Smile Experts Dental

Dr. Nario was featured in Pinoy Insider newspaper by Mr. Eugene Asis on May 2011. His write up goes as follows:

ELVIRA NARIO, DDS
Her well-deserved recognition as a reputable Philippine & U.S. Dentist:

Dr. Elvira Nario may appear to you as just a petite, pretty girl next door but in fact, she is more than what meets the eye. She is a graduate of the highly-regarded, top-ranked dental school, University of the Philippines in Manila. She began her dental career upon passing the Philippine Dental Board Exams in 2000. She further pursued professional advancement here in the U.S. and acquired her California Dental License in 2005.

She gained significant experience and exposure to a lot of challenging cases while working both in the Philippines and the U.S. She had teamed up with other dentists and specialists in three major dental groups in California. She has earned exceptional expertise over the course of her career which equipped her to start her own private practice, SMILE EXPERTS DENTAL, in Glendale , California.

When I met Dr. Elvira Nario for the first time, I felt a sense of ease around her as she greeted me with a genuine smile and a cheerful attitude. I instantly admired her personality as she described her passion for dentistry giving emphasis on how she affects people, and stating that, "It is always gratifying to be able to change people's smiles and relieve them of dental discomfort. I’ve had patients cry with joy upon seeing their front teeth getting fixed dramatically with simple procedures like fillings or veneers. It’s very self-fulfilling when they give me a hug in appreciation or send me a thank you note or text."

She prides herself on her ability to make a striking impression on her patients as an excellent dentist. "Throughout my dental practice, I've always made every effort to provide quality dental work in the gentlest way I can in treating my patients. I always strive to make my patients as comfortable as possible and make their dental visits a pleasant experience every time," says the charming dentist with a disarming smile.

A recent testimonial I found posted on yelp from a very satisfied patient of hers, Tito Lucero goes as “This is a great dentist to go to. I used to go to the dentist before she took over and I didn't really like that dentist, but I gave Dr. Nario a shot (because I was there) and I totally love her. I wish I would have known her years ago. Every time I go there, she makes me feel more then welcome in her establishment. She's nice, loving and caring and the staff is fantastic. They answer all questions with a smile, and she never makes me feel stupid for asking anything. She talks to her patients like a equals, which is what I like best about her (the last dentist was really snobby). She always hugs me when she sees me, and remembers my name. I LOVE HER. Do yourself a favor and go to her. SHE'S GREAT (as well as the staff... I love you guys)." Now, isn’t this a remarkable review coming from one of her patients?

Like every business in operation, running a dental office gets very stressful too for Dr. Nario. But with all the challenge that comes with it, she manages to find delight in the relationship she builds with her patients. She chuckled while saying, "The trust and connection that I gain from my patients is what makes my life as a dentist a very meaningful endeavor. I know I am touching their lives in a very special way as I provide my professional service with a kind approach."


Here are some of the procedures she performs with great competence:

- Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Case Presentation (Oral Examination)
- Cosmetic Procedures such as Composites (Tooth-colored fillings), Veneers(Porcelain Facings) and Teeth Whitening

- Porcelain Onlays and Inlays
- Crowns and Bridges
- Full and Partial Dentures
- Root Canal Treatment
- Periodontal Scaling & Root Planning (Deep Cleaning)
- Surgical Procedures as Tooth Extraction and Bone Grafting, etc
- Pediatric Dentistry (Treatment of Children)
- Orthodontics (Teeth movement with braces, Invisible aligners and fixed and removable functional jaw orthopedic appliance)