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Dougherty Orthodontics
Harry L. Dougherty Jr, DDS (Orthodontist)
Sherman Oaks, CA

★★★★★

35 REVIEWS
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Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Check out what some of our happy patients are saying about us:

KM. K. from North Hollywood, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Continued praise for Dr. Dougherty as we celebrate the end of braces for our second child. What a gift to have a caring orthodontist who treats not just the teeth, but also cares about the overall well-being of the patient. What our family appreciated was his ability to hold our children accountable for their progress — did they brush well? were they following through with their treatment plan? were they making good food choices? Above all else, he is brilliant, thoughtful, efficient and operates in an office that is well-run and pleasant to spend time in!! We will be forever grateful for the emergency office visit Dr. Dougherty made to meet us after our younger son was hit in the mouth by a baseball! It was a Sunday afternoon and the doctor was downtown on a bike ride but met us 45 minutes later. Our ability to seek treatment right after the impact allowed our son to save all four teeth! It’s impossible not to think of Dr. Dougherty whenever we see our son’s awesome smile.

Christine Park Peterson (Source: Google)

★★★★★

We love Dr. Dougherty and are grateful for the great smiles he has given our sons. He is experienced, thoughtful, communicates the process well, and gone above and beyond in his desire to help our boys have the best outcomes! He even came in for an emergency visit on a Sunday within an hour of an accident that could have resulted in the loss of my son’s four front teeth. Everyone in the office has been great – they run on time, everyone is a true professional with a desire to help, and they are technologically savvy! I have read in other reviews that people think he charges more than other options, and we found that to be true 6 years ago when we started care. We went with Dr. Dougherty, however, because he inspired confidence about his ability to address our sons’ challenging cases and we knew his office was an environment that we would want to spend time in. Through the years and after all of the visits – and more to come – we could not be more pleased with our investment!

Madison N. from South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I’ve been going to Dr. D since I was a little girl…I admit that I haven’t been an easy case…. headgear, expanders, braces, and several retainers later, I wouldn’t have chosen any other way.  I still love coming to his office. Not only is it always immaculate, but his staff (chair-side and at the front desk) are truly lovely people and ALWAYS greet you with a smiling face, genuinely interested in how you’ve been doing. EVERYBODY should be so lucky to know Dr. D. Ive grown up in a family of medical and dental professionals and they all highly value their rapport with patients. Dr. D remembers everything about everyone and he enjoys following up with his patients about their personal lives-somehow he always sneaks in motivational words about school!  Dr D takes time to really get to know his patients on a personal level- he treats patients as people and has a heart of gold. Ive never met a man busier than Dr. D but no matter what- his passion is his patients. I’m constantly impressed by his knowledge-whether its explaining to me every procedure or material going into my mouth or the time he takes to teach fellow orthodontists that travel from countries around the world to shadow him. It’s evident that he’s a leader in the field and loves what he does. His work is perfection. As a student in the dental school at USC, people are always commenting on my smile. The bottom of my business card reads “Because everyone deserves a smile as proudly worn as mine” and I owe it to Dr. D. Thank you for being there for me through thick and thin. You are truly a saint!

Jason W. from Minneapolis, MN (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

All I can say is THANK GOD for Harry Dougherty! Let me tell you a little story… A horrible pig of a man who calls himself a “neuromuscular dentist” and “TMJ Expert” convinced me that I had TMJ (also called TMD) because I had some ringing in my ears.  He convinced me to wear a mouth splint for a year that completely moved all my teeth around and screwed up my bite and did absolutely nothing to alleviate the ringing in my ears.  He then tried to convince me to pay him tens of thousand of dollars to let him grind my teeth down to stumps and apply veneers to fix the screwed up bite that he created.  That’s when I decided to get a second opinion. My regular dentist, Olivia Cajulis, recommended that I see a prosthodontist.  The Prosthodontist took one look at my teeth and said that it would be “criminal” to apply veneers over teeth in such great condition.  He then referred me to Harry Dougherty, who is without a doubt the finest orthodontist in Los Angeles and one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.  Seriously!  Harry took the time to fully evaluate and explain my condition and even sent me to an oral surgeon for a CT-scan just to make sure I didn’t have any jaw joint problems (I didn’t).  I won’t lie; Harry had me in braces for 18 miserable months fixing that mess, but he did an absolutely fantastic job and my teeth now look and work better than ever before. Thanks so much, Harry!!

