Garrett Orthodontics

I had several years of braces as a kid, but as a senior in college I have had some issues with teeth shifting and I’ve become very self conscious about it. I got an appointment to see Dr. Garrett and the whole experience has been really wonderful. I don’t think they usually treat people my age but they have made me feel welcome the whole time. Dr. Garrett looked at my teeth and walked me through all of my options (was very transparent about the cost) and didn’t pressure me at all into a decision. I did end up deciding to have some new retainers made to help fix the problem and it has been a really nice experience. These people are very professional, friendly, and they know what they’re doing.

The best orthodontic experience I’ve ever had.
This was my second time around with braces. I had braces the first time in my early 20’s. Now nearly 60 I’ve been through the process again. My teeth look better now then they did in my twenties.
Dr.Garrett and his entire staff are very knowledgable and friendly.
I am so happy with my results and I am happy to recommend Dr. Garrett to anyone looking for a great orthodontist.

My 8 year old is terrified of dentists because of a terrible experience when she was 5, and so when she got braces to preemptively correct crowding of her teeth, everything about the process was traumatic for her. Dr. Garret’s office staff is MARVELOUS but Lynae was by far the sweetest person we dealt with. She came in repeatedly for my daughter on her days off and after hours to make modifications that other staff would not have had the patience to bother with. She calmed my daughter down and made a difficult experience into one that made all the difference for us.

Dr. Garrett and his staff are fabulous. Dr. Garrett was both professional yet warm and personal. He took the time to talk to my son about his interests and they developed a common bond. The staff was friendly and helpful. The office «vibe» was very welcoming — you can tell everyone likes working there. Although we have not had braces put on yet (that will be on July 13^th), the «records» process (taking of impressions and setting up a payment schedule, etc.) was easy for my son and me. I am highly impressed with the Arroyo Grande location. This will be my third time dealing with orthodontics (my older children went to Dr. D who sadly passed away a few years ago). Not knowing what to expect with Dr. Garrett (same office as Dr. D) I was thrilled with the changes both cosmetically to the office as well as the upgraded technology (signing in for appointments, payments, etc.). I would highly recommend Garrett Orthodontics!

Our dentist recommended Dr. Garrett for my son’s braces. The whole braces experience was completely new to us, so we didn’t know what to expect. Consequently, I was in a very observant and questioning mode… for months: «Who is this doctor? How good is he? Will he listen to my son’s concerns? Will he listen to my concerns?».
Although I continually took notice of all that took place during our visits, it wasn’t long before the results of my observations was happy acknowledgement of how focused, competent, dedicated, and skilled Dr. Garrett is. Time after time, whichever patient I saw him with at any given moment, he was completely focused on that patient’s orthodontic care… not that I would expect anything less, but I’m talking focused! Often, as I watched him in his focused state, I felt like was witnessing the wheels of his brain calculating the various aspects of the big picture and the details all at the same time. It gave me immense satisfaction to observe his focused care of my son’s progress.
For almost two years we plodded back and forth to his office. If we ever came in with a question or concern, his answer would always prove correct once we addressed the concern in the manner he suggested. (Of course I was a ‘Doubting Thomas’ on occasion, but it turns out that I never needed to be.) If we ever needed an impromptu visit to fix a pokey-​wire or some other concern, the office staff promptly fit us into the schedule. The office staff, from the front desk personnel to the orthodontic technicians, were always genuinely cheerful, personable, and respectful, willing to hear my questions and concerns and take the time I needed to get a full answer.
One aspect of Dr. Garrett’s care that silently stood out to me was the comparative difference between the care I saw him give my son in terms of my son’s comfort and the care I perceived other kids with braces received from their orthodontist. If you are new to braces, then you wouldn’t necessarily know that there are all kinds of adjustments that can be made… new wires top and/​or bottom, the addition of rubber bands, bite blocks, the list goes on. Tools of the trade. However, I never witnessed Dr. Garrett giving my son too much adjustment at any one visit. He seemed to take him steadily through progressive teeth movement, and hence my son never had more than a few days of discomfort after an adjustment. I saw other kids who went to other orthodontists end up with two, three, even four different types of adjustments at a visit. As a result, the kid was experiencing discomfort for days and days. I note that this was my observation only. It’s entirely possible that multiple adjustments in one visit is warranted in many cases.
My son’s braces have been removed and we are now in follow up, and I can earnestly and confidently tell anyone reading this that you and your child will get nothing but the best from Dr. Garrett and his staff.

We are very happy with Dr. Garrett & his team. They are very professional and friendly. We always feel welcome. Dr. Garrett came highly recommended by our dentist and I see why. He is friendly, professional, answers all of our questions and makes my daughter feel very comfortable. The office is very up to date with technology. I appreciate the communication with them & their reminders so we don’t miss any appointments. We love the way the office is decorated too. It has a very calming feel to it. Thank You Dr. Garrett & Staff!

