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Bright Now!
About Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Melbourne, FL
Braces and clear aligners come up often here, though cost, insurance billing, and treatment-plan consistency draw a mix of praise and complaints.
This is a general dental practice that also offers braces, clear aligners, TMJ treatment, and retainers, and braces come up more often in reviews here than at typical dental offices. Cost and insurance experiences vary widely, ranging from praised free consultations and payment plans to complaints of surprise charges and misrepresented coverage. Many reviews highlight gentle handling of nervous or fearful patients, including pain-free extractions and calm care for those with special needs. Dr. Dovale is mentioned frequently for explaining procedures step by step and working efficiently with assistants.
Summary of 206 patient reviews, September 2018–September 2026, updated September 2026
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Who They Treat
Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Melbourne, FL provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Melbourne, FL uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Richard Gill
Orthodontist
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Ilan Abramowitz
Orthodontist
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Thyagaseely Premaraj
Orthodontist
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Steven Dent
Orthodontist
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Insurance accepted
3 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 6 weeks ago
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Doctors patients mention
Orthodontic care in reviews
Orthodontic reviews describe the braces process as smooth and affordable, often starting with a free consultation, and note clear explanations along the way. A few reviews mention wires needing correction after adjustment or having to transfer between orthodontists mid-treatment.
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| Sep 2026 | 12 |
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly staff | 39 | 9 |
| The dentist | 34 | 6 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 35 | 1 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 19 | 12 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 15 | 14 |
| Clear explanations | 23 | 4 |
| Responsiveness | 13 | 6 |
| Treatment results | 11 | 2 |
Recent reviews from Google
Most office employees are nice but some don't know what they are doing. One employee will tell you something then the next will tell you something completely different. Beware. They care more about your bank account than they do you. They fool you about how much your insurance company WILL PAY only to insist you pay more than you were told. This place has an "assembly line" of dentists. You don't see the same dentist twice.
The office staff were very polite & professional, after they checked me in, my wait was very short. Monica the dental hygienist was very polite & professional also. She explained what she was going to be doing during my cleaning. She deep cleaned my teeth & gums & I felt very little discomfort during the procedure. She kept checking with me to make sure I was ok & I told her I was fine. It was the best experience I’ve had at the dentist in a very long time. After she was done she chatted & joked around with me. I would definitely recommend Bright Now Dental of Melbourne for anyone looking for a new dentist office to go to.
For the service I needed the staff n dentist was awesome. He listened to my concerns n he took care of me right away.
Monica, hygienist, was very pleasant and thorough. Kat, at reception, was friendly and informative. Both made me glad I chose Bright Now! Dental. Thank you for an entirely pleasant visit!
Very happy with my care at Bright Now! Had an implant tooth put in, & they made sure it was done proper & right.
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