Aliso Smiles

Dr. Patel and staff are hands-​down the best in Orange County. My 11 year old son has never felt so comfortable in a dentist chair, nor have I. We are lucky to have found them! Excellent dentist and staff!

I’ve been seeing Dr. Patel for quite awhile now. He and everyone working there is its amazing. It’s a family which makes for a friendly and light hearted visit each and every time. Their work is top notch and I’ve never felt rushed. You have a patient for life!

I greatly appreciate Dr. Patel and all of his staff. The loving kindness they share is something I value. I highly recommend Aliso Smiles! I often experience high anxiety when it comes to having dental work done. I am now better able to handle the anxiety due to the love, patience and kindness that I receive during my visits. Dr. Patel and his staff are a blessing in my life.

I was nervous about the shots for my filings… I didn’t feel a thing. I am so impressed with Aliso Smiles!

I have been going to Dr. Patel since early 2011 and it is always a pleasure. Now when can someone really say that about going to the dentist? His staff is great, and he is always friendly and cares about me and the health of my teeth. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I have gone to this office thru three dentists because the original Office Manager was a friend of ours. Prior to Dr. Patel we never really cared for the dentists (and each were there less than a year) but kept going into the office because they are close to our home and we were too busy to find another one we liked.
When Dr. Patel took over the practice, our first visit was great. He is very friendly, totally explains when you need something done, showing the X-​Rays and telling every detail, if you want to hear it (which I usually do).
My husband is fortunate to have great teeth and not really any cavities. I, on the other hand, had a lot of cavities when I was younger and now they need a few tweaks here and there (new ones because the old ones are lifting). I can feel when they need work and one tooth I put off the work and that was a bad move.
Dr. Patel kept checking the tooth/​teeth that were in need of some repair but never pushed me. He told me what they needed and let me decide when to have it done, while updating me as to the status. I then came to him with an ache and that was «the tooth», then another. It was totally my fault that I had the pain, since I chose to wait, OOPS!
I have had two root canals and some crown work done. I also go to Dr. Patel every six months for cleanings. I love the feeling of clean teeth. Yes, I brush and floss regularly but he can always get that darn plaque and such gone gone gone. Many are fearful of dental work, I am not. Even though I am not, I still feel that Dr. Patel is cautious and very careful to not cause any unnecessary pain. I believe that is due to his education and that he really cares.
I would, do and will continue to recommend Dr. Patel to all of my family and friends. He is proactive when he needs to be but not one of those dentists who tell you that you need a ton of work just so he has work. TOTALLY honest dentist. If you need a great dentist go and see him. You cannot go wrong with Aliso Smiles and Dr. Patel.
This is not a paid endorsement, there were no certificates or gifts offered like another reviewer eluded to. This is just my honest experience of this dentist and the office. I am happy to do a review for those that do good work, and he does great work!

I have been going to the same dentist for over 25 years– but with his schedule changing, it was becoming too hard to try and take of time from work to schedule appointments with him. Enter Aliso Smiles– I had heard awesome things about them and my experience last night did not disappoint. I love the fact that they are open late one night a week as it allowed me to make an appointment after work without the hassle of getting time off approved. I was a little nervous just because I really do love my past dentist and didn’t know what to expect. Well– I was blown away– The entire staff, from the front desk, to Dr. Patel and Cindy– everyone was so nice and made me feel great. I had xrays first and Cindy was awesome explaining everything to me, then Dr. Patel came over and introduced himself and went over my xrays– he has a great bedside manner and made me feel extremely comfortable. The cleaning was SO nice– I love having my teeth cleaned and they used a totally different technique that was 100 times faster than my last dentist. The entire appointment less than an hour and I left with super clean and polished teeth. I cannot wait to go back in June– I HIGHLY recommend going to see Dr. Patel! Both my fiancé and I love him and his entire staff!

Hands down my favorite dentist I’ve ever been to. Took a couple years off between cleanings and with a new insurance policy I was looking for anyone to help start taking care of my teeth again. Read the reviews and when I called to schedule my first appt. Diane in the office was super nice and upfront with all new patient information.
Dr. Patel was nothing short of amazing. I ended up needing a lot of work. Long story short since day one he has been completely honest, knowledgable, very professional, and a genuinely nice person. Will continue to get my teeth cleaned here and will recommend anyone here looking for an awesome dentist!

