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About Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces
Braces cases, often started early in childhood, are described as finishing quickly and with little discomfort, though long waits and scheduling mix-ups come up often.
This general dental practice also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, and TMJ treatment, and braces and early phase-one treatment for kids come up more here than at a typical dental office. Reviews often mention Dr. Salim and Dr. Reddy explaining procedures and treatment reasoning before starting work, and several describe patients experiencing little discomfort during extractions, root canals, and braces placements. Waiting times are a recurring complaint, with reviewers citing hour-long delays, overbooking, and appointments that go missing from the schedule.
Summary of 201 patient reviews, May 2023–September 2026, updated September 2026
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Dental: Dentistry & Braces in Bridgeport, CT, provides orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults. Established in 2004, the practice offers Invisalign clear aligner therapy and TMJ treatment as part of its specialty services. The team includes Dr. Augustine Kim, Dr. Yeonju Elizabeth Son, Dr. Nirav Patel, Dr. Gayatri Horowitz, and Dr. Willan Jumbo, all members of the American Association of Orthodontists. The practice treats a range of orthodontic conditions using Invisalign for patients seeking discreet alignment options. TMJ treatment addresses temporomandibular joint disorders that can affect jaw function and comfort. Patients can schedule appointments online and access care during evening and weekend hours to accommodate different schedules. Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces accepts insurance and Medicaid, and payment plans are available for treatment costs. A free consultation allows prospective patients to discuss treatment options and associated expenses before committing to care. The practice serves patients in both Spanish and Portuguese in addition to English. Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the practice has received a 4.4-star rating across 834 Google reviews. Patients throughout the Bridgeport area seeking orthodontic evaluation should contact the practice to determine which treatment approach aligns with their specific clinical needs.
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Who They Treat
Dr. Dental: Dentistry & Braces provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Orthodontists at this office
Jumbo
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Dr. Augustine Kim
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Dr. Yeonju Elizabeth Son
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Dr. Nirav Patel, MD
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Dr. Gayatri Horowitz
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Dr. Willan Jumbo
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Mandela
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Patel
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Shobia
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Insurance accepted
16 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 6 weeks ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Orthodontic reviews describe braces down payments and monthly plans as affordable, with braces sometimes removed in under a month and patients reporting little discomfort when they were placed, and Invisalign results called beautiful; at least one patient was referred from another location specifically for orthodontic care not offered there.
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| Sep 2026 | 7 |
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly staff | 35 | 12 |
| The dentist | 34 | 8 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 7 | 30 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 16 | 4 |
| Clear explanations | 11 | 5 |
| Treatment results | 12 | 2 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 4 | 11 |
| Sales pressure | 2 | 8 |
Recent reviews from Google
Honestly, great care that takes Husky. Dr. Greddy knows her stuff and is very kind!
Dr. Salim is an excellent dentist. She is kind, professional, and always takes the time to explain everything clearly. She makes every visit comfortable and provides outstanding care. Thank you for your continuous care
The whole staff is AMAZING! From reception to the assistants the experience was amazing! I will most definitely be back! Thank you
So far my experiences at Doctor dental has been one of the best experiences I’ve had at the dentist, the staff has been friendly Proficient and kind, I have recommended Several Clients to them and would probably be using them myself for life. The conclusion I like to say thank you to all the doctors and staff.
Receptionists were extremely professional and courteous. Wait time for the doctor needs to be improved greatly.
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