Ocean Heights Dental

Great experience. Very friendly staff and Dr. Steven wants his patients to be knowledgeable about every procedure.

Dr. Steven Kim and Ocean Heights Dental did an excellent job! After months of having an extremely sensitive tooth and eating only on the opposite side of my mouth I finally chose to get my old cracked filling replaced. It was a pretty large filling and Dr. Kim handled it with ease. The multiple shot (s) to numb my mouth were painless and the drilling didn’t hurt a bit. Today my tooth feels great and there is no soreness at all. I am definitely a happy camper now and would highly recommend Dr. Steven Kim Ocean Heights Dental!
…oh and the cup of coffee made for me by the very own Dr. Steven Kim himself solidified my choice to make him my new Dentist

I’ve gone to Dr Kim three times now. I found myself without dental insurance for a long time so he was the first dentist I’d seen in at least 8 years.
Dr Kim is professional, thorough and very aware of making sure you feel comfortable (or at least not horribly uncomfortable and in pain) He clearly explains procedures and doesn’t treat you like you’re stupid.
They do have limited hours. It’s a small office with just him so I understand. Since I no longer dread going to the dentist I’m sure my teeth will be much happier and healthier because I’ll be keeping my appointments.

I heard about this haven at a bar in LA when one of my old crowns had fallen out. I figured I had nothing to lose and checked Unilocal for the reviews and I would strongly agree with all the positive reviews spoken about this business. I actually think these reviews are an understatement to the professionalism related to this place.
I first spoke with Karen and she was the most welcoming individual I have ever encountered. Any questions or concerns I may have had was answered to the best and fullest extent. Any paperwork involved was a breeze and my fees were carefully and easily processed.
Ben and Nat were my first visit hygienist whom quickly made me feel at home about my cleanings. Not only did they fully clean and restore my teeth after years of avoiding the dentist, they informed me how to keep them that way as well. My teeth were so clean that I wish this was how I brushed my teeth every day. Loved my conversations about food with these two.
Suzanne took my full x-​rays and assisted in my crowns for my previous visits. This was the first time I had an x-​ray without gagging from the instrument that was placed at the very back of my mouth. She took care of me as if I were her own. She even assured and informed me about the types of crowns to choose from and the advantages/​disadvantages of each.
Dr. Kim, I do not even know where to start. From the first visit, he had joked and talked to me as if I was a friend rather than a patient. I was really skeptical about seeing another dentist because of my past experiences, but when this man picked up a needle he more or less might have had picked up a feather. I’m saying this to convey the image of how painless his procedures are. This man does have the «steady hands and a strong grip» as one of his reviews claimed and if there is anyone reading this is afraid of the dentist, I sincerely advise you to make an appointment.
I question to this very moment if this office even knows the word discomfort or pain. His team has the best bedside manners and each and every one of them make me feel more and more like family with each encounter. They will inform you about every detail all the way through and will execute your dental operations with precision and speed. I will strongly disagree with any review under 5 stars for this fine practice. Thanks again for everything guys!

I have never been here since they dont take HMO but they seem really nice on the phone.

I would definitely recommend Ocean Heights Dental to anyone, anytime. Dr. Kim and everyone else at this dentistry is really informative, good at what they do and treat you like a friend. I had my Deep cleaning, and fillings done here and I would say that this is the best dentistry I have ever been to.

As always, This guy is the BEST! The whole team is very friendly and happy to help. They have never made me wait very long win you arrive for your appointment and they make you feel almost like family. If anyone needs a cleaning to a fill, They are such a pleasure to work with. I had called because while i was traveling for work my filling came out (From a previous dentist.) They scheduled my appointment for as soon as I came back into town & took care of it right away. I am a patient for LIFE! :)

Dr. Kim and his staff are very professional and make your dental experience comforting for someone who doesn’t enjoy going to the dentist. Someone who enjoys the dental experience it’s a walk in the park. I have been going to Dr. Kim for a few years now and it’s a consistent and enjoyable experience each time I go. Don’t be afraid and make a appointment today. You won’t regret it.

This is an excellent dentist — dedicated, super competent, and friendly. I just wish he was open on weekends.
If you live and work in LBC or SB, this is the place to go.

