Cute Smile

This review is long overdue.
A dental visit/​treatment experience can’t get any better than at Cute Smile. The dentist herself, the staff, the technology — all A! Dr. Akraa is always ahead of the curve when it comes to her craft. Continuously undergoing training and passing on her newfound learning to the benefit of her patients — like me! I also love that her clinic has convenience gadgets that help make one more comfortable during treatment. The staff is friendly and genuinely concerned about you; that’s how I felt. Plus, Dr. Akraa herself is really gentle and easy to talk to. One of the great things I left behind when I left California is the service I get from this clinic. I recommend it to all I know to this very day. Thanks for my cute smile, indeed!

Great service!***. The staff is amazing. I have been a patient of Doctor Illaham Akraa since 2008 after many years jumping form one dentist to another. Honestly, I have never been treated this way at any other dentist. The staff (from the recipient to the doctor) are amazing. They all treat you as a member of their own families and they give you an honest advice and not a business advice to make money off of you. If you really looking to take care of your teeth health don’t search any more and go to Dr. Akraa. Not gonna say anymore just go and see for yourself.

I was referred to Dr. Akraa by my former colleague for Invisalign. I decided to make a consultation appointment with Dr. Akraa about a year and a half ago. All of the ladies were very nice and polite. I met Dr. Akraa and her staff and they made me feel very comfortable. Dr. Akraa went over family history with me and when I told her my dad was a throat cancer survivor, she got an instrument and checked for any signs of cancer or other conditions. I have never had a dentist take things like family history that serious, so that made me feel good.
Following my first visit I decided to get Invisalign and my experience has been great. No problems and if I have any questions regarding my Invisalign I can always call the office and they get back to me with an answer. All the routine dental work I have gotten done have has been pleasant experience. I also like that they put protective eyewear on you because the light can hurt your eyes. On top of the delightful service, the ladies always remember me and ask how I am doing and make conversation which makes you feel like you are more than just a patient.
Overall Dr. Akraa and her staff are awesome and I have and will continue to recommend people to Cute Smile.

At first I thought I had found the perfect dentist. First visit I was told I had a dead tooth so they did a root canal. Didn’t feel any discomfort and they were very friendly.
The reason for this bad review is because I was tricked into signing papers for invisalign.. I told the lady at the front that I wanted to get a consultation for regular braces which they did not offer here. she said ok. They took molds and I was told I would get a call to let me know if they were approved. 3 weeks later I called to let them know (since I had not heard from them) I decided to get regular braces. They said it’s too late. they billed my insurance. She said she can stop the payment but I still owed what was charged to the dentist .
Please note: THEY N E V E R. GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE ON THE TOTAL COST FOR THE INVISALIGN. & I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM THE DENTIST.
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Please beware!

I was recommended to Cute smile by one of my co-​workers years ago, only to find out my two sisters have been coming here for years, Go figure. They kept this hidden gem from me.
Front desk (Lidia), is always helpful and greets u with a (Cute Smile) :). The entire staff is always professional, friendly and always welcoming.
Dr. Akraa is excellent, professional and highly knowledgeable. She’s gentle and a perfectionist which I like. I’ve had several cleanings, a crown replaced, and a several resin (white) composite fillings, I can say I’m very satisfied with Dr Akrra’s work and skills. I highly recommend her dental office, to anyone looking for a new dentist in the San Fernando Valley who is highly regarded and qualified. Dr. Akraa has a winning Team.

Dr. Akraa provides excellent service. She has been my dentist for over than 10 years. If you have fear from dentists, Dr. Akraa should be your dentist because of her:
1– Professionalism
2– Customer Service
3– Quality of work
Madlain T.

I am so appreciative of Dr. Ilham and her wonderful, helpful staff. I am always treated warmly and feel like family. The front desk ladies always fit me in whenever they can! Thank you Cute Smile for all that you do for me and my family! My dad would be lost without Dr. Ilham and he truly appreciates everything you do for him as you always go above and beyond what’s expected!

A wonderful, talented group of ladies that give me the best care. I’ve been with cute smile for more that 15 years.

I don’t like dentists. I have been to many but none that I liked until I met Dr. Akraa.
She has been servicing my entire family and, of all people, my mother in law introduced me to her.
I am one of those that don’t get their «regularly scheduled cleanings», even though they are helpful.
A couple of days ago I felt as if someone was stabbing me through the brain with a flaming two edged sword.
The pain was horrific, I was running a fever and a specific tooth was on fire…
I was an LAPD motor cop that has been involved in 4 different crashes. The pain from this tooth trumped all of my past experiences, including a punctured lung, broken bones and a huge bulge at my L5-​S1.
I called the Doctor and she immediately called me back. She prescribed something to remedy the infection and I went in the next day.
Thank God for Dr. Akraa… I was in store for an emergency root canal. I had one when I was 14 years old, I’m now 45 years old.
My memory of the «root canal» was nothing but pure horror… When she said that was the procedure I needed — I was taken back.
She comforted me and then I said «Let’s do it!!!»
I can say that I went through the entire procedure with very little discomfort. Compared with what I was feeling during the two days preceding, this doctor’s procedure was painless!!!
I promise to always get to the Dentist, this Dentist, every 6 months.
I would also like to give a shout out to Maria, Yasmin, Mili and Lidia. They held my hand «figuratively» throughout the entire process and I’m grateful Dr. Akraa has such a great staff.
As always, It’s my HONOR!

