From the moment you walk into our beautiful, state-of-the-art practice, you know you have come to the right place for premier personalized orthodontic and pediatric dental care. Our team will greet you by name and give you a tour of our practice youll feel right at home!

We have treated thousands of patients during our years in the dental profession and take the time to ensure every one of them has a happy and enjoyable treatment experience with us. Find out more about what sets us apart at Dr. Paul J. Styrt, Specialists in Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Paul Styrt is a highly-qualified, specialist orthodontist. He personally diagnoses and completes all treatment himself, which assures continuity of care and excellent results. Dr. Styrt is a Top 1% Diamond Plus Invisalign provider. He has successfully treated more patients with Invisalign clear aligners than any other orthodontist in the San Diego area, and ranks among the top 100 Invisalign providers in the world!

Our team members participate in ongoing education to stay at the cutting-edge of orthodontic treatment and techniques. They pride themselves on delivering the highest level of personalized attention to every patient. This commitment hasnt gone unnoticed. We were voted 'Best Orthodontist in San Diego' for the fourth year, by the readers of the Union-Tribune.

We are centrally located in the Golden Triangle area and provide free on-site parking at our practice. Our reception area was designed to maximize your comfort and is stocked with freshly brewed gourmet coffee, specialty teas, and chilled ice water. Kids of all ages love our awesome game room, and we provide fun contests and patient rewards to add to the enjoyment of the overall orthodontic experience.

As a husband and father, I know how important it is to take care of others. I love being an orthodontist because I get the chance to know my patients personally while also ensuring they receive the best care possible.

Orthodontics truly changes lives for the better, and I am grateful to be part of that process for so many wonderful people. Every day, I contribute to the oral health and overall wellbeing of my patients, and I couldnt ask for anything more rewarding than that!

Before becoming an orthodontist, I received my bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the University of California, San Diego. I then attended the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where I earned my dental degree (DMD). I attained my Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the Harvard School of Public Health. My orthodontic specialty certificate and Masters in Oral Biology were both earned at the UCLA School of Dentistry.

Although my formal education is complete, I never stop learning about dentistry and orthodontics. I take continuing education courses and seminars on a yearly basis to stay abreast of the newest proven techniques and technologies. My highest priorities will always be the health and comfort of my patients, and my continued studies help ensure they will always be offered the most efficient and gentle treatments available today.

When I run into former patients around town, I love seeing them smile at me proudly. I want to make sure every patient keeps their beautiful smile for life, and make it a priority to educate each person on proper oral care. When they leave my office, we can both relax knowing their smile will last forever!

I provide the best care possible for my patients, and part of that means having wonderful people on my staff. My entire team is comprised of very talented, experienced and dedicated professionals who care about every one of our patients. We are passionate about what we do, we love making people smile, and we have fun every day.

I grew up in Los Angeles where my grandfather, a dentist who trained under Dr G.V. Black, known as the father of modern dentistry, moved his family from Chicago to Los Angeles in 1937, making me a second-generation Californian.

While in high school I was impressed by what I heard from an orthodontist who spoke at career day about how passionately he loved his career. That stuck with me through college and influenced me to pursue a career in the medical field and ultimately into the field of orthodontics and pediatric dentistry.

Following my training at Harvard, I returned to the west coast to UCLA where I received my specialty residency training. I also met my wife at UCLA and we have been married since 1989 when we relocated to beautiful San Diego! We have two terrific sons and one dog, and a love of San Diego and all it has to offer. I am involved in our local community, local charities and enjoy coaching my sons' sports activities. After many years of competing in triathlons and marathons I still enjoy swimming, cycling and running.

All our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice in La Jolla.

Patty is a San Diego native and has worked in the orthodontic field as a Registered Dental Assistant since 1987. After working many years as a clinical assistant, she transitioned into the role of Treatment Coordinator and is now our Practice Administrator. Patty provides quality care to each and every patient and believes that patience and caring go a long way in keeping our team and patients happy.

Elizabeth was born and raised in San Diego, California. Elizabeth moved to Fort Hood, Texas in 2009 where she entered the orthodontic field and she fell in love with helping patients achieve self-confidence. After moving back to San Diego in 2012, her background in insurance, finance and customer service has brought her to the wonderful team of Dr. Styrt.

