Jerome Guttman Dentistry
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Jerome Guttman Dentistry
Jerome A. Guttman, DDS
Playa del Rey, CA

★★★★★

35 REVIEWS
0 BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Sedation dentistry

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

Offers Even28 at-home™? No

Offers Even28 at-dentist™? No

Offers Invisalign®? Yes

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm (by appointment only)

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Dr. Guttman and Debbie, the dental assistant, manage to make going to the dentist a pleasant experience. The office decor is a throwback; it feels homey and lived-in, which is calming. The dental technology they use, however, is very up-to-date, which is also calming–it’s clear from the get-go that you’re going to receive excellent care. Debbie is fun to talk to and displays a genuine desire to make certain you’re comfortable while she works; I hadn’t been to a dentist in more than a year, and she gave me a thorough yet painless cleaning. Then Dr. Guttman examined me and gave me a clean bill of health. I highly recommend this place.

As for many, it is always difficult to find a dentist when you move to a new area. If you find yourself in this situation or just looking for a new dentist, look no further! Dr. Guttman is the BEST!! I was recommended by one of my co-workers and was so happy they did. When I first called to make an appointment they were closed for the day, but Dr. Guttman must’ve been checking the messages because he called me back and told me “we will schedule a cleaning asap and are going to take really good care of you”. What kind of doctor does that anymore?!?!? No one but Doctor Guttman. Dr. Guttman and his hygienists are so caring, gentle, professional, lighthearted, and knowledgeable. I look forward to many years of dental care with this great group of people!! —Is it weird to say I am looking forward to my next cleaning????…. Cuz I am—- Also, I was really impressed that they use email and text messages to remind you of your coming appointments. This was a pleasant and welcoming surprise!!!

I hadn’t seen the dentist for almost eight or nine years. And the friend of mine referred me to this dentist. My overall experience was amazing and I’ll be honest I don’t like the dentist. But I got out of cleaning. X-rays and I ended up having to get two cavities filled and the process is fairly quick and efficient. The staff is stupendous and polite in conversive which helps a lot. It sounds horrible but my mouth completely fill the different it actually feels clean. Kind of grossed out for how long I wasn’t really taking care of my teeth. So I will be making this my permanent dentist.

I’ve been here twice now and I’m extremely happy with the welcome and service I’ve received. This place is legit and won’t try to sell you on BS. I moved to the area within the past few years and had problems with dentists in the PDR area. This one is fantastic.

The best teeth cleaning I’ve ever received. Debbie is so kind and gentle and VERY thorough! Dr. Guttman is very knowledgeable and helped me feel safe and respected and eased my mind with regards to my gum condition.

Dr. Guttman and Debbie are awesome! I went to Dr. Guttman for my tooth pain, I thought it was just my wisdom tooth coming out but it turns out I had few tooth decay needed to take care of. I am always a nervous chicken when it comes to doctor, dentist, injections… etc. Before the fillings procedure, I went in for another appointment for having my teeth clean. Debbie was very nice, and professional. She is always so helpful with erasing my nervousness, and yes, everything did run well and comfortable, no pain, and I felt so happy and clean when I stepped out of the office. Of course when I went in for my first fillings done, I was very nervous ( almost panic ). However, the whole filling experience with Dr. Guttman turned out to be very COMFORTABLE and NO PAIN at all. Before the procedure started, Debbie would use her smart tricks to let you distract from the injection, but honestly the injection itself wasn’t hurt either, because Dr. Guttman was very gentle. During the procedure, he would care about how your feelings were, and everything was very gentle and delicate. The whole filling experiences went very smooth, comfortable and PROFESSIONAL. Actually I found myself a bit sleepy when I was on the chair. Because I felt nothing, very comfortable and I know that I could give my total TRUST to the doctor. I walked out without pain, but happy and healthy teeth. I will keep going to have my teeth checked at Dr. Guttman’s office. He is very good, nice, and really care about each patient. He would listen to your concern patiently, and erase all your questions in your mind, which is what a lucky patient could get from a great doctor. Me and my husband always feel very welcome at the office, happy and in a very relax atmosphere! And if you have any questions after the procedure, he would see you right away to check for your teeth, and make sure you are fine and comfortable. What a great doctor! Thank you so much Dr. Guttman and Debbie 🙂 Natalie

I went to Dr. Guttman after a recent periodontal procedure done elsewhere, as I needed fillings to restore my teeth.  Dr. Guttman and his assistant gracefully and professionally covered my affected teeth with fillings, so much so that now I have a brand new smile.  I also had a teeth cleaning procedure there, and am looking forward to having crowns done next.  I am very happy that I found Dr. Guttman, who is not only highly skilled and thorough, but also very pleasant and reassuring.  Thank you, Dr. Guttman!