Went to Dr. Patel’s office yesterday and LOVED him and his staff. Nice, clean, and up to date office. All dental chairs have their own TV. He was very friendly and knowledgeable — education IS the best preventative measure. His dental assistant, Melanie, was gentle and cheerful. The front office assistant, Diana, was extremely helpful; she was kind enough to email me all my paperwork prior to my appointment, that way I could just bring it in with me. What I also liked was how high tech their appointment reminders are. You’ll get email reminders asking if you need to reschedule your appointment and or asking you to confirm it. Etc, etc, etc. What can I say? I was impressed.

I mean, do they even NEED my 5 star review?
This place is hands-​down the best Dental office you can possibly go to. The staff are very attentive, nice, and friendly. The office is clean and they have great hours!
Dr. Patel is down to earth, intelligent, and takes his time to explain everything to you. He truly cares about your health and will answer all of your questions. He literally sets the standard for AMAZING healthcare.
Can’t recommend them enough!

My first visit was great. I had to find a new dentist quickly because I had broken a tooth and they accommodated me. I’ve been looking for another dentist since I wasn’t too fond of the one I found earlier and I don’t normally switch provider unless I have to. I would say that the staff are great, friendly, and professional. The office is clean, modern, high-​tech, and inviting. Dr. Patel is down to earth and did a thorough job and explained to me what happened with my tooth. He also informed me some of the things he noticed with my other teeth. I will definitely stay with this group for my dental needs. I would definitely highly recommend Aliso Viejo Smiles to anyone looking for a great dental office.

Dr Patel and his whole staff are efficient, proffesional, and very accomidating. I especially appreciate how Dr Patel makes an effort to educate me, tell me exactly what is going on in my mouth, and give me a variety of treatment options.

I had been going to the same dentist for over ten years in Irvine, not thinking anything was wrong. This year, I wanted to find a dentist that was local to me but also someone who had exceptional reviews. After my «hours» of research reading others reviews, I decided I would give Dr. Patel a try. He definitly met up to what everyone says, he is great! I felt no pressure from him. He explained everything that was good and bad about my teeth, and even opened my eyes to what I have been missing out on with my old dentist who used very archaic dentistry practices. He shows you exactly what his plan of attack is using the state of the art x-​rays on tv screens, and he also shows you as he goes each step he has taken. He doesn’t pressure you into doing anything that is unnecessary. His attitude is great and cheery! He remembers you and your teeth with each appointment. He makes you feel very comfortable considering he is drilling in your mouth. I also like that there are tv’s in every room and you can choose what you watch, it’s very calming. The other staff members are great too! Everyone is so welcoming and in good spirits. It seems like they really like their jobs. The front desk gal is great too, she is very patient and explains all the billing to you with patience and respect. All in all I highly recommend this office! :)

I have nothing but good things to say about Aliso Smiles. Not only are they professional, punctual and good at what they do, but they are friendly and they care. They never rush you… take time to listen to you and they follow up. I trust Aluso Smiles with my dental care.

The Best Dental Office! Dr. Patel and his team are caring and gentle. I would highly recommend him.

Great staff and Amazing Dentist!!! Dr Patel took really good care of my wife and I. Highly recommended!!!

This guy is really nice & I wish I didn’t have to do this but Dr. Patel is an absolute amateur… i can say this because i got some fillings done and had to come back 3 times for bite adjustments while in tremendous pain. Now i come to find out that he nicked a nerve and killed my tooth so now I’m headed for a costly & painful root canal.
He couldn’t even tell me which tooth was infected so i had to go to another dentist, spend $ 50 cash & it took the new dentist to 30 seconds to figure it out. Like i said, i like the guy allot but as a dentist i think he needs to turn in his license.

I got Groupon’s for a teeth cleaning and whitening and was super pleased. Dr. Patel and his staff are amazing, I highly recommend his office.

a comfortable office with very friendly and gentle staff in the back. Dr. Patel is a great dentist and very personal. Hard to find a dentist that cares for your mouth as much as you do! Comfortable prices as well. Had my teeth cleaned recently and it went so well. Found my dentist — and i travel 45 minutes to see him!

New ownership came about in the later part of 2011 and the new Dentist is top notch. Dr. Patel does a great job of explaining everything that will happen during your visit and most noticeably, he’s invested quite a bit in upgrading the equipment. What will keep me going back is the ultrasonic teeth cleaner. No more scraping!
Dr. Patel is great, staff is super friendly, and they respect your time. Once I arrived, I was greeted and taken back to my dentist chair, I fired up ESPN on my private flat screen, then my checkup and cleaning was quickly under way. I was out of there in about 30 minutes.
If you’re looking for a new dentist, I highly recommend this younger, cool dentist with a lot of high tech tools to make dentist appointments not something you’ll dread.
Side note — It’s so awkward to have someone else floss your teeth… think I’ll opt out of that next time I’m there and do it myself.