Just Dental

Would give this place 5 stars because the doctor is awesome, but I’ve had frustrating experiences with the receptionist. She’s a little. Slow? I’m always put in a bad mood after speaking to her

Amazing, I just left the doctors office Dr Duc Do so kind and professional. It’s amazing I called last night he was able to get me in early this morning. I had jaw pain and didn’t need any work, but recommend a clean next week. Very kind staff, definitely going back.

Wanted to have my wisdom teeth consultation for a quote. I called beforehand and was able to book an appointment an hour later. The dentist asked if there was anything I was concerned about my teeth and I told him about the gap due to my short top incisors. He went ahead and filed down my molars to try to close the gap. I thought that was really nice that he took the time to do what he could to fix my gap. He then did my annual teeth cleaning that I had planned to do at the end of the month at my regular dentist. He was very thorough with my cleaning! With my impacted wisdom teeth however he wanted to refer me to a specialist. Overall, I would come back if i wanted veneers or bonding done to my teeth because even though it was my first visit to this dentist, I had a great experience. The staff was nice and I think the dentist really does care for his patients and listens to their concerns! He didn’t even charge me for anything this visit despite spending a good 15 – 20 minutes trying to close my gap.

All I can say is great, wonderful, fantastic service. Super friendly staff and great service! Plus hey free bottled water, woohoo!

Best teeth cleaning service I have ever gotten! Super friendly staff, doctors, and they are quick yet tell you information about your teeth. I haven’t gotten my teeth cleaned in a few years due to being busy with work and having my son etc., so I was scared of what criticism I was going to get from the dentist. Dr. Duc was so nice, he did not make me feel ashamed or anything. He just made me feel comfortable and was pretty funny too! My teeth cleaning was painless as you could get but Dr. Duc told me that he was going pretty deep with the cleaning and was surprised I could take the pain as most people tell him to stop. I guess I have a high pain tolerance lol. I would really recommend this place to everyone. My husband went to get his teeth cleaned too and his Dr. did a good job as well. The price is very fair if you don’t have insurance ($ 40 for regular teeth cleaning).

Dr. Melanie Tongoc is phenomenal! Before visiting the Just Dental at the Bell Gardens location, I couldn’t remember a single visit to the dentist that I enjoyed.
A quick example of how Dr. Tongoc sets herself apart from others: when I visited another dentist in 2013, I was told that my front tooth (successfully repaired almost a decade ago for a small chip) would require a $ 1000+ veneer/​crown. It was slightly discolored, but there was no way that I was going to pay $ 1000 out-​of-​pocket for a purely aesthetic repair. Just today I visited Dr. Tongoc, who empathized with the fact that I am just a poor student living off of student loans. Instead of even suggesting a ridiculously expensive treatment, she offered to work with my insurance and do a completely free (i.e. covered by insurance) repair using a simple composite versus an expensive veneer. The result? I can’t even tell the tooth was ever chipped. There’s obviously no guarantee that she’ll be able to find similar alternatives to other expensive treatments, but the fact that she was even willing to try is truly refreshing. Other dentists in the past have just shrugged and sent me on my way!
Finally, she is very personable and technically capable; cleanings are somewhat painful for me sometimes, but I didn’t feel a thing with her. I will definitely be returning to Just Dental and Dr. Tongoc in the future!

I’m terrified of going to the dentist, which is why it’s been 10 years since I’ve been to one. My childhood dentist was, frankly, awful. Teeth cleaning was akin to torture, and the office smelled like a morgue, stinking of antiseptic. If you had me face down Freddy Krueger or a dentist, I would choose Freddy Krueger.
But it’s been 10 years, and I figure it was about time. My sister referred me to this place because she had a good experience here, and here I am, not 5 minutes after my appointment where I had my teeth cleaned and two wisdom teeth removed, and I couldn’t be happier.
The dentist is so friendly. The staff are warm and welcoming. If ever an experience at a dentist’s office could ever be described as «pleasant,» this would be it. I love this place. My teeth cleaning was painless, not an easy feat considering, hello, it’s been 10 years since my last appointment. My teeth extraction was as untraumatic as it could have been. The anesthetic shot didn’t even hurt!
So here I am, happier than I could ever imagine after a dentist’s appointment. And I will be returning regularly from now on. This place has helped me conquer my fear of dentists and has helped convince me that not all dentists are evil masters of torture! Thank you, Just Dental!

The best dentist place ever! all of the staff were very friendly and helpful. I did a walk in and there was no wait or any long paper work to fill out. Walked in, went straight to the seat, took an X-​ray and Dr. Duc went straight to cleaning my teeth. He was extremely informative and helpful! funny guy too. The place is not as fancy as some other dentist office, but their customer service definitely makes up for it. They make the effort to know about you and where you’re coming from; they sincerely want to help you! Not like some other places where they just want you for your money. I will be moving about 20 miles away from this place soon, but i will continue to go here because of how good and friendly their services was!

I have been to many dentists, and may I say hands down this place is the best place I have ever been to. I have huge distrust and hate dentists in the past until I came here.
He does a really great job. He goes the extra mile to make your teeth perfect without the extra charge. Also, his prices are cheaper than most areas. I was surprised he charged me very little, and he does not charge much if you don’t have insurance. Very excellent work, here they treat you with uttermost respect and attention to your concerns and needs. Kind, honest, and humble with his work like I said he will go the extra mile. Now that is hard to come by because many places I know have ripped me off, but this place did the uttermost best. Thank you so much!

