Bradley A Irving, DDS

This is the worst orthodontist’s office that I’ve ever been to. The staff, predominantly caucasian, were racist to me (they are not Africa-​friendly). I literally almost cried because of the way they spoke to me. I felt they were more interested in collecting my money than they were in fixing my teeth. Once I signed the contract, they stopped being nice. I will not recommend this orthodontist. No way.

Dr. Irving and his staff are great! We’re in Phase 2 with our older child and, although we moved since Phase 1, decided to commute to continue coming here. Dr. Irving is very friendly, he clearly explains what you need to know, and he doesn’t always recommend treatment. My kids are happy and grateful that they are getting braces and I think the attitude at Montclair Orthodontics has a lot to do with that!

I have recently become a patient at Dr. Irving’s practice in Montclair. He is very approachable, friendly and takes the time to explain various options and processes. As I am an Invisalign patient, he has set expectations clearly in regards to the outcome, (i.e. not perfect bite, but cosmetically pleasing), which works for me as I’m an adult.
I cannot speak for all people of color’s experience here, however, I can say I am a person of color and have been treated with the much respect and seemingly equality.

Dr. Irving and his staff are outstanding! For the record (in response to an earlier review, I am African American). I have taken my children to this orthodontist and I have also received orthodontic treatment at this office myself. I am extremely particular and Dr. Irving’s office met my high standards. Additionally, I had braces as a teenager, so I am familiar with the process.
I will also note that several of our friends, neighbors, classmates and church members, some of whom are African American utilize this orthodontic practice.
If you have any doubts about their commitment to diversity, just take a look at the photographs in the waiting area. There you will see photos of many of their new patients as well as those who have recently had their braces removed.
In terms of their professionalism, expertise and level of service, I couldn’t be happier. They are efficient, knowledgeable and personable. They know who every single patient is when they walk in the door. It’s not even necessary to check in. I never had to follow up on any billing with our insurance or second guess anything.
Also, Dr. Irving referred us to our dentist, Dr. Lewis and we have been seeing him for years. Dr. Irving has terrific relationships with his colleagues. That speaks volumes!

Eight years ago, I started my orthodontic treatment with Dr. Irving. To begin with, I was a huge ‘fraidy cat when it comes to dentists, but I braved it for a nice smile. When I saw the steady stream of happy kids (and adults) of all ages coming through the doors, I knew I had nothing to worry about.
I chose the ceramic braces, which was easily stained by the food I ate. Ewww… gross. Wearing braces is quite the commitment and ordeal, that I had mentally blocked it out of my memory… extractions (4 teeth removed!), monthly visits, rubber bands to align the bite, the pain (!) after each adjustment, difficulty in flossing through the wire, etc.
Braces are costly, so thankfully… there was a monthly payment plan. Remember you can use your flexible spending plan (pre-​tax dollars deducted from your salary)! Mine cost over six grand and took just under 2 years. And I have Dr. Irving to thank for correcting my overcrowded teeth. I have received many compliments since finishing my treatment. (Hmm…I couldn’t remember which dental professional told me I had big teeth for a small mouth.)
I love the attention to detail, like the numerous flavors offered for impressions, the various flavors of Extra gum in the jars, a brushing station if you need a quick cleaning, and stickers to make the visit fun for the little ones.
The office was abuzz with activity when I arrived in the morning to pick up my new retainer. There are only two elusive parking spots in the driveway. There is always metered street parking and the Safeway parking lot (if you’re desperate, but there’s a towing warning for non-​customers).
Returning so many years later, I realized that everything remains untouched, from the staff to the interior décor. Only one member of the staff had moved on, only due to family relocation. Staff retention is a sure sign of a happy work place.
Entrust your offsprings’ smiles (and your own) to the staff at Montclair Orthodontics. They’ll take good care of them =)

Dr. Irving is awesome. He’s friendly, has a sense of humor and is excellent at explaining treatment options and each aspect of the treatment plan without making prospective patients feel rushed or pressured. He’s also extremely approachable and helpful — MEGA efficient at working with other offices to ensure everyone gets the information they need at no unnecessary cost to the patient. The imaging labs will make things sound more confusing than they are with regard to what X-​rays they need in addition to the ones done in an orthodontist’s office. I’m sure a lot of orthodontists will help with this, but I’ve only had previous experience as a child so I didn’t handle the billing and coordination of referrals.
My case requires a lot of extra steps, and so far everything on his end has been completed practically by the time I got in my car after each appointment. I just got my lower braces installed last Tuesday after waiting months for other parties to complete said extra steps. He’s taken mercy on me as an adult and given me a reprieve from the uppers for a few more months. It was painless and didn’t take too long.
His office staff is also super nice and helpful. The treatment plan I’ve selected and payment option is pretty straightforward. It includes a down payment and then a much smaller monthly. Plus, they will call and remind you the day before your appointment.
I can’t wait to update this review when my teeth are fixed!
Tips if you’re going to get railed soon: I recommend taking 600 MG of ibuprofen a few minutes before the appointment because if your teeth aren’t already sore from the spacers, they will be. My teeth were actually more sore from the spacers than they have been from the braces and it’s been five days. Also, the pain from metal poking at the inside of my cheeks has been far worse than sore teeth. It hurts to eat mainly for that reason. I should have put the wax on right away but I didn’t realize how bad it would be. It’s already feeling better today and I haven’t had to use as much wax as the last few days. So, be liberal with the wax early on! I wish I had.

Great family orthodontist! I went here for a retainer and later braces (elementary school through high school). I thought he did a good job.
There are several things that make this place family friendly. First off, Dr. Irving is very nice and knows how to work with children well. Kids will enjoy the stickers by the receptionist’s desk as well as the basket of candy they weren’t allowed to eat with braces when they get their braces off.

I went to Dr. Bradley as a child/​teen for all my orthodontic needs. He is patient, gentle, has a great sense of humor and «bedside manner», and is competent, thorough, and left me with a set of perfect teeth, which have not shifted nor changed since my braces were removed about 10 years ago, now.
He also noted, on one of my X-​rays, that there was a small abnormality, which at the time COULD have been cancer, or an absess, or something else, and I underwent oral surgery to have it removed and diagnosed. (Turned out to be a randomly placed tooth-​let, but it’s great it was found and removed before it could fully develop and mess up my other alignment!)
Full stars for excellent service and awareness.

*Full mouth of braces for daughter, plus follow-​up appointments — $ 7000
*4 sets of lost retainers, replaced — $ 750
*Seeing your daughter give a big, bright, welcoming smile to kid with neck tattoo, eyebrow ring and Slayer t-​shirt — Priceless