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The Smile Doctor
The Smile Doctor is a general dental practice in Sacramento, CA offering comprehensive services including orthodontics, dental implants, and preventive care.
3000 L St #104, Sacramento, CA 95816
4.8(378 reviews)
About The Smile Doctor
Upfront, clearly explained costs and payment plans, plus same-day emergency responsiveness, set The Smile Doctor apart among Sacramento dental practices offering Invisalign.
The Smile Doctor is a general dental practice in Sacramento that also offers Invisalign for patients seeking orthodontic treatment. Reviews highlight how clearly costs and insurance are laid out before work begins, with payment plans mentioned often for larger procedures, and several reviewers describe getting same-day or next-day help for dental emergencies. Dr. Kim and the hygiene team are noted for a gentle, calm approach that eases anxious patients through cleanings and procedures, with extra care taken for those with dental phobia.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, January 2021–September 2026, updated September 2026
The Smile Doctor is a general dental practice in Sacramento, CA offering comprehensive services including orthodontics, dental implants, and preventive care.
They provide affordable treatment options with flexible financing and accept most major insurance plans.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
The Smile Doctor provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Adults
Ages 18+
Technology & Equipment
The Smile Doctor uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Laser Dentistry
Insurance accepted
9 plans listedAetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaDelta DentalGuardianHumanaMetLifePrincipal Financial
Accepts multiple major insurance carriers including Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, Guardian, United Concordia, BlueCross BlueShield, Principal, and Humana.
What patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
What patients praise
- Reviewers frequently mention upfront cost breakdowns and flexible payment plans for bigger procedures.
- Several reviews describe same-day or within-the-hour responses to dental emergencies.
- Nervous or fearful patients are given extra time and reassurance during cleanings and procedures.
Things to know
- A number of reviews describe the front desk as rude or unhelpful, including during billing disputes.
- A few reviewers report confusing billing codes or unexpected charges despite the practice's general cost clarity.
Who it suits
- Anxious or nervous patients
- Cost-conscious families
- Patients transferring mid-treatment
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Kim · 6 reviews
Orthodontic care in reviews
Few reviews discuss orthodontic treatment specifically; the feedback above reflects general dental visits.
- Last 90 days
- 14 reviews
- averaging 4.7★
- Last 12 months
- 50 reviews
- averaging 4.8★
- Owner replies
- 53% of reviews
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Oct 2023Sep 2026
| Oct 2023 | 10 |
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| Nov 2023 | 9 |
| Dec 2023 | 7 |
| Jan 2024 | 4 |
| Feb 2024 | 4 |
| Mar 2024 | 3 |
| Apr 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| Jun 2024 | 4 |
| Jul 2024 | 5 |
| Aug 2024 | 2 |
| Sep 2024 | 0 |
| Oct 2024 | 9 |
| Nov 2024 | 3 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 |
| Jan 2025 | 2 |
| Feb 2025 | 3 |
| Mar 2025 | 3 |
| Apr 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| Jun 2025 | 0 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 |
| Aug 2025 | 0 |
| Sep 2025 | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 11 |
| Feb 2026 | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | 5 |
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1★5★
PraiseCriticism
- Friendly staff47 / 10
- The dentist30 / 3
- Gentle, comfortable care32 / 1
- Clear explanations25 / 2
- Scheduling & wait times21 / 3
- Cost, insurance & financing18 / 5
- Responsiveness16 / 2
- Office & technology9 / 1
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly staff | 47 | 10 |
| The dentist | 30 | 3 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 32 | 1 |
| Clear explanations | 25 | 2 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 21 | 3 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 18 | 5 |
| Responsiveness | 16 | 2 |
| Office & technology | 9 | 1 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.8
378 reviews
Colleen Lowry
a month ago
Wonderful dental hygienist, X Ray tech, and Dr. Congenial people who are friendly, respectful and fun.
Sandie Miller
3 months ago
Everyone was so friendly. The DDS assistant was amazing and helped to comfort my anxiety
Debbie Creswell
4 months ago
I had tooth extracted. Dr. Kim did an excellent job. Absolutely no pain during extraction or after.
Clifton Swick
5 months ago
Staff was wonderful! Doctor was wonderful! I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Angie Valencia
6 months ago
I stopped going that dentist. I felt the dentist had no compassion and talked to me about medication in waiting room with other patients present. Violated my privacy confidentiality rights i felt embarrasssed. Dentist could have talk to me privately.. i do not recommend this dentistry. No compassion. I tried to post no star. It wouldnt let me unless i clicked on a star.
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does The Smile Doctor offer?
The Smile Doctor offers: Invisalign.
Does The Smile Doctor accept dental insurance?
The Smile Doctor accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, and others.
Does The Smile Doctor offer free consultations?
Yes, The Smile Doctor offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (916) 426-9512 or book online to schedule.
Is The Smile Doctor accepting new patients?
The Smile Doctor is currently welcoming new patients in Sacramento, CA. Call (916) 426-9512 or book online to schedule.
Where is The Smile Doctor located?
The Smile Doctor is located at 3000 L St #104. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=918702217907858562&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for The Smile Doctor?
The Smile Doctor office hours: Mon 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Tue 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Wed 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does The Smile Doctor offer payment plans?
Yes, The Smile Doctor offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
What is the patient rating for The Smile Doctor?
The Smile Doctor has a 4.8-star rating based on 378 patient reviews on Google.
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Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
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Mon10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tue10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wed9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
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