I never thought that I would ever have a nice word for any Dentist. I am a hard core case, and finding a Dentist like Dr. Guttman has been very difficult. If you’re like me…I would highly recommend a visit to Dr. Guttman’s office. I suffer from a lifetime of Dental phobia. Bad experiences with Orthodontists as a kid were compounded by frightening and painful experiences with Dentists while in the military. I have lived with years of oral discomfort and pain that I have dealt with by extractions when issues became intolerable. I read about Sleep Solutions 10 years ago and found a very kind Dentist in Torrance, who I developed a trusting relationship with. Eventually I got to the point where some work could even be done without sleep, under just a Novocain. But very soon after getting to this point, that Dentist retired and I jettisoned any plans to complete the major work that had yet to be scheduled. After several years of looking on and off for a new Dentist, I found Dr. Guttman. His office staff is wonderful; they are completely understanding and non-judgmental, (my phobia is a little embarrassing to admit). Dr, Guttman has a terrific “Beside Manner”. He is sensitive to my issues, and works carefully and diligently to avoid any discomfort. His personal commitment to his patients is clear and exemplified in his follow-up after appointments.

Dr. Guttman is fantastic. He and Debbie made me feel so at ease during my visit. It had been a few years since my last visit to the dentist and I expected the worse. After a stress free and pain free examination, they discovered I only needed a few simple fillings. We scheduled for a few days later and it was a piece of cake. Thank you for making it so painless and simple! I’ll definitely return in the future.

Dr. G is awesome!  I moved to the LA area 10 years ago and I have been searching for the right dentist ever since.  I found him.  Past experiences included criticism and shaming around my dental health practices.  Dr. G very gently pointed out opportunities for improvement and treated me like an adult.   Visiting his office is like going home.  It is decorated like a living room, is comfortable and immediately put me at ease.  His staff is kind and supportive and best of all, were flexible when certain cleaning techniques were difficult to me, they quickly changed their approach and got the work done with a minimum of discomfort.   Recommending Dr. G. is easy.  I know you’ll have a great experience (yes, even at the dentist!) and you will feel confident that you are well cared for.

I became a new patient because if the reviews.  The reviews were right on.  He has an extremely light touch, which is important.  He was not in a hurry, which is important.   He was super polite.  He also did not try to sell me on anything or push appointments on me.  His staff is super accommodating and not in a hurry.   Most of all, he knew right away what was going on with a long term problem I have been having with a bridge…that tells me that he knows what he’s talking about, because I had already had 2 opinions on what I need to do….I knew what the problem was.  He found it intermediately.   Patience with patients is a must, I believe he understands this profoundly.

Communication was great before, during and after the office visit. All questions answered and they were very thorough taking the time to explain very thing they were doing and why. I have not been to the dentist for way to long. So, I was totally expecting to have some cavities and other problems. Dr. Guttman took x-rays and did the usual search. If he had said that there were some cavities, I would have believed him and given the go ahead. I was quite pleased to hear him say NONE. Honesty that was refreshing. I would definitely recommend Dr. Guttman and his staff.

Dr. Guttman is amazing! What’s really amazing is that I’m writing a review for a dentist. I love having nice teeth, but I don’t like going to the dentist.  My brother was raving about how professional and nice he was, and most importantly he is a gentle dentist.  My brother and I are “dental chickens”, and lucky for us Dr. Guttman caters to dental chickens.  Hallelujah. I had been going to the same dentist for 20 years, but I was looking for a dentist that was as nice, and gentle as my dentist, but more convenient and where I didn’t have to pay $18-$20 to park each time.  Dr. Guttman’s office is convenient, cozy, comfortable, and FREE parking.  It’s like being in a living room, all he needs is a fireplace and it would be perfect (I guess that’s a little much for a dental office), but  you get my drift.  Listen to this he is open for business two Saturdays a month – OMG! I had an appointment on a Saturday to have all of my old silver fillings taken out and refilled with white fillings.  Well let me tell you, I took these two little pills at 7:00 am, my appointment was at 8:00 am.  My husband drove me to the office, and the next thing I remember is getting up from my bed to get some water. It was wonderful.  I had not consciously endured all of the medieval tools that are used in dentistry, and my mouth is beautiful.  Now this you will not believe – Dr. Guttman called me on Saturday (I was told) and on Sunday to see how I was doing. Dr. Guttman is my new dentist, and (not to be outdone) my husband has moved over to this dentist as well. We are very pleased with Dr. Guttmanand his staff.   His staff, Debbie and Paula are professional, warm and accommodating as well.  I love the entire staff. I hope he NEVER moves his practice.

