Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Santa Monica Orthodontist for Custom Braces & Invisalign
Grauer Orthodontics has been dedicated to transforming smiles since 2001. Our practice combines extensive academic training with cutting-edge technology to deliver customized orthodontic solutions. Dr. Dan Grauer, a Board Certified Orthodontist with dual expertise in dentistry and oral biology, brings a global perspective from his education in Europe and the United States. We specialize in facially guided orthodontics, offering discreet options like Invisalign, lingual braces, and custom ceramic braces. Our approach prioritizes both functional improvements and aesthetic harmony with facial features. With advanced training from institutions like the University of Barcelona and UNC-Chapel Hill, we provide efficient treatment plans tailored to each patient's lifestyle.Our commitment to ethical care means presenting all viable options, even when no immediate intervention is required. Patients benefit from our focus on comfort, minimal office visits, and proven techniques that deliver visible results in reduced treatment times. We serve diverse age groups, from early orthodontic evaluations for children to specialized treatments for adults seeking subtle corrections. Our practice maintains affiliations with prestigious organizations while emphasizing personalized attention over generic corporate approaches.
Services
Invisalign
Lingual Braces
Clear Braces
Orthodontics for Adults
Early Orthodontic Treatment
Teen Orthodontics
Facially Guided Orthodontics
Esthetic Orthodontics
Interdisciplinary Treatment
Rejuvenation Orthodontics
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Dr. Grauer holds dual doctoral degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill and the University of Barcelona
- We specialize in facially guided orthodontics for optimal aesthetic results
- Our practice offers multiple discreet treatment options including Incognito Hidden Braces
- Complimentary parking available at designated AO Apartments parking structure
- Board-certified specialist with exclusive focus on orthodontics since 2001
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Orthodontics
What people say
Visible results
Ethical approach
Improved confidence
Comfortable treatment
Expertly trained
Services
Invisalign
Invisalign utilizes custom-made, removable aligner trays crafted from smooth, transparent plastic. These virtually invisible appliances gradually shift teeth into optimal positions through a precise treatment plan developed by Dr. Grauer using 3D imaging technology. Patients benefit from the ability to eat freely and maintain oral hygiene while achieving straighter smiles in an average of 9-15 months.
Lingual Braces
Lingual orthodontics involves fixed braces bonded to the inner tooth surfaces. This solution offers complete discretion while maintaining the effectiveness of traditional braces. Customized for individual anatomy, these braces suit adults and teens seeking invisible orthodontic correction while preserving their professional appearance throughout treatment.
Facially Guided Orthodontics
This specialized approach combines dental alignment with facial aesthetics to optimize smiles in harmony with facial features. By considering facial proportions and soft tissue relationships, treatments achieve functional improvements while enhancing natural beauty through strategic tooth positioning and smile design.
Orthodontics for Adults
Customized treatment plans address adult orthodontic needs with discreet solutions like Incognito Hidden Braces and clear aligners. These options accommodate professional lifestyles while correcting dental misalignments that impact aesthetics and oral health, with treatment durations tailored to individual requirements and schedules.
Early Orthodontic Treatment
Initial evaluations at age seven monitor dental development and identify potential issues. When necessary, early intervention guides jaw growth and prevents future complications through gentle techniques that create space for permanent teeth and correct bite problems before adolescence.
People
Dr. Dan Grauer
Orthodontist
Board Certified Orthodontist with dual doctoral degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Grauer trained in Europe and the US, specializing in facially guided orthodontics. He has practiced exclusively in orthodontics since 2001 and maintains academic affiliations as an Adjunct Professor at UNC.
Questions
What orthodontic options are available for adults?
We offer discreet solutions including Incognito Hidden Braces, Invisalign clear aligners, and esthetic ceramic braces tailored to adult lifestyles and professional requirements.
What age should children start orthodontic evaluations?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends initial evaluations around age seven to monitor dental development and address any emerging issues.
How does Invisalign treatment work?
Custom 3D-printed aligners gradually shift teeth over 1-2 week intervals. Patients visit every six weeks for progress checks, with average treatment lasting 9-15 months.
Are payment plans available for orthodontic treatment?
We offer various financial options and will discuss personalized payment plans during your initial consultation to make treatment accessible.
What makes Grauer Orthodontics different?
Dr. Grauer's dual doctoral training, facially guided approach, and exclusive orthodontic focus since 2001 deliver customized solutions combining technical precision with aesthetic artistry.
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