Fouy Chau, DDS, MS

Dr. Chau and his staff have been nothing but amazing to my teeth and I. I am nearing the completion of my treatment with him, which has involved an order for extractions, a tongue crib to correct my former tongue thrusting issue, and braces (not Invisalign). 3 years later, my mouth and teeth have been transformed and everything has moved to where it should be. My tongue thrusting issue has been completely corrected. My teeth rest where they should, and my overbite has been corrected. Dr. Chau and his staff are so kind and gentle and have been very accommodating to me over the course of my treatment regarding rescheduling or any issues that arose where I would have to come in and get something adjusted. With a transformed mouth and teeth, and a pretty smooth process to boot, I have to say that this orthodontic experience was a total win and I am a happy man with the work they have done here. It is important to note that the expertise and calm bedside manner of the Doctor combined with the easy going nature of his assistants Annie and Cesar are what make this establishment so great. Any work on teeth or the mouth can be anxiety-​ridden and this place knows how to put the patient at ease. Much love to this place!

YES DR CHAU is amazing at what he does. Dr. Chau made it possible for my daughter to receive necessary care on terms acceptable to all. I am happy travel 60 miles every 4 weeks yes their are several orthodontists on the way but what keeps us coming is his FANTASTIC STAFF, specifically LIZ ! She is the most professional, kind & patient receptionist you’ll ever encounter.
Thank You Dr Chau, Liz and the team at Encino Ortho

Top notch is all I have to say. I appreciate Dr Chau’s friendly staff and professionalism. I’m typically pressed for time so it’s very help to get in and out very quickly while getting great service.
Dr Chau is very patient, thoughtful about his work and patience, and thoroughly explains the procedures, cleanings and options for healthy teeth and great smile.
You can tell he has a passion for his profession, which is needed in that industry. I was very impressed by his knowledge and expertise — especially for my situation when other orthodontists didn’t provide good options or didn’t fully explain them. Keep it up Dr Chau!

Dr Chau is a great orthodontist. I highly recommend him to anyone and everyone! !! He is down to earth and friendly. Such a cool guy. Truly loves what he does for a living.

Dr. Chau is evidently an outstanding doctor from the patients’ reviews, and I can attest to all of these. I’ve worked for Dr. Chau since last year and he definitely deserves every compliment he receives here.
I have seen it for myself how much he cares for each of his patients. He even knows each of them by name! He’s very considerate and very understanding, and that carries over to how he is with us.
I also want to stress how patient he is, not only with the patients, but also with us. I have experienced this firsthand. I remember when I had just started working here, everything to me was completely new and I had to learn a lot. Im so thankful to Dr. Chau and for how he would even go out of his way to help me understand something I had no idea about.
The office, oh the office is such a joy to be in. Annie, Cesar, and Liz are the sweetest people you will ever meet. We always enjoy being with our patients and working together, and it’s all thanks to Dr. Chau’s leadership.
It was SUCH a blessing to have worked for Dr. Chau, an honor even, to have worked for a Doctor with such passion for his patients, to have been a part of this homely office, to have been given the privilege to serve alongside such loving people. My coworkers here would agree with me. I miss all of them, we are like a big family here. And constantly growing with the addition of our wonderful patients. Had it not been necessary for me to move away I would have stayed. I am definitely recommending Dr. Chau to everyone. He’s the best!

I had to find a new orthodontist due to my recent move. Stop by the office for a consultation and I’m very glad that I did. The doctor explained the treatment thoroughly and I was very impressed. Felt nice to have found an orthodontist who actually cared to explain the treatment in a way that I could understand. Thank doc!