Came in today for a 2 quadrant deep cleaning, and used the sedation option. I was awake during the procedure, but did not feel anything. The hygienist talked me through everything she was doing. The assistant that cleaned my teeth initially (Debbie) came by to check on me as well. I cannot express how much I love this office. I have already scheduled for them to deep clean my last 2 quadrants, and I’m not even remotely nervous. This is by far the best dentist I have ever been to. Thank you so much Dr Guttman and staff!

I am not one who easily welcomes change!  My grandson is still teaching me how to use my iPad …he’s three.  So I was a litle apprehensive when Dr. Guttman took over the practice from my former dentist who retired.  I even tried to convince him to skip his golf game to come into the office and treat me.  I am soooo glad he refused.  Because I’ve now learned two valuable lessons …change is inevitable, and Dr. Guttman is GREAT!! The office staff, Paula and Debbie, are carring professionals who never give you the feeling that pain will before and after the actual treatment.  Dr. Guttman is kind, patient and explains everything thoroughly.  He is a family man who really cares about families.  Needless to say he treats my kids and my husband as well.  We love Dr. Guttman!  His newletters are cool, too! I wish I could give him more than five stars. Nicole K.

So grateful for Dr Guttman and his excellent team!  I went in with a tooth ache (thought it was just from extreme teeth grinding the night before).  The Dr did everything he could to diagnose my problem.  When he couldn’t, he referred me to an endodontist.  Because of his stellar reputation and relationship with them, they made the exception to see me the same day.  May pain was Dr. Guttman’s pain and he made me and my situation a priority for him

Dr. Guttman’s practice is absolutely wonderful. I went there after not seeing a dentist for quite some time and they fixed me right up at a very reasonable rate. Paula Deb and Dr. Jerome make you feel like part of the family….everyone is so nice and funny I literally laugh out loud chatting with them. I highly recommend going here for any dental needs. I’ll be back there regularly to maintain my pearly whites!!

I suffered from dental phobia for most of my life and I paid a very high price financially as well as the loss of teeth. Don’t make the same mistake. Without hesitation, I highly endorse and recommend Dr. Guttman. He is compassionate, caring, and understands dental anxiety and how to help you overcome your fears. His staff is also professional and caring. Believe me, you won’t regret going to Dr.Guttman, but you definitely will regret not going.

Dr. Guttman is careful, considerate and it’s always a “pleasure” to be in his company. I get an excellent cleaning from Deb, and reminder calls from Paula I. think what really counts is that they genuinely care. Seriously, it shows.

Dr. Jerome Guttman is a wonderful and very good dentist. My father was my only dentist and that made me nervous to go to a stranger after my father retired. Deborah is a great hygentist. My last visit I was given a thumbs up and “see you in 6 months”!  Yes, that’s what we want to hear.

I had a horrific experience where I contacted a bad gum infection from a shiester dentist several years ago.  The infection ran through my while mouth and I was in horrific pain. I was terrified to go back to a new dentist! (I already was dental phobic before this bad dental experience!)  After several consultations with other dentists, they all told me I would probably lose all my teeth. I found Dr. Guttman through an add that catered to “dental chickens” and called. Everyone from the receptionist (Paula, who’s so compassionate) to his Hygienist Debbie and especially Dr. Guttman, we’re simply amazing!! Kind, compassionate, calm and worked with me on price. He not only saved all my teeth, but I go every 4 months for a cleaning and never even need numbing gel!! I can’t recommend them highly enough!

Dr Guttman was great!  I had a broken veneer that he fixed right away.  You can’t even tell it was ever broken.  His staff is wonderful and friendly.  He didn’t try to hustle you like other dentists do.  I would highly recommend you check him out, especially if you’re in the neighborhood.

