
Dr. Michael Vongphoe
DDS
Dentist at Smiles West Dental & Orthodontics - Lake Forest
University of Southern California (USC)
Dr. Michael Vongphoe, DDS · Dr. Kevin S. Lee, DDS, MS · Dr. Fariba Matinfar, DDS, MS · Dr. Michael Issakharian, DDS · Dr. Narbeh Gharakhanian, DDS · Dr. Shobhita Choudhary, DMD
23082 Ridge Rte Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630, United States · more dentists in Lake Forest
Smiles West Dental & Orthodontics - Lake Forest is a dental practice in Lake Forest, located at 23082 Ridge Rte Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Dentists on record here include Dr. Michael Vongphoe, DDS, Dr. Kevin S. Lee, DDS, MS, Dr. Fariba Matinfar, DDS, MS and Dr. Michael Issakharian, DDS. Patients have given it a 4.2 star average from 282 Google reviews. That ranks it 56th of 58 rated dentists in Lake Forest by rating, a little under the 4.8 area average.
The office lists general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics among its treatments. Listed opening hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm, closed Saturday to Sunday. Evening hours on some days leave room for after-work appointments.
Compare it with the ranked list of Lake Forest dentists or nearby Laguna Hills, Foothill Ranch and Laguna Niguel.
With 282 reviews on Google and a 4.2 star average, Smiles West Dental & Orthodontics, Lake Forest has enough of a track record to read the patterns in what patients write. Read through the reviews and the same things surface: friendly staff, clear explanations, and in many of them a clean, modern office.
Reviews describe individual visits, not a fee schedule, so get pricing and coverage confirmed in writing before any larger treatment. For a sense of how Smiles West Dental & Orthodontics, Lake Forest compares to nearby offices, the ranked neighborhood list on this site puts these numbers side by side.
Summary written from recurring themes in public Google reviews, paraphrased rather than copied.
Great dental cleaning visit. Fatima, dental tech, warm,professional and welcoming polished my teeth, offered helpful instruction to prevent my gums from bleeding. Dentist cleaned my teeth. Staff friendly and competent.

DDS
Dentist at Smiles West Dental & Orthodontics - Lake Forest
University of Southern California (USC)

DDS, MS
Dentist at Smiles West Dental & Orthodontics - Lake Forest
UCLA School of Dentistry


DDS
Dentist at Smiles West Dental & Orthodontics - Lake Forest
University of Southern California (USC)

DMD
Dentist at Smiles West Dental & Orthodontics - Lake Forest
Western University of Health Sciences
| Treatment | Typical Los Angeles price | More |
|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | $95 – $350 | Compare in Lake Forest |
| Cosmetic Dentistry | $350 – $2,500 | Compare in Lake Forest |
| Orthodontics | $3,000 – $7,500 | Compare in Lake Forest |
Ranges are typical Los Angeles fees before insurance, not Smiles West Dental & Orthodontics - Lake Forest's own price list. Ask the office for a written estimate after your exam.
From the practice's public Google business profile.
Patients rate Smiles West Dental & Orthodontics, Lake Forest 4.2 stars across 282 public Google reviews, and the strength they mention most is friendly staff. The ranked neighborhood list on this site shows how that compares to nearby offices.
No single complaint repeats often enough in recent public reviews to call a pattern. As always, confirm pricing and insurance in writing before treatment so the paperwork matches the conversation.
Three of the 5 recent Google reviews we read talk about cost, billing or insurance, and two of them are critical. Ask for a written estimate and a pre-authorization from your insurer before larger work.
Three of the 5 recent Google reviews we read comment on the team, and two are positive.
Smiles West Dental & Orthodontics - Lake Forest is at 23082 Ridge Rte Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630, in Lake Forest. Use the map on this page for directions, and check parking or validation with the office when you book.
Listed hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm, closed Saturday to Sunday. Some days run into the evening. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead before visiting.
On record: general dentistry (typically $95 to $350 in Los Angeles), cosmetic dentistry (typically $350 to $2,500 in Los Angeles), orthodontics (typically $3,000 to $7,500 in Los Angeles). Actual fees depend on your case and coverage, so ask the office for a written estimate after an exam.
Call +1 949-635-7509 or book through the practice website linked on this page. Mention whether you are a new patient and if the visit is urgent, since many offices keep same day slots for emergencies.
Comparing a couple of nearby offices is the fastest way to sanity-check a treatment plan and a quote.
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