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About Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Salem, OR
Dr. Kumar's thorough explanations and quick same-visit repairs mark this Salem practice, which also offers braces and clear aligners alongside general dentistry.
Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics in Salem is a general dental practice that also offers traditional braces and clear aligners alongside its regular services. Many reviews mention getting fillings, crowns, or extractions completed quickly, sometimes in a single visit, and several note same-day or next-day repairs for broken crowns or bridges. Dr. Kumar is often described as thorough and calm with anxious patients, though a number of reviews raise concerns about his clinical work. Reviews also mention reasonable pricing and gentle handling of dental anxiety during procedures.
Summary of 205 patient reviews, February 2019–September 2026, updated September 2026
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Salem, OR provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Salem, OR uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. ANA E CASTILLA --, DDS, MS
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Dr. STEVEN WOODROW CAMPBELL --, DDS, MS
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Mr. YONG EUL KIM --, D.D.S.,M.S.
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ZIXIN CHEN, DDS
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Insurance accepted
8 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 8 weeks ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Orthodontic mentions are limited but include a report of a broken bracket that wasn't repaired promptly due to a front-desk error, a noted lack of weekend orthodontic staffing, and one account of a young patient being repeatedly encouraged toward braces without a clear need.
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| Aug 2026 | 8 |
| Sep 2026 | 9 |
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
|---|---|---|
| The dentist | 48 | 11 |
| Friendly staff | 37 | 11 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 17 | 13 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 25 | 4 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 9 | 14 |
| Clear explanations | 17 | 3 |
| Responsiveness | 13 | 8 |
| Treatment results | 8 | 6 |
Recent reviews from Google
I've been going here for a few years now and always had a great experience. Great cleanings and even a pain free root canal. My experience was made EVEN BETTER with their new dental hygienist, Jenny. Jenny you are Wonderful!
I get my teeth cleaned here. And it is quick and painless, there are always nice to deal with.
Amazing dentist!! If I could give more stars I would After having a terrible experience at my past dental office it is a relieve to finally get good dental treatment. dr. Kumar is such an amazing dentist, they are helping me with my dental needs and my crown. he was very helpful and patient during my visit and just a great dentist they took me in the same day too I highly recommend them and will keep recommending them to friends and family members and I highly appreciate the help.
Here is a clearer and more professional version: Each staff member provides different information, and important details are not documented in the system, which means I have to explain my situation repeatedly. The operator told me that she could not schedule an appointment because I am assigned to the Hillsboro office and must continue working with them. However, this is different from the information I received from the Hillsboro staff. She also stated that cleaning appointments cannot be scheduled online, even though the automated phone system directs callers to schedule appointments online.
They have mistreated my cousin who is a traumatic brain injury survivor. Lied to me about the benefits being used up on xrays alone… they have done nothing but xrays and the benefits are used up? We had an appointment today at noon they closed for the day due to lack of customers after we already had an extraction scheduled. What a joke. Run from this horrible company. Official complaint filed with Oregon Board of Dentistry if you have a disabled person they are rude and lack compassion for their clients. Shameful.
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