr. Hakimi’s office for the past 6 months now and I am so happy that I switched to his office. I had a bad experience with another dentist in Cerritos (might I say tried to charge me more than $3000 in dental bills), so I went to Yelp to look for a better dentist. Sure enough, Smile Center Dental has amazing reviews and did not hesitate to ask my insurance company to switch to them as my primary dentist. As soon as I walked into the office, you are greeted by a really nice receptionist (Priscilla) and went in and out for my fist visit/ evaluations for only an hour. What impressed me the most is the state of the art X-ray machine that takes panoramic images of my entire mouth without the annoying and gag-inducing metals that they shove in your molars. Dr. Hakimi is very professional and cares how comfortable his patients are during treatment. I will not hesitate to refer my family and friends to his office!

Dr. Hakimi has been my dentist for several years now because he is simply THE BEST! I  used to be afraid of going to the dentist, but I always know I am in good hands at his office. I have had to get several fillings and am afraid of needles/shots, but Dr, Hakimi is so good at making the process quick and painless for me. He always asks about what’s new in my life and how I am doing – I can tell he really cares about his patients 🙂 His staff is always kind and welcoming and they always call to remind me when my appointment is (I have never experienced this type of service anywhere else!) One time when I had to switch my appointment kind of last minute, they were very accommodating and helpful. His new office is so clean and spacious! I love the decor and the fact that it is always spotless. It is a very professional, yet cozy setting. I do not live in Bellflower, but I make the drive there because I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my teeth and health. Dr. Hakimi and his staff are definitely one of a kind 🙂

I went back to Dr. H for two root canals- yup i have fantastic genetics coupled with an undying obsession for Dylan’s Candy Bar 😉 I have to say I had dreaded getting these root canals because of all the warnings I had gotten from friends about how much root canals hurt- both during and after the procedure- but thankfully Dr. H is so gentle that I didn’t feel a thing! And afterward? I went to a basketball game that night- I had NO pain, didn’t have to take any meds- even though I was stocked up in preparation based on what I had been told- and all in all i have been pain free and can’t believe I had two root canals! I went in for a follow up to get my crowns put in and they fit perfectly and feel so natural. I now decided to have Dr. H make me a night guard to help with my grinding. Thanks so much, Dr. H & Smile Center!  This is my previous review: If all dentists were like Dr. Hakimi, people wouldn’t hate going to the dentist! What a wonderful experience I had visiting Dr. Hakimi’s office. Even though it was a bit of a trip from where I live, it was well-worth the drive to see a dentist as gentle, professional, honest & kind as Dr. H. His office staff is really sweet too! I saw patients of all ages there which only reaffirmed my own experience- knowing he is great with all patients. I couldn’t have been happier with the overall treatment, the way my teeth look and feel and how accommodating & kind Dr. H and his office staff were.. I was going out of town and had to have trays ordered. Dr. H not only fit me in for a last-minute appointment, but his assistant made sure I didn’t wait in the waiting room (literally walked into the office and was seated! When does THAT happen?!) and then he took my address and said he would expedite the trays to me. I also had my 7 year old niece with me and he was so incredibly kind and attentive toward her that even she was talking about him on the car ride home. THIS kind of service, especially by a dentist, is very very rare. After my experience with my previous dentist, I genuinely appreciate Dr. Hakimi and its worth the trip to go see him in Bellflower!