Wilshire Smile Studio

Once again, I had an exemplary experience at Wilshire Smile Studio. My step-​father who is a dentist up North was going to build an appliance for my lower teeth to keep them from shifting and staying straight. He asked me if I could see Dr. Elyassi to get impressions while in town and send them to him. Dr. Elysassi’s staff was on point and made me feel comfortable. They also have done some remodeling along with adding new technology to their works space to keep keep on top of what is cutting edge for their patience. The environment was very welcoming and I had no problems updating my information for their records as well as updating my insurance. Everything went smoothly and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Super friendly people, from the support staff to the doctors, everyone was helpful, thorough and professional. The X-​Rays were all digital and the equipment seemed very modern/​newer. I was in and out in under an hour for X-​Rays and a cavity filling! Would highly recommend this place… the only downside was parking was a little difficult to find but everything else was amazing.

Reading some of the reviews and going to a new dentist, I was a little hesitant to come here at first.
But it was fine. Staff was nice, the dentist seemed like he knew what he was talking about, and I just avoided the up-​sells that they try to pull.
Just a regular cleaning and I was in and out. Not great, not amazing, but just fine. It’s the dentist after all, and that works for me.

I have now been to Wilshire Smile Studio for two appointments, a cleaning and filling. Dr. Twersky is nice, approachable, and trustworthy with his advice. After leaving each time I felt my teeth had been looked at thoroughly and that I had received all the necessary information I needed for my dental care moving forward. I highly recommend this office!

They’re very nice and the facility is very clean. The main reason I’m giving two stars is that my appt was at 10:30 and I wasn’t brought back until 11:45. No one said they were running late or apologized. At 11:15 I told them I had to leave at 12:15 and they said it should be fine. At 11:45 I was brought back to see the doctor who did X-​rays and the exam. Then at 12 I was still waiting to see the hygienist for a cleaning when I left as there was no way they’d be able to clean my teeth in 15 min. I took two hours out of my day and it’s disappointing that in that time frame I wasn’t able to get my teeth cleaned. Truthfully if one person had apologized or offered a reason as to why they were so behind it would have helped but there was nothing.

I love the atmosphere in this office! I used to get so much anxiety about going to the dentist lol but the staff here is so warm and friendly that it’s really eased my experience. They’re very good about explaining things to me in a way that makes sense and is kind. They caught my extra wisdom tooth on my first visit and recommended me to a very good oral surgeon nearby.
Today I had a dental cleaning with Shiva! She was so sweet and funny. I felt very comfortable and also I could tell she did a great job because my teeth feel so clean!
Thank you all, and I’ll see you next time :)

I highly recommend you FIND ANOTHER dentist office. I went to Wilshire Smile Studio and walked away with a valuable lesson. DON’T TRUST EVERYTHING YOU READ ON THE INTERNET.
I didn’t heed the other 1 star reviews which mentioned scare tactics and out-​of-​pocket expenses for unnecessary work. I figured it was a typical ⁸⁰⁄₂₀ split. You can’t make everyone happy.
Admittedly my teeth aren’t perfect, but they’re in good condition. That said, WSS scared the bejeebers out of me. I’m in my late 20s and I was told that I had receding gums that if I didn’t take immediate action to fix them, they would be unrepairable.
The office (multiple people, including a «gum specialist» who just happened to be on hand) tried to sell me on the unnecessary surgery by insisting my insurance coverage was good and that it would only cost around $ 1,000. If I left the issue unattended I would either lose my teeth and/​or end up spending thousands on repairs over the next couple of years.
I left saying that I’d like to get a second opinion and switched dentists soon after. The following months I received several phone calls insisting that I needed the surgery ASAP although my new dentist assured me that my gums had some minor receding, which was expected for my age, but were fine.

I love Wilshire Smile Studio, the only place I trust with my teeth. I had a few crowns put on a few years ago, they worked with my insurance, payment plan, and gave me a free deep cleaning! Had another crown replaced last week and today I got a free laser whitening! So happy, I’m smiling all day. Thank you Dr. Elyassi and your wonderful staff, Nancy, Lexy and Kris.

Best in town. Dr Elyassi is sweet and kind and patient and has amazing staff. The last time I was there I wasn’t feeing well and he offered to drive me home Himself. He has been incredibly good to my family. Can’t say enough good things about him and his team and the work that they do.

Takes the scary out of visiting the dentist!
Atmosphere: ⁵⁄₅ The office is very clean and being greeted by friendly staff helps ease the nerves.
Service: ⁵⁄₅ I’ve been going to this dental practice for the last 2 years ever since I moved down to LA for school. I have a hard time finding dentists that I like, but the service here has been superb! The front staff is great. They are very friendly, they offered to pull up my dental insurance coverage and explained everything to me. I continue to see Dr. Twerksy every 6 months!
Overall: ⁵⁄₅ This is one of the best Dentist in the Westwood area! Great staff, Dr. Twerksy is gentle and kind, and the office is kept clean!