Dr. Ilham and her staff are simply fabulous! They are patient, kind and extremely friendly. I whole heartedly love it here and recommend it to everyone! Trust me… you won’t regret it! For a person who grew up hating dentists… I can’t wait for my next 6 month cleaning! Thank you Dr. Ilham & staff!

My whole family and I come to Dr. Akraa. Her and her staff are very professional and knowledgeable. My sister called Dr. Akraa about a year ago for an emergency root canal she needed that day and she was taken in immediately and the doctor did an amazing job. Other dentists wanted to charge my sister double because it was an emergency. One year later and the sis is still doing fine. I went in for a teeth cleaning today and I’m ashamed to say, I haven’t had one in a while. Her staff did such an amazing job and really took their time with my teeth. Will definitely be back!

I honestly don’t know where to begin with how happy I am with the service my family gets at Cute Smile. I went to a dentist years ago who told me I had 12 cavities. Clearly I was extremely concerned seeing how I have been told all my life how great my teeth are. I decided to seek a second opinion and was referred to Cute Smile by my boss. From the first visit with Dr. Akraa and her team I was instantly sold. She takes the time to describe what they are doing and gives me tips on things I can do to see an improvement in my teeth. I can’t honestly say I have ever had a concern about anything since switching. A huge thank you to Dr. Akraa and the whole cute smile staff for the outstanding service and level of care I receive during each visit.

In a valley with some many dentist offices it’s hard to choose where to go. I was recommended to this place and I’ve really come to love it. The staff always makes me feel comfortable and welcomed. I could tell they are an extension of the Doctor’s practices who is knowledgeable and has really gentle hands (my main requirement)!
I’ve always been scared of anything that can drill, cut, or tug my mouth. I’ve always been such a baby about dental work. Here, they treated me with respect and dignity but most importantly, they got the job done with little pain (again, that’s why gentle hands are so important for me)!
Anyway, check it out for yourself. The prices are reasonable too…

I have been going to Dr. Akra for years. She does great work and she has an amazing staff in the front and back offices.

Great service from Dr. Akraa and the ladies in her office (special kudos to Maria & Emily!!). They are very hospitable & caring about their patients. Didn’t feel pressured to get any unnecessary service. They use high-​tech stuff and Dr. Akraa clearly explains whatever is needed to be done so you don’t feel so scared about the procedure or about being ripped off for getting a service you do not really need.

I was very lucky to have met Dr. Akraa at a time I was looking for a new Dentist. They are just the most professional and friendly group you’d ever want to experience. I personally am not a fan of dentist so this was a wonderful experience for me with state of the art equipment and not much pain. Dr. Akraa is one of the most caring gentle dentist I have ever been too. I also have to mention that everyone that works for her are the best!

I’ve been going there for the last 4 years Everyone is great (Dr. & Assistance) they accepts my insurance and the so friendly

Dr. Akraa pushed for me to get a mouth guard. I told her I’m a college student and can not pay for it. She said don’t worry I’ll take care of it. She called me back a month later saying that my insurance will cover it. She then claimed random things on my insurance such as a filling I never got to cover the bill and now I cant even get my cleaning 6 month cleaning. And I still received a 850 dollar bill.

I have been a patient for almost 10 years and love Dr. Akraa. She is loving, caring and very gentle. I have been bringing my daughter to see her for at least 5 years and my daughter is so relaxed with Dr. Akraa because Dr. treats her with gentle loving care. I also have referred my family and friends to her and they love her as well. My insurance doesn’t allow me to go to her so I pay out of pocket but she’s worth every penny! You’re the BEST, Dr. Akraa! xo!

Dr. Elly ware have you been all of my life? Over the years I have looked high and low for a good dentist to call my own. Today I found what I was looking for at Cute Smile. Ware do I start? Last night I felt some pain because of my wisdom tooth pushing its way out. This morning I called Cute smile after a good recommendation by a family member. When I told the women on the phone that I was in pain she took me in for a same day appointment. When I walked in to the front office I was greated by a very professional and friendly receptionist who got me started and had me in a room ready to see my Dr. With in minutes after my arrival. I had my x-​rays done by a women who clearly new what she was doing. Within minutes Dr. Elly walked in for my consultation. Dr. Elly is highly qualified. She took the time to do a thorough examination and answered all of my questions. she is the first dentist that I have seen who made me feel that she had my best interest at heart. Great quality, great products and great customer service can get you 4 stars. If you want a 5^th star from me, you gotta have heart. Cute Smile has exactly that.