Grauer Orthodontics
Dan Grauer, DDS, MS, PhD:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Braces

Clear aligners

Retainers

Comprehensive orthodontics

Space maintainers

Palatal expanders

Headgears

Interceptive orthodontics

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

I can’t express how happy I am with my new smile from Grauer Orthodontics. This was my second time in braces, so I wanted to make sure I got it perfect, and I definitely chose the right place. Dr. Grauer took the time to answer all of my questions during our consultation and informed me that my case would be better suited with traditional braces, rather than the Invisalign that everyone else was trying to sell me (even though that’s what I really wanted). He also explained that he takes the whole facial aesthetic and the aging process into account, as opposed to other places which only focus on the teeth being straight, which is a philosophy I found refreshing and ultimately why I chose to go here. The other doctor in Dr. Grauer’s practice, Dr. Dang, who worked on my case most days, was a delight. She is extremely detail oriented, and was the most patient in handling my millions of questions. She listened intently to my concerns down to each individual tooth. I could not recommend her enough! It was nice having 2 doctors look after my case. Emily Purnell, the ortho assistant, was also delightful to work. She changed all my wires, took my impressions, handled the scheduling of my next appointments, and was the liaison between me and the doctors if I had any extra questions or if there was anything additional I needed following up on. She was super nice and patient to work with! Overall I highly recommend this practice. It’s a bit on the pricier side but you definitely get what you pay for here!

I am an Orthodontic third year resident at USC where Dr Grauer was my professor. I have been visiting his office for the past two years and I can assure you this is THE BEST place to get your braces done. Dr Grauer cares about delivering perfection to every single patient. He and his team are very professional, thorough and they have the latest technology for braces, regular and lingual. As his student, I could not be more grateful with him and his team for sharing their immense knowledge with me.

I came to Dr. Grauer with my teeth in terrible alignment. I rarely wanted to smile because of them. It’s been two years and he accomplished what I didn’t think could be done. My teeth are perfectly aligned now. I’m amazed when I see them in the mirror. I couldn’t be happier. I also want to thank his friendly, knowledgeable staff who are a pleasure to be around.

Dr Grauer and his staff are amazing. From the day I started my incognito braces to today (I am half way through), I have been made to feel like I am important. The staff is friendly and helpful with every visit. Dr Grauer greets me with a smile on every appt. I think he is as excited as I am with my progress which has made the time fly by. When I had questions in the beginning, he called me back with in minutes. As for my smile, it is exactly what I had hoped for. Going to Dr Grauer is one of my best decisions I have ever made.

Dr. Grauer is very knowledgeable and is a very trustworthy professional Orthodontist. He has helped fix the teeth of both my son and daughter in a short amount of time and I am very happy about the results. The staff are all kind and very welcoming. I would highly recommend this orthodontist.

My experience with Grauer Ortho was fantastic. Dr. Grauer, Laura, and the rest of the team are wonderful to work with. They are friendly and efficient, and always got me in and out of the office quickly. Dr. Grauer fixed my smile with an active retainer, and I could not be happier with the results. I am so glad I chose Dr. Grauer to be my orthodontist! I highly recommend him and his team to anyone in the Los Angeles area.

WE LOVE DR GRAUER! He fixed my daughter’s smile after another orthodontist butchered it! His excellence shines through in both his perfectionism as an Orthodontist as well as in his kindness as a human being. No words can express our gratitude to him!

I am in high level sales so braces for me were not an option and I didn’t feel I had the time or the discipline to be messing with invisalign. When it comes to lingual braces, Dr. Grauer is your guy in the LA Market! His assistant Ed is also super cool and patient! You will read about lingual braces being uncomfortable or causing lisp. I have crowded teeth leaving not a whole lot of room for my tongue and for me no lisp and yes while they took about 2 weeks to get use to, I had conventional braces when I was a kid and I don’t recall ever being used to those. In just a couple months now top teeth people have noticed are straight and bottom are well on their way. While projected for 14 months, my hope is to be done inside a year : )

Dr. Grauer is amazing!. He fixed my teeth after a botched Invisalign treatment from another Santa Monica orthodontist. He is the best there is, if you are an adult seeking orthodontia treatment for yourself or you are looking for your children don’t waste your time with anyone else. He genuinely cares and wants all his clients to walk away happy, takes pride in great results and offers state of the art technology. He provides thorough explanations at every stage and is always honest. His staff are also great, they are friendly and professional, from the front office to the techs. I am thrilled with my results! Thank you Dr. G

I am so happy when I finally get my new smile back. Many thanks to Dr. Grauer. I have been in teeth brace before when I was a 11-year-old teenage, however, after a dentist removes one of my wisdom teeth, gaps appeared again in my upper front teeth in 2009. Therefore, I started to “tolerate” the teeth brace again two year ago with another orthodontist. However, it did not help at all. In opposite, it even makes my teeth much worse. I could still recall how ugly I was when I first came to Dr. Grauers’ office. Dr. Grauer removed my previous brace, and then installed the new one. Actually he was surprised by my case at that time and said ” a lot of works to do!” But with only 1 Year and 3 months, I am ready to get the brace off:) I feel so lucky that I chose Dr. Grauer’s team. Thanks everyone in Dr. Grauer’s orthodontics.

Dr. Grauer is the quintessential professional. He is not only expertly trained, but he is practical and presents options to obtain whatever your goals are. Even if it means doing nothing, and going another route in dentistry. Ethical, approachable, and just an amazingly nice guy. I’m not even done with treatment and I’m already so happy with the results-I finally feel like my bite is right and I’m able to eat normally again!! If you’re looking for an orthodontist, look no further.