I would say Im one of those with some unfortunate issues when it comes to my teeth. I can’t breath through my nose when I sleep, leaving my mouth open which promotes decay. I also have some bad genetics when it comes to my teeth. I have had a lot of work done by Dr. Kim and his awesome staff. Not only is there work top notch, Dr. Kim is very easy to talk to and I really feel he cares about my dental health and is not just doing the work to get paid. He was worked with me through financial hard times and I have never felt he was unfair to me in any way, quite the opposite actually. As a matter of fact, Dr. Kim has probably lost money on me at times as due to my dental issues causing crowns to crack or filling to pop off, he always stands behind his work and fixes the issues without any problem. I don’t think I have ever waited more than 5 minutes in the waiting room if that.
Due to Dr. Kim’s persistence in constantly educating me on better dental habits, I have been able to really turn my dental health around. For me the use of a high power water pick and sonic toothbrush really put my teeth and gums on the right track. As much as it sucks spending so much money on your teeth, in the end, its probably the most important thing you could ever spend your money on. Don’t skimp on your mouth, go see a highly trained and super awesome dentist like Dr. Kim!

Without dental insurance, I hadn’t gone to the dentists in years so I had no idea what was in store for. The first thing Dr Kim did when I went in was to take a full xray of my teeth to find any bad fillings or cavities.
At first, Jennifer, his dental hygienist made sure I had a clear understanding of what she found before cleaning my teeth. She and Dr Kim both patiently explained every procedure, and precautions of what I should expect every step of the way. She took a long time to go over every crevice, and went back to those that had extra tarter, deep into my gums.
Dr Kim let me see what he was doing from a mirror. I never learned so much about dentistry and my own teeth, after seeing what he had removed and was putting in, even letting me feel his tool to educate me about what he was doing, I felt so much more at ease. Really above and beyond the scope of his practice, and what I had expected or ever experienced at a dentist’s office.
He only performed what was necessary without overcharging, and I left with a feeling of relief for getting two cavities filled and a mouth guard molded for my headaches and severe grinding that no other dentist had ever noticed before.
I will not be going to anyone else besides Dr. Kim. Friendly front desk, staff, and professional yet caring attitude are the sort of health care professionals you want to see.

I’m not a fan of having my teeth worked on, I’ve had a lot of bad experiences and my teeth need a lot of work! I was impressed by Dr. Kim’s complete «easy nice guy» role that he plays every time there is a new patient in the office. I don’t appreciate that once you ARE a patient of his, the care is turned down and the attitude is turned up. Maybe his idea of being a hip young dentist means he can spout off and say whatever he wants, however he wants. Dr. Kim seems to have a bad memory of what he said or did from previous visits even if the prior appointment was only days ago. Truthfully I’m only a continued patient because of Susan and Karen. Susan makes each appointment better! Her legendary patient care is amazing! Ive walked away from Dr. Kim’s office feeling confident in the work done ONLY because of Susan. My parents see Dr. Kim and my mother in particular is also someone who has a lot of work done and needing to be done. With things that have been said and the lack of care from Dr. kim I would encourage every patient or newly interested future patients to get a second opinion. After seeing dr. Kim from visiting a prior dentist with horrible care, he assured that I didn’t need a bridge that the prior dentist advised. HOWEVER, after my insurance ran out and cracking a tooth the same tooth dr Kim did a root canal on without placing a crown, I need a bridge per dr. Kim. Who said «I’m not placing blame on anyone, but we knew it would crack without a crown and you didn’t have anymore insurance.» He said he wasn’t placing blame yet, he was blaming me!
In closing of this review, if you’re happy as a paying customer of mr Kim’s than great. I know there are better caring educated dentist to have me as a patient. Thank you Susan for making the office so pleasant and enjoyabl.

My family is finally on the right track. We were at a terrible dentist for years. I never knew how terrible until my son (six years old) had a cavity that became infected. Happily, Dr. Kim was able to remove the tooth pain-​free. Now we are telling everyone we know. This is our new home for our teeth. The reviews are true. This team has been thorough and helpful with my entire family. Call them up and make an appointment.

I HATE GOING TO THE DENTIST — I don’t exactly know anyone in their right mind who loves it. However, since I came across Ocean Heights Dental and had Dr. Kim work on my teeth, I hate it and it scares me A LOT less. I dare say I was actually… EXCITED to go back after my first visit.
I made an appointment thanks to all of the amazing Unilocal reviews this business has. Like many others, I had not been to the dentist in YEARS. *cough* seven *cough* I’m glad that I chose them after such a long time seeing the dentist, because I can tell that they genuinely care about helping their patients. The staff is all super friendly (Karen the receptionist is the besttt) and Dr. Kim himself is super approachable and does anything in his power to make you feel relaxed. Just his personality makes you feel more at ease.
I got a root planing and a crown done on my front tooth. Of course neither were exactly pleasant feeling, but it was the best and least painful experience I have ever had at the dentist. I have more work to be done so they will be seeing a lot more of me when I have the money (they are super understanding of money issues by the way.)
Thank you, Ocean Heights Dental!