Alex has been in the dental field since 1997. He completed his training at Universidad Autnoma de Baja California. After working many years as a clinical assistant, he has transitioned into the role of Clinical Coordinator. When not taking care of patients, Alex enjoys sports and time with his family. Alex is happily married to his wife and they are both appreciating life as parents of two beautiful boys.

Colette, originally from Chicago, has lived in San Diego for many years. She has worked in the orthodontic field since 1994 and now works on our team as a clinical specialist. Colette adores working for Dr. Styrt and his amazing team who are always striving to set the orthodontic bar high. Colette enjoys living in the Bay Park Community with her husband and two children.

Dina moved here from Culver City and has been in the dental field since 1987. She works as a Clinical Specialist and enjoys enhancing lives every day. Dina loves being an RDA and feels blessed to live here and work with such fun-loving people. Dina enjoys cooking, canning, and sharing her homemade salsa!

Joann is originally from Puerto Rico, and has lived in San Diego for over a decade. She has been in the dental field since 2007 and works as an orthodontic and pediatric clinical specialist. She is bilingual and loves to have fun with all the children. Joann does a wonderful job providing education at school visits on dental health and teaching about proper dental care. Joann is a proud mom of 3 children; an airman, a cosmetologist and a full time college student. She loves traveling and you will see her buzzing around, working as hard in our office as she trains in the gym!

Gina began her orthodontic career in Sacramento in 1984 working as a clinical specialist, treatment coordinator and front office administrator before coming to San Diego and joining our team in 2017. She shines in treatment coordinating, and especially loves being able to educate and connect with our new patients, creating a comfortable environment. Gina is a motivated mother of two beautiful adult daughters and fills her time with music, eating right, working out and staying healthy. She loves working for Dr. Styrt because of the quality of his team members, being surrounded by their positivity is the perfect thing to create a great day!

Karla is a Registered Dental Assistant and has been in the dental field since 2017. She found her passion for pediatric dental assisting after working at an elementary school as an afterschool program coach. She finds great joy helping our young patients to always have a positive dental experience. When not seeing our patients, Karla loves to explore and try cute coffee spots with her friends and family.

Krisi is a Puerto Rican native who moved from Florida to sunny San Diego in 2020. Her passion for dentistry began after her brother became a General Dentist. Hes been the biggest inspiration in her dental assisting journey. She joined Dr, Styrts office in 2021 and is excited to be a part of a great team. She loves working with kids and making their experience as comfortable as possible. She is currently working on obtaining her RDA certification. When shes not making kids teeth sparkly, you can find her sailing the San Diego Bay and hiking.

Mackenzie is a San Diego native and has been in the dental field since 2016. She found her true love and passion for dental assisting when she became a sterilization technician working part time while attending Grossmont community college. She is so happy to have joined Team Styrt in 2018 where she can expand on her skills and knowledge. What Mackenzie enjoys to do the most is spend time with her family and explore San Diego. Mackenzie likes drawing and doodling to show her creativity and also loves dogs. She loves the positive and loving environment of her co-workers who always make the days entertaining and also enjoys creating beautiful healthy smiles for all of her patients.

Renda was born and raised in beautiful California, moved away for 18 years and then made her way back home in 2010. She is new to the Orthodontic field however, comes to us with a high level of customer service experience from the beauty industry. Renda has been married for over 30 years to her high school sweetheart and they have 3 amazing daughters that all live here in San Diego. Rendas number one priority is family! She has a passion for clean, healthy living, she loves yoga, cooking, coffee and wine. Renda strives to be the best version of herself everyday with her obsession for personal development books and podcasts. One of her favorite quotes is

Grace is a Pittsburgh native who has always had a dream of experiencing life outside of her small hometown. In pursuit of her dreams, she has happily landed in sunny San Diego. Shes no stranger to the dental or orthodontic field, with cross-training experience in a diverse demographic including pediatric and adult dentistry since 2012 in a Pittsburgh group dental practice. Graces positive attitude and eagerness to grow professionally and personally has made her a great addition to Team Styrt. Grace enjoys spending her time exploring and being outside any chance she can get, as well as trying new restaurants.