Michelle Budak (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Great experience! Dr. Dougherty has been treating our son for two years. His braces just came off and will continue to see Dr. Dougherty for at least another year. He’s honest and there are no surprises. He wasn’t in a rush to put braces on our son’s teeth until he was absolutely ready for treatment. His staff is wonderful and helpful. We are very happy with our son’s results. Competitive pricing. Highly recommend.

Holly B. from Agoura Hills, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

We researched and visited lots of orthodontists and finally settled on Dr. Dougherty. Both my daughter and son have gone through the complete process with him and have beautiful smiles. They are absolutely professional and patient each step of the way, and also very realistic with when to start and what to expect. Lots of other orthos tried to push us into early multi-phase treatment and Dr. Dougherty explained it was unnecessary in our case, and he was right. Thank you!!

Mitch F. from Burbank, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Dr. Dougherty has done fantastic orthodontic work on both of my kids, one of whom just had his braces taken off for good.  His teeth are beautifully straight and bright, his bite is great and his mouth is dramatically improved from what it looked like before we started with Dr. D.  My daughter is in-between phases of orthodontic work and after braces and retainers in phase one, her jaw, mouth, tooth spacing, etc. are so very much improved. When we first started with Dr. D, our kids were carefully analyzed and then Dr. D presented us with a thorough, detailed overview of his findings and recommended treatment.  The results to date have been exactly as promised!  What comes through the most about Dr. D is how very dedicated he is to helping kids and their families.  From the start, I’ve felt that Dr. D has had our kids’ best interests at heart, and he has always treated them as important patients.  He is very calm, patient, humble, down-to-earth & has a great sense of humor.  Dr. D’s staff has also been wonderful.  The orthodontic technicians have treated our kids with expertise and dedication, and the billing and administrative staff have always been kind, patient and understanding. Since nothing in life is perfect, I’ll mention the only issue that we had to deal with, which is an issue which I’m sure you’ll find in any medical office where multiple appointments for kids are needed. That is, there were times when it was challenging to set an appointment due to a variety of reasons (we don’t want our kids to miss school, we live over 30 minutes away & our kids have lots of extracurricular activities).  Having said that, the administrative staff is extremely friendly and helpful and has always worked with us to find a mutually agreeable appointment time.  Also, we found Dr. D’s fees reasonable and appreciated having a payment plan.

Milla C. from Los Angeles, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

My teeth were super messed up and going all over the place and he made my teeth perfect. Between how everyone treats you there and the amazing results you get you should most definitely go to this orthodontist. If you want the best orthodontist you should go to Dr. Dougherty!

Patty R. from Sun Valley, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I found out about Dr. Dougherty through yelp, and I must say thank you!  Dr. Dougherty is wonderful!  Both of my boys need braces…and after an initial consultation I really didn’t feel like taking the financial plunge. First, let me tell you about Dr. Dougherty.  My oldest son has great teeth except for a gap in front.  We figured…let’s fix it since he is self conscious and doesn’t do a full teeth smile.  Well after some pictures and xrays.  Dr. Dougherty sat down with us and told us how his tongue is the culprit.  After examining my son’s great facial bone structure, he put a mold of my son’s head on the screen and put points here and there.  He told us where he was off and where he would like to see him.  He gave us enough information…leaving us with ooohhh. and aaahhs, and not leaving a gazed look on our face from too much information.  The initial orthodontist didn’t even give me a 1/4 of the info that Dr. Dougherty gave us. Second, Sarah, the treatment coordinator, is so professional and patient.  I met with her a couple of times.  She answered all my questions, didn’t rush me, and didn’t bring the money monster up front.  My son and I asked her so many questions about brackets, cleaning, bands, headgear, and we probably asked the same questions more than once.  She was still patient.  She showed us videos, paused when we interjected with questions, and overall she was great. Finally,  his staff is so nice and pleasant.  That is a big deal breaker for me.  I have changed doctor’s just because the staff is so rude and inconsiderate. Overall great experience!

