Smile Makers

went in for a regular check up. I was told that I had an old filling that had cracked and that it had caused some problems with the tooth. They told me I would need to have the tooth ground down and capped. Even though I had no issues with this tooth I assumed I would soon if the dentist said so. We proceeded with the procedure. It was painful of course but that is expected. Once the tooth was ground down the took an imprint to have the cap made. While it was exposed they did a cleaning. During this cleaning the dental assistant accidentally put the metal hook right into the open wound. Did not make me happy but accidents happen. When I jumped she acknowledged the mistake. A minute or two later she did it again. At this point I was quite upset. I told her to just stay away from it and to not even clen that area around that tooth. At this point she switch to the motorized brush. As she made her was around the mouth she went right over the area and the exposed tooth. At that point I had had enough and left the room. Even though this had already been my worst experience at any dentist it still was about to get worse. Once I got the cap put on, the sensitivity of the «fixed» tooth (that I had no issues with to begin with) was not getting better after two months. I can not chew on it. I went back and they sent me to a specialist to see about a root canal. When I went there the office they sent me to had not information on me from my regular dentist. This «specialist» was just another regular dental office and thought I was looking for a cleaning and such. When I told them my situation they said they were sorry but did not know why I had been sent there. The only good thing I can say is that they are very friendly but that hardly makes up for their incompetence.

Be careful when getting scheduled for even a normal cleaning. They tried to schedule some extra cleaning that our insurance doesn’t fully cover and would have required over $ 100 out of pocket. No mention of that while scheduling the appointment. Wouldn’t schedule for just a normal cleaning without consulting the dentist. Will not be returning.

Great place.
These reviews deterred me and DONT let them do the same to you. This place is great. The staff is lovely, and more importantly– the doctor is fantastic, absolutely knowledgable and fabulous. He asked me questions about a specific condition I have that only a highly educated and kind hearted person would understand. They are an great, caring establishment.

I love my dentist!!! So few people can say that. All employees & the dentist are awesome!

This place is horrible, all they do is to scam people money. I been there for braces, however they took me to lots of procedures but still not helping me to put on my braces. I did a root canal, deep clean, crown, filling. All together is about 6500. But still they said I need to pull some teeth out, which I understand. But they charge 450 to pull a normal teeth, and I need to pull 4. 6 months pass by I still haven’t get my braces. I decide to change my dental office and I ask them if I can get my x-​Ray back which I pay for $ 100. They said if I want my X-​ray back I have to pay 100 additional fee! Wtf??? Then I went to find a better office, I told what happen to my new dentist and he said I did not need a root canal… And he also offer me free X-​ray, I was able to put on my braces in 1 month at the new place. The rate here 1 star and 5 stars, you know who to trust

All I have to say is Judy the receptionist is horrible not helpful at all and puts you on hold for over 20 minutes without checking on you. According to the other reviews it seems as if this isn’t uncommon. I will be looking else where for dentistry in natomas

I would give zero stars if I could. I should have Unilocaled before going. The receptionist is probably one of the rudest ppl I’ve had to encounter (I believe Judy was her name and she’s mentioned in other reviews). I went bc the location was convenient.
They told me I need to get my cavities refilled bc the fillings were cracked. Overall, I didn’t get a good feeling so I went to my old dentist in Davis. They said there was nothing wrong with my fillings! Then they charged me $ 25 for a 1 page print out of my X-​rays which my dentist can’t even use. They refused to email or make a cd and asked why I couldn’t just take new ones.
BE WARNED! Save yourself the grief and go elsewhere.

Today i went for my first appt i was out of there in an hour they were friendly and doctor limhenco was the nicest will definitely recommend you all to give them a try

Dr. Limhengco filled some of my teeth, and the shots were painless. He has more than 20 years of experience. I had a good experience and everybody was nice and friendly there. I definitely recommend Smile Makers.

I took my mom here for her dental appt and everyone was so sweet! The minute we walked in the door we were greeted with nothing but smiles! My mother is very afraid of the dentist, but they were all about making sure she was comfortable! After the shot (which is my moms biggest fear) she said she didn’t even feel it! They were all about patient care, we left with some toothpaste and toothbrushes! My mom was all smiles when she was done with her appt with Dr. Limhengco. My mom loves going to the dentist now! I will be taking my whole family there!

Should call it Frown Makers. This guys are scam artists and tried to OVERCHARGE me. I had an exam and the Dentist and staff were friendly and efficient. Then they gave me a list of recommended treatments (A few fillings and a deep cleaning). I have insurance and I noticed that the prices quoted to me were much higher then they should be. I asked if they had all of my insurance info and if the adjustments had been taken. They said it was correct. I showed them the print-​out from my insurance company of what i should have been quoted for the treatments. They said I was wrong and «that I needed to read the fine print». I verified with my insurance company that the quotes I received from Smile Makers were NOT correct. I showed up to my next appointment and was told that my appointment was canceled and I was no longer a patient. They told me that I should have gotten a letter… I asked for a copy of the letter and it said that they would no longer have me as their patient and I was REQUIRED TO FIND A NEW DENTIST. All of this because I questioned their quote?!? Don’t ever go here! They will either overcharge you or drop you as a patient. They couldn’t even call me to tell me my appointment was canceled. Smile Makers also tried to overcharge my wife $ 675 for a crown when it should have been only $ 240 (with our Aetna insurance). We are going to find and Honest Dentist (not an easy task in Sacramento). Patient Be Ware — Know your insurance coverage amounts!
(Too bad I can’t give Smile Makers Zero Stars)

