Risas Dental and Braces – Tempe

I’m currently getting my braces here. Fabian is very nice & remembers me when I come in. So far I think I made a good decision with getting my braces here.

I love this location! They’re so friendly, always on time with their appointments, and super up to date with all their equipment. Also, the prices are phenomenal. What more could you want?

Went in to get a consult for braces for my daughter. Girls up front were friendly and helpful. The office was clean and bright. Dr. Prince and his assistant (mad that I can’t remember his name) were great!!! He even flossed her teeth like they were his own. Gross, but I’m amazed and happy that he did it. Never seen that before. My daughter was so scared, but they mad her (and myself) feel comfortable with the whole process. So happy that I went with this office. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a good family dentist.

Pros: I was able to get an appointment very quickly. I called on a Friday and had an appointment by the following Monday. They even sent a text message to confirm the appointment. You don’t have to fill out paperwork when you arrive. Instead, front office staff take you back into an office to complete the information directly into the computer. Everyone was very friendly and smiley.
Cons: The place is very bare and sterile. It feels very «corporate» and impersonal. Although everyone was friendly — it was the kind of friendly that is trained (e.g. Always greet customer. Always ask customer questions a. b. and c.). The dentist I saw seemed friendly, but both he and the dental hygienist had no bedside manner at all. You kind of just blend in with the furniture. The dental hygienist had congestion and sniffled and wiped his nose repeatedly. I wondered secretly if they have such poor benefits that he was unable to call in sick, but I’ve never had a dental hygienist with the sniffles. It made me really uncomfortable and a bit grossed out. Finally, the worst part was that the cleaning they provided (and most certainly charged the insurance company for) was breezy at best: a quick polish and a floss last no more than about 5 – 7 minutes. I am used to 45 minute cleanings that are very thorough and include scraping for plaque with a tooth scale.
Overall: If your insurance or price concerns bring you here without much choice, you’ll be fine. They were very nice and for the most part they got the job done (a filling). If you are here for a cleaning, I would definitely ask to get the full deep cleaning and not just a polish. If you have good dental insurance, I would look elsewhere for a more high quality and personal experience from a more established dental office.

Just got a deep cleaning here and it went really well. They took good care of me. I will definitely be back.

Absolutely fantastic!!! I can not wait to tell everyone about this place. They are so friendly and helpful and will work with you. Dr Aaron Kleiner freaking rocks. He makes you feel so comfortable. This was boyfriends first visit and he can’t stop talking about you guys. I manage a medical office and you customer service is 5 stars. I’d give you 10 stars if I could!!!

I hate the dentist so much! But this place was awesome, even though it is a clinic they treated you better than those fancy dental offices. The dentist was very gentle and explained exactly what was going on with my teeth. Dr. Fellars was great!

Wife approves and that says everything! Clean and not to mention the latest equipment!

I had to find a new dentist due to having new insurance and this place was both conveniently located and had good reviews…
I arrived early and was greeted kindly. The place was clean and throughout my visit they had very clean and updated equipment.
Right at my appointment time I was taken to a consultation-​type room and asked health questions. I explained some previous issues from my last dentist. She wrote nothing down.
I was told to watch a welcome video for new patients. She put the video on and left. After a video that offered no valuable information I waited for the actual dentist who came in and greeted me. He asked me the same healthcare questions. He actually noted some of it.
I was then taken back to get X-​rays which was semi efficient. She didn’t ask until half way through if I was pregnant or not. I also asked for a full set of X-​rays since I hadn’t had them in several years. They refused my request.
After this I was taken to my chair. At this point the hygienist polished my teeth first. Yes, I got my polish done first. A little backwards, but what do I know? She laid the cloth across my chest and didn’t attach it and sprayed water on my face when rising my mouth out. She kind of apologized.
She left and came back with the dentist about 15 minutes later and neither really acknowledged me. They proceeded to «clean» my teeth together. I have good dental hygiene but not to the point where my cleaning should take less than 5 minutes… But it did! I hardly felt like my teeth were cleaned. They didn’t even floss my teeth! I was flabbergasted!
The entire time they were cleaning my teeth they never once asked how I was or if I was comfortable. They dentist and his hygienist were discussing their personal lives and events. Laughing and ignoring me. The water was spilling out of my mouth, down the side of my face and into my ear… they took no notice and never wiped it down. There were also times I flinched in pain. The dentist took no notice.
Needless to say, I had a terrible experience. It seemed very artificial and like they didn’t care about me because I wasn’t a charity case that they could use for promotion.
On the final shove out the door I was handed a handful of referral cards to refer people and flyers to «like» them on Facebook and give them a good Unilocal review for credit on my account. I certainly won’t be back so they can keep their account credit. I just felt people should know how they really treat people.

I had a great experience at Risas. Nobody looks forward to the dentist, but a week after my treatment, I can honestly say I’m really glad I chose Risas. I wish I had gone sooner. I don’t have dental insurance, so I needed upfront pricing, from doctors that I trusted, who would treat me for just what I needed, nothing more. I had a pretty good idea going in that I would need a root canal, and probably had some cavities. The doctor confirmed that I needed a root canal, explained to me exactly how the treatment would go, and what it would cost. The treatment itself was basically painless, and there was no pain after. They worked around my schedule, and got me in as soon as I was available for the final follow-​up appointment. I’m very happy. When you find a good business that you can trust, you stick with them. I have a great auto mechanic and accountant, and now a dentist. Risas is my dentist!

Most affordable dental clinic I have ever been to. This place is very well maintained and the staff is very welcoming and professional. I wish I knew about this place sooner.

