Chinatown Service Center

Fantastic Dental group! I and my friends all highly recommend CSC Dental. And I just knew that they are opening new dental offices in Monterey Park and Alhambra. That’s just so convenient for people in That area.
It is always so good that they have staff speak Chinese, Cantonese, Spanish and Vietnamese. People from different countries can find great service here~ :)

I have been coming here to get all my dental services done for years now. We all know hos dreadful a visit to thr dentist can be. For me, it has always been a pleasant experience being a dental patient at this center. The staff is awesome super friendly. Dr. Lew is very thorough with every procedure and practices the outmost, best professional manners. I recommend this dental center to all.

I drive from far to visit my dentist here. The waiting room is small but well worth it. I never wait long. The staff is really nice. The dentist are very competent in what they do, and go the extra mile to make their clients feel informed and happy. The dentist there are real nice compared to other dentist. They have never made my gums bleed, or caused pain when I’m getting a cleaning done. I’ve been to a lot pf dentist and these are the best, they truly like helping people.

I’m the type of person that fears going to the dentist most of my life!!! I can’t stand the pain!!! Since coming here, Dr Lew and his staffs are at the top of their games everyday. For someone like me, who is afraid of every visit, they make me feel like I don’t need to worry and explain everything in details!!! Parking is $ 3 underneath the structure or street parking meter, make sure to read all signs!!! It is located in the second floor and not the fourth floor!!!

I came here to get an x-​ray and a teeth cleaning today. My appointment was at 11am but despite being there early, the wait time was an additional hour. What can I say? I was a bit disappointed that I had to wait another hour or so but thankfully, I wasn’t in much of a hurry to do anything after but for those folks who are pressed for time or have plans later in the day, you might want to consider giving them an additional hour or two of leeway before setting up an appointment with them. While I was waiting, I had to fill out some forms since I was a new patient there. The forms are fairly straightforward and that helped blow about 10 minutes of my time. The complete x-​rays were $ 20 without insurance and the regular teeth cleaning was $ 40. They do accept credit cards, which is great and convenient.
The office/​waiting room was about the size of a large closet. In other words, it’s really small. There were only three seats plus the reception’s desk which stood only a couple of feet from the chairs. The office was clean and brightly lit. The female dental assistant who handled my appointment was friendly enough. My dentist was Raymond Kwok. Personally speaking, I like this dentist a lot more than my current dentist Sum Li. He’s a lot nicer, tells you everything you need to know before he does anything in your mouth like what to expect, whether it’ll be painful, and was very, very gentle when he was conducting the cleaning. There were certainly moments of pain here and there but he stopped the moment I winced my eyes and went a bit slower and a bit more careful after that. But prior to that, I had asked him and the female dental assistant a bunch of questions about the condition of my teeth. Interestingly enough, his diagnosis of my teeth’s condition was much less dire than what the other dentist Sum Li mentioned. When I brought up what my other dentist had said about the gum disease being really bad, Dr Kwok said it wasn’t severe. Rather, it was about moderate. He also pointed out just before the cleaning that my front row of teeth seemed to be flattened suggesting that I probably grind my teeth at night when asleep without actually knowing that I am. I didn’t know that. Good to know. He suggested I get night guards before I go to bed every night, which I’ll definitely look into.
After the teeth cleaning was done, I had asked him whether he could tell me how well my other dentist had done the crown for one of my front teeth. He explained that it’s hard to say since the X-​Rays are only two-​dimensional and noted a gap in between the tooth that might be a problem down the line, precisely because there was a gap where food debris might collect. He goes on saying that when the crown is set into place, there shouldn’t be a gap but at the same time, there should be enough space for dental floss to move freely in between the teeth. He said that since my teeth were very crowded, that perhaps that’s why my other dentist purposefully left a gap but he adds that in his professional opinion, it’s very much possible for cavities to form there. Then he suggested that I should floss more often to prevent that from happening and to schedule more frequent cleanings – at least once every 6 months, but more is ideal. This was all very good information to know.
I also asked Dr Kwok about another tooth that was a problem. One of my molars on my left side. I told him that my former dentist from back in the day suggested that I needed a root canal and crown. I also told him that I had spoken to another dentist (Dr Jin Zhang) who suggested that a root canal is not needed but rather an onlay should suffice. I asked Dr Kwok what he thought of those diverging professional opinions. He took a look at the X-​Rays once more and he said that an onlay would probably be the better option but only if I don’t experience constant and/​or frequent pain in my molar, in which case, a root canal and crown might actually be needed. Since I didn’t experience that but just have sensitivity to it, he says an onlay or possibly an inlay should work just fine. I asked for the price of that and he quoted me $ 400 without insurance. By the way, his office uses the same digital equipment that I saw at Dr. Jin Zhang’s office. Everything is computerized, even the X-​Rays were done via computer and was quick and mostly hassle-​free. No film at all.
Lastly, if you do decide make an appointment with him, be prepared to wait a couple of months. I had scheduled an appointment to see this dentist back in late Nov 2014 and his next available Saturday opening date was Jan 17 2015. Wow!!! That’s a long ass wait! Back then, I was like «Man, this dentist better be worth the long wait. That’s 3 whole frickin’ months!!» Sure enough, 3 months after the fact when my appointment date finally rolled up, I’d have to say, he’s well worth the wait. I totally recommend him.

I’ve been to other dentists in other parts of LA but Dr. Lew and Dr. Kwok are the two best dentists I’ve ever met. The staff are very helpful and will try to accommodate you with everything you may need. Most importantly, the dentists as well as the staff seem to always have fun and enjoy themselves!

Absolutely the best dentist in Los Angeles. Dr Lew and Dr Kwok both have excellent bedside manner and let you know every minute what they’re doing to your mouth. They make their patient feels very comfortable. I have experienced absolutely no pain associated with any of their procedures. I recommend all of my friends to Chinatown service center dental.

Great service, attentive and a very knowledgeable staff… Still don’t know why the funky name

Dr. Lew is a great dentist! Probably the best dentist experience Ive ever had.
I am «one of those» dental patients who gets really anxious, nervous, and therefore hesitate to go. Ive had my fair share of different dentists Ive went to and well Dr. Lew certainly gets the 5 star rating. He delivers excellent patient care, was focused on making me comfortable, and really explained what was happening and ensured that I was aware and informed throughout my whole experience, reducing my anxiety tremendously.
His office runs a nice operation, very clean and has some good tv screens to focus on while you are getting dental work.
I also felt that this was my first dental experience where I did not leave there with marked up prices and a dentist telling me I needed this and that, and a little bit more. Dr. Lew was very clear in what was needed and what was optional. Im lucky to have dental insurance so my work was covered, but even then I did not feel like he was running game on me, like many other dentists Ive been too.
I have referred 2 other patients to Dr. Lew and they both came back super happy and have also told others.

Visited Dr Lew at the dental clinic last week as a new patient. His staff were very friendly and competent. Place was super clean and modern. Not huge so the service felt intimate. After getting X-​rays done in the chair they put on some cool Chinese movies for me to watch while I waited for Dr Lew. He was very gentle during my teeth cleaning and helped a nervous patient like me to feel calm. Will def be going back for my next check up and making this my dental home.

For my Chinese brethren — many of whom (judging from the population using the facilities) won’t ever read this review, due to lack of computer skills and illiteracy, but share with me an appreciation for this clinic. Economic times are tough, and health care insurance non-​existent for low-​income families. This little clinic helps out those in need, with lower-​cost health and dental care.
There are a few requirements:
1. you’re Chinese
2. your previous year’s income tax return
3. your i.d.
I am reviewing my dental experience: I am guilty of being 1 year overdue on a cleaning, and recently discovered I’d bit through my 6-​year old night guard (!). In spite of the nightguard, I’ve watched my teeth erode over the years (probably would have happened faster without said nightguard!). My incessant teeth-​grinding is what drove me to get an appointment (I want to enjoy eating for as long as possible!).
After a lengthy 45 minute paperwork registration (not the workers’ fault, but rather a very s-​l-​o-​w computer network that supremely frustrates them — someone get IT on the horn!), I wait to be called into the dentist’s chair.
Once they know I speak and understand Cantonese, conversation is easier, more lively, and humorous. I don’t look like their usual FOB-​ish clients, so language is the key to entering a niche of society, and no less than here at the Chinatown Service Center.
I am ushered into one of two dentist chairs, with blue skies ahead of me and «Avatar» playing on the monitor; this window-​side seating is comforting as my teeth are sensitively and expertly cleaned. Next, they take an impression of my teeth, for the lab to create a night guard. The shabby building this clinic’s housed in belie the clean, well-​lit, state-​of-​the-​art premises.
I was treated with nothing but kindness, respect, and a Cantonese homey-​ness that makes me want to return. Truly, these people are doing good work, and I am really appreciative the Chinese Service Center exists. Thank you CSC!
p. s. after given a 3 week wait time for my night guard, it was ready for pick-​up in 1 week. Imagine my relief and joy! Glad to have made this investment for my dental health.
p. p. s. healthcare should be a right for all people, not just those that can afford it.