Berger Jeffrey, DMD

Based off these awesome reviews, I knew this would be a great office. My consultation with Diane went very smooth. They sent pre-​authorization to my insurance (aetna DMO). My insurance company responded pretty quick confirming that my co-​pay is 2,000 and they cover the rest. This office would NOT honor this. Told me my total was $ 4500 Because two things are not covered by my insurance company. Each costings $ 1250. Bringing my total to $ 4500. Even after speaking with my insurance company and them constantly calling this office to let them know they cannot charge me anymore than $ 2,000 because the insurance company would be covering the rest & DO cover the two additional procedures, they still would not comply. Instead, Diane called me and gave me another number to a different Orthodontist which is Dr. Eckhart located in Torrance and Manhattan Beach. I went in for my consultation there a few days later where they had already confirmed my insurance. My total came out to 3600, I pay $ 2,000 and my insurance covers the remaining balance of $ 1600. Granted, each persons total will be different, but regardless, be aware of what your insurance is willing to pay. Always, always call and confirm with your insurance that what the office is telling you is correct. Otherwise, i would’ve paid way more than I should have while my insurance company was making payments as well. I would’ve loved to have gotten my braces done at this office. Dr. Berger & Diane seem like great dentist & its unfortunate that this took place. It’s not about being cheap, because if my insurance really didn’t cover much I’d come out of pocket to get what i needed done. BUT, this wasn’t the case & I knew it wasn’t because i signed up for this insurance specifically for this low co-​payment of $ 2,000. This is not a review to say do not go to this office, it’s to make you aware of the kinds of things that do take place in offices. Otherwise, the front office staff is great & the office is very clean & well put together.

I took my daughter for a consult today. Clean office, awesome staff (Lupi) Dianne you ROCK! Dr. Berger is awesome we are definitely going back. Can’t wait!

I just got my braces off and I love my new smile and straight teeth !!!
I had then for two and half years but it was worth it. The doctor and staff are very friendly and I will recommend them to everyone.
Look forward to taking my nieces there for their braces.
Thanks a lot for all your kindness and professional work.
— Roman

I am a 27-​year-​old mother of a gorgeous toddler and just started my orthodontic treatment with Dr. Berger! I admit… I felt like I had to experience labor pains before attempting to straighten my teeth… LOL…it’s really not that bad (I hate it when my husband is right! LOL). I have had my braces on for a total of 4 days! Woo-​hoo!
It has been quite an experience. I had to have four teeth pulled by my dentist because of so much crowding and ended up with dry socket in one — took forever to heal! Meanwhile, Dr. Berger and his staff were AWESOME! They are so caring and understanding, they really make you feel great! They worked around my dry socket and were SUPER flexible with my appointments. I just went in this morning because my lower molar bands were really bothering me… my tongue was thrashed… I called, and they asked me to come over right away! Within minutes, they fixed the hooks on the bands, added some extra padding, and gave me some little magic gel that makes the pain on my tongue a lot more tolerable.
This office is great! Everyone is super friendly! I love how this is ONLY Dr. Berger’s practice. He’s not running a commercialized orthodontic center where they hire recent grads and have different people working on your treatment plan every month because the last guy quit (believe me, I have seen this happen with others and they end up with less-​than-​desirable results).
I terms of cost, I think you get what you pay for. He is Board Certified and, in comparison to others who measure up to him, his prices are fair. He does offer monthly payment options which are FANTASTIC! And if you work for a great employer like myself, you can pay with your FSA! Win-​win!
I’m not going to lie… I can hardly speak right now because my tongue is adjusting to the molar bands and brackets on the inside of my teeth. But that’s the price of beauty! I know it will get better!
Did I mention that he has free coffee, tea, Chap Stick, and wax! :)

Dr. Berger’s office is available for emergencies. I love them all Dr. Berger and his staff they are the best. Their environment is awesome.

