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Greenberg Orthodontics, TMJ & Airway

2035 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

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All Reviews (21)

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Vanessa Escalera

1.0about 1 year ago

If I could give this place negative stars I would. If you are experiencing issues, I highly recommend avoiding this place at all costs because it was such a horrific experience. $5-6k for treatment that was supposed to alleviate pain associated with my debilitating migraines and it was a complete scam. I could not even wear the appliances for more than an hour before enduring excruciating pain - complete opposite of what the treatment is intended to do. When I conveyed the problems I was having with the "Doctor" and her staff several times, they were dismissive, rude, and could care less. For them, it is all about money because when I canceled treatment and requested a refund, my request went unanswered. What kind of facility takes your money when you could not undergo treatment for even a day? I find this completely unprofessional on so many levels. For those reading, please do your research and find a qualified professional who will really take the time to understand your situation, providing credible treatment. Luckily, I was able to find relief with someone else after this disastrous experience, but not before throwing money down the drain. So, my advice to anyone on the fence about this facility is to run; it is a TOTAL SCAM!!

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Roxanne Mogtaderi

1.0over 1 year ago

i had started in 2019 and began with a palatal expander which was painful, but i do want to say i liked my wider smile. to be honest, invisalign moves the teeth pretty well in the same way so i think they were just trying to sell additional equipment to me? breathing did improve a bit, but given the rest of my experience was poor i am skeptical about all aspects of my treatment.after several weeks of turning the expander to crack my jaw open little by little, i began trays. the issue was my tray changes were every 3-4 days, when the company itself suggests a minimum of 7-14 days. red flag: 3/4 days is NOT enough time for your teeth to move safely. i could have damaged the roots of my teeth. i was also encouraged to eat and drink with the trays in my mouth, which was impractical and very unhygienic as i would have needed to thoroughly clean out my teeth and tray after meals multiple times a day, or else im at risk for cavities. i had to start using a waterpik to manage but it was still tough and i learned not standard protocol for invisalign trays either. you arent really supposed to eat with your trays in! it's not the end of the world, but just bad practice!i had MULTIPLE refinement tray sets. it was madness. i have developed quite a collection of leftover invisalign trays at home as a result. total waste of plastic.staff turnover was also an issue, because i felt like everyone was “new” and didnt know how things go. usually this doesnt matter, but to be honest the person who was putting in my very last set of attachments didnt seem like they knew what they were doing. and if i recall correctly, nobody ever polished the area around the attachments to be sure there wasn’t excess material on my tooth which would result in a void in the tray, causing it to not fit well to the teeth leading to poor tracking. i can tell you this because i learned from my new orthodontist whose tech meticulously polished around my tooth and asked me to spot check multiple times to ensure there was no excess material. anyway, my teeth werent tracking well no matter how much i wore the retainers, even purchasing and using an iphone app to keep close track of my timer and progress - 23 hours a day, she said! i WANTED STRAIGHT TEETH, I DID!when i expressed my concerns to the doctor, the only option i was given regarding my difficulty complying with her plan was to purchase sessions of her one-of-a-kind bio stimulation laser which would make my teeth move without resistance for about 24 hours! i can 3,4,5, even 6 trays during that time! i guess root health is not an issue to some drs. and a dr that wont work with you and your needs is a red flag.i drove myself crazy and gave up on treatment for 2 whole years until i found a new orthodontist. i ghosted the office, i couldnt stand it anymore.my teeth tracked perfectly with the new dr, with 14 day changes. & i required no refinements after 7 months of treatment. it was stress free, easy going, with no worrying about how my teeth need to move within a couple of days. it was humane.my invisalign treatment with dr greenberg was anxiety-inducing and more complicated than it needed to be. i felt like i was at fault for failure but the truth is i was set up to fail by her treatment protocol. the staff wanted to cut off my treatment early because i couldnt comply with these poor tray instructions + what i suspect was poor attachment application leading to my failed treatment. they wanted to cut me off even though it was at no material cost to them to manage my treatment as invisalign allows multiple refinements to be ordered for up to 5 years after treatment for free.it felt like a volume-dependent place for that very reason. patients were meant to be churned and burned and that’s not what we look for in a medical professional, i would think.your treatment is set to a deadline. if your teeth didnt meet that deadline, it didnt matter. you were done. i dont want that in an orthodontist, do you?