Dr.Guttman and his amazing staff are the best. ( Paula the receptionist is such a doll!) I’m terrified of the dentist, and actually found them by searching “Dental Chicken“! On Yelp! They have worked with me to get some serious dental issue fixed. I now go once every 4 months for a cleaning (Debbie is the best!!) , and look forward to seeing them. A++ service and truly compassionate dentistry.

Always have had a pleasant experience at Dr Guttman dentistry! I have had dental insurance for the past three years and went to another dentist to use my insurance however Dr Gs prices are competitive to having dental insurance vs not having dental insurance. Most dental insurance are bare bones and cover up to a certain amt year and one cleaning with very minimal discount on all other services. You can get in less than a day or two which is really great too for emergencies! I still have my dental insurance but my dentist I’ve seen for the past three years all of a sudden stopped taking my insurance. I didn’t want to go through the hassle of researching and waiting to find a new one so I went back to DR Gs. It didn’t break the bank and they got me in the very next day which I needed since a filling fell out. Hiss staff Debbie in particular are friendly, caring and personable. Even though it’s been years since going to Dr Gs, they knew me as soon as I walked into the door which is great feeling because you know they take the time to know all their patients vs patients are just a numbered chart. Also the procedure was very tolerable and comfortable. I def will.be going back again and saving the monthly fee I pay per month for terrible dental coverages.

Beyond 5 stars for Dr. Guttman and his team!! I hadn’t been to the dentist in over 2 years because I no longer had PPO insurance after I changed jobs. I found Dr. Guttman on Yelp and chose him from the reviews and proximity to my house. I was the Guinea pig for my fiancé and best friend as they were looking for a new dentist as well. I went for a full check up, x-rays, deep cleaning, cavity and teeth bleaching for my upcoming wedding. I was not disappointed.   Debbie took great care of me and cleaned up my teeth. I felt like I had a brand new mouth by the time I left. She was very thorough and got to every nook and cranny. She also handled my impressions for teeth whitening and you can tell she knows what she’s doing. Aside from the great dental work, she is great fun to chat with and makes you feel right at home. Dr. Guttman took care of my cavity in no time. I think I was outta there in no more than 15 minutes. Since my cavity was so minor, I was advised I could go through the procedure without Novocaine. I took the doctor’s advice and hardly felt a thing. Dr. Guttman was so gentle.  He fixed me right up and I never felt any pain before, during or after! The price for their work is totally reasonable and the quality is superb. They are the absolute best! I sent my best friend and fiancé to have their procedures done and now we’re all converted loyal patients of Dr. Guttman’s. I highly recommend anyone looking for a great dentist with or without insurance to go to this office for anything! Thanks, Dr. G!!

Dr. Guttman and his outstanding staff provide exceptional service. In addition to their expertise, they are also kind, compassionate and very understanding. They work with you to achieve whatever long-term or short-term goals you may have. Outstanding customer service!

Dr Guttman is such a gentle personality and he made my procedure so easy that I did not actually require the sedation i thought i would need. He is kind and warm hearted and professional. I experienced no pain after the novocain injections. He answered all my questions and I left the procedure completely satisfied with my care. For someone with no dental insurance prices were totally reasonable too. Also I got an appointment in 48 hours of calling. Nice text based appointment reminders.

I don’t remember how I found Dr Guttman but I’m so happy and grateful that I did. I had been looking for a dentist that helps soothe anxiety, and while I live in Glendale and have a  45+ minute drive to see him, it’s completely worth it. The staff is sweet and kind. Debbie was so easy going during my X-ray appointment, and explained what all of the images meant. I’ve never had a doctor take the time to do that for me, and it took a lot of the anxiety away. It had been around 5 years since I had been a dentist so I had a cavity that needed attention before it became a root canal, and they took care of it on a Saturday, and created a plan of action that had me unaware what was happening to me.
I’m beyond thankful for this office. See you soon, Dr Guttman!

I have always been a person who has been afraid of the Dentist, even at an age over 50. I must say I just had the most unbelievable visit with Dr. Guttman and his entire staff. If I had to rate their level of professionalism, on the scale of 1-10 it would be a 10. This is my first time meeting Dr. Guttman, and he is a Dentist that really cares about his patients, I could tell that he is a very compassionate person and a professional from the very beginning, I had several procedures that needed to be done, and the timing of completion was critical due to a very important business trip that is scheduled for the East Coast.. I meet the Dr, along with Paula and Debbi, who were extremely supportive of my needs and worked with me on a short notice to get things started and completed. MY experience was so favorable that if I lived anywhere else in the country I would fly back for my service. This is service like the old days when businesses really cared about their patients. My last point is that Dr. Guttman communicates what he is doing as he is completing his procedures, and that made me feel very relaxed and eliminated the tense feeling i had before i got to his office. One extra thing is that because he has a gentle voice, it makes a difference. I would recommend Dr. Guttman and his entire staff as your future dentist.

