Stephen E. Adams, DDS

The stretch of East Bixby Road in Long Beach is one of those quiet commercial corridors where you’ll find everything from auto shops to taquerías, all serving the neighborhood’s day-to-day needs. Among them is a dental practice that’s gathered steady feedback over the years, with a 4.6-star rating on Google based on 10 reviews. It’s not the flashiest spot on the block, but that’s kind of the point—dental work is rarely about the frills.

Stephen E. Adams, DDS handles the kind of routine care that keeps people from needing emergency trips later: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and the occasional wisdom tooth extraction. The practice sits at 1171 E Bixby Rd, a few blocks from the 405 but far enough to avoid the freeway noise. Reviews suggest it’s the sort of place where appointments run on time, which, let’s be honest, is half the battle with dental visits.

If you’re mapping out a first visit, the phone number to call is (562) 595-9131. For directions, the easiest route is to pull up the map here—it’s a straightforward drive, whether you’re coming from Signal Hill or the traffic circle.