Ronald C. Tawa, DDS

I’m usually too lazy to write a review unless the service provider really screwed up, but Dr Tawa deserve a kudos for being a honest doctor.
I was set to do a new crown here with Dr Tawa. After I mentioned I have irritation on the tooth sometimes, Dr Tawa insisted I went for consultation and sent me to two endodntists.
I ended up getting more than two consultations with varying opinions. One of the endodntists said he couldn’t see anything obviously wrong and doing a crown on it was OK.
So I asked Dr Tawa to go ahead with the crown work. Again he insisted getting a written report from the endodontist before he would start any work. The endodontist eventually backtracked and said it’s possible the tooth is «dirty» because root canal was done so long time ago and may need retreat.
I ended up doing a retreatment which revealed there was a small crack in the root and I likely would need a implant. So Dr Tawa was right all along.
Sometimes I find Dr Tawa almost ‘painfully’ honest by refusing to do a crown even when I was insisting, but in the end he saved me from doing a crown on a hopeless tooth that needed a implant.
I can definitely recommend Dr Tawa for anyone need a honest unbiased opinion and treatment.

WOW! What results! My teeth are actually white after one two hour session!
Dr. Tawa uses the same equipment (Zoom) as with other teeth whitening facilities. But he does something notably different that yield remarkable results.
Years ago, I visited a dentist and spent north of $ 700 for teeth whitening. There were no visible results. I complained to him and he gave me another procedure, still with nothing. Since then, I’ve tried various over the counter products with no success.
I decided to try Dr. Tawa’s office through a referral. I really feel like a different person! I’m more confident of my smile because they’re no longer stained with years of coffee and tea.
I’ve also learned that Dr. Tawa specializes in an oral appliance that addresses sleep apnea. He said that a lot of dentists don’t take Medicare because it pays so little, but Dr. Tawa is one of the few offices that take Medicare.
He’s an expert in this field. Physicians often refer sleep apnea clients to him. He mentioned that some people have it without even knowing it. The oral appliance is quite different that the conventional equipment for sleep apnea. This was quite fascinating.

Love Dr. Tawa and his staff — the first time I came to the office I kept missing the building it was very frustrating but the staff stayed on the phone with me & even sent an employee outside to flag me down. Dr. Tawa is very gentle, kind & knowledgeable. The staff is always professional & goes the extra step to ensure my comfort which is amazing since I’m not a fan of going to the dentist. I highly recommend this office to anyone looking for an experienced & professional dental office.

Went to see Dr Tawa because of a severe toothache. After diagnosing a tooth abscess and treatment he finished with capping the tooth. Besides giving me complete information step by step of what was happening. He completed my crown and after 6 months I have had no pain and my teeth feel great!

I just moved to the South Bay and was referred to Dr. Tawa by a colleague. If you are looking for a new dentist, look no further! Now that I have experienced the quality and service at Dr. Tawa’s office, I question the dental care I have been getting for years. My teeth have never been cleaner (or straighter thanks to some minor cosmetic work by Dr. Tawa) and the staff is so nice, organized and professional. Definitely my new dental home and am so impressed my husband plans to switch over too for his next cleaning.

Dr. Tawa is the best dentist I have ever been to. I have been to dozens of dentist’s offices never feeling comfortable or calm until I finally found Dr. Tawa. Both myself, my mom, my step dad, and my dad go to Dr Tawa because he does such great work. I refer everyone I know to go to go him. I’ve moved around a lot to different states and countries and every time I come visit Los Angeles I make an appointment for a cleaning and check up. I still go to Dr. Tawa’s office despite living 3,000 miles away. I moved to New York about a year ago and I still won’t let anyone touch my teeth but these guys. They are so accommodating and gentle with my teeth that I will continue to come here as long as possible.
He has fixed botchy work on my teeth that other dentists have done and they are really great at referring other dentists for specialized work like retainers or braces.
They don’t pressure you to get x-​rays done every 3 months like most dentists do and they always let you spit as much as you want during cleanings. It’s things like this that keep me coming back. I’m very picky and get compulsive about things like spitting or wiping my mouth during the cleanings and the staff never minds my craziness.
I recommend Dr Tawa for all patients, especially traumatized ones because the staff and Dr Tawa will make you so comfortable its like you are in a spa instead of the dentist.

The best dentist — period. Very knowledgable, very polite and happy that I’m a patient there. I was a patient of the previous dentist, Dr. Al Kaino for over 20 years and there could not have been a more seemless transition to Dr. Tawa.
Highly recommend!

office staff very friendly and patient; hygienists personable and did a thorough job on my cleaning; great computer screens in room so I could see my x-​rays instantly!