Michael K. from Los Angeles, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Dr Dougherty was a great person to work with and a superb orthodontist. After visiting 3 other doctors (BH, Calabasas, Studio City) I had found Dr. Dougherty best. He had a great sense of humor and I was always very comfortable with him working on my teeth. According to Harry, I was his toughest patient. Boy was he good at fixing me up. After 3 years in braces I got that movie star smile 😉 Thanks to him and his wonderful team of assistants I would recommend him as a DDS to anyone. Big ups on the reconstruction of the office looks very modern and a good vibe when you walk in!

Lisa B. from Los Angeles, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Dr. Dougherty is more than an exceptional orthodontist, he’s a great human being.  He takes his time and explains all of your options to you in great detail.  I also appreciate the way that he speaks to my son.  I can tell that my son respects him and is working hard on keeping up with his retainers, not only for me and the transformation of his teeth, but because he doesn’t want to disappoint Dr. Dougherty.  He always has great advice and I really like Mary too.  The office is clean, it’s in a very nice building and is conveniently located in Sherman Oaks right off of the 101 freeway.  Dr. Dougherty was recommended to me by my pediatrician.  And I whole heartedly recommend him to you.  Don’t walk, RUN to this office.! You’ll be happy that you did.

Tiffany L. from Winnetka, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I felt compelled to write a review about Dr. Dougherty after seeing him again recently after maybe 3 or 4 years. Dr. D outfitted me with braces throughout my middle/high school days and always managed to strike the perfect balance between friendly and professional. When I was young, all my teeth were crooked. ALL OF THEM. I was grotesque. I would accidentally bite the inside of my cheeks daily and blood would spurt everywhere and I was a monster. Ok, exaggerations aside, my teeth were objectively pretty gross and Dr. D completely transformed them with minimal pain and discomfort. He was always honest and straightforward about all procedures and on top of that had an amazing team working with him that has never failed to make me feel welcomed and at ease. I believe it says a lot about someone who not only makes sure his work is top-notch but also that all those who work with him also live up to high expectations. 4 years after my braces were removed, my permanent retainer came apart as a result of my insatiable desire to eat the toughest and crunchiest foods possible. I returned to Dr. D to get a replacement and was greeted with the familiar warm smile and twinkling eyes. He asked me if I still wanted to pursue a career in business and if my brother was doing well in his financial services job. HOW DOES HE REMEMBER THESE THINGS?? The man has had hundreds of patients over the years and yet he spoke to me as if we’d merely parted ways weeks ago. Dr. D is the perfect example of both a consummate professional and an overall kind, wonderful person. I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat.

Danielle B. from Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I have two young daughters and had been looking for a good, conservative, knowledgeable orthodontist to take care of my kids teeth.  My eldest daughter has over crowding issues and the other orthodontist I consulted with were not nearly as patient or thorough and they wanted to simply start pulling her teeth out without a very straight forward plan.  After meeting with Dr. Dougherty I knew he was going to be our orthodontist.  He is absolutely great and made my daughters feel very comfortable.  He was able to make it a very enjoyable experience where we all felt very happy in his care.

Cathy D. from Burbank, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Dr. Dougherty is amazing!!!  Absolutely took my daughter from braces to out of braces in less than two years without any trauma or drama.  It was a lovely experience from beginning to end — the office staff and the clinicians were wonderful.  There’s no one better than Dr. Dougherty!

Gary K. from Los Angeles, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Dr Dougherty. What a great Doctor and most importantly what a great person. I will definitely refer all my family, fiends and colleagued to Dr Dougherty. Dr Dougherty really took his time, explain my options and pin pointed what my problem was. I’m very  thankful that I was able to find Dr Dougherty. Go see him with confidence and I know you will not be dissapointed. Thanks Dr D.