Best dentist ever! The dentist is very knowledgeable and honest. He thoroughly explains all the procedures to you and spends a quality amount of time fixing your teeth to make sure it’s perfect. And he graduated from UCSF, one of the best dental schools. I rarely write reviews but he’s getting a five star from me.

I haven’t gotten a teeth cleaning for a good ²⁄₃ years. I found this place on Unilocal with good reviews and it was near my house so I decided to get my teeth cleaned here. The Doctor is extremely nice and friendly. He explains very thoroughly what he is doing as he is doing it. Very gentle, no pain whatsoever. They have a great team! Staff are all sweet and friendly. I will definitely be coming back in 6 months as recommended.

Very friendly and honest dental place, like a hidden gem.
I came in second time hoping dr. Duc to take care of my teeth, and I had Dr Melanie tonngoc. I was a bit hesitant cuz she looks so young and may not be as skilled, but I was amazed by her excellent work. She was very gentle and always checked on me to see if I’m doing ok cuz I told her I’m very sensitive to dental pain.
The place may not be as nice as other fancy dental offices, but the staffs are awesome and they provide great care, which matters to me the most.

The service at this dentistry was excellent!!! The staff and dentist are very professional and caring. I’ve been to MANY dental offices before and all the other dentists were not thorough in their dental procedures or had their assistants do the teeth cleaning (not good). Dr. Do tried his best to help my teeth look its best inside and out– he cleaned every edge and corner there was. Best dental office there is, I’m sticking with this one.

I’ve used Unilocal for many years, this is only the second time I’ve felt the services I received earned a 5 star rating. I went this morning (1−3−15) for the first time to see Dr. Do. He did a full check-​up (x-​rays, exam & a very thorough cleaning). Judy, Edith & Dr. Do could not have been more pleasant & professional. I’m 51 years old & have had a few cleanings in my life, but this one ranks at the top of my list! Thanks again.

Good customer service, affordable price. The Dr and staffs are very friendly. Totally recommend!

This is my first time I get my teeth clean here. I was scared because I’m really sensitive. Normally, I couldn’t eat anything for one week after get my teeth clean But the doctor here, he is the best. I don’t feel any sensitive after all. Moreover, the doctor there makes you feel like you’re family. Not patient and doctor, including the worker also. So I give them 5 stars. :)

At first I was a little scared coming here because of my prior experiences with my previous dentists. Let’s just say I am terrified of dentists and when I came here I didn’t experience any anxiety like I would before at my previous dentists office. The staff is amazing, they’re sweet and very professional. Dr. Do is professional and very kind. When he was cleaning my teeth he repeatedly checked up on me and asked if I was okay! Showed me that he cares! It was first time at this dental office and he was just supposed to do a cleaning but instead he fixed all the mistakes my previous dentists made and even fixed my crown on my teeth.
This is a very professional dental office that actually cares about their patients and not just the money!

Friendly environment. Professional service.
I love how the dentist did to my teeth. I had one of my front teeth was longer than the other, so he made it even for me. Love how even they are right now.
Also, I love the receptionist. Her name is Judy, she would give you warm greeting, and nicely answer any of your question.
It was a great decision to ditch my parents’ dentistry

Dr. Duc Do is a great dentist! He is very thorough, dedicated, and compassionate about his work. I found his facility through the Denti-​cal provider list. I actually took a chance coming here, as I would usually go to the dentists that my parents see, and I’m also a bit picky about service. I’m VERY glad to find that I made an excellent choice! As soon as I walked in, Dr. Do and the staff greeted me and made me feel very comfortable. I apparently got an infection because my wisdom tooth was growing and had broken through my gums, but ever since the thorough teeth cleaning he gave me, the pain is completely gone. He made sure, while he was cleaning my teeth, that I was not in pain; he would pause or work more gently when I was. I came into the office about twenty minutes before closing time, expecting just a quick exam and then to be rescheduled to another day — like other providers might have done, but Dr. Do examined me right away and even offered to clean my teeth on the very same day. We went 39 minutes past closing time! Though I would not condone coming in at such a late hour (since one should be mindful of the business hours), I can see from just that that Dr. Do is very dedicated.
Like other reviewers have said, he tells you what you need to get done and what you don’t and also how much the procedures will cost. He will try to save you as much money as he can in whatever way he can. I really like that he listens patiently to your problems and questions and give detailed explanations (without you needing to ask for them) so that you can understand what is happening and why he might need to do certain things. In this way, he builds trust and companionship between himself and his patients. His way of doing business is very genuine, warm, and patient-​focused.
Besides the actual dental service, the reception and staff are very friendly, easy-​going, and organized. I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends.

I normally don’t write review unless it was something that I was extremely pleased with and yeah I am writing review for Just Dental because the service I received was beyond my expectation.
Well, what I can tell you is Dr. Duc Do runs his business on a honest philosophy. Simply put, you will only receive your dental treatments if only they are necessary for a healthy mouth. The services rates are very reasonable compared to other dental offices in the area, great discount for cash payment and insurances are welcomed too. I live in Northridge but I will drive for 1h to Just Dental when it comes to dental care because this is the place I trust.
Khoi Nguyen.