We are committed to your comfort, to your wishes,

We offer a full range of family dentistry and orthodontics for children age 6 and older, all adults and the elderly.

We are all about integrity. We have earned our patients' trust by making our main focus their long term well being.

Due to Dr Makhoul's reputation in Cosmetic Dentistry and as the most gentle dentist, patients are willing to travel the distance in order to receive the best in dental care.

They all have a common goal: They want to achieve and maintain a beautiful healthy smile, in the most painless way possible. Everyone wants high quality and no one likes pain.

We see our patients on time

Dr Makhoul insists on us honoring the appointment time, and if for some unforeseen reason the wait should be more than ten minutes, which is rare, we inform our patient of how long the wait would be, so that he or she is free to wait or reschedule. 

We listen and meet your needs

We realize that different patients have different wants in a smile or a treatment. One smile design, for example, does not fit all. It is by active listening to your concerns that we are able to achieve the results that you expect. The concerns may not always be about teeth. They may be financial concerns, time concerns, or fear related, or whatever. Dr Makhoul is a great listener, he asks a lot of clarifying questions, and he restates your wishes to eliminate any chance of ambiguity. We are never too busy to hear you out.

We inform before we perform

Dr Makhoul insists on letting you know everything, in writing, before we do anything. During the consultation, Dr Makhoul explains the treatment, advises you of all the benefits and alternatives, describes all the steps and the post-op expectations, and all the logistics pertaining to the treatment. Sometimes, it may take more than one consultation in order to make sure that all your questions are answered. Then we give you in writing the treatment and the fee before we ask for your consent to treat. This way there is no miscommunication and no surprises. And at no time do we do anything more without your consent.

We are committed to quality

In addition to his integrity, Dr Makhoul's reputation is in his high quality and gentle touch. Patients can easily see the caring perfectionist in him at work. That is why his patients trust him so much and refer their families and friends to him. As a matter of fact, even other dentists refer patients to him.

We are committed to your comfort

A pillow for your neck or back, a blanket if you're cold, and headphones for your favorite CD.

We cater to your anxiety

We offer you soothing Nitrous oxide commonly known as laughing gas, oral sedation, and sleep dentistry (IV conscious sedation) by the expert, where we can perform months' worth of dentistry in one restful visit!

Intra-oral camera

Dr Makhoul believes in the show and tell method of treatment diagnosis. The intra-oral camera is a wonderful way for you to see on the monitor what Dr Makhoul sees in your mouth. In addition, the picture on the monitor is magnified enough for Dr Makhoul to detect pathology otherwise undetectable by the naked eye such as old fillings' corrosion or hairline tooth cracks, etc... in its early stage so it can be treated before it turns into major complications. In addition, the picture can be printed to take home to show a spouse or a parent.

Digital X-rays

Dental X-rays have always been perfectly safe because of the type of radiation used. Unlike medical X-rays,  Dental X-rays are not absorbed by the body. It is said that the average person gets more radiation in one day from the sun than from a full set of dental X-rays. And now the safety factor just got even better. There is almost no radiation associated with digital x-rays. Like the intra-oral camera, the magnified image is displayed on the monitor to facilitate co-diagnosis and help detect pathology early in its inception. In addition, the sensor has rounded corners and is very comfortable in the mouth.

Insurance is welcome & accepted

We are an aggressive advocate on our patients behalf without any restriction to ensure that the patient's out of pocket portion is minimized and the insurance portion is maximized.

Payment plans with extended 0% interest

 We strive to make excellent treatment as affordable as possible.

Information

We genuinely hope this site is helpful to you in learning more about our practice, dental conditions and treatments, dental recommendations, and more.

Please browse through our website and be sure to give us a call if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

Call today for your free Consultation (949) 364-3724

Our South Orange County patients come from all over Saddleback Valley: Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Dana Point, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, South Laguna, Capistrano Beach, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Trabuco canyon, Foothill Ranch, Portolla Hills, Coto De Caza, Nellie Gail, and even Newport Beach.

Dr. Makhoul D.D.S.
General Cosmetic Dentistry & Orthodontics
27871 Medical Center Road, Suite 105
Mission Viejo, CA   92691
Phone: 949-364-3724
Fax: 949-364-0729
drm@makhoulsmiles.com