My experience with this practice has been outstanding. The Dr's are first rate, and the staff are very accommodating. Recommend.

5 Stars Dr. Fernandes and his team at the Wilshire office have been amazing! Both of my boys (16 and 13) got their braces here, and the experience has been fantastic right from the start . For the first time in many years, my 13-year-old is finally smiling with his mouth open, and that means the world to us. The staff is incredibly friendly, professional, and always makes my boys feel comfortable. We love Chandra at the front desk! They actually look forward to their appointments, which says a lot! Dr. Fernandes provides top notch care and truly cares about his patients. If you're looking for an orthodontist who combines skill, professionalism, and a welcoming environment, this is the place to go. Highly recommend! read more

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The Best Dentist office in So. Cal! We recently discovered them through a friend and couldn't be happier! Our kids love Dr. Fernandes. The staff is super nice and the office is always clean. If you have children, you've got to give them a try. Smiles all around! read more

Both of my children have had orthodontics here, and the entire experience has been wonderful every step of the way. Chandra and Victoria at the desk are charming, friendly, and helpful. All the orthodontists and technicians are gentle, kind, and professional. I recommend Dr. Baum and his team to anyone I know who needs orthodontics. read more

I absolutely love Dr. Baum's Orthodontics! The office staff is so friendly and welcoming. My appointments are always quick and easy. My teeth were really crooked before, and I used to hate smiling in pictures--but now, thanks to these aligners, I'm feeling so much more confident! This has been the best experience Highly recommend! read more

Very happy with the services at Dr. Baum's office. They always run on time which is so helpful with my hectic schedule. My teeth turned out beautifully and with very little discomfort. I had my concerns being an adult getting Orthodontics, but Dr. Baum put me at ease and really it was easy. The office has the nicest, most accommodating staff. Chandra, at the front, is so kind and flexible with the schedule. Definitely would recommend if you need your teeth straightened! read more

Dr. Brad Baum treated both of my sons a few years back; and I couldn't be happier with the results and the experience. We found his office and staff to be warm and accommodating. Dr. Brad himself established a great rapport with both of my teenage (twin) boys; showing a keen interest in them as people as well as patients. Despite the occasional non compliance on behalf of my boys (not wearing rubber bands as instructed/not wearing retainers as instructed, etc) , Dr. Baum was very patient and persistent in his efforts to achieve an excellent outcome. It was a great experience and I highly recommend Dr Bradley Baum, orthodontist. read more

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Dr. Baum sucks and lies. He ruined both my son and daughter's teeth. Do not go to him. My son had a class 3 underbite and I asked him if he is not wearing head gear will his underbite come back after we complete his braces. He assured me, "no" and what happenned? My son's underbite came back and we found a real orthodontist that cleaned up Baum's awful work. Then for my daughter Baum inserted a palatel expander and when it was done we should have just let her teeth grow naturally. Oh no , Baum assured me she needed braces and her bottom teeth are crooked and do not align with the top. And when I confronted him on this he said they were fine - liar. I refused to pay him her final balance. His license should be revoked. this mouse needs to be reported. read more

I've personally been a patient of Dr. Baum for years. As an adult with shifting teeth, Dr Baum has helped me get straight teeth again and keep them that way! Both of my kids have been patients too (after poor care somewhere else it was a joy to move close enough for them to transfer care here) and their teeth are great now. The office staff is also kind and warm. They are responsive when I need support and Chandra greets me by name every time I arrive. On top of my personal experiences, whenever I or my kids see other dentists or oral surgeons for our other dental health needs, those doctors only have words of praise for Dr. Baum. He is clearly well respected in the field! read more