This by far the most welcoming and easy-going dentist office experience I’ve ever had. It’s a neighborhood gem, a discrete office space in the heart of Playa Del Rey. It seems that the staff has been working here for a very long time, a testament to the owners and the environment. Highly recommend.

Awesome! I went there the other day after putting off going to the dentist for some time now and everyone was so nice and not judgemental. The staff is super friendly and the technology they use is really cool. Even the booking process was super easy and they text you appt. reminders if you would like. Fast, friendly, gentle service. Can’t ask for much more than that! Glad I found this place I’m actually looking forward to my next appointment!

Dr. Guttman is new to me, as he took over a Dental practice that I have been going to for almost 20 years.  I have been lucky enough to not need much dental work (no cavaties), just cleanings… until now. I waited a long time between x-rays and cleanings, and ended up needing a root canal and some fillings.  So, at almost 50 years old, there I was…. major dental work needed and a new Dentist to boot!  Of course the staff that I’ve known for years is there- Paula at the front, Debbie skillfully assisting in the back.  They are great and everyone there put me at ease. I have to say, though I didn’t know what to expect-  Dr.  Guttman was great!  Very gentle and caring, and explained what he was doing before he did it.  That put me at ease, so I would know what to expect.  I really like his gentle nature and caring attitude.  I am very happy with the whole proceedure and how well it went.  My crown fits great, the fillings look great, and I know that my mouth is in good hands. Also, I like the little touches, like text and email reminders for appointments.  It’s a small office , with a friendly relaxed feel, but they sure know what they are doing!

I have been a patient of Dr. Guttman for a few years now. I was first recommended to him by my dad. He is very personable, gentle, and is phenomenal at what he does. He used to work in the city of Montebello, but when I called to make a routine check-up, I found out that he had moved to a different location. I was shocked and bummed out when I first found out it was about 40 minutes away vs the usual 15…but, I do only have to go twice a year, right? Shouldn’t be so bad… I definitely was reluctant to change dentists, so the same day I found out the bad news, I made an appointment at the new office in Playa Del Rey. The receptionist was very accommodating with my schedule. She even called to confirm my appointment a couple of days ahead, and when I showed up early for it, they were able to bump up my appointment! How fantastic is that? The office itself is homey, modern, and the staff is very friendly.  The whole process was not long, and on my way back home, I drove on the coast. (which is only a minute away from the office!) Gorgeous view!!! That sure was an added bonus =) All in all, it was great to see Dr. Guttman move on to a more exceptional dental office. In the end, I’m happy that I decided to stay loyal to my dentist.

I’m one of those people who has anxiety about going to the dentist. I went to Dr. Guttman in who is terrific. He has a nice low-key personality and a great sense of humor, and made me feel quite at ease. My last dentist was always urging me to have various procedures, and Dr. Guttman really sorted it all through and told me what was necessary and what was not. I will definitely keep seeing him.

I’ve had dental problems since I started teething as a toddler! Naturally, since every trip to the dentist ended up with me in tears as a child and young adult I developed a pretty big case of the jitters around going to the dentist – sick to my stomach, shaky, teary – all your classic anxiety symptoms. My fear of the dentist would normally keep me away just long enough to have a relatively small dental issue grow into a pretty severe one. Then I met Dr. Guttman. I went to Dr. G to have some previous work fixed up and was immediately put at ease. He is calm, honest, and matter-of-fact without being pessimistic or critical. He is very friendly and approachable but still a professional – bringing a very welcoming vibe to the office. The office staff – Paula and Debbie – are amazing. They’re what brought me into the office and now Dr. G’s attitude and approach actually make me WANT to come back and get all of my dental issues resolved! I recently had a root canal done by Dr. Guttman and, having had several in the past by other dentists, I have to say I’m completely satisfied by the quality of work – both inside my mouth and through the whole support and follow-through process. In the chair I was at ease before the work even started! Great office and great staff. I highly recommend!

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