Passamano Orthodontics

The staff here are extremely professional and caring. Dr. Passamano goes out of his way to ensure that you’re happy with your results. I signed up for invisalign through a referral from my regular dentist and Dr. Passamano gave me a thorough consultation and gave me choices on how I should proceed with my care. At the time I was going through several procedures involving a few different dental specialists involving a crack root, and root canal, and implant and he suggested different options on how we could proceed. He never rushed me in any way, was not pushy and genuinely cared about how to best save me time and money. He worked with my regular dentist, and specialists and consulted with them and even offered suggestions on how I could save money through all of the procedures. This kind of care is rare in todays world of trying to make a fast buck as though you were just a transaction. I felt Dr. Passamano and his son, Dr. Passamano, cared for me as a patient and a person under their care and looked out for me and my pocketbook as well. The front office and back office are all exceptional. The Dr. patient relationship is still alive at this office and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Both my sons have wonderful smiles because of these fine orthodontists. One son had Invisaligns, the other, traditional braces. Both experiences took some time but the boys enjoyed the people and the doctors there. Professional, sincere and caring. It would be difficult to improve on our family experience and happily recommend Dr. Passamano to anyone looking to improve their smile.

«Grace” — nuf said” —
Dr Passamano’s entire experience
Begins, ends and all in-​between is
» Graced by Grace” —
Not only does every individual who represents the
Passamano experience exude professionalism, individuality, comfortability they posses and
Extend a form of Grace.
It just so happens that the «Face and voice»
Behind the Passamano name– is actually called Grace–
She, Grace, sets the tone for the entire experience. Not only is it a warm experience, the final product– A BEAUTIFUL SMILE–
Is ALWAYS INEVITABLE–
I kid you not– EVERY time I see a beautiful– all
Encompassing smile — I ask– «and who was your Ortho?» They Always — with that warm, beautiful, inviting smile say — «Dr Passamano»!
And if you have the privilege to browse through their brag– (what I call it– each one is a Masterpiece) book of before and after shots–
You can see for yourself– Dr Passamano has a beautiful way of «resetting» us to our «original
Manufactures state” — of Beauty that brightens the
Corner of our world!
Honestly– I just wish more people would go to him, and would tell their friends–
The world would be an even more beautiful place– with beautiful warm smiles every where you would look!

I have the straightest teeth in Irvine. Great attention to detail with Invisaline. I highly recommend orthodontics here

While my orthodontist is at NorCal, and I’m here at SoCal going to school, this place fixed me right up with no cost! Although it was just to help cut some wires so it wouldn’t poke me, they still did it with no cost and with a friendly face too :) I was very pleased with them and highly recommend.

About 1.5 years ago, I was looking for an orthodontist who could treat me with Invisalign. I’ve never had braces before and my teeth were something I was feeling incredibly self-​conscious about. I had mild crowding of my upper teeth and somewhat severe crowding of my lower teeth. At that point, I was getting ready to enter graduate school and I absolutely refused to go in with a teeth full of metal unsightliness.
I went to 8 different orthodontists for braces consultations in Orange County to get a good range of perspectives on what could be done for me. The first 6 told me the same thing: «Your teeth are too crooked for Invisalign.» They all pushed for ceramic braces and honestly, I was going to settle for ceramic with all the negative feedback I had been receiving. It wasn’t until I had my consult with Dr. James Passamano that I felt like Invisalign was even an option. The orthodontist at my 8^th and final consultation also told me Invisalign would be possible for me. My ultimate choice of picking Dr. Passamono as my orthodontist came out to the following reasons:
1) Experience — By far the most compelling reason. Dr. Passamano is listed under Invisalign’s «Elite Preferred Providers,» meaning he’s among the very top doctors who provide Invisalign. If my research is correct, that means the practice has treated at least 300 Invisalign cases, and treats at least 50 cases every 6 months.
2) Trust — When I asked him why so many other orthodontists said I couldn’t be treated with Invisalign, Dr. Passamano said it all comes down to experience. He assured me that he’s treated similar cases and that it’s is entirely possible. Going into this process, I had complete trust in him — it’s a great feeling to have about your orthodontist.
3) Cost — You would think being an Elite Preferred Provider would mean they would charge significantly more than non-​elite providers. I was surprised when I found out the cost was very comparable to the other quotes I had received.
Now, over a year later and no longer self-​conscious about my smile, I could not be happier with the way my teeth look. I can actually be in one of those silly infomercials and say that this experience was life-​changing — and MEAN IT. For those wondering about my Invisalign experience:
1) I had a slight lisp in the first week or two but it disappeared once my tongue adjusted to the braces
2) Each tray of Invisalign is a slightly modified molding of your teeth that pushes it to a straighter position. I replaced my trays every 2 weeks.
3) My teeth felt slightly sore after switching to a new set of Invisalign but it’s no way as painful as metal/​ceramic braces (as I’ve heard). Believe me, my sister had metal braces and she could barely eat. I was eating just fine. :)
4) Discipline is definitely needed for Invisalign to work. It’s recommended that you keep them on for 20 – 22 hours/​day, and to only take them off for eating.
5) The trays do not make your teeth look more yellow, in fact it makes it look just a tad bit more white.
Drs. James and Robert Passamano are truly professional and good-​natured doctors, and their genuineness is also reflected in their front desk workers and orthodontic techs. Passamano Orthodontists houses some of the sweetest people you’ll meet.
Bottomline: Never settle for just any orthodontist. If Drs. James and Robert Passamano can’t correct your teeth with Invisalign, no one can. They are the absolute best!