I never write reviews but I've been sick to my stomach for months over the treatment I received and scam I was a part of. I went to Dr. Baum in June 2020. He told me the cost of my 12 month treatment would usually be around much more than he was planning to charge me and that he would bill my insurance after my upfront payment. That was the only ever mentioned on the payment front. For the next 18 months or so, I received new aligners every month. At one point, I'd go into the office and he'd walk over for 30 seconds telling me to smile and say "ok keep wearing them all day and all night." Which I did and my teeth were yet to be perfect. There were no new trays or adjustments made. Why am I here wasting my time? Which as you can imagine, is frustrating given I was told this for 2 years. I continuously came in for new aligners because I'd crack them...I wore them THAT much. In January 2022 I switched t insurance. At one point in February 2022 after just wearing the same trays I asked to get new trays to further move my teeth at my appointment on because I KNEW it wasn't working. By 2023 he had me wearing the same aligners only at night. I was so frustrated and almost gave up on the process. They reached out to me in December to set up a "checkup." When I went back January 2nd, they had me do full new impressions and X-Rays and gave me a tray that was not a tray to move my teeth. I came back the next day to pick them up and it was a replica of where my teeth currently were. When I mentioned this, they said "wear it all the time." I had also sent him a photo on the 2nd of my teeth gushing blood...no response. This is when my frustration peaked. When I went back on January 25th the aligner did not fit my mouth in any way. I suggested it may have been from an old impression, which it obviously to anyone who with reasoning could see was, they said no and had me bite on a saliva ejector rather than admitting their error. I work a fulltime high intensity job. I don't have time to waste. I cannot keep going back for their errors. This is when I decided to look up their YELP reviews and see I am not the only one with a similar experience. I write this review not to have my wrongs fixed but as a warning to someone else. They charged my lifetime orthodontic benefits without a warning or asking if I'd prefer to pay out of pocket, which I'll take some responsibility for not being on top of. After ending my treatment in February, I paid $2,000 out of pocket for a PROFESSIONAL to fix my teeth and within just 5 months, my teeth are perfect! I was given 2 aligners at a time and each visit was purposeful and short, with no waiting around for someone to say "keep doing what you're doing." I wish I had done my research the first time around and hope this helps someone make a better decision. PS - they're never on time, so save your valuable minutes and your $. read more

I have been a patient of Dr Fernandez off on on for years and have always loved his care. The whole office is great and appointments are always timely and I never wait like I have had to at other medical offices. Chandra at the front always greets me by name and I've interacted a lot with Victoria as well who are both very professional and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

I recently got my braces off. All my visits were done without any problems. Dr. Baum is very detailed, and anytime I had an issue it was always addressed. So sometimes a bracket would pop off, but this was never a problem. I've noticed a significant difference since getting them off. The office staff was always very helpful. read more

This review is for the clear aligners. I look forward to coming here every month because everyone is so nice. I found dr baum through a friend. I am getting married in July so I wanted to straighten this one tooth that has bothered me forever. I really did my research to find someone I liked and was within my price range. After my first consultation with dr baum and his team I knew this was the right one! (Mind you I did 4 other consultations before this) I LOVE how nice my teeth look and it's made a huge difference. My friends and family notice. I'm really excited to show off my smile for my wedding!! read more

Do not come here ever. I got my braces done here in 2015-2016. The people were always nice and it seemed great. The treatment was already very expensive and I was told it would be done within a year. After a year, Dr. Baum said he wanted to start a phase 2 to continue treatment because he didn't notice the extra tooth I had (but how do you not notice an extra tooth? you're an orthodontist, it's your job). What was most upsetting was that he wanted to charge us double what we paid to continue into phase 2. Completely unprofessional to find out nothing was upfront and he was using excuses to get more money. read more

The Baum group has been nothing but wonderful for our family. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff is always friendly. The doctors are patient with explanations and questions. The process for clear aligners is easy and you can see regular progress along the way. So happy to have found them! read more

I was sent to Dr. Baum by my general dentist, and am I glad I was. I feel such a sense of relief as I have aligners from a tele dentistry company and certain problems could not be addressed with them, but Dr. Baum will address those concerns. Impressions were taken today and I will get the aligners within 2 days. I was used to waiting 6 weeks with the other company. His staff is very friendly and Dr. Baum is very attentive to details which I am so appreciative of and he is easy to communicate with. I look forward to having him work on my teeth and getting my new aligners. read more

We've been going to Dr. Baum for the past 13 years and I only have good things to say. Even after my kids finished with their braces, I went back to eliminate the gap between my front teeth. He had my problem solved in no time and his is so friendly and positive to all. He is especially calming and kind to kids when they are getting their first real orthodontic work done. This weekend my daughter broke a bracket in her mouth but had to catch a flight the next day. He was so proactive and despite the office being closed, Dr. Baum came in on a Saturday and fixed the problem in 15 minutes. Along with his excellent care, we saw Dr. Fernandez when Dr. Baum wasn't in the office and he was great with the kids and super friendly. I wholeheartedly recommend Baum Orthodontics to anyone seeking orthodontia, nobody's better than Dr. Baum! read more