Love love love ocean dental. They are Friendly… Professional…Prompt…Informative…AND MOST IMPORTANTLY PAINLESS!!! :) Lets just say I was a Little long past due for dentist work and they are making me feel comfortable and inspired to get back on track. I am sooo team Ocean Dental!!!

I have had Dr. Kim as my dentist for over a year now. The short of it, is he and his staff are great, and I recommend them!
When I first decided to visit was after 5 years of not seeing a dentist. Because of this and some bad habits (not flossing) I ended up with a mouth full of cavities and some nasty gingivitis. (I had something like over 20 of them, YIKES!) After finding this out, they helped me feel good about visiting and offered encouragement to help me get my dental heath back in order.
While getting all those cavities filled Dr. Kim explained what he was doing and tried to make the whole experience as painless as possible. He loves to get to know you, and tries to keep the mood light and happy, yet still professional. Now my gums and teeth have been doing great.

I have a pretty big fear of dentist. I have literally cried at a dentist before (When I was 19 no less…) so when my GF told me to try Dr. Kim I walked in with trepidations. The first visit was very comforting with all the staff. I need my wisdom tooth pulled coupled with fillings and everyone was very accommodating.
Dr. Kim demeanor was down to earth. His friendly and affable nature instantly put me at ease. He’s upfront and there to help you within his abilities (which are superb).
Overall, I really recommend this place.

Absolutely the best experience and most trust worthy dentist you can go to! Dr. Kim is the best dentist I have ever been to.
–Offered to grind down a tooth that was bothering me, I told him I did not have the budget for it this month. Not only did he offer to bill me later, Dr. Kim also made sure no other teeth were grinding on each other and did tons of more work on the spot.
–He took the time to spring clean my teeth, this is not an in and out place. Dr. Kim truly takes care of you.
Dr. Kim is a true perfectionist and is extremely passionate about his work. You will have to look far and wide for someone as good as he is.
Dr. Kim’s entire staff is also very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. They all make going to the dentist feel like a walk in the park.

I have to say, I never thought going to the dentist would be ‘relaxing’ but with Dr Kim & Suzanne are aMAZing. I have been coming to long beach to have them work on my smile not because of location (as I live close to Downtown, LA) but because I know they really care about what they do. He tells you before he thinks you might experience pain, Which I have yet to feel in his chair.
They are patient & very well versed in letting you know what is going on in your mouth. The whole team is extraordinary & every time I leave, I feel satisfied and happy about the work that was done.
I would recommend any one to Dr. Kim’s office because I know they are working for the satisfaction of your smile.

It has been almost two months since I got my teeth fixed here… and I could not be happier. Happy enough to Unilocal about them… its been a long time since I wrote on here!
I ended up getting some major work done here…4 CROWNS. My teeth were in need of some serious work from some prior problems and new developing microfractures… sigh…the horrors of bad teeth genetics! Anyways, he fixed me up good! My teeth look better than they ever have, as white as I want them and just SO MUCH STRAIGHTER!!! I even had to come back an extra time because Dr. Kim was not satisfied with the way it looked at first. So he had my crowns remodeled to make it look more natural and no one can tell I have crowns… shoot, I can’t even tell I have crowns. He is a true perfectionist when it comes to making your smile as beautiful as it could be.
As if that wasn’t enough… the experience it self was wonderful.
1. Suzanne is the BOMB. She stayed late my first time there to make sure that I was comfortable and to do anything she could to make me feel better.
2. Dr. Kim’s shots… they don’t hurt. How is that possible???
3. Dr. Kim called me a week after my procedure was complete to make sure that I was feeling OK and to see if I needed any adjustments on the crowns.
4. Yes, Dr. Kim talks to you when he’s doing his work… but he understands your dentist talk. It’s a good skill for a dentist.
5. They set up a payment plan for me, so that I could afford to get the work done that I needed.
6. They listened to what I wanted and were sensitive to it. My teeth are just naturally a little strange, they veer to the left. So Dr. Kim and his team worked to make it as straight as it was while maintaining the integrity of my teeth.
Overall, I couldn’t be happier with my smile. The first day I had my crowns, my cheeks hurt from smiling so much. I would totally recommend him and his staff any day. I uploaded some before and after pictures too!