This Demist office is soooo bad and dishonest. I saw Dr. Limhengco on June 22, 2010 for exam/​tooth cleaning. I at the time was a new state employee, and had to find a dentist covered under my plan. Let me start with the fact that I am 27 years old and my adult teeth are, and have been cavity free my entire life. Well, this dentist did not perform a teeth cleaning but did take x-ray’s of my entire mouth and my x-​ray came out perfect, not one dark spot, all beautiful, white teeth on camera. So here I am thinking things are going great, and he comes in to «inspect» my teeth, using not the metal pick that sticks to your teeth and finds cavities’, but a little air tool. He begins blowing on my teeth and calling off all sorts of terms, I have never heard before & I started to get nervous. After this went on for some time, I interrupted him, asking what he was doing and he told me, «sssh, I’m calling your cavities’» (I immediately start crying and am in complete shock) I have more than one. He precedes to tell me I have 14!!! Then I lost it, I could not stop crying. Once he finishes his exam, he asks me if I floss & tell him 2x a day, every day & he told me, I can see that & that is why you have no cavities’ between your teeth. He told me one of my teeth may need a root canal and sends me up front to get an estimate for everything. I didn’t even get a cleaning prior to or after the exam.
So his «proposed treatment» was 13 fillings– ALL with caps and one root canal. Costing my insurance 6700, and me 640 out of pocket.
After I had time to get over the shock and reassess the situation, I realized he was being deceitful and attempted to get money from my insurance. I went in for a second opinion from my regular dentist who I have seen for many years & he was outraged with the copy of x-​rays I paid for from the smile makers and my treatment plan they gave me. He in addition submitted his own letter to the board of review regarding this outrageous proposed treament plan.
I have NOT ONE cavity in my mouth! I have filed this office to the Dentistry Board for malpractice and have been in contact with my insurance and filied a report and intend to take this to the top, I want this dentist to be held accountable.
How dare him think he can get away with attempting to cause me harm by filling non-​existent cavities and stealing from both me and my insurance. I want to spread the word, so that this office can’t take advantage of people they way they attempted to me.
This office is corrupt & gives a bad name to the good dentist out there who truly do their job.
Smile Makers (Smiling while the rob you and cause damage to you healthy teeth)

I recently made changes to my dental insurance and wanted to make an appointment for my daughter @ smile makers. I called the office and their receptionist — Judy, promptly put me on hold… for over 10 minutes! During the hold no one bothered to check on me (I must’ve just been a blinking light on the phone while the receptionist was busy filing her nails.) As soon as I hung up and called right back guess who picked right up? Judy.
I inquire about making an appointment and let her know about my recent insurance changes, she doesn’t even ask me for any information and immediately tells me those changes aren’t on their rosters. Well can you call my insurance for verification? She says, «No, You’ll have to call them and if you like you can conference call back and I’ll take over from there…» (Isn’t that what they pay YOU to do?) I tell Judy that I’ll give them a call first and hang up.
So I call my insurance… they inform me that they don’t call the dental offices! They’re supposed to contact my insurance for verification! WTF! I ask my representative if she wouldn’t mind being on a conference call so we could verify information… she doesn’t mind. So I conference the dental office… Judy answers and… PLACES US ON HOLD! The rep and I chit-​chatted for about 5 minutes before I hung up. Needless to say, I switched my dental provider back to our prior dentist.
Who cares if you have a beautiful state of the art dental clinic when you can’t even make an appointment to go there and see it.
Sorry smile makers, terrible first impression. You lost a customer and I definitely WILL NOT be recommending you. smh #FAIL

This dental office is full of scammers. They tell you you need procedures which are not needed. They are all about money and not about people, especially Michael. He tries to intimidate you, but if you do your research and learn what he is trying to do you will save yourself a lot of money. You may never talk to him, his muscle’s name is Judy. She does most of the talking for him. Do not let them bully and scam you. I would NEVER reccomend this dental office to anyone. I would have said that this office is great for its specialty only, but even thier orthodontist isn’t that nice of a person. I’ve put up too much with this dental office I’m glad my braces are off and I dont have to deal with them anymore!

Receptionist wouldn’t even make an appointment because she didn’t think she could accept my insurance… but wouldn’t call my insurance company to confirm, said that I had to call them myself. I already called my insurance company and that’s why I was trying to make an appointment here in the first place!!!
The lady who answers the phone didn’t even want to work with me at all! Told me they are a dental office they deal only with medical procedures and not with insurance companies, which makes no sense at all. Can’t even make an appointment due to the rude receptionist!!!
Called another dental office down the street and had my insurance accepted and an appointment made all within 10 minutes.

Beautiful state-​of-​the-​art dental clinic. Dr. Limhengco is very knowledgeable and friendly. He makes the patient feel safe and not afraid to get their dental work done. He is up to date with the latest dental procedures and knowledge. I highly recommend him.

This is the first dental office where I feel welcomed once I step foot in the door. They are friendly, clean, and just really nice staff! The office equipment is up to date and high tech. I do not get the dental gitters or nervousness coming here! They take their time in educating me on my teeth, tooth by tooth. I highly recommend this dental office!

He is the best dentist in town!