The ladies who work here from the front desk to the nurses were always kind and pleasant. Dr. Baum on the other hand seemed nice at first but turned out to be something nasty. Accused me of not wearing my retainers after my braces had been removed and insisted that was the reason my teeth began to shift. I was wearing them consistently and only would take them out to eat or brush my teeth. The problem was that they were flimsy wire retainers. He was insulting, disrespectful and very unprofessional. I was a kid in high school at the time attending my appointments sometimes without my parents present. I don't appreciate the way I was treated. read more

If your kids have a Dentical benefit don't go there to waste your time and money. The doctor was pretend to accept Dentical for kids but once finished Dr's Consultation he took us to an old lady ( she seems his wife) at front desk and she said Dentical will nothing cover anything and we have to pay Whole preciser even the first visit X-ray for $265 which is no point to go there for Dentical. read more

Dr. Bradley Baum and his entire team provide excellent service in orthodontics. I am extremely pleased with my results. As an older patient, age 62, it is good to know that my smile can look as pretty as it did when I was 15 years old after having had my first set of (metal) braces removed. I wish I had gone to see Dr. Baum sooner. The aligners are easy to get used to and are comfortable to wear. Once a month, when I receive my new aligner, I am pleased to see Dr. Baum and his staff. read more

Went in for a consultation. Every other orthodontist I have taken my child to does a complimentary 1st visit but this guy charged us over $200 for an initial consult. I should have left but was so concerned about my child and expected that I would be treated fairly. Not the case. DO NOT PAY ANYTHING FOR AN INITIAL CONSULTATION. No other ortho office charges for a first visit which includes pictures and x-rays. Don't get sucked in by this office. read more

I've been coming here for a few years. I was referred here by my dentist for adult orthodontia and I'm so glad I landed here. The office is clean and inviting. The staff is always friendly and welcoming me, asking me about my life and work. Chandra works the desk and used to be a tech (I think that's the proper term). She was my fave when she worked on me because she's witty and funny. I was sad when she got moved to the desk because she is much busier now, but she's always a friendly voice on the phone when booking appointments and a familiar face when I come in. This place is great. While wearing braces in my mid-30's totally sucked, the staff and Dr. Baum made my experience a good one! read more

I've had a wonderful experience here...from prompt wait times, to congenial staff and state of the art services , my teeth are looking as good as ever. Dr Baum has years of knowledge in the field, and is always there to address any issues or concerns that may arise. i highly recommend going through the process with this office, and couldn't be happier with my results! read more

Just stop searching and go here. I had a glued in bottom retainer from a long time ago that came off of one tooth. This place was recommended by a friend of mine so I called them. And now here's a list of reasons they are the best. -they saw me next day. Due to the urgency it could have been same day. It I couldn't make it. -Dr Baum gave me a quick constellation and then said ok wait and I could be fixed right now. - upon removing the retainer, there was a severe issue with a tooth of mine. They finished up and he personally walked me down the hall to the dentist and gave them my xrays and had me seen right away to fix. - not only did he follow up with the dentist after, but he called me just a bit ago and gave me his cel number just Incase. Boom, patient for life read more

Amazing office! Everyone was so great to my daughter and I! A wonderful experience with braces and we look forward to continuing our dental needs with Baum orthodontics. Dentist Baum even called after appointments to check on my daughter, his genuine character is one of a kind! Highly recommended! read more

My wife and 3 kids are all patients of Dr. Brad Baum. I've also sent a handful of employees and some clients to his office over the years. Everyone has only good things to say about "Dr. B" and their their orthodontic care at Baum Orthodontics Associates (BOA). Last time I took my youngest there for her check-up after having her braces off. I ran into one of my ex-employees. She had used our company's insurance plan to go to Dr. B 20 years ago. She has since, gotten married and had 2 kids; both of whom are going to Dr. B! Beautiful smiles all around. My wife works for UCLA's Vice Chancellor of Finance, whose office is across the street. Several people in that office also go to Baum Orthodontics Associates. Baum Orthodontics Associates (BOA) offers state-of-the-art orthodontics, and a tight-nit team of caregivers, who always greet you with a smile and are attentive to your needs. Dr. Brad Baum has taught at both UCLA and USC's Dental Schools, and is an active member and has served as President of the local Chapter of the International Dental Association, Alpha Omega. There's a lot of orthodontists in LALALAND, but no one comes close to matching the depth of talent or the length of history of serving LA's who's who, as BOA. read more