Friendly and kind staff. The inconvenience of the office only being open 2 days a week makes it frustrating at times to reschedule appointments and there is no parking except for metered street parking. Pretty busy office. Feels like appointments with Dr. Garrett are sometimes rushed as he is moving between several patients at one time. My daughter’s teeth are very are straight and look good but I must admit that she seems to have lost some of the natural look. Her smile has not been the same. Its not bad, just not as natural as I would like to see. She had a big beautiful smile when she started and now it looks average. His assistants are very knowledgeable, kind and easy to talk to. Overall it has been mostly a good experience and am grateful for the kindness of the entire staff.

Great, friendly staff. Little or no time spent in waiting room-​appointments on time. Very efficient and fun office.

Dr Garrett is fabulously. He has done a phenomenal job with my son’s ortho experience. He has an incredibly knowledgable staff who are kind and very professional. I highly recommend Garret Ortho for any person who is seeking this dental care.

We really appreciate Garrett Orthodontics. All of the staff are courteous and helpful. We especially appreciate the technicians who explain things when we have questions, and become friends because we see them so often! Dr. Garrett’s office is busy and popular, but he will take the time to answer questions and I think he has a deep understanding of how the mouth works. He also seems to have good relationships with other dental professionals in the community.

I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Garrett and his wonderful staff. They treated my daughter with the utmost kindness, respect, and professionalism one could ask for. Her braces were off in exactly the amount of time predicted by Dr. Garrett, from the beginning. They were always on time and we never had a cancellation. When my daughter wasn’t as diligent with the retainer as she should have been, and we noticed a slight shift in a tooth – they got her in ASAP and didn’t make her upset or feel bad (she was already hard enough on herself!). I highly recommend Garrett Orthodontics.

The office staff and Dr. Garrett were very friendly and helpful. The office was clean and quiet. After going through two phases of braces with two daughters before moving here, I am looking forward to beginning my second round of braces as an adult now using Invisalign! :)

I came here thirty years ago when it was Dr D. Now Dr Garrett is taking care of my kids. Friendly, happy staff, they’re great with the kids. Very pleased with the care and results.

Overall our first experience with an orthodontist was great! My daughter was nervous going in, but asked afterwards when she could go back. I call that success!

The office staff are very friendly and inviting, different than other medical offices. I really appreciated how welcoming they were from the start and they seem very excited to be working here and helping patients. Then, I was bowled over by how knowledgeable, thorough, and truly helpful Dr. Garrett was. It was a real pleasure to be in this office and know our care is in good hands!

Awesome! Appointments always on time and quick. Entire staff very friendly and welcoming… they all make you feel like family. I would 100% go back to Dr. Garrett and recommend him to anyone.

Sent my son in to have his retainer checked — thought he might need it replaced. Dr. Garrett tightened it and said it would be fine for now. Appreciated the honest evaluation!

My son is a patient of Dr. Garrett’s and I highly recommend him. Braces were not fun when I was younger but Dr. Garrett and his staff make the experience much easier. We have been very pleased with our overall experience making appointments, discussing details and customary service in general. He is so great with my son and we are so happy we heard of him from some of our friends, we thought we should share as well!

I am in love with this office and its employees. Everyone here is so helpful and nice! Dr Garrett is a great orthodontist and you can tell he treats his staff well. I am an adult with orthodontics and it has been a pleasure working with this group from beginning to end. Can’t recommend them enough!

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Garrett and am midway through my treatment. I’m an adult and in my second time in braces (did not wear my retainer as a teenager) and pre-​braces, had a very scary looking smile. Even though I’m still a work in progress, I could not be happier with my experience thus far.
Before choosing Dr. Garrett as my orthodontist, I did quite a bit of shopping around. Several other orthodontists quoted me an outrageous amount of money with all kinds of exotic treatments. I’m not a dental expert, but I’ve done this once before and I had a decent idea of what to expect. I found Garrett Ortho to be competitively priced and the treatment plan was clearly spelled out, so I knew what I was getting into. I felt comfortable with the commitment and decided to move forward with Garrett on the spot.
Everyone’s orthodontic situation is different, but I was very impressed with how quickly I saw results. Adult teeth don’t move as quickly as the kiddos, so I was prepared to not see anything major happen for quite awhile. Within a few months I had comments from people who were blown away by the alignment of my smile. I did opt for clear brackets which was well worth the (fairly priced) investment. I’ve had several photo sessions done with pro photographers and they don’t need to Photoshop my smile at all — you can’t even tell that I have braces.
Here’s a few other pluses about Garrett Ortho worth noting:
— The staff is very kind. I feel that they take a personal interest in patients as people.
— The office is modern and clean. I like being able to check in quickly on the computer. I get text messages reminding me of my appointment (and a quick printout, like a receipt, when scheduling my next one), automatic payments deducted from my checking account, a web portal to manage my account, and the office has WiFi for patients use. And for the kiddos, there is a video game console in the waiting room.
— It is in Downtown SLO right near the parking garage. Most appointments are in and out so I usually don’t have to pay for parking.
— They offer in-​office financing. This was key in choosing Garrett Ortho. Many other offices did not offer this, or did with exponential interest rates. This has eliminated the financial burden I was dreading when I decided to get back into orthodontics.
I would highly recommend Garrett Ortho, especially for fellow young professionals who are nervous about getting back into braces. If anything I wish I had done this sooner, because working with this office has made being an adult in braces not bad at all.