Dr. Twerksy, and the staff at the Wilshire smile studio are the best! These guys lived up to the great reviews. :)
I went to The Wilshire smile studio based on their reviews and proximity. I was not disappointed. I have SUPER SENSITIVE teeth and gums, so I absolutely hate going to the dentist, and that’s putting it mildly. Dr. Twerksy, is smart, easygoing, has a nice, positive attitude, and uses every tool available to him to make sure that you are as comfortable as possible. He explains every thing very well and is very patient.
They are experts at administering anesthesia (my least favorite part) and the entire experience was as pleasant as possible.
Special mention goes to Shabou. my hygienist, who is very entertaining, and put up with my lame, nervous joking around.
I also can’t say enough about the girls that handle all the admin stuff: they are the most pleasant people to ever work in a dentists’ office. They are exceedingly thorough, and take the time to explain everything.

However… since that review a couple of missteps by this group have shifted my opinion.
The first :
they are now insisting that another procedure be done that was not included in the initial treatment plan. Not calculated in the payment agreement
as well. Unpleasant financial surprise.
I would call that a serious oversight .
Second:
Another procedure was insisted upon before the periodontal surgery of the original plan
Cleaning and scaling. Not unreasonable, although it should have been included originally.
But here’s the real shocker:
They presented me with a bill for $ 947 in advance!!! Just for cleaning and scaling!!!
I refused… it was outrageous.
I refused their second offer of $ 450.That too was
Absurd.
We ended up with a much lower and reasonable amount for the cleaning and scaling.
Watch out for these unpleasant surprises.
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Had such a great experience Generous and kind staff Dr. Really easy to talk to n makes you feel so comfortable wish I new about this place earlier

What an AMAZING location. Their staff go out an beyond for your needs and have made me feel so comfortable in their location. I highly suggest coming here if you have a TMJ issue fixed, in need of braces or for simple teeth cleaning. Best service in town :)

Now that I have gotten a second opinion I feel fully comfortable posting this updated review. I was told in my consultation that they wouldn’t clean my teeth until I got a deep gum cleaning which is extremely expensive. They scared me and refused to do a regular teeth cleaning because they said it was a health hazard if I didn’t do the gum cleaning. Even if I wanted a cleaning I’d have to make a second appointment to come back. This was just one of the many things that made me uncomfortable.
In my second opinion at a different office, they probed my gums the same way as at Wilshire Smile Studio. They said I had no trace of gum disease as all my gums were 3 or less in depth and cleaned my teeth in that same initial appointment. Hassle free.
Save your time, money, and headaches by going elsewhere. Always get a second opinion if you feel uneasy.

I love this place. This is the best dental office I have ever been to. The staff here is amazing. I am always greeted with a smile and by name every time I come in. They are always on time and extremely efficient. I have gotten a lot of work done here over the past year and I am extremely happy with my results. My dental health was explained to me clearly and we came up with a plan together to get things back on track. They were more than willing to work with me and my schedule so that we could achieve the ultimate goal together, a healthy mouth and smile. I am definitely a forever patient here. If I could rate it higher than five stars I would!

Welcoming smiles and a gentle touch. I’d been on a search for a new dentist after my previous retired. Based on the recommendation of a friend I gave Wilshire smile a go and am glad I did too. Checked in and was promptly seen which is always appreciated as it keeps me on schedule for the rest of the day. As stated a gentle touch on my cleaning and I will be a repeat customer.
Cheers.

This office has the nicest staff. The office itself is very nice, clean and it has impressive technology. I get my regular exam and cleaning and they’ve taught me how to have a good oral Hygiene. Invisalign has straightened out my teeth and made me smile with more confidence. I highly recommend Wilshire Smile Studio!

My friend who lives in the area of Korea Town recommended me to a dentist located on Wilshire blvd. She told me to check it out because I’m usually not a fan of visiting dentists but this place was different and exceptional compared to the ones that I’ve been to in the past. The other dental clinics that I’ve been to were poorly taken care of, disorganized at setting up appointments, and basically did not take care of my teeth the way I wanted them to. Wilshire Smile Studio is a great example of professionalism, organization, and superb dental work! Appointments are on point (can be made same day), staffs are initiative and willing to assist, and most importantly they deliver great service on my teeth. My teeth were handled carefully and details concerning my teeth were explained in easy terms. Pleasing experience! Would recommend!

I went to Wilshire Smile Studio after years of avoiding the dentist. They were so nice when I got there, I felt very welcomed, like a long time patient. The staff was very professional. They explained the process for new patients so I knew when I was going to be seen and about the check up and cleaning, that also made me feel comfortable! It was easy to schedule. I even made a follow up appointment to start going regularly! Thank you for making my experience a great one!