They're is an employee named Hailey she