Leena Arora (Source: Facebook)

★★★★★

My son had the best experience with this well qualified doctor and his staff. Beyond my expectations, I couldn’t be happier. His patience, expertise and intelligence was more then anything I could ask for. My sons teeth are perfect. He looks like a brand new kid with that gorgeous smile. Thank you so much to Dr. Dougherty and staff.

Yessie B. from Encino, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

My daughters have been with Dr D for several years. My oldest had surgery to realign her jaw and she is as stunning as can be .. Best part perfect smile ! My 14 year old just had her braces removed and looks beautiful ! Straight teeth and she followed every step from rubber bands placements … Which I found all over the floor at home !! Not cool But the end result is just beautiful !! Could it be because his dad was an orthodontist or better yet a USC GRAD !! Thank you and Your staff for all the TLC !! You make our smiles rock !!

Emily Colas (Source: Google)

★★★★★

I can’t say enough about Dr Dougherty and every single person who works in that office. They are amazing, kind, and supportive. My case was super complicated and Dr Dougherty took me on as a patient, fixed my teeth and my bite without surgery, which initially he thought I would need. They are the best! I am forever grateful.

Babette Nahmias (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Who says braces can’t be fun! My 14 year old son just finished his treatment and we are thrilled. From the beginning all the way until the end we had an excellent experience. My son and I never felt embarrassed or nervous to go to each 10 minute adjustment. In the beginning, I worried about being reprimanded for improper brushing or improper rubber band usage. I have heard from other moms about their experiences with their doctors. We never had to worry. Any corrections were always done gently and in a positive manner. It really felt that this was a project we were all in together. At the end Dr. Dougherty was as excited as my son & I were to have the braces removed. Everyone in the office (and there were many staff) was always very friendly and eager to help with scheduling the next appointment. The cost was also affordable and easily managed by a low monthly payment through automatic withdrawal. If you want a painless braces experience as well as a few laughs (Doctor has a great sense of humor) Dr. Dougherty and company is where you should go.

Colin M. from Burbank, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I am overwhelmed by how beautiful their work turned out. Dr. Dougherty and his superb staff are at the top of their profession and truly care about their patients. I had a fairly complicated mouth with both functional and cosmetic problems. Dr. Dougherty methodically, expertly and patiently solved them all. I can’t believe how great my smile has become. If you need this work done, take my advice and call them. I highly recommend Dougherty Orthodontics.

Jorge L. from Lancaster, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Dr. Dougherty is not just an amazing doctor, but an amazing man. He monitored my daughter for over 3 years before deciding she was ready for braces. He spoke with her like she was her own child, always very polite and too a genuine interest on her day was going. I would highly recommend him. His staff is incredible, America, Crystal and Mayra are all amazing, they fit my scheduling challenges and were always polite and professional. I live an hour away and we happily made the drive for over 2 years. My daughter’s smile is oath a million bucks.

Jessica Lily (Source: Facebook)

★★★★★

Dr. Dougherty’s positive energy and kind demeanor made my entire ortho experience wonderful. I got my braces off 6 years ago and people still often comment on my teeth and my smile- and I always thank Dr. Dougherty for that. The staff is amazing here as well, I never had a problem with any of my visits here. Braces aren’t always a fun experience, but I always walked out of this office with a smile on my face.

Jeanne Friedman (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Dr. Dougherty and his staff are amazing. They care so much and nothing was ever too much trouble. If we had a problem we could get in within a few hours. Although treatment all took a little longer than expected the results are fantastic and we are so thrilled that we went here for ortho work. The best thing you can do for your child. To smile with confidence is everything!

Skylar I. from Rowland Heights, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

