Mario E Paz, DDS, MS

Beware! Took my son in for a consultation. My son had already had braces in his early teen years so his teeth were straight. The issue was an open bite with the back molars. Dr. Paz’s treatment plan seemed to me to be an up-​sell, complicated, very expensive, and estimated to take 24 months! He even suggested an «optional» jaw surgery with no clear reason.
The estimate was for $ 7900 plus a $ 1000 for this «optional» surgery.
Thanks but no thanks.
The second orthodontist we went to was wonderful! The open bite is being corrected with rubber bands and should take under a year for a fraction of the cost of Dr. Paz’ estimate!

Referred here by my dentist, surprised by the great treatment by Dr. Paz and staff. The others have already said what I would say. Dr Paz and staff are wonderful, expedient, professional and caring. I lucked out!

I had braces when I was 12 yrs old and here I had them again at age 57. I couldn’t be happier with the entire process from start to finish. Both this office and his Beverly Hills office are the nicest I’ve ever seen in a medical office. A large staff tends to everything that needs to be done and it shows in place and appearance. As nice as the staff is I can say that Dr. Paz is even nicer. He has a gentle, steady touch and talks to you rather than at you or down to you. By the end of my treatment it felt like family. Prices fair and I never had trouble scheduling my appointments. Hope he stays in practice for many years to come. I understand he was President of the American Orthodontic Society for many years and has lectured on his techniques all over the world… wow

Hands down, best ortho in the Los Angeles Area!

I’m halfway through a treatment for Invisalign and couldn’t be happier. I can’t believe I actually enjoy going to the dentist… how did that happen? :)
Came here after a horror story with another local dentist and the staff here saved me.
Thought I’d leave a review as there only seems to be a few, these guys deserve all the praise they can get. Irene, Shelley, and the juniors are all fantastic and it is easy to see why when you meet Dr Mario — it’s a trickle down effect of his wonderful attitude. Do your own investigation and you’ll find that he is actually one of the best in the business.
A great example to other dentists and orthodontists of how it should be done. Thanks all!

This place is awesome and Dr. Paz is Awsesome! Went here because someone reffered me to him and im glad I went. Great office great location, only downfall is parking $ 9.00 for just over 1 hour. I got a very thorough exam and I felt pretty confident in Dr. Paz and his staff. He was the third Orthodontist I saw in the area and he has the lowest price for my case. I was surprised that they dont offer traditional braces and that all the other Orthodontist that I saw only offer traditional braces and not the Damon braces (self ligating braces) that Dr. Paz has? The front office person (never got her name cause she never spoke to me) was kinda rude and she never greeted me but the other girls did and they were very pleasant, especially the lady that goes over the finances with you. Overall good experience and I didnt feel like I was beign robbed :) Out of all the Orthodontist I saw he gave me the most thorough exam and was very personable, not like the others that just seem like business men instead of Dr.s.

What a way to kick off 2013: getting my braces off at Dr. Paz’s and then killing a whole stick of Tropical Starburst candies that he gave me as a congratulations gift. You heard that right — my dentist gave me candy to eat! It’s the stuff dreams are made of =).
Overall I’ve had a wonderful experience at Dr. Paz’s and I’m a bit sad to say I’ll be visiting less since it will be sporadic appointments from now on to check my Hawley retainers. I will definitely be recommending Dr. Paz to anyone who asks who my orthodontist is.

Absolutely felt the need to take the time and write a nice review to a well deserving place and service. Everyone is very professional and not only that but nice also. They came in for us on a Sunday before, when appliances came loose. Dr. Paz is very personable and speaks on such an equal level to kids, doesn’t talk at them but has a friendly conversation! I would never feel the need to go any where else.

LOVE THEM! Took my friend’s niece there today and had the best experience ever! They were extremely friendly, great with kids, honest and super helpful and well-​priced! We didn’t have an appointment and they even waited to go to lunch so they could take care of our emergency orthodontic problem. Thank you!!! Suite number of Marina Del Rey location is #330. They also have a Beverly Hills location.