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Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX
Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX provides orthodontic treatment in Phoenix, AZ, with a 4.
1602 E Roosevelt St Ste 301, Phoenix, AZ 85006
4.6(590 reviews)
About Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX
Payment plans and a cash discount for paying upfront often make multi-year braces treatment, sometimes stretching three to five years, feel more affordable.
Somos Dental & Orthodontics is a general dental practice that also offers traditional braces, and orthodontic care is discussed far more often here than typical for a dental office. Payment plans, financing, and a cash discount for paying upfront are mentioned often, though a handful of reviewers describe hidden fees or being charged more than the treatment plan called for. Dr. Patel is described as gentle and reassuring, and several reviews note braces treatment lasting three to five years, sometimes stretched out by pandemic delays or sporadic scheduling. Scheduling is a recurring sore spot, with many reviewers describing significant waits despite appointments.
Summary of 209 patient reviews, February 2020–September 2026, updated September 2026
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Adults
Ages 18+
Orthodontists at this office
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Timothy Yu, DMD, MS
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Insurance accepted
6 plans listedAetnaCareingtonDentegraDenteMaxRenaissance DentalUnited Concordia
Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX does not list Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.
What patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
What patients praise
- Braces are a central part of this practice's work, with reviewers describing multi-year treatment from start to removal.
- Payment plans and a cash discount for paying upfront come up often as making orthodontic and dental treatment more affordable.
- Dr. Patel is described as gentle and reassuring, particularly for anxious patients.
Things to know
- Some reviews describe long waits past scheduled appointment times, occasionally over an hour.
- A few reviews mention billing issues, including unexpected fees or being charged more than the treatment plan specified.
Who it suits
- Anxious or nervous patients
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Timothy Yu · 5 reviews
- Dr. Patel · 9 reviews
Orthodontic care in reviews
Reviewers describe braces treatment lasting roughly three to five years, with some delays tied to the pandemic or inconsistent scheduling of adjustment appointments. Several describe a smooth removal process and satisfaction with the final results, while a couple mention a retainer issue that went unresolved for months.
- Last 90 days
- 17 reviews
- averaging 5.0★
- Last 12 months
- 67 reviews
- averaging 4.8★
- Owner replies
- 78% of reviews
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Oct 2023Sep 2026
| Oct 2023 | 6 |
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| Nov 2023 | 11 |
| Dec 2023 | 17 |
| Jan 2024 | 13 |
| Feb 2024 | 4 |
| Mar 2024 | 7 |
| Apr 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| Jun 2024 | 5 |
| Jul 2024 | 7 |
| Aug 2024 | 10 |
| Sep 2024 | 10 |
| Oct 2024 | 8 |
| Nov 2024 | 10 |
| Dec 2024 | 5 |
| Jan 2025 | 11 |
| Feb 2025 | 9 |
| Mar 2025 | 5 |
| Apr 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| Jun 2025 | 3 |
| Jul 2025 | 8 |
| Aug 2025 | 9 |
| Sep 2025 | 7 |
| Oct 2025 | 11 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | 9 |
| Mar 2026 | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | 4 |
- 5★440
- 4★11
- 3★5
- 2★7
- 1★37
- 20204.5
- 20214.1
- 20224.3
- 20234.9
- 20244.7
- 20254.2
- 20264.7
1★5★
- Braces30
- Retainers3
PraiseCriticism
- Friendly staff56 / 7
- Cost, insurance & financing25 / 10
- The dentist26 / 5
- Gentle, comfortable care25 / 2
- Scheduling & wait times8 / 14
- Clear explanations18 / 1
- Treatment results16 / 2
- Office & technology11 / 3
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly staff | 56 | 7 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 25 | 10 |
| The dentist | 26 | 5 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 25 | 2 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 8 | 14 |
| Clear explanations | 18 | 1 |
| Treatment results | 16 | 2 |
| Office & technology | 11 | 3 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.6
590 reviews
Christina Harview
Edited a month ago
Edit: if I could give more stars I would! The dental hygienist Paloma worked extra hard to clean my teeth today!! She did it with three different tools and took her time doing it RIGHT… best cleaning I have ever had. I also yet again had a wonderful experience with Dr Patel. I have dental anxiety and they were gentle, kind, and honest. Told me I didn’t need a new filling and to wait it out. Also now I have a scheduled consult with the orthodontist, Dr Yu, for an assessment. I’ll update my review based on how that goes too.
Anna-Kahlan Jang
a month ago
I've always been pretty insecure about my smile due to my weirdly positioned teeth. At other dentistry places I was told I needed to pull teeth, despite my worries and concerns. Luckily, Somos Dental got my smile looking amazing while keeping all my teeth intact. I really love my smile now. Thank you! :))
Keren Molina
a month ago
Yorvin did a great service! He was friendly and awesome. Explains every step to take to guarantee a better smile.
Saul Quinones (JuniorKing)
a month ago
The service was amazing, very professional and understanding. They treated me really well starting with the assistant she explained everything with details. Dentists was very professional and knew what he was doing. I have had bad experiences with other dentist but this visit was great I highly recommend them.
Clara Torres
3 months ago
Don’t come here unless you want to wait more than 1hr in the waiting room. My appointment was at 3pm and I got called until 4pm and still waiting in the room.
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX offer?
Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX offers: Traditional Braces.
Does Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX accept dental insurance?
Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX accepts Aetna, Careington, Dentegra, DenteMax, Renaissance Dental, and others.
Does Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX offer free consultations?
Yes, Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (602) 888-2884 to schedule.
Is Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX accepting new patients?
Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX is currently welcoming new patients in Phoenix, AZ. Call (602) 888-2884 to schedule.
Where is Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX located?
Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX is located at 1602 E Roosevelt St Ste 301. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=7853391858550061064&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX?
Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX office hours: Mon 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Tue 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Wed 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Thu 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX offer payment plans?
Yes, Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX?
Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX is staffed by Timothy Yu.
What is the patient rating for Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX?
Somos Dental & Orthodontics - Downtown PHX has a 4.6-star rating based on 590 patient reviews on Google.
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Mon10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tue10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wed10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Fri9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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