See my beautiful smile? See how straight they are? See how when I bite my bottom teeth don’t touch the roof of my mouth? Well, that’s all because of the wonderful Dr. Dougherty. Dr. Dougherty was recommended to me by a friend’s mom who was a dentist. When I mentioned his name to my dentist his reaction was something like, “Well, you can’t go wrong with Dr. Dougherty. He’s the best.” Despite getting a couple consultations with other orthodontists, Dr. Dougherty was the clear choice. He was the most professional, had the cleanest looking office and had the nicest office staff. Before I knew it I had a mouth full of braces and kept on losing my bumper that went on my bottom teeth. Now, ten years after I first got braces thrown on me, my teeth still look like the day the braces came off. The entire experience was great. I had my braces on in less than two years. During that time I of course went through a lot of discomfort, but in orthodontics that’s the name of the game. Dr. Dougherty always made it clear that how long my braces were on would be up to me. If I wore my headgear, rubber bands and bumper my time with metal in my mouth would be minimal. I was pretty good with all the gear and he was really good about praising me the months I did well. Of course, the months I was lacking, he made it pretty clear he was disappointed. He wouldn’t get mad, just disappointed which is so much worse. You can tell he’s a parent because he has that down pat. So now my little cousin just started his journey with Dr. Dougherty. My aunt mentioned me (I haven’t gone to see him for about three years) and he completely remembered me. I swear, every third kid I see with braces tells me he/she goes to Dr. D. For having so many patients, for him to remember me says a lot about his character. Even to this day Dr. Dougherty is considered the best. I go to a new dentist now and he asked me who my orthodontist was. When I told he just smiled and said, “Of course. No one else could be that perfect.” When I got my braces off Dr. D. cemented in a retainer to the inside in my bottom teeth. He told me I get it out either when I get married or turn 30. I can’t wait for either those days to come, just so I get to say ‘hi’ to Dr. D. again!

Amy S. from Los Angeles, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Wait, what??  I haven’t written a review for Dr. Dougherty yet??  Nonsense!  I just gotta say that along with my oral-maxillofacial surgeon in Santa Barbara, Dr. Dougherty “cured” my bite and improved my well-being a hundred-fold, holding my hand every step of the way. I had some pretty complicated bite issues that, at the age of 28, could only be solved through double jaw surgery (finally had the surgery just days before I turned 30).  Dr. Dougherty came recommended to me by one of the specialists I saw in my journey to fixing the problem.  He worked in conjunction with my jaw surgeon, Dr. Gunson, and they kept each other updated on my progress.  I needed braces to bring my teeth into line before the operation, and then surgical hooks immediately before.  Until I had surgery he also made an acrylic splint for me to ease the stress on my jaw joints and allow my muscles to rest, where my bite wouldn’t allow it. I never dreaded going to the office because Dr. Dougherty and his assistants always put me at ease and engaged me in fun conversation, even as they worked on me.  It’s very clear how knowledgable and experienced Dr. D is.  If you get braces with him, no matter what age you are, listen to everything he says and take care of yourself, because it’s going to be like you’re a partner with him in your own care. My friend Marcie liked my results (smile) so much that she was inspired to go to Dr. Dougherty herself and get braces!

Mariana G. from Simi Valley, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Dr. D is the best! I was referred to him by my dentist. Right off the bat the office is super clean and welcoming. Everyone that works there is so nice! The girl that tightened my braces on my visits is Nora and she is super funny. Dr. D is so kind and he wears the best bow ties! I definitely think this is the place to go in the valley. It’s really hard to find a good orthodontist that is reliable, does excellent work, and doesn’t try to rip you off. Thank you so much to Dr. D and his staff!

LJ. J. from Los Angeles, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I highly recommend Dr. Dougherty Jr. DDS, MS.  Prior to going to Dr. Dougherty my daughter was fearful of any dentist.  However, from the first visit my daughter was very comfortable with Dr. Dougherty and his entire staff.  To my surprise she would look forward to her next appointment and she was very comfortable.  Dr. Dougherty did a phenomenal job with her teeth. She had her braces removed around Sept 29, 2014.  Since having her braces removed she has been smiling 24/7 her teeth look perfect.  They gave her clear instructions on how to take care of them and all along the way they were very clear on instructions to the point I did not have to be involved in her appointments at all.  The financing department was also helpful in explaining my options.  The front desk was also very helpful when we needed to make changes to her appointments.  They have the state of the art and up to date equipment.  I can’t say enough good things about it.  Thanks Dr. Dougherty!!! Brianna B is smiling very proudly and she looks beautiful!  P.S. Thanks for the picture and personal note that was mailed to me.  I love that touch of her writing me a personal thank you and the picture of you and her after her braces were removed!  Definitely a moment I want to document and since I had to work and wasn’t physically there it was even much more appreciated.!