I was referred to Dr. Chau’s office from a friend who has been going to him for dental work. I was hesitant to get braces or any type of correctional dental work due to stories that it will cause my teeth to loosen up and have future issues. So I always opted out of looking for further consultations and explanation and figured I’d just live with my crooked teeth since I’ve dealt with it this long but it has always made me shy to fully smile to be honest.
Well my friend convinced me and I couldn’t be more happy. I presented myself to the office and first impression was awesome. The office is clean and well kept which is always a good to start, especially since it will be a place you’ll be visiting quite frequently if you start treatment.
I made an appointment and they were punctual when I came in. I got to speak with Dr. Chau and he was very informative and very helpful. He knows his stuff very well. He spent time to give me different types of treatment plans, protocols, results and every detail you would want to know before you start a process like this. Options are always nice, it wasn’t only his way or the highway type pressure deal. Very easy going and not pushy at all. Talked to me like a friend yet professional at the same time. Made me feel at home and very comfortable to ask stupid questions that you might be scared to ask a Doctor. Long review short, he pointed me into the right direction and also there was no pressure at all. He gave me all the info and details and told me if I had any questions to not hesitate to ask. His attitude alone made me want to get started and get work done but I wanted to go home and think about it first, which I ended up doing.
A few weeks went by and I decided to go forth and get work done at this office. Came in the office and was welcomed by the staff and the Dr himself. His demeanor and attitude was very pleasant unlike some place you go/​leave and come back they kinda act differently, this wasn’t the case with this office. Always friendly from day one.
So I’m about 8 months in to treatment and been coming to the office as indicated for my case. Each and every single time I step foot inside the office the staff is amazing and friendly. The office is clean and well kept. The Doctor himself is always happy and cheerful. He’s always got a smile on his face and greets each patient with personal greeting. He is well informed about his patient and seems to love and enjoy what he is doing. Every time I come in, it’s more like just a feel good environment and good vibes type deal. Not like stepping into other Doctor offices, where you feel kind of overwhelmed and blahhhh and at times scared.
I waited to write a review because a lot of times places will treat you good at the beginning to get your business and then start changing but it’s been amazing from start and till now. No complaints at all.
As for treatment, Dr. Chau is very well in tuned with what he is doing. He might look young but he sure knows what he is doing and this smile is surely getting better. He is very detailed which is awesome cause I don’t have to worry about things not turning out right. He lets me know everything he is doing and step by step process and if things I need to do to help with the process as well. Any changes or any thing he’s on top of it.
I still have a long way to go with my case but I am pleased with everything so far. My smile is getting better and who would have thought that straighten up my teeth would make a world of a difference. Dr. Chau thru this whole experience has been amazing, guess you are stuck with me for awhile doc.

I’ve seen Dr. Chau for a consultation regarding my crooked teeth. He seems very caring and honest about the treatment I would need. He isn’t pushy at all like some other providers I’ve seen. I would definitely recommend my friends to him.

Warm and friendly staff. Clean office. Dr. Chau took the time to answer all of my questions (I had a lot). I felt rushed at other offices, but not here. I appreciated how Dr. Chau even mentioned options that didn’t even include orthodontics to close my gaps.

Dr Chau is always smiling and making jokes. He makes the once a month visits a day to look forward to. Now when my kids need braces, I’ll be bringing them here too.

Dr. Chau is a great orthodontist. He is very knowledgeable, honest and does great work. He is very skilled and is such a nice person. Definitely highly recommended. If you looking for an orthodontist, you should go to him. I refer all my friends and family here.

I feel that I’ve gotten the best care for my smile from Dr. Chau. I don’t know how to thank him for making me feel so confident when I laugh, smile, or meet new people now. The crookedness of my teeth would make it hard for me to approach a new person. That was then, this is now! Thanks again!

Dr. Chau is the place to go for braces and Invisalign! I couldn’t be happier with my smile and the staff is so friendly too. If you want a good orthodontist that is friendly and honest, come here!

DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!
Dr Chau and his staff are very nice and friendly and as you can see there are high rate reviews on here, but don’t get fooled! me and my brother have at least 2 years more experience than all the 37 reviewers on here, so bare with me and read my 4 years of experience.
–Timeline of Encino Orthodontics in 5 years: (you can skip this)
A friend of mine introduced me and my brother to the office 5 years ago. Back then, Dr. Chau was probably working for someone else as an assistant or working on his last year of university, and Dr, Rothman ran the office. Dr. Rothman was an old guy and had a lot of experience and good reviews, so we decided to sign the contract and begin our treatments.
After about a year I noticed a little change and that was the doctor. Dr. Babaeian ran the office next to Dr. Rothman for a few months and it was very uncomfortable because our original contract was with Dr. Rothman and not Dr. Babaeian.
Again, after a few months, we noticed another change and that was Dr. Chau, running the office next to Dr. Rothman and Dr. Babaeian was gone. After a while Dr. Rothman got disappeared and we never heard from him anymore and Dr. Chau had the total control of the office. After a couple years of confusion finally Dr. Chau settled down and continued our treatments. Everything went well with Dr. Chau except our promised duration of treatment got about a year longer, until after a year and after we paid off the whole amount to the last penny and started wearing our retainers.
I want to congratulate Dr. chau for the transformation from a doctor to a business man in just a short amount of time.
–Now, it’s time for you to know why I don’t recommend this doctor to you;
About a few months ago I visited the doctor for first 6 month check up and he started freaking me out by saying that my lower teeth are rotting out because I didn’t brush them appropriately and he was saying that if he doesn’t take the permanent retainers off, I might lose my 6 bottom front teeth. He took the permanent retainer off and he charged me ~$ 300 to replace them for new ones. A couple days after I visited my dentist to get my teeth checked and he said my teeth were fresh and healthy and I’m doing a good job brushing them; basically Dr. Chau charged me for no reason.
About three weeks ago my upper removable retainer was getting loose and falling out of my mouth in my sleep. I went to Dr Chau’s office and he told me that my upper teeth are stable now and if I keep wearing the retainers it would mess up the alignment and my bite and he wanted to charge me $ 300 to give me another one. All he had to do was to adjust the retainers so it won’t fall of anymore. He is to stubborn and persistent and he forced me to get the impression for new retainers even though I explained my financial situation and I told him that I don’t have money to pay for it. I came back home and reviewed my contract with the office and it says we pay for a retainer if it is lost or damaged. I talked to my family lawyer, explained the situation and he told me that if the doctor knows that the retainers are messing up the alignment, it is his responsibility to pay for it. I called the office to talk to Dr. Chau and they refused handing the phone to him and they told me that they usually charge for any retainer that’s been recommended by the doctor and it is totally up to me if I want to get a new retainer. The receptionist told me that If the doctor recommended a new retainer it’s because I didn’t wear them all the time and it’s out of their control.
I wear my retainers all the time and didn’t even miss a night and the doctor did not even mention anything about me not wearing them because there is no sign and I have a nice beautiful bite and if I did not wear them as he prescribed me, I couldn’t keep my bite nice and beautiful after 30+ months.

Awesome dentist. Dr. Chau does a great job of keeping me calm and relaxed in the chair. I’d highly recommend dr chau to anyone who needs a dentist.

Dr Chau is a great orthodontist! I refer all my patients to him and they all come back happy!

Dr Chau is a terrific orthodontist and is funny as heck! He’s extremely attentive to detail, listens to the patients’ concerns. He’s a very caring doctor and I strongly recommend him!

Esta oficina Es lugar para ir para llaves tienen un personal maravilloso y puede decir que Dr. Chau realmente se preocupa por consegir que la mejor sonrisa!!!

Dr. Chau changed my smile for the best. His approach and treatment he laid out in my initial consult was executed perfectly. I have people compliment me on my smile often which just supports Dr Chau’s work. I could not be happier with my smile and results. I highly without a doubt recommend him for anyone’s Orthodontic treatment. I just saw him recently for my 6 month retainer check up. 5 stars best review across the board!

Dr. Chau is an excellent orthodontist.
I started the process of my braces with Dr. Rothman, until Dr. Chau took over his practice.
First I was not happy about this change, but Dr. Rothman reassured me that Dr. Chou will be an excellent doctor and he is a great professional. Dr. Rothman was right!
Every time I go to his office I feel in good hands and can have any questions, I will always be granted the time I need. He is also extremely kind.
Dr. Chau also made the office look very charming and with a lot of personality.
I also owe Dr. Chau that he detected a gum recession (which my dentist did not) and I could possibly save a tooth with the help of a Periodontist.
I highly recommend Dr. Chau as your orthodontist.

Dr Chau is awesome! Today was my first visit for really a minor visit and I was left speechless at how amazing the staff was and how compassionate Dr. Chau is towards his patients. The entire practice made me feel so comfortable and the vibe is so welcoming in the office. I had a terrible experience with another orthodontist at a different location and hands down, Dr. Chau showed me that good doctors still exist.
Extremely friendly staff and I left the office feeling amazing. Will definitely be starting my orthodontic treatment at this office in the next couple weeks.
Thanks to you ALL in the office! And a special thanks to Dr. Chau!