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Bright Dental Milwaukee
Bright Dental Milwaukee provides orthodontic care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for children, teens, and adults.
1300 W Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
4.1(1,361 reviews)
About Bright Dental Milwaukee
Dr. Aqil Valika and colleagues are noted for taking on extractions and treatment plans other dentists had declined, and for patience with nervous patients.
This is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, and retainers alongside its regular dental services. Reviews often mention dentists, including Dr. Aqil Valika, stepping in to complete extractions or restorative work after other offices turned a patient away, and staff who spend extra time calming people with dental anxiety or a fear of numbing. Extractions and fillings are frequently described as fast and comfortable, with assistants offering hand-holding or step-by-step check-ins during procedures. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about billing, phone responsiveness, and wait times.
Summary of 201 patient reviews, October 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026
Bright Dental Milwaukee provides orthodontic care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for children, teens, and adults.
The practice is led by Dr. Sumit Soni, Dr. Aqil Valika, Dr. Talmeez Ahmed, and Dr. Neil Chandok. Patients seeking straighter teeth can receive Invisalign treatment. The practice uses digital impressions with intraoral scanning technology to capture precise images of teeth without traditional molds. Online booking is available for scheduling appointments. The team serves a diverse patient population and provides care in multiple languages including Spanish, Urdu, and Hindi in addition to English. Bright Dental Milwaukee accepts many dental insurance plans, which may offer partial coverage for orthodontic treatment. The practice provides an insurance checker tool on its website to help patients verify their benefits. Medicaid is accepted. Payment plans are available to help patients manage treatment costs, and CareCredit financing is accepted. The practice has received a 4.1 Google rating based on 1,361 reviews. Patients in the Milwaukee area considering orthodontic treatment should schedule a consultation to determine which options best suit their individual needs.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Bright Dental Milwaukee provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Technology & Equipment
Bright Dental Milwaukee uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
3D Digital Scanning
Orthodontists at this office
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Dr. Sumit Soni
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Dr. Aqil Valika
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Dr. Talmeez Ahmed
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Dr. Neil Chandok, DMD
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Dr. AYAS MAKKI, DMD
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NPI VERIFIEDAccepting New Patients5 yrs experience
Insurance accepted
8 plans listedAetnaCareingtonDentegraDenteMaxHumanaRenaissance DentalUnicareUnited Concordia
Bright Dental Milwaukee accepts Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.
What patients say
Latest review 6 weeks ago
What patients praise
- Several reviews describe dentists here completing extractions or treatment plans that other offices had refused to perform.
- Patients with dental anxiety or numbing difficulty are often mentioned as receiving extra patience and reassurance during procedures.
- Assistants are noted for offering hand-holding and step-by-step support during extractions and fillings.
Things to know
- A number of reviews describe rude or dismissive behavior from the doctor or front-desk staff, and one reviewer described a botched extraction that injured the jaw.
- Some reviews describe long wait times, cancelled appointments, and calls that went unreturned for months.
Who it suits
- Patients with dental anxiety or fear of needles
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Aqil Valika · 11 reviews
- Dr. Sumit Soni · 2 reviews
- Dr. Talmeez Syed · 6 reviews
Orthodontic care in reviews
The small number of reviews covering orthodontic treatment mention staff checking in for comfort during braces work, but also note that the practice discontinued its orthodontic program during COVID and transferred patients elsewhere, with one reviewer saying a keepsake dental molding was discarded without consent.
- Last 90 days
- 58 reviews
- averaging 4.6★
- Last 12 months
- 239 reviews
- averaging 4.5★
- Owner replies
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1★5★
- Early (phase 1) treatment4
PraiseCriticism
- The dentist44 / 15
- Friendly staff42 / 8
- Gentle, comfortable care23 / 3
- Scheduling & wait times11 / 13
- Clear explanations16 / 3
- Treatment results13 / 4
- Cost, insurance & financing6 / 10
- Responsiveness5 / 11
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| Gentle, comfortable care | 23 | 3 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 11 | 13 |
| Clear explanations | 16 | 3 |
| Treatment results | 13 | 4 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 6 | 10 |
| Responsiveness | 5 | 11 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.1
1,361 reviews
Mike Kingsberry
4 weeks ago
Overall, really good experience at Bright Dental. Would recommend to anyone, staff were courteous during my treatment to make sure I wasn't having any pain.
Emma Leflore
Edited a month ago
I went in with my grandson to watch them work. I retired with 42yrs as a office manager and dental assistant. I didn't let them know this, i just wanted to sit back and watch them work. The treatment room, instruments, Dr. and staffs was very clean. Personal thank you to Dr Valika and his staff members at Bright Dental you were on point.Thank you for the care you gave my grandson and you have my referral.
Olga Zarate
2 months ago
I will be honest, the location of this clinic is not the best but their staff are extremely pleasant. From checking in to checking out, everyone I had interactions with were extremely nice and knowledgeable. The doctor was very personable which is usually rare for me to see with a dentist. I definitely recommend this place. Both my teenagers and I come to this clinic!
Jordan Foster
2 months ago
Bright dental did a phenomenal job removing my broken tooth . I was afraid I was gone feel pain or the numbing process wasn’t gone work . Well it did its job 100000% I didn’t feel anything thank to dr.talmeer nd his partner 🎉
Sarah Plucinski
Edited 2 months ago
I had a great experience at Bright Smiles Dental the Doctor and his staff was very helpful and respectful as well as respectful.
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Bright Dental Milwaukee offer?
Bright Dental Milwaukee offers: Invisalign, Traditional Braces, Retainers.
Does Bright Dental Milwaukee accept dental insurance?
Bright Dental Milwaukee accepts Aetna, Careington, Dentegra, DenteMax, Humana, and others.
Is Bright Dental Milwaukee accepting new patients?
Bright Dental Milwaukee is currently welcoming new patients in Milwaukee, WI. Call (414) 662-0235 or book online to schedule.
Where is Bright Dental Milwaukee located?
Bright Dental Milwaukee is located at 1300 W Lincoln Ave. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=5385505191654236096&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Bright Dental Milwaukee?
Bright Dental Milwaukee office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Wed 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Fri 7:30 AM–3:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Bright Dental Milwaukee offer payment plans?
Yes, Bright Dental Milwaukee offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Bright Dental Milwaukee?
Bright Dental Milwaukee is staffed by Dr. Sumit Soni, Dr. Aqil Valika, Dr. Talmeez Ahmed, Dr. Neil Chandok, Dr. AYAS MAKKI. The practice is board-certified.
What is the patient rating for Bright Dental Milwaukee?
Bright Dental Milwaukee has a 4.1-star rating based on 1361 patient reviews on Google.
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Mon8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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