Allison M. from Los Angeles, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

Dr. Dougherty and his staff truly deserve a 5-star rating.  Officially, as of yesterday, both of my daughters have completed orthodontic treatment.  Both have dazzling smiles!  Between the two girls we have been seeing Dr. Dougherty for many years.  Both daughters had orthodontic challenges and Dr. Dougherty was able to find solutions without needing additional extractions, implants, etc.  One daughter even had a tooth imbedded in the roof of her mouth.  Dr. Dougherty invented some contraption to bring it down and eventually got it in line with her other teeth!  Moving on to his office and staff….Wow!  they really run a tight ship! The office is welcoming, you never wait more than a few minutes for a scheduled apt. and the staff is knowledgeable, courteous, and compassionate.  Have had more than one “emergency” need (wire snaps, etc) and they are always accommodating with seeing the patient immediately. Billing and correspondence is done via email- prompt and efficient. I would highly recommend this practice.

Scott G. from Reseda, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

From our first visit to our “almost” last, our experience at Dr. Dougherty’s practice has been excellent. We were referred by a friend, and since have referred many.  His staff is professional and put our son at ease during his very first visit. Our consults with the Dr. were informative and his equipment is state of the art.  I trusted his judgement and the plan he set up for my son.  His waiting room is calm and my son rarely, if ever,  had to wait to be seen.  They even have a teeth brushing station for the kids. Smart.  My son’s teeth look gorgeous and, most important, they are healthy.   Great office!

Julia K. from Long Beach, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

I couldn’t have possibly asked for a more positive experience for my daughter, who was on the young side to see an orthodontist, but had a severe cross bite which needed to be addressed. Dr Dougherty is extremely scientific in his approach and had a plan laid out from A-Z. He answered all my questions and immediately set my daughter at ease. We achieved almost 12mm of correction in my daughter’s bite and she is so proud of her beautiful smile. She is usually a tough patient, but she has beeen all smiles through the process and actually cried this morning because she found out she wasn’t seeing Dr Dougherty again for 3 weeks now that her correction is complete. I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

CM. F. from Valley Glen, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

So far so great!  First my daughter had braces and, not to brag too much about my own offspring, WOW her smile is beautiful. We never noticed that all her back teeth didn’t meet together (okay, I’ll admit it, I only ever peered in her mouth when she was little to brush and floss, but who looks at their kids teeth when they’re biting down?). Flash forward to three years later when I take my son in for evaluation.  Well, there was so much whooping and hollering that I’m sure it sounded like I won the lottery (Can you guess? My son didn’t need braces!). Flash forward four more years and yes, it’s my turn.  I swear I never noticed how big my overbite was…  Well it’s been 2 months so far and my overbite already looks better.  I won’t say it’s been the easiest 2 months.  I’m still lisping, but at least I stopped spitting on people, and there is waaaaay more hardware in my mouth than I imagined could fit (no snarky remarks please about what that volume should be). Now, Dr. Dougherty and Sarah were very descriptive and thorough, and they both did a great job explaining (warning) what was coming but, still, I had no idea the extent of torture devices legally available to orthodontists.  I will say that I got a hug from the doctor at one of my visits for being a trooper.  I also fully expect my smile to be as gorgeous as my daughter’s. I love the staff — friendly, professional and understanding (read “sympathetic”).  Celina is great — gentle, talented and she accurately described my first few weeks as being “on an orthodontic diet” and, yes, I lost 3 pounds! The offices are pretty, the view is fabulous and everything is computerized and very high tech.  My IT guy would love a client like Dr. D.  I’ve even grown fond of their reminder-system-on-steroids.  If I ever miss an appointment it would have to be because I was in a coma and, even then, my family would get my reminders and take me in, comatose, so as not to delay my orthodontic progress. I think the only thing I was told that caused me pause was that I would have to stop having red wine or I would stain the bands around the clear brackets.  Well, don’t ever underestimate the ingenuity of a mother of teenagers who, if anyone does, deserves lots of wine.  I just use a straw.