Thank you, Dr. Passamanos for fixing my teeth that other «dentist» couldn’t! I am forever grateful! So glad to have been recommended to Dr. Passamanos a year ago. After wearing braces for 2 years and underwent 2 bicuspid extractions, I was left with 2 gaping holes, frustrated and in distress. Thankfully, Dr. Passamano took my case and repaired my teeth in 1 year. Finally got my braces removed in time for the wedding :) They have always been team bride too!
As a physician, time is an essence and their office always seem to accommodate with hardly any wait time/​trouble getting appointments. The staff is friendly and professional. It can be difficult to find doctors who care but with Dr. Passamanos, I can say with full confidence that you will be in excellent hands! Thank you!

This is THE BEST there is ! I wanna keep it simple and sweet, so listen people, if you wanna get the best orthodontist in Orange County, this is it for you ;although I recommend them to everybody regardless of their location because the drive or the flight is worth it .
It’s only been a few months that I have got my Invisalign and I can’t be happier. I can’t imagine so much improvement in such a short time. I get compliments every single day how beautiful my smile is and these two great orthodontists made it happen for me.
They are extremely professional and caring which is so hard to find .
DO IT … They make it worth it for you…

Best investment of my life, hands down! Both Drs. Passamano are extremely professional, friendly, and helpful. But most importantly, they deliver what I thought was impossible. They really gave me the smile I really wish for in my dream. Seriously I cant thank them enough they literally changed my life in many positive ways. Their office staff is also incredibly friendly and professional. A lot of orthodontists out there are just trying to go for your money and will not be honest with you. Not only Drs. Passamano are honest and realistic with their plan, they are very skilled in formulating the best plan for you. Thank you very much, Drs. Passamano!

If all medical professionals are like Dr. James, the world would be a happier and healthier place because people wouldn’t be so scared of going to them, or have any hesitations trusting them. Gentle, EXTREMELY patient, honest, and especially not at all aggressive (our #1 pet peeve). Dr. James gave us few treatment options so we can make the decision we can all be comfortable with.

The most caring, expert, knowledgeable and professional group. My 10 year old son needed an expander and the entire process went flawless. Any time we had a question or concern we had an answer or response almost immediately. Absolute and 100% satisfaction. Every one is so friendly and kind.

Dr. Pasamano and his team are very responsible. My son had cavity after the invisalign sets were made. Dr. Pasamano waited until my son’s dentist took care of the cavity and had the invisalign sets re-​made. This happened twice! I felt bad for causing so much inconvenience but Dr. Pasamano was jolly and friendly as usual. For orthodontists that you can trust, I highly recommend Dr. Pasamano. They do not rush, they take time to get things done correctly and nicely.

