Happy Smiles
Quality dental care in Los Angeles
Smyleee Rating
Outstanding
Featured on Smyleee
Happy Smiles is ranked in the top 3 on 2 Smyleee Top 10 lists.
About Happy Smiles
On South Western Avenue in Central Los Angeles, near the Koreatown area, Happy Smiles works as an accessible general and family practice serving a busy, densely populated part of the city. Routine care anchors the office, dental cleanings, exams, and the preventive attention that keeps teeth healthy, and the practice is set up to serve patients of different ages, including children, from a single convenient location.
For patients needing more than maintenance, dental implants give the office a restorative dimension. Implants replace missing teeth and restore comfortable chewing and a complete smile, and because cosmetic services are part of the same practice, the appearance of a restoration can be considered alongside its function. This lets patients address both their health and their aesthetic goals with one team rather than seeking out separate specialists across the city.
The cosmetic side is clear and approachable. Teeth whitening offers an easy way to brighten teeth dulled by age or staining, while veneers reshape and refine front teeth for patients wanting a more noticeable change. Affordable dental care is named among the services, which matters in a neighborhood where cost is often a real consideration, and pediatric dentistry means parents can bring young children into the same office they use themselves.
With general and family care at its center, the practice suits households juggling several schedules, parents wanting steady preventive visits for their children, adults considering implants, and anyone interested in cosmetic improvement from a nearby provider. Emergency dentistry adds reassurance for the unexpected, a chipped tooth, a lost filling, or sudden pain. For Central LA residents near South Western Avenue who want an approachable, all-ages office that combines routine care with implant and cosmetic options, Happy Smiles offers a practical, community-minded choice for keeping a household's smiles healthy. For Central LA families near South Western Avenue who value an accessible nearby provider, having routine care for adults and children alongside implant restoration, veneers, and whitening keeps a household's dental history in one place, and emergency dentistry means a sudden problem can be handled close to home rather than across town.
Happy Smiles, on South Western Avenue in Central LA's Koreatown area, focuses on family-friendly general and cosmetic care, cleanings, implants, whitening, and veneers, with pediatric dentistry and affordable care noted. Emergency dentistry rounds it out, making it a practical fit for Central LA households wanting all-ages care close to home.
Clinic Details
Insurance
Accepted
Best Known For
General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday(Today) | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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Location
Services Offered
General Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Dental Implants
Veneers
Cosmetic Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Children's dentistry at Happy Smiles delivers cleanings, exams, and cavity care in a way that suits young patients and builds healthy habits early.
Other services
Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Outstanding
1,692 reviews
Smyleee Rating reflects verified profile signals, reviews, and overall care quality.
Recent Reviews
Worst! My son had an appointment at 11am 2 hours later still waiting . This is all the time gonna be switching to another place .
Best dentist! They take amazing care of my daughter here !
I received excellent service. It was my first time here, and they gave me a deep cleaning. I'm in no pain at all! Thank you for a wonderful experience.
I received treatment a week ago and I'm very satisfied with the experience. I was suffering from a severe toothache and couldn't even sleep because of the pain. After a consultation at Happy Smile, I received a root canal. When I first walked into the dental clinic, the receptionist greeted me with a big smile, which immediately put me at ease. Dr. Nakamatsu treated my aching tooth and explained my dental condition to me in great detail and with kindness. He also performed the treatment very skillfully. I want to thank everyone again. I'm so happy that I no longer have to spend sleepless nights because of tooth pain. I will definitely visit this dental clinic again in the future.
Happy smiles is one of the friendliest dental offices I've came across, besides the friendly staff the attention is out of this world! They are really good with kids and adults! They explain everything with detail and make sure I understood what type of treatment I was receiving highly recommend to anyone interested in any dental work!!
I had an outstanding experience at this dental practice. The staff is incredibly welcoming, professional, and knowledgeable. Every visit is comfortable, and I always feel well taken care of. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch, compassionate dental team.
Make sure to carefully review your insurance statements. I simply had routine X-rays and a good dental cleaning done, yet they billed over $2,000. I thought that seemed strange—other places typically charge around $200—so please be careful.
Don't get fooled by the outside ! Once you walk in its a beautiful office. From the reception that is super kind to the staff taking the x-rays everyone made me feel extremely comfortable. I was explained very well about why i need to remove my wisdom teeth. Although I'm super nervous I'm able to understand the benefits of why i need to remove it and the team made me feel like I'm in very good hands. I will be back to update my review after my procedure!
Very quick service from my check in, to getting in to the room, doctor doing my exam. The young lady Stephanie was a 10 she was super gentle while taking the xrays. The doctor was super kind and explained the treatment needed. I will be coming back in 3 weeks for my deep cleaning. Thank you to all the staff there.
I had the best experience at Happy smiles! Kimberly was amazing at the front desk. Lydia was amazing I didn’t feel a thing during my cleaning. Great team at Happy smiles!
Despite the good reviews, I had a bad experience with this dental office. I had an initial consultation in November 2025 for a dental cleaning. My appointment was at 6pm and at time of scheduling I was told it was enough time for a cleaning. The day of the appointment I was told by the dentist that it was too late and that I would get a callback with a quote for the cleaning and a couple of cavities they found. In personal experience, other offices are able to find out what your insurance will cover and what not. Anyways fast forward two months, I have not gotten a call. I called them twice and was told I would get a callback. No call back. I emailed twice. No reply. However, they did file a claim to my insurance for the initial consultation. Very nice staff but it seems they have more clientele than what they can handle.
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