First time at this Dental office, nice. The dental issues I brought to them was massive, to me. The staff and dentist were like bring it. we can do all your asking plus we can offer you easy convenient payment options to get you back in the smiling row things. OK, I paraphrased the above, but that’s how I felt, like happy to have found an all-​inclusive place for my dental needs without pawning my first born to get it done.
Oh, bring a sweater, the AC is on Arctic.

Fast friendly service. They help you out with affordable payment plan options and are able to answer any questions you have.

The Tempe Location knocked my socks off! Great customer service and very friendly staff. The dentist was very personable and thorough. I didn’t feel like I was just another patient going through the motions. They took the time out to ask what my wishes were to get my smile back and then made a plan of action, and started service on my teeth all in less than an hour. What is even better than the great service is equally great pricing. I need extensive work and my portion was very low then what I expected. I have had to be in dentist offices more than I would like, so I have experienced some horrible offices and had even more horror stories dealing with Western Dental. So, I truly appreciate great service at a great price. I can’t wait to my smile is complete.

If you’re looking for great and affordable Dental and Orthodontic care, I highly recommend Risas, they’re the BEST! I’m 25 and have Braces right now. I couldn’t be happier with the care I’m getting. They’re really nice and friendly. They send you reminder texts and see you on time (don’t make you wait too long) and the doctors and assistants are licensed, certified, highly trained, and highly qualified. You pay $ 10 for your first visit and can get Braces starting at $ 100 a month on monthly payments. They take most health insurances and even if you don’t, they’ll help you anyway. They really do «Speak Patient» with affordable prices and flexible hours (Saturdays and weeknights). They don’t have that «Perfect Hollywood smile» picture in their head when they evaluate patients. They only look at what’s best for you. I m being treated by Dr. Whitney Wright and he’s the BEST! As for me I needed surgery to correct my misaligned jaws and it’s expensive and it might not help me to have braces. That’s what other doctors told me but here they told me I can definitely have a better smile with straight teeth and I don’t have to have surgery if I don’t want to. Works for me. They definitely deserve 5+ stars. They’re amazing! :).

I went to Risas as a new patient, I was very nervous since I haven’t seen a dentist in a very long time. I was greeted by a friendly front office staff and was excited since they were friendly and didn’t hand me a packet of paperwork to complete. I was then taken back to an office where they collected my medical history, allergies, etc. I was then instructed to watch an informational video of what to expect of my first visit to Risas. I met with the doctor, who was nice and very attentive to my concerns and questions. I then had X-​rays taken and then advised to wait in a room for a consultation. The doctor put my chair back, looked at the X-​rays and then said some things to the dental hygienist. I was then told that they would look into my insurance and be back with the quote. I was given a price and went ahead with the deep cleaning and filling. I was told that they were going to numb my whole mouth up, which I was fine with. After I made my payment, the dentist asked again if I was sure I wanted to proceed with the procedure since he was going to numb up my whole mouth. I agreed and he said, «Think happy thoughts…» and injected the numbing agent into my gums. This is when I «disappeared.» They proceeded with the filling and the cleaning without even checking if I was doing ok. The dentist and the hygienist were too busy engulfed in their own personal conversation, and it felt that I had a million instruments jabbed into my small mouth. The dental assistant had the spit sucker uncomfortably in my mouth, and he was busy looking at the dentist, he wasn’t even paying attention to what he was doing. With the deep cleaning, the water was spraying all over my face and dripping down my neck, no one even noticed. They were busy talking about various things that they didn’t even bother to check and make sure my comfort level was ok. When the deep cleaning was over the dentist told the hygienist to «clean her up.» and that was it. He didn’t even thank me, say good bye or even ask if I had any other questions. The hygienist sprayed my mouth with water a few times and sent me on my way. I was highly disappointed and remembered why I hate going to the dentist. Horrible experience and I will not be back. I do not suggest this place if you want personal, comfortable and attentive dental care. =(

Wonderful work! Wonderful service! Dr Kleiner did a great job. I needed a root canal and he handled it in less than 30 minutes. They then scanned my teeth and created the crown right then and there! It was all handled in office. I couldn’t believe how efficient, clean and professional this place was. Not to mention, top of the line equipment! Thank you Risas and than you Dr. kleiner!

This office is amazing. I am a patient there. I need a lot of dental work done on my front 2 teeth. Root canals and crowns! I was so nervous to have the work done and because it was on my front teeth, I was so nervous about the end result.
When I first came to the office, every, single staff member treated me like I was so special and deserved all their time! They listened to my concerns and eased a lot of my nerves!
Then the doctor started and I was so surprised that it wasn’t hurting at all! The root canal and prep for the crown felt like a simple filling! It was awesome!
My smile is beautiful now and I smile with confidence because the doctor at Risas did such a fabulous job! I can’t say enough good things about this office!
They are so caring, and giving! I will be going back and bringing my ENTIRE family!
Wish I could give more than 5 stars!

My wife and I were in need of a new dentist in Tempe and decided to take a chance on Risas Dental, being that they are a newer practice in the area.
I ended up getting x-​rays, a consultation, cleaning, and two fillings done. The staff was very friendly and made me feel comfortable there. Dr. Pond was gentle and all the while made sure that I was comfortable during the procedures.
The facility itself was clean and modern with a TV in every station.
I will not hesitate to go back for regular scheduled cleanings.

I love it here. I switched over from the Glendale/​Maryvale location and I am so glad my dad heard about Risas on the radio. Speaking as one deathly afraid of the dentists, I am absolutely glad I am able to come here for my treatment and not feel judged by the assistants or yelled at by my dentist. I love it here and I have literally told every single one of my friends.

This office is great! Up-​to-​date, clean and friendly, but still with the best prices around! Thanks Dr. Kleiner and Risas!