It’s weird but I never thought I would miss my braces. I had them on for 5 years. It was part of my life. i loved the staff. All the women are the sweetest, funniest, greatest. Dr Berger’s office is always available in cases of emergencies or just if you needed to have your rubber bands changed. I never thought that I would have such straight teeth. I recommend Dr Berger to anyone I hear talking about braces. Great orthodontist, great staff. Felt like family.
Thank you for all that you did! I miss you ALL!!!

went to this place when i was about 15 or 16 ten years ago for braces. it was always a friendly environment back then.
i went again today to fix a repair i had caused on one of my lower bridges. was in an out in under 30 minutes. it was as if i had never left. they even remembered me and my sister. bobbie helped me and was awesome. the other staff was very friendly and helpful as well.
a place i would recommend to anyone needing otho work!

Just got my braces off and I LOVE MY NEW SMILE! So excited! Dr Berger did an amazing job and my entire experience was amazing. His staff is so friendly and they make you feel like your at home… literally! The dental assistants are extremely funny, nice and easy to ask questions too. Other ortho offices are always super irritated or quick to get your out of there but Dr. Bergers office is exactly the opposite! I usually don’t rate on Unilocal,but I am just so happy with my new teeth!

Dr. Berger and his crew are the best! Below is the long story – the short version is that Dr. Berger, with his trusty assistants Lila and Tawny, helped repair a surplus space situation in my teeth caused by the overaggressive 1^st orthodontist. Dr. Berger was my second orthodontist and I immediately felt comfortable about his plan for closing the space and straightening my teeth. His crew of dental wizards (assistants) truly make you feel comfortable and welcome. Because you see them every month or so you get to know them and they genuinely want to get to know you. Lila and Tawny were the ones that worked on my teeth the most and they really made the appointments bearable with their rapport and cracking jokes.
And that’s just their bedside manner – when they are working on your mouth they keep it as painless as possible and are EXPERTS at what they do. They take care to make sure you are as comfortable as possible and have little tricks to make the discomfort bearable. Dr. Berger’s approach is conservative but effective – he wants you to keep the teeth you have! With his expertise, I now only need some bonding to close what was a very large space between two teeth on the right side. I am so grateful to have found Dr. Berger and his talented staff.
Here’s the long version:
I came to Dr. Berger’s office two years ago in a desperate situation. I had originally gotten my braces on from an orthodontist in Santa Maria (Dr. Specht) and he took an aggressive approach to my modest overcrowding situation by removing a tooth. Turns out that created too much space and when I relocated to LA for work I was stuck with not only needing to find a new orthodontist but one who knew who to work with the very expensive braces Dr. Specht had put on my teeth. After 2 consultations with other orthodontists who were not able to help me (didn’t know about the braces or how to fill the space), the 3^rd time (Dr. Berger) was the charm.
He was honest about the situation, he didn’t know if we would be able to fill the space completely and we discussed the possibility of a dental implant. After two years of straightening, tweaking and closing the space as much as possible, my dentist worked with Dr. Berger to create a plan that would be the most conservative approach to closing the space. Basically because of Dr. Berger’s work, the dentist went from saying we would need a dental implant to thinking maybe just a crown was necessary. I finally have my braces off and will be able to keep the teeth I have with only bonding to close the space. I am extremely grateful to Dr. Berger and his staff.
Lastly, what made this experience bearable was not just knowing that I was in safe hands but that I had Lily and Tawny working on my teeth every time I came in. They are professional but keep it fun! And they know what they are doing – their knowledge and skill is superior to other orthodontist offices I have been in. I will definitely miss seeing them and can’t thank them enough for their hard work. They made a difficult situation a lot easier and a lot more enjoyable. I hope they know how much their customers value them!

Love Dr. Berger! Switched Ortho’s for my daughter and everything has been as perfect as it can get.
They are very truthful and explain things to you so you can understand them and know exactly what you are paying for — which is nice!
Thank you Dr. Berger & all staff for making this transition an easy one for our family. My daughter Alexis has only had her braces on for 6 months and her teeth and look better already — I could just imagine how beautiful they will be in June! Thanks again!