I just finished my Invisalign here! Second time having braces and it was a much greater experience than my previous orthodontist. All of the staff are very professional and friendly. I highly recommend. Thank you so much Dr. Passamano (:

I am having adult braces (invisalign) with the Passamanos. Both father and son are superbly competent and fun. They will keep you on track with gentle admonition and a good sense of humor. Their stuff is great, too. I am currently half-​way through and looking forward to the end. I could not have found a better place to fix my overbite and the crowding of the upper front teeth. Go to them with no reservation!

Dr. Passamano is one of the best Orthodontists!
I had braces twice with Dr. Passamano over the course of my childhood and he is always friendly. He is VERY knowledgable about teeth and I’m confident to say he can fix any smile. He uses Invisalign now on certain patients and is in the top 1% in the nation so if you have the chance to have him or his son as your dentist, that would be a wise decision. There is a reason he has all 5 stars on Unilocal,he’s awesome.
Note: Parking lot has very small spots

Dr. Rob and Dr. James are amazing orthodontists! Their staff is also very friendly and caring! I had previous Invisalign treatment from my general dentist and I was very unhappy with the esthetics and final bite. So I went to the Invisalign website to find an orthodontist who could fix these problems. I chose to go to Dr. Passamano’s office because it said that he was an «Elite Provider,» which is a very fitting title! Dr. James and Dr. Rob actually listen to my concerns and provide the best personal care. I am extremely happy with my smile and bite! I highly recommend coming here for orthodontic work!!!

I had previous orthodontic work in the Chicago area, and I needed retainer maintenance after moving to Irvine. I found Drs. Passamano from the Unilocal reviews, and they were able to fit me in the next day and rectify the problem for a great price (I have student insurance, which does not cover orthodontics, so I was paying out of pocket). The receptionist and Dr. Robert are both very friendly, and I will be coming back if I need more orthodontic work.

Fantastic orthodontists here. Both Dr. James and Dr. Robert are very personal who actually care about my teeth and listen to me. I couldn’t be happier getting my Invisalign with them. They said the Invisalign treatment would be 16 – 20 months and it finished right at the 18 month mark. I have a friend that is already 1.5 years over the estimated treatment time. So happy with the Invisalign. I already send my friends there and highly recommend them!!!

As good as it gets! Now, why can’t every dentist be like Dr. James Passamano???
Just finished my treatment and I could not be happier. My regular dentist referred me to Dr. P and I sure am glad he did. He is kind, accommodating, gentle, easy going, and just an overall nice person. Right from my 1^st appointment, I got good vibes. And throughout my entire treatment process, I got the same care… Which says a lot. His Assistants and front desk staff always have a smile on their faces and are always warm and friendly. They make you feel very comfortable and like your «at home». Couldn’t ask for a better experience especially with braces! (I got invisalign though :)) I even got a bag full of candy after my treatment LOL! Which is a small gesture that I thought was awesome!!!
If you have any doubt, look no further. This is the Orthodontist you have to see.

I love Dr. Passamano and crew!
They are absolutely a fantastic team that really cares about their patients. From the front desk to the doctor, every single person in that office is kind, understanding, and fun.
From the beginning, Dr. Passamano was open and honest about what he thought was the best treatment for me. Having already done braces in my teens, it was a little disappointing to have to go through another whole new orthodontic treatment but I couldn’t have found a better doctor to do it with! My previous orthodontist had felt a little robotic and I never felt any kind of true connection to him as a patient. And let’s face it, no one WANTS braces. So the least any office can do is to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. And that’s what you’ll get here! From the first consultation to the last invisalign tray, I always felt welcomed at Dr. Passamano’s office. I could see that everyone on staff had a great sense of humor and were very HUMAN! No robots in sight.
One more awesome note for the doc: Before starting my invisalign, I had to get a wisdom tooth taken out and even his RECOMMENDATION for an oral surgeon was super duper! (Dr. Mandel, for those curious! A totally ftw doc!) And through my two years with the doctor, he’s been nothing but patient and open and very awesome – even when I thought I had lost my trays in Argentina of all places. T_​_​_​_​_​T
The process has been painless and dare I say, even fun because the people at this office obviously enjoy what they do and sincerely WANT to be there. And since having had to go through the whole teeth-​straightening business TWICE, I can confidently say that this experience was without a doubt the winner of the two.
I would highly recommend this doctor and his staff to friends, family, and fellow Unilocalers!