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Western Dental & Orthodontics

Western Dental is a general dentistry and orthodontic practice offering traditional metal braces, clear braces, and clear aligners for patients of all ages.

1143 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203
3.6(400 reviews)
Call Now(480) 281-0027Book OnlineWebsiteDirections

About Western Dental & Orthodontics

Payment plan assistance for braces treatment comes up often, though long wait times and billing disputes appear frequently in reviews of this Mesa dental office.

Western Dental & Orthodontics is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, traditional and clear braces, clear aligners, and retainers. Braces come up in reviews more than typical, often alongside mentions of payment plans and financing that helped families afford treatment. Dr. Collins is frequently credited with explaining care clearly and putting patients first, and front desk staff are often described as warm, though a substantial number of reviews report long waits, scheduling changes, and billing or refund problems.

Summary of 205 patient reviews, March 2017–July 2026, updated September 2026

Western Dental is a general dentistry and orthodontic practice offering traditional metal braces, clear braces, and clear aligners for patients of all ages.

The practice provides personalized orthodontic treatment supervised by certified orthodontists, along with flexible payment options and insurance acceptance including Medicaid and Medi-Cal.

Treatments offered

InvisalignInvisalignTraditional BracesTraditional BracesClear AlignersClear AlignersClear BracesClear BracesRetainersRetainers
GuidesHow much does Invisalign cost? →Clear aligner costs explained →Adult braces cost guide →

Who They Treat

Western Dental & Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+

Orthodontists at this office

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MELANIE LEE SETO, DDS

NPI verified · no bio or photo on file

NPI VERIFIEDAccepting New Patients

Insurance accepted

34 plans listed
Access DentalAetnaAmeritasAnthemAssurantAvesisBlue Cross Blue ShieldCareington
Western Dental & Orthodontics accepts Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.

What patients say

Latest review 4 months ago

What patients praise

  • Reviews mention payment plan and financing help specifically tied to braces treatment for children.
  • Dr. Collins is repeatedly praised for explaining treatment and putting the patient first.
  • Front desk staff, often named Leslie or Lesli, are described as warm and helpful.

Things to know

  • A substantial number of reviews describe long waits, appointments rescheduled without notice, or offices unreachable by phone.
  • Several reviews report billing disputes, incorrect insurance charges, or final bills that didn't match original estimates.

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. Collins · 15 reviews

Orthodontic care in reviews

Reviews describing braces treatment mention payment plans and financing that made care more affordable, along with hygiene education provided during multi-year treatment. A couple of reviews mention rushed handling by newer staff, though others report long-term satisfaction with braces results.

Last 12 months
36 reviews
averaging 3.3★
Owner replies
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Star ratings
  • 5★253
  • 4★22
  • 3★0
  • 2★11
  • 1★134
Average rating by year
  • 20123.5
  • 20133.3
  • 20152.3
  • 20162.6
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  • 20204.4
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1★5★
Treatments patients mention
  • Braces8
What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • Friendly staff65 / 28
  • The dentist31 / 26
  • Scheduling & wait times2 / 41
  • Clear explanations17 / 10
  • Gentle, comfortable care15 / 10
  • Cost, insurance & financing6 / 17
  • Responsiveness3 / 20
  • Office & technology7 / 7
What patients talk about
ThemePraiseCriticism
Friendly staff6528
The dentist3126
Scheduling & wait times241
Clear explanations1710
Gentle, comfortable care1510
Cost, insurance & financing617
Responsiveness320
Office & technology77

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Recent reviews from Google

3.6
400 reviews
Jill
Jill
2 months ago
“

Today I reached out to Western Dental because I was sent an email stating that the office on Main Street in Mesa has moved over to Power Road location and the phone number to call to schedule an appointment was left in the email. I went on to call that phone number there is a recording that says this phone number is not allocated. I called a few times. I kept getting the same message then I actually went online and got an office too Western dental the phone number rather call that number and no one answered, but you could hear someone snoring, but it was a very prominent snoring and I could hear people in the background laughing, and once I heard this, that person hung up, I will not be going to this practice. I am just appalled at the way they conduct business.

Review from Google

Michael Bonno
Michael Bonno
2 months ago
“

I would have given a little bit higher but then I was told on June 15th that they would be going out of business before I could get the last bit of treatment. I was charged 1800 through care credit and but was supposed to get credited $400 for the night guard I never received through care credit and they were sending over everything to care credit that same day so I should get the reimbursement in the next 7 to 10 days. I contacted care credit today and they have no records of anything getting sent to them and the documentation they gave me isn't good enough to get it back. Nothing like getting lied too and terrible service and then not being able to talk to anyone since the office is permanently closed- I'm going to continue to dispute and report the company as a whole to the BBB

Review from Google

Engels
Engels
3 months ago
“

I had really bad tooth decay on my front teeth from a soda addiction, ended up having to have three crowns with temporary crowns for two weeks. Everyone was professional and cordial, specially Valentina. The crowns fit and look well.

Review from Google

SteveAndJane
SteveAndJane
4 months ago
“

Cheyenne,the office manager is irresponsible, making promises to follow-up issues and to call back which she never did. I called this office literally dozens of times and only was able to reach through on the phone on three occasions. On each of those three occasions over a several week period Cheyenne committed to getting my records straight and calling me back. She never did. When I finally went into the office and faced her she just smiled and said it’s OK. It’s not OK it’s irresponsible. Her records were so messed up that her billing department called me every day multiple times per day for several weeks. And yet Cheyenne said my balance was zero and that she would get the billing office to stop calling me which she never did. With that said, the dentists were good and experienced; the dental staff was also good. The office and equipment are very old and not in a very nice area.

Review from Google

Maryann
Maryann
Edited 4 months ago
“

The dental assistants are the sweetest!!! And they run this place. Whatever u need they will help you and if it’s an emergency they are on it 🦷🪥 these ladies need some recognition guys!!

Review from Google

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does Western Dental & Orthodontics offer?+
Western Dental & Orthodontics offers: Invisalign, Traditional Braces, Clear Aligners, Clear Braces, Retainers.
Does Western Dental & Orthodontics accept dental insurance?+
Western Dental & Orthodontics accepts Access Dental, Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem, Assurant, and others.
Does Western Dental & Orthodontics offer free consultations?+
Yes, Western Dental & Orthodontics offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (480) 281-0027 or book online to schedule.
Is Western Dental & Orthodontics accepting new patients?+
Western Dental & Orthodontics is currently welcoming new patients in Mesa, AZ. Call (480) 281-0027 or book online to schedule.
Where is Western Dental & Orthodontics located?+
Western Dental & Orthodontics is located at 1143 E Main St. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=15796772399186912703&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Western Dental & Orthodontics?+
Western Dental & Orthodontics office hours: Mon 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Tue 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Wed 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Thu 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Western Dental & Orthodontics offer payment plans?+
Yes, Western Dental & Orthodontics offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Western Dental & Orthodontics?+
Western Dental & Orthodontics is staffed by MELANIE LEE SETO. The practice is board-certified.
What is the patient rating for Western Dental & Orthodontics?+
Western Dental & Orthodontics has a 3.6-star rating based on 400 patient reviews on Google.

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