We are all about patient comfort and ease of treatment. Our highly trained and skilled staff works with each patient in our open, friendly, warm and clean environment. We are here to create beautiful, happy, and healthy smiles. Seeing those smiles at the conclusion of each patients treatment is our greatest joy.

Dr. Mario Paz has been in the forefront in the field of orthodontics for over 25 years. He was selected to help develop and refine the Invisalign brand of invisible braces. In fact, he was the first to successfully treat over 2,000 Invisalign patients. Dr. Paz is a Diamond+ Invisalign Provider and has been involved with the technique since it was introduced to the Los Angeles area in 2000.

Because of Dr. Pazs extensive expertise and involvement with the development and refinement of various types of invisible braces, he has been invited to lecture at orthodontic conferences all over the world. At Dr. Paz Orthodontics, we enjoy the reputation of being one of the largest Lingual orthodontics practices and offers the efficient combination of Invisalign with Lingual braces.

But if you ask him, Dr. Paz will tell you the most important thing to him and his staff are patient smiles. Patients come first, always. And their satisfaction is the priority of the entire office staff and expert technicians.

First in Beverly Hills and now in beautiful Marina Del Rey, he has completed over 6,000 orthodontic cases in his career and is a leader and innovator in the field of orthodontics. Dr. Paz was one of the first orthodontists to successfully lift 1000 smiles with Invisalign clear aligners and created 1,500 new smiles with invisible Lingual Braces.

Originally from El Salvador, Dr. Paz moved to southern California, with his wife, shortly after graduating from the Eastman Dental Center at the University of Rochester, New York with a Masters in Dental Science. He has special training in the treatment of children with cleft palate and other craniofacial anomalies. He received a Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics with special training in Lingual Orthodontics, and completed a fellowship in Temporomandibular/Jaw Disorder.

Dr. Mario Paz is all about helping his patients create beautiful smiles. Believing that people prefer to minimize the visual distraction of old-fashioned braces, Dr. Paz offers two styles of invisible braces and state of the art wire and ceramic braces.

Dr. Paz has been widely published in prestigious orthodontic journals. He has lectured in the fields of Lingual Braces, Invisalign combined with lingual braces and TMD in the U.S. and abroad. In competition with doctors from universities across the country, he was the honored recipient of the Harry Sicher First Research Award presented by the American Association of Orthodontists. This award, granted once a year, is for the highest achievement and most significant research in the field of orthodontics.

Dr. Paz has focused on Lingual orthodontic therapy since 1990 and enjoys the reputation of having one of the largest Lingual orthodontic practices in the country. He is a perfectionist in obtaining ideal cosmetic results for his patients both while they are in active treatment and afterwards in post-restorative dental treatment with their general dentists.

Dr. Mario earned his nickname 'Super Mario' from his staff and patients who know him best. Much to the delight of everyone in his office, and true to his love-loving nature, he embraces his new moniker wholeheartedly during Halloween time.

Our team is comprised of highly trained and skilled professionals, all focused on patient care and detailed communication. Beautiful smiles are a way of life around here. Our patients satisfaction with their treatment and aesthetics are paramount to everyone in our office. Dr. Mario Paz

If you have been thinking about getting braces, you may have turned to the Internet to find out how to straighten your teeth. While there is a lot of information about all kinds of dental braces online, there is also a ton of myths and misinformation available for you to peruse. So how do you determine what information is credible and what is not?

Whether looking for traditional wire braces or sleek invisible braces, you may have some misconceptions about the treatment process. Its important to clear those up before making a decision about your dental health. Lets review the top three misconceptions we hear before people start orthodontic treatment.

Even hearing the word braces can conjure images of brightly colored rubber bands and the awkward stages of adolescence for some. However, children are actually not the only demographic that can be helped by braces. As a matter of fact, 25% of all orthodontic patients are adults. While some adult patients have underlying orthodontic conditions, others just want to achieve their desired smile.

While some patients may need up to two years to correct serious issues in their bite, this is not true of everyone who gets braces. Common treatment lengths range from six to eighteen months, so its entirely possible youll be finished with treatment in a year or less.

Most people experience some discomfort at the beginning of treatment as their teeth adjust to their new braces. However, this soreness does not last long term and should fade relatively quickly. Additionally, if you are interested in the world of invisible braces, there are even more comfortable options available.

These are just a handful of myths about braces that often circulate both online and by word of mouth. You may still have questions, concerns, curiosities, and that is completely normal. Contact your orthodontist to hear what they have to say.

Not sure who to call? Dr. Mario Paz is an orthodontist based in Marina Del Rey who has experience working with several styles of todays braces. Dr. Paz and his staff are available to answer questions and consult with you to determine what treatment is best for your needs. Are your front teeth off center, crooked, or crowded? Lets take your smile to the next level in 2022. Call today to begin your treatment journey.