1^st & 2^nd Generation Patients:
After an auto accident, over 25 years ago, I suffered from severe TMJ symptoms and required reconstructive jaw surgery, a mandibular ramus osteotomy. (My lower jawbone was surgically broken on both sides, the length shorten by 3 mm, and then, screwed back together.) Naturally, my teeth, i.e., my bite, would be out of alignment. I needed an orthodontic specialist to co-​manage my case with my maxilla-​facial surgeon to achieve proper occlusion. Dr. Jeffrey Berger came highly recommended. I was comforted to also know that, in a timely survey conducted/​published by Los Angeles Magazine, they asked other top medical professionals (people-​in-​the-​trade, who know who’s respected) who they would personally use, if they needed orthodontic treatment. Dr. Berger was their over-​whelming choice. After meeting him and his dedicated staff, he became my 1^st and only choice too. The surgery was eventually performed and my orthodontic care ended over 20 years ago. I am a very satisfied patient with a Beautiful Smile that looks like it’s going to last me a lifetime.
Now, my youngest daughter Jordan, needs braces for her teeth to correct a «cross-​bite». So, out of convenience (a big mistake), we consulted with a local orthodontist, just minutes from our home. He performed a superficial exam (say, «ahhh»), then rendered a questionable diagnosis. He recommended pulling 4 teeth (molars) for no apparent reason — other than to alter her profile. He gave us a «verbal quote» of almost $ 3,000. We didn’t choose him for some obvious reasons. Beware of orthodontists who masquerade as «wannabe plastic surgeons». Jordan is pretty and doesn’t need her face fixed. No x-​rays of her teeth were taken, not even diagnostic «before/​after photos». Also, his fee did not include other hidden costs (out-​sourced x-​rays, impressions/​molds, follow-​up retainers, splints, etc.).
My daughter deserves the BEST CARE AVAILABLE, AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. So, I sought out my former orthodontist, Dr. Jeffrey Berger. He apparently moved his practice from downtown L.A. over a decade ago. Thank God for the internet! I found Dr. Berger in Torrance. It’s a much longer drive for us, but he’s well worth it. His new (to me) staff was just as friendly and efficient, as his team before. Dr. Berger gave a COMPLIMENTARY, COMPREHENSIVE EXAM (that included, at his expense, DIAGNOSTIC DIGITAL «BEFORE PHOTOS» and X-​RAYS). This good faith gesture is indicative of his personal investment in your future and commitment to provide quality care. A WRITTEN ORTHODONTIC EVALUATION was given, along with a WRITTEN, DETAILED EST. of FEES/​COST for Jordan’s custom treatment plan and follow-​up care. There were NO HIDDEN CHARGES. There was NO PRESSURE to commit. His quote is good for 3 months. Many payment plans and discounts were offered to fit our budget. Dr. Berger was a little more expensive * than the aforementioned, but as the wise-​man once said, «You get what you paid for.» Dr. Berger’s experience, accomplishments, and care to his patients, are unmatched by his competitors.
Jordan started her orthodontic treatment a few months ago and both she and her parents are pleased with the progress. We would recommend Dr. Jeffrey to anyone who is serious about receiving the best care available and having their expectations exceeded. DON’T SETTLE FOR «JUST GOOD ENOUGH or the CHEAPEST INITIAL COST», because, you may ultimately find yourself unsatisfied with the end result and incurring additional costs to have Dr. Berger correct someone else’s mediocre work.
* Comparison shopping. Not all patients have the same orthodontic problems, therefore, the cost to treat individuals will vary. Accordingly, what someone else was allegedly quoted (by the same orthodontist), isn’t necessarily, what you’ll be charged. Patients/​parents should get 2^nd opinions/​quotes to compare and analyze their options. Beware of suspect reviews from «anonymous critics» that don’t provide facts or useful information. They often just rant & rave and offer worthless opinions.

We love Dr. Berger! We refer all of our patients to his office. The office staff is efficient, kind and gentle with all of our patients always ensuring the «Total Patient Experience»! Our patients are completely satisfied with services provided by Dr. Jeffrey Berger as a result referring his office to family and friends. Dr. Jeffrey Berger and his staff ROCK!!!

They are professional, and nice. I go there because of my wife, I have seen many teenage and adults. I recommend him.