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Maui Smile Works operates as an orthodontic practice in Wailuku, Hawaii, under the direction of Dr.
About Maui Smile Works
Dr. Damerell has corrected complicated cases in a single visit, including finishing another dentist's unfinished Invisalign treatment, though a few reviews mention uneven bite outcomes.
Dr. J. Damerell is described by reviewers as knowledgeable and meticulous, particularly with children who have been in treatment for several years, and one review notes he corrected another dentist's Invisalign work quickly. Many reviews mention a caring front desk and assistants, with one specifically praising the office manager's helpfulness. Results are generally described as noticeable, with friends and family surprised at the improvement, though a handful of reviews mention a misaligned bite or an incomplete space-closure case that took over a year.
Summary of 20 patient reviews, October 2014–August 2026, updated September 2026
Maui Smile Works operates as an orthodontic practice in Wailuku, Hawaii, under the direction of Dr.
J. Mickey Damerell. The practice provides orthodontic services to patients on Maui, offering initial consultations at no charge and structured payment plans to accommodate various financial situations. Operating hours extend beyond standard business schedules to include evening and weekend appointments. The facility utilizes 3D scanning technology for treatment planning and patient assessment. Dr. Damerell maintains board certification in orthodontics and holds membership in the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). The practice has received a 4.4-star rating based on 22 Google reviews from patients. Services are delivered at the Wailuku location, which serves the central Maui area and surrounding communities. The practice structure allows for flexible scheduling options that may accommodate working professionals and families with school-age children who require orthodontic treatment outside conventional business hours.
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Maui Smile Works provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
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Maui Smile Works uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. J. Mickey Damerell
Board Certified Orthodontist
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Latest review 7 weeks ago
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| The orthodontist | 11 | 2 |
| Friendly staff | 12 | 0 |
| Treatment results | 9 | 2 |
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| Great with kids | 3 | 0 |
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Recent reviews from Google
First reason: This was years ago when I was in highschool. Day of removing my braces my teeth came out straight, but it did not come out aligned. I didn’t realize what was happening back then but the more I think about, the more it bothers me and I’m finally writing a review. When I got my braces removed, they were checking my teeth out, it was a young lady that was looking at it. She called over DR. Damerell and he checked out my teeth for what I thought was the final check. The doctor kept pushing my lower jaw into alignment with my upper jaw with his pinky. You would assume with the amount of pressure he was forcing my jaw that, that was the position he wanted me to put my teeth in. So I did. This would cause my jaw to be misaligned when I aligned my teeth perfectly together. At this time, I didn’t realize that it meant my teeth would not be aligned as all I thought about was that “my braces were finally off!” Time passes and I realize that my bite is not aligned. And I think about how much my mom paid for my braces (~$8500.) it makes it sad that I came out with an imperfect bite but there’s nothing I can do anymore as this was years ago. Another reason: When I got my set of retainers, I was told that if I lost or broke them, I would get a second pair for free. I called and they said because it had been over my two year contract with them that I no longer get them for free. That sucks, but okay, I should have read the fine print. I didn’t end up getting a new retainer. I’ve called here a few times over the past years asking question about retainers because I finally am willing to pay for them but the ladies that answered the calls are always in a bad mood and not nice… I would not recommend this place.
Please, please save your $, I had an expensive small space that needed to be closed and took over a year and is still incomplete. Extremely disappointed.
Assistants and front desk staff are very caring and great! Just be in mind very slow when booking appointment be prepared to be longer than expecte. Dr is nice.. but at times can be a little bitter towards patients and staff.
Thank you Dr. D for working with my daughter and making her feel confident in her smile again...
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