Erica P. from Burbank, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

My children have both had excellent orthodontic work performed here. My older daughter had quite the challenging dental issue, with an injured front tooth that became anklyosed. 10+ years of orthodontics (in different phases off and on), combined with top notch oral surgeon and prosthodontic referrals from Dr Dougherty, and she now has a fantastic smile she feels confident about. We are grateful for Dr Dougherty’s expertise and ability to navigate us through this long process. Both of my daughters are thrilled with their smiles. Highly recommend Dr Dougherty!

Sylvia Jinich Sandler (Source: Facebook)

★★★★★

I did not think it was possible, but Dr. Dougherty you and your fabulous staff are miracle workers! I am so grateful to you all for your hard work. I just got my braces off today after two years, and I love my new and improved smile. I had braces as a teenager, and needed them again as an adult. I stopped wearing my retainers as an adult, and as a result, my teeth shifted and my bite changed to such a degree that I constantly injured myself. Per my dentist, I met with Dr. Dougherty and decided to begin treatment. These last two years passed quickly and I am so pleased with the results. Hands down if you are looking for a professional, hard-working and top of his field orthodontist, look no further. Dr. Dougherty also treated my teenage daughter, and will be treating my other kids along with my husband in the near future!

Cheryl Cohen (Source: Google)

★★★★★

Our experience with Dougherty Orthodontics was nothing but positive from start to finish – from the office staff to the doctors assistants, to Dr. Dougherty himself. Everyone was kind, thoughtful, and amazing. They always had our best interests and health in mind. I recommend them without reservation. You will be in good hands.

Lynn S. from Los Angeles, CA (Source: Yelp)

★★★★★

It takes a village to raise a child. That village includes pediatricians, dentists, and orthodontists. The peace of mind knowing that Dr. D has my children’s best smile and health his primary concern makes him an elder in our village! He keeps parents updated and part of the process, his staff is professional and caring and I can’t say enough about Crystal….she’s one of a kind! 1 kid down, 1 still in progress. They tell me they’ll miss Dr. D and so will I! And the “after” pictures and thank you note from my child the day she got her braces off was almost worth the bill!!!!! Thanks to you all, Lynn, Ella and Jack.

A WORD FROM YOUR DOCTOR

Dr. Harry L. Dougherty Jr. offers up-to-date treatment options for children, teens, and adults in Sherman Oaks, California. It is our goal to provide the best treatment possible in a comfortable and supportive environment. Combining the right mix of personal care, high technology and continuing education, we maintain a commitment to our patients in every facet of our practice. Your needs, your comfort, and your understanding of orthodontic procedures are top priority for our practice, and we're happy to meet with you to help you explore all or the options available to you or your child. Please contact our office today to schedule your complimentary new-patient exam. Dr. Dougherty is originally from the San Fernando Valley, and feels a great connection with the Sherman Oaks community where he has lived and worked for over 30 years. He looks forward to working with each of his patients, and relishes helping them create one-of-a-kind treatment experiences. Dr. Dougherty received his degree and certification in Orthodontics from the University of Southern California. He began his career in Orthodontics in Santa Monica, and wanting to be more involved in his community, moved his practice to Sherman Oaks. In addition to excellence in clinical practice in his office, Dr. Dougherty is involved in many facets of Orthodontics. He currently teaches courses in diagnosis and treatment planning, computer assisted facial analysis, as well as being a faculty advisor at the bi-monthly USC Orthognathic surgical conferences. He has taught at Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC for over 10 years and recently received an award for excellence in teaching. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and the current president of the Edward H. Angle Society, Southern California Component. His research interests involve computer diagnosis and CAD-CAM orthodontic appliance design. Dr. Dougherty recently has been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics(AJO-DO). He lives in Sherman Oaks with his wife Pam and his son Ryan, who recently graduated from the University of Oregon. Dr. Dougherty works diligently outside of his own practice with some of the best organizations in the dental community. These organizations contribute treatment to people in developing countries and educate doctors all over the world on new treatment methods and advancements in the field.

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