I am endlessly grateful to Doctor Grauer for my new smile. Finally I got the smile I was dreaming all my life about & the confidence I was lacking. I was always embarrassed to be in front of the camera, always turn sideways to hide my imperfect teeth. I am so happy I do not have that complex anymore! New smile inspires me for new beginnings. Thanks to all Grauer Orthodontics Personnel for always being friendly & turning doctor visits into a fun experience!

What more can I say other than Dr Grauer is the best orthodontist in Los Angeles. From the moment you have your first consultation, you quickly realize how thorough and detailed his treatment plans are. His attention to detail is unmatched, which is exactly what you want in an orthodontist. Dr. Grauer’s office is very clean and his staff are all so wonderful. Dr Grauer is also one of the most famous orthodontic lecturers on lingual braces (braces on the inside of your teeth). So if you are even considering lingual braces and live in the Los Angeles area, there really is no question who you should see. If you are looking for orthodontic excellence, look no further.

Thank you Dr Grauer and everyone on your team for the exceptional care you gave Frances these past 2 years. She arrived to you at 13 with a big overbite and very spaced out teeth and leaves a fifteen year old with a beautiful smile. Your professionalism, extensive knowledge, and kind and caring persona served us so well. You made orthodontic treatment a pleasure! Sincere thanks Lisa.

Great experience with Dr Grauer and his staff. We were comfortable from the start and they got our son to buy into the regime which made everything so much smoother. The results are fantastic.

Dr. Grauer is an incredible doctor. Words can not describe how happy I am with his level of care and my results. He has a top-notch clinic and everything can be done in-house. He has a lot of patience for children as well. Dr. Grauer’s staff are just as amazing. Always nice and accommodating. We never felt rush and communication was great. Always going above and beyond. Thanks to Dr. Grauer, I have the beautiful smile of my dreams. Thank you

The staff is great — very friendly and really know their stuff. My daughter’s teeth came out looking great in the time frame given at the start. Cost is inclusive of all visits and they even validate parking! Highly recommended if you want your braces done correctly.

Dr. Grauer and his team are AMAZING! They went above and beyond to help me out when I had an emergency and was hundreds of miles away from my orthodontist. Marjorie, Eddy, and Dr. Grauer were so attentive and kind from the moment I called until I walked out the door. I highly recommend them!

Dr. Grauer is truly one of the best Orthodontists out there. I have worked with him for 12 months now and each visit is always pleasant. I am always very anxious about going to the dentist, but his calm and approachable demeanor makes me look forward to my appointments with him and his awesome team. What I highly respect and appreciate most is the fact that Dr. Grauer really takes the time to sit down and explain to you your options. He’s not about getting a patient in just to make money. He is very honest and always does what is best for his patients. I also appreciate that he’s a perfectionist, so having someone who will work hard to make sure the patient is very happy with the outcome is a huge blessing. I also want to send a special shout out to his amazing team members, Laura and Carolina as well. They are so kind, helpful, and friendly! I just finished my Invisalign treatments a week ago and I can’t say enough good things about the outcome. Thank you Dr. Grauer and the entire team at Grauer Orthodontics!

I am ecstatic with my new smile! I underwent orthognathic surgery with Dr. Walline and Dr. Relle, and Dr. Grauer oversaw my braces treatment throughout the entire process, pre- and post-operative. Digital orthodontics is amazing! The process was fast, effective, and efficient. Dr. Grauer is a perfectionist and the results speak for themselves. His team is amazing, and each staff member is extremely knowledgeable and skilled at their trade. Keep those beautiful smiles coming!

A big THANK YOU to the entire team at Dr. Grauer’s office! I am beyond thrilled with the results and my brand new, perfect smile! You all made my experience incredible, easy, and fun. People keep commenting on my “perfect teeth” and it is all thanks to you! xx

Dr. Grauer is knowledgeable, forward thinking, precise, approachable, and kind. He uses techniques that are uniquely designed for each individual which means that the process takes less time than I imagined. His staff make the experience painless and as enjoyable as possible. I fully recommend Dr. Grauer and his team.

Got my teeth straightened by Dr. Grauer and team after two broken jaws, which had caused my teeth to shift dramatically. Dr. Grauer is an incredible orthodontist, very skilled and knowledgable and explains everything so you can understand it easily. I did internal braces, which moved my teeth very quickly with very little discomfort on my part. Dr. Grauer and his amazing team are the best – very friendly and very good at what they do. Highly recommend.

At the recommendation of a few friends who were taking their kids to highly recommended orthodontists in Santa Monica I took my then 14 year old son to both of them for consultations. Their findings varied enough that I decided to get a 3rd opinion. Dr. Grauer was recommended by another friend whose daughter had been to 5 orthodontists who all wanted to pull 5 permanent teeth to correct her daughter’s alignment, but Dr. Grauer was able to treat her without removing any of her teeth. Dr. Grauer was the most thorough of the three doctors in his assessment of my son’s issues and showed me exactly what needed to be done. The cost of treatment was also right in the same ballpark as the other doctors. We’ve been very happy with Dr. Grauer, his entire staff and the new location is very convenient with free parking.

A+ for Grauer Orthodontics! I was extremely pleased with the scheduling, the friendliness and competence of the staff, accessible location, and cost. I came to Dr. Grauer because my fixed retainer had come loose on one side and needed to be cemented. Dr. Grauer bonded the retainer back in place same day as my evaluation. He was was friendly and thorough, and explained everything he was doing throughout each step of the procedure, which I really appreciated.

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