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Cinia Martinez

5.0almost 2 years ago

All 3 of my kids are now in treatment with Dr. Vickie Greenberg wearing invisalign. My daughter is also wearing the removal reshaping appliance along with invisalign. She was having issues with her sleep and breathing, after wearing this appliance for only a week we have seen results quickly. We have noticed that she is sleeping better and has helped her with her breathing as well. The change in her smile is also very noticeable in a small period of time of wearing the reshaping appliance can't wait to see the final result. As for my other 2 boys the experience with invisalign has been the best.

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Daniella Kay

1.0almost 2 years ago

The receptionist, Lourdes is extremely rude. Vikkie Greenburg doesn’t listen to concerns at all and constantly tries to upsell clients. Provided incorrect treatment which made me get a second opinion & took my business elsewhere to somewhere with actual expertise that was much more professional. I would advise everyone to seek out treatment from any other place OR to get a second opinion prior to proceeding with this practice

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Hank Donovan

5.0almost 2 years ago

Vickie Greenberg orthodontics is a 100%, undoubtably five stars. They are super understanding, adaptable, and quick in their treatment. They want you to get the results you want in as quick and painless as possible. I’ve loved my treatment with them through the years 100% and couldn’t have asked for a better team by my side. Thank you to all the staff at Vickie Greenberg’s Orthodontics

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Sylvie Dzadourian

5.0almost 2 years ago

My dentist referred me to Dr Vickie for my TMJ and off bite. She's really great. She knew what needs to be done and how long it will take from first meeting. We opened up my jaw and aligned my teeth. TMJ and pain is gone and the pleasant surprise of the treatment was fixing my facial asymmetry. It looked like I had a lift done. A lot of people kept asking if I had done something. Thank you Dr. Vickie and team.

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Carina Huynh

5.0almost 2 years ago

Highly recommended. Was here for severe TMJ pain and is now pain free! The office is really clean, comfortable and professional. Grateful that they open early to fit into my work schedule. Dr. Greenberg took the time to thoroughly explain my condition and helped to develop a treatment plan tailored to my needs. Special shout out to Dante who helped me with my scans and x-rays. Very happy with the results and grateful for such a wonderful experience.

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chaim hanoka

5.0almost 2 years ago

Came in with terrible jaw pain , couldn’t find relief , after a few short treatments pain is gone . Wonderful staff , great Doctor ( Dr. Greenberg) - highly proficient in her knowledge and expertise.Wish I would of signed up earlier .Highly recommend!!!

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Pamela Gosline (Tanjello)

5.0almost 4 years ago

Two years ago at age 57 I began seeking out an alternative to a CPAP for sleep apnea. I decided to try having a mouth appliance for that purpose made and ended up at Dr. Greenberg's office. After filling out her questionnaire, the issue of my misfitting bite came up. I had braces as a teen and my teeth have looked great since, but my upper and lower jaw fit poorly together and it felt like my tongue was crowding my throat if that makes sense. I just didn't have enough space to breath freely and had to pull my lower jaw back to fit under my upper teeth. So, at my first meeting with Dr. Greenberg, she explained that I could have both of these issues solved through orthodontics and then not need an appliance to wear at night for the apnea. Ortho a second time at my age, I thought. Well, if I live to my 90's as is quite possible, It would be worth it. So, all my breathing problems subsided within 6 months of treatment and now in less than two years my bite is comfortable. What a relief! Dr. Greenberg is a problem solver over and above the average orthodontist I believe. Don't hesitate to come to her friendly office and find out what your options are for your particular problem.

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Cessyna Yap

5.0almost 4 years ago

Dr. Vickie Greenberg and her staffs are awesome. My daughters any myself have our braces and Invisalign treatment.The underbite treatment was successful without surgery. We are very happy with the treatment explanations and options provided and the results. The office always nice, clean, well decorated and the appointment timing / process is excellent. The staffs are very nice and courteous.

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