David S Nguyen, DDS, MS

My relative got braces here. Everything was going well until the last appointment where he had to until 8PM for a 3PM appointment. Dr Nguyen also ground down her incisors and canines without explaining what he was doing. Now his front teeth will always be short and unnaturally straight. Thanks for that.

Wear retainer every day yet my teeth is still effed up. Asked him and he would tell me about how it happens to other patients do. Btw this doctor is super cheap!!! (So damn cheap according to his employees). Charged me like 500 for clear retaining. Other offices only charge 200. I would not recommend him to anyone!

fyi he moved to Western Dental group
in Hawthorne, CA
310 978 2973

Came on a weekend and got in for a free consultation for my boyfriend. Dr. David was very honest and my boyfriend liked his personality. Dr. David was soft spoken and direct and we trust him.
If you’re thinking about braces, stop by here for a consultation first. You’ll be as pleased as we are.

Dr. Nguyen was recommended to us by a family friend, and i would recommend him to everyone who has any orthodontic needs!
he gives free consultations with a quote, so if you’re hesitant, get a consultation to meet him and such. he’s friendly and professional. he always remembered me and referred to me as, «Miss Lisa, UCSD.»
i was quoted $ 2900, including retainers. i never had to pay for anything more than that. not for check-​ups, extra items, whatever. i think it was $ 500 down payment, and $ 100/​month payments after that. my parents were just happy they didn’t have to drop 3gs all at once. haha damn my insurance for not covering it. i had a check-​up once a month to get my braces tightened, and the little colored bands changed.
the office can get really busy, so make sure you make an appt. walk-​ins are a bit risky (you risk waiting. long). they’re pretty flexible with appts, and i’ve had to cancel/​reschedule many appts pretty last minute, but they were understanding of that. he has about 7 chairs inside i believe and he rotates from person to person. my regular check-​ups probably took about 30mins each time. not too bad.
i always felt comfortable in his office around him and his assistants. he can be pretty funny at times, and it was cool because he could relate with my college complaints. always knew when it was midterms, finals, etc. haha guess it helped that his son goes to the same school.
WORD OF ADVICE: WEAR YOUR RUBBER BANDS! he will know if you don’t! lol i remember he was looking at my teeth one time, and asked me if i had been wearing my rubber bands. i’m a college student, and there is no way, i’m carrying around a packet of little rubber bands and pulling/​replacing the slimy thing off my brackets every time i eat. the conversation went:
«have you been wearing your rubber bands?»
«uhm…yes…»
“are you lying?” *laugh*
«uhm…yes.» =(
haha he was just laughing though and told me not wearing it just means keeping my braces on longer! :(SO WEAR YOUR RUBBER BANDS! hehe
also, while discussing medical professions, he admonished me not to be a dentist, and if i wanted to work with teeth, be an ortho. why? «people hate going to the dentist. it’s usually painful and unpleasant. however, going to the orthodontist is not dreadful. we give you a beautiful smile. so you’re happy!»
so true. 26 months later, i’m loving my teeth. he will remind you to brush and floss regularly, so listen! because if you come in for a check up and your teeth are gross, he WILL make you brush and floss right then and there. he REALLY, truly cares about his work and your satisfaction. even when i really really wanted to get my braces off at the 2 yr mark because they looked fine, he said, «your teeth aren’t where i want them yet.» and although i grudgingly endured 2 extra months, i’m glad for it haha.