I had a solid experience with Bradley Baum and his friendly staff! Although getting braces at 30 is not the greatest, they made it fairly easy, actually it looks like they work on at least 50% adults. I scheduled all of my appointments before work and was usually in and out in 20-30 minutes so it didn't interfere much with my job. The orthodontic work itself went exceptionally smoothly. I had a rotten baby canine, with an adult canine still residing in my gum. Dr. Baum gave me Invisalign for about 7 months, then I had the baby tooth pulled. Dr. Baum then switched to metal braces to make room for the adult tooth and pull it on down! The whole process was about 16 months long. Overall I liked the metal braces better; they were cheaper and seemed more durable than invisalign. Orthodontic work is definitely pricey, but given the high quality of service, I think that this place is good value. read more

First of all I'd give this place a 1 star rating but the front desk staff (Grace) and assistants are courteous, professional, etc. I got clear aligners from them, and they said it would cost me just under 2,000 bucks for a 9-12 month treatment. Of course the treatments went many months longer than expected, and it ended up costing me close to twice the amount than they estimated. Beware of these guys with their hidden xray fees and charged appointments for post-treatment check ups they deem necessary. Seriously, Dr. Bradley Baum comes in and spends 30 seconds (if that) looking at your teeth and saying "looks all good" and then bills you close to $100 for his 25 seconds of expert advice. I would recommend that whoever is reading this really looks into other places before even considering this place. Other hassles with this place, parking costs a fortune and the elevators take forever to get to the ground floor read more

Dr. Baum, and his staff are wonderful. He is very friendly and gives each individual exactly what they need. I had broken my retainer months before seeing him and went to a random orthodontist that charged me $350 for a new retainer and he adjusted it to move my teeth further out, doing the opposite of what I wanted. My dentist referred me to Dr. Baum. I ended up choosing to get the invisalign, because I already had braces and Dr. Baum said it would only take about 4-6 months. I saw instant results. At first I felt like a needy patient, since I really like the retainers to be tight and prefer pain, because I want my money's worth. He has accommodated me before and I'm going in again today to have him look at my retainer, he puts you at ease and gives you what you want, but most importantly what you need. My teeth are almost perfect now. The small gap I had in my front teeth is gone and the small protrusion in my lower teeth is gone as well. He told me that my bottom teeth were pushing out my upper teeth and that I wouldn't need to wear a retainer for life like I was doing before. I never cared about my lower teeth, but the neglect got me into this situation, so he has done more than any orthodontist in the past. I would recommend him to anyone. Also Victoria managed to get some money out of my dental insurance, even though my insurance doesn't cover braces! I don't know how she did it, but she saved me hundreds. Please don't assume she can do the same for you, everyone's insurance is different. I just wanted to share to show how they really go the extra mile for you. read more

I'm only a week into my teeth-straightening journey, but I'm already so happy about Dr. Baum and his office. After a referral from my dentist, I went in on a Wednesday morning for a consultation, and about an hour later I was already getting impressions made for my clear aligners. Dr. Baum seems very knowledgeable and was able to come up with a treatment plan that we both agreed on. He's very nice and also seems like he doesn't want to waste anyone's time, which I love. Two days after my initial consultation, I went in and got my first pair of aligners. I can't believe how quickly the whole process went, and with monthly payments it really makes the whole thing affordable. He will mention how he does NOT do "Invisalign" but has his own custom clear aligners that he makes right there in his office. The front desk staff, as well as the assistants, are all very friendly, and as other patients walked in they were greeted by name. I'm glad that I found Dr. Baum and I can't wait to see the results in about a year! read more

Worst experience here and horrible staff. I advise that you do not bring your kids here.

If I could, I would rate this office ZERO star. Dr Baum ruined both of my kids teeth!!l He does not know the art of dentistry and he has no idea what he is doing. I need to take BOTH my kids after 6 years to another dentist to put braces on their teeth again. The staff is rude and completely unprofessional. read more

Make sure you get the price for the FULL treatment up front. Their contract states :".....some additional work may be necessary'.....(BEWARE) Well that pretty much doubled my cost, $7000+ for regular braces really? That was a good ploy to get us started and hammer us later. Really not cool at all. Also I feel like my kid has his braces for way too long. I Would not recommend this outfit, plenty of choice out there. read more

Just a great experience. What a wonderful staff and a great office. Quick, efficient and fair price. Chandra, the assistant is really great, along with the rest of the assistants. Always a pleasant experience with a great result. read more

I have the most gorgeous straight Hollywood smile because of Dr Baum. Hes THE BEST!! 5 stars! The location is easy to find, has parking and the office offers a payment plan. I've referred 2 people to him. The staff is quick, gentle and AWESOME!! read more

DO NOT GO HERE, it is a racket. I came in just needing to get my retainer re-glued back in (I had orthodontic work done a long time ago) and they forced me into receiving x-rays that she "promised" me my insurance would cover. Now I have a bill for $193 because she lied to me and my insurance doesn't cover the x-rays (that I didn't need, mind you), and I was charged an obscene amount of money for a new retainer that I, again, DO NOT EVEN NEED!!! These people are the worst. I will never go back except to argue about this outrageous bill. read more

CROOKS!!! If you cannot do your job, then don't rob me of over $3k. This business consists of disgusting LIES! I had gone to Dr. Baum to get the clear braces. He mentioned that it will take 12-14 months. My main issue was that a couple of my teeth need alignment vertically rather than horizontally and I made this clear to him during my consultation. After 10 months my teeth were only straight horizontally. After several complaints, he recommends that I get regular braces... read more

This practice came highly recommended by a friend, but I have been very disappointed with my treatment and results. Perhaps they were good in the past, but it's a nightmare now. For example, I had a new impression made today of my top teeth (the 5th I've they've made I believe, they keep screwing them up... that's another subject) and the assistant literally put me in a headlock to do it, and rammed the tray into my upper jaw, barking orders at me to "relax!" Lovely. Good morning to you too. I got a new lower aligner today, and won't get my new uppers for two weeks. I'll get a set they're making from the impression today as a place holder, but my upper teeth haven't moved in over three months because he just can't figure it out. They keep giving me place holders and pretending there's progress. He finally told me a couple weeks ago that I had to get some dental work done (at my regular dentist) in order for him to be able to move the top teeth, which might have been something to tell me BEFORE WE STARTED THIS WHOLE PROCESS, because I've been paying monthly for this and seeing NO PROGRESS for SEVERAL MONTHS at a time. The aligners don't fit, don't work, and I'm paying monthly to be disappointed, talked down to, and my concerns ignored every three weeks or so. I'm a very mild mannered pleasant person, and I'm really REALLY sick of being made furious with the way I'm treated in that office by Dr Baum, every time I come in. He is condescending, doesn't explain anything, isn't paying attention, and doesn't do good work. He never warns me before they file the spaces between my teeth, never explains why he's doing it in the first place, and always, and I mean always ends up cutting my gums in the process as he rushes off to brush off the next patient. I didn't sign up for blood in my aligners, that don't work, and give me a lisp. Go anywhere else. This guy is a waste of very expensive time and energy. I am finding myself throwing good money and time after bad at this point- I just can't wait for this to be over. read more

I got my braces when I was in jr. high school & owe my beautiful smile to Dr. Gary Baum. He's the best :)

Just had a pretty horrible experience here. Very informal billing process with no transparency in cost structure. Claimed my insurance would not cover and so gave me "discounted" rate would mean close to $5000 for 1 year. I followed up with my insurance and learned that I am covered, that my initial exam and x ray are covered and that I should have paid nothing out of pocket (they charged me 195) and did not go through insurance. Anyway, I figure they try to by pass insurance to get quicker cash payments without the hassle. In the end consumers like me end up paying thousands more. Advice. Be careful and insist that insurance procedures such as pre Auth and fee schedules are properly followed. read more