Dr. Monica Bruce
Dentist at The Smiling Dentist: Monica Bruce, DDS
3756 Santa Rosalia Dr #204, Los Angeles, CA 90008, United States · more dentists in Leimert Park
The Smiling Dentist: Monica Bruce, DDS sees patients in Leimert Park, Los Angeles from its office at 3756 Santa Rosalia Dr #204, Los Angeles, CA 90008. The dentist on record is Dr. Monica Bruce. Patients have given it a 4.9 star average from 408 Google reviews. That ranks it 11th of 28 rated dentists in Leimert Park by rating, above the 4.3 area average.
The office lists general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dentistry among its treatments. Listed opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, Friday to Saturday 9 am to 1 pm, closed Sunday. Saturday opening makes it an option if you can't get away on weekdays. The entrance and facilities are listed as wheelchair accessible.
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The Smiling Dentist: Monica Bruce, DDS sits at 4.9 stars on Google from 408 reviews, and recent comments explain a lot about where that number comes from. Read through the reviews and the same things surface: friendly staff, gentle and painless care, and in many of them clear explanations. The procedures people mention by name include fillings, which is useful if that is what brought you here.
Some patients report 10 plus years with this office, which says more than any ad could. Visits with children are a recurring topic, and parents mostly describe them going smoothly. Put together, the picture is an office people return to and send their friends to.
Summary written from recurring themes in public Google reviews, paraphrased rather than copied.
Went in for my first cleaning in a while and the Smiling Dentist team was excellent! Dr. Bruce is welcoming, helpful, and very transparent and knowledgeable. Jasmine did a great job cleaning my teeth with detail and efficiency. So glad to have found a great dental practice in my area, I’ll be back!
Everything about going to Dr. Bruce and her office is a great experience. The front office staff is extremely professional, nice and courteous. And, all of her dental assistants are super nice... and all of them have a GENTLE touch. There is no need to fear going to this dentist. R. Hall
Dr Bruce and here entire staff were so kind and wonderful! I don't love going to the dentist but they made me feel comfortable and were very gracious. They took their time and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. I am very grateful to have found her office!
Dentist at The Smiling Dentist: Monica Bruce, DDS
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| Treatment | Typical Los Angeles price | More |
|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | $95 – $350 | Compare in Leimert Park |
| Cosmetic Dentistry | $350 – $2,500 | Compare in Leimert Park |
| Emergency Dentistry | $75 – $400 | Compare in Leimert Park |
Ranges are typical Los Angeles fees before insurance, not The Smiling Dentist: Monica Bruce, DDS's own price list. Ask the office for a written estimate after your exam.
From the practice's public Google business profile.
Patients rate The Smiling Dentist: Monica Bruce, DDS 4.9 stars across 408 public Google reviews, and the strength they mention most is friendly staff. Some reviewers have been patients here for over 10 years, which is usually the strongest signal an office gives. 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.
In recent public Google reviews, patients describe fillings at The Smiling Dentist: Monica Bruce, DDS. Reviews describe individual experiences rather than a service menu, so confirm availability and current pricing with the office directly before booking a specific procedure.
Seven of the 10 recent Google reviews we read mention Dr. Monica Bruce by name, and all of them are positive. Patients single out a gentle touch, taking time to explain and skill and thoroughness. If you want to be seen by Dr. Monica Bruce specifically, ask for them when you book.
One of the 10 recent Google reviews we read comes from someone who describes dental anxiety, and that patient left a positive review. Tell the office you are anxious when you book, since most practices can slow the pace or discuss sedation options.
One of the 10 recent Google reviews we read mentions children or family visits, and all of those is positive. Parents who bring kids should ask whether the dentist sees young children routinely or refers them to a pediatric specialist.
Eight of the 10 recent Google reviews we read comment on the team, and seven are positive.
The Smiling Dentist: Monica Bruce, DDS is at 3756 Santa Rosalia Dr #204, Los Angeles, CA 90008, in Leimert Park, Los Angeles. Use the map on this page for directions, and check parking or validation with the office when you book.
Listed hours are Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, Friday to Saturday 9 am to 1 pm, closed Sunday. Weekend appointments are available. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead before visiting.
Yes. The practice's public profile lists wheelchair-accessible features: has wheelchair-accessible car park, has wheelchair-accessible entrance, has wheelchair-accessible toilet.
On record: general dentistry (typically $95 to $350 in Los Angeles), cosmetic dentistry (typically $350 to $2,500 in Los Angeles), emergency dentistry (typically $75 to $400 in Los Angeles). Actual fees depend on your case and coverage, so ask the office for a written estimate after an exam.
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