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I used to get cavities before, but now through better oral care recommended by dr. papadopoulos I am not getting them anymore. My cleanings are always very fast and I am able to go to them in the morning to avoid messing up my day. If you are looking for a good dentist then read this review because this is the best place around. I grew up just around the corner from this place, but over the years I've seen a number of different dentists. However, once i found dr. papadopoulos I stopped going to see other dentists because the price is cheaper, I can get an appointment when I want to schedule one and there is never any trouble finding a parking spot in the back lot. Dr. Papadopoulos is fun to be around, he always makes me laugh and I get the chance to talk hockey with him. Go Ducks! more

I drink a lot of coffee, but after a whitening treatment here my teeth are sparkling clean again. Whitening is important in my modeling career, as any imperfection could cost me work. The service was quick, price was right too (>$100) so the next time I need a whitening treatment I'll be back. Thanks Dr. Papadopoulos! more

Let's get it out there, I hate the dentist. If I had to choose between sitting in class all day, or going to see the dentist, I would choose class and I hate that too. But coming here is different, they didn't tell me to write this or nothing, I just always leave here with a good feeling :-) I never have any cavities reported since starting to come to see Dr. Papadopoulos. He's funny and makes me laugh which makes the whole experience more comfortable cause I don't like strangers staring in my mouth. more

I went here for many years to have everything from cleanings to crowns to root canals performed. My dentist always did a great job, and he always kept me informed about my dental hygiene. The staff was always very friendly and kind and after my procedures I would get a call asking if was OK which was a nice touch, and completely above & beyond the call of duty. more

I visited this dentist after not being happy with my previous dentist. From the minute I went through the door they made everything comfortable. I loved how they updated me every few minutes on how much longer it would be. It was only about a 10 minute wait. Dr. P, or Michael, was fantastic, explaining what he was doing as he went along and telling me to floss more, of course. Also, having a sense of humor never hurts either. I think I've found me new dentist. more

My main reason for switching from the dentist I was going to see previously was because this office is just down the street from the Fashion Center in Torrance. I am so glad I switched though because this office is great. The waiting room is was quaint, and I didn't need to be in there long. The back room where I had my cleaning, was bright and open and not like a normal dentist's office. The service was excellent and now I'm a permanent patient of Dr. Papadoplous and wouldn't go anywhere else. The whole staff was friendly and welcoming and I've definitely found my new dentist! more

I have been coming to see Dr. Papadopoulos since I was in high school. I remember always wanting to have my appointments schedule during a weekday so I could leave school early. I think that actually helped me to become less afraid of going to see the dentist, because at least I was missing class to go there :-) But seeing the dentist actually turned into a good experience, and not just for my teeth! Dr. Papadopoulos has a really laid back personality and even though the care of my teeth was somewhat lacking, he was never critical of my care. He guilt me a little bit (You kiss your mother with that much plaque on your teeth?, he'd ask), but if anything, it was motivating. He always encourage me to spend more time flossing and even supplied be with what seemed at the time like a lifetime supply to flossing picks (Thanks!). Since I've been coming here I have yet to have a cavity and with my cleanings, I always leave with a bright, white(ish) smile. more

I had been experiencing a ton of pain on the lower right side of my mouth. At first it felt like a swollen gum, but gradually it became more and more painful, and I figured out that one of my molars was pushing into the other. I feared the worst, surgery. After a week of hoping it would go away, I was finally in too much pain to concentrate. Everything hurt to chew, and I always had the taste of blood in my mouth, despite no open wound. Something needed to be done fast. That's when I called Village Family Dental and explained to them my situation. Fortunately they were able to fit me in later that afternoon as the receptionist could tell I was in serious pain. I saw Dr. Papadopolous that afternoon and he was attentive, caring and inquisitive about the pain in the backside of my mouth. After a few quick x-rays, he was able to show me that I had an impacted molar and was going to need a tooth extraction ... I was terrified. Dr. Papadopolous assured me that this is common and that I had done nothing wrong. This simply happens to some people based on the shape of their jaw ... but that it probably didn't help that my jaw was fractured as a kid offsetting my alignment. But I digress, Dr. Papadopolous started with the novacaine and began the extraction. He told me I wouldn't feel a thing, and besides a little bit of pressure on my gums, I didn't feel a thing. The extraction took about 20 minutes, and then there was some ""necessary cleanup"". After the surgery, I had a friend pick me up and as the novacaine wore off, I was able to take some pain medication. I was really impressed with Village Family Dental and Dr. Papadopolous. He's not just a great dentist, he's a good person too. more

My husband went to that office for a tooth that needed immediate extraction. He was told that he needed a bone graft to prevent something called ""dry socket"" and was charged $145.00. We researched and found out that a bone graft has nothing to do with ""dry sockets"". We trusted that the dentist knew what he was doing.....and not that he was trying to ""extract"" money out of our pockets for unnecessary treatments. We will never go back to Village Family Dental Office Cons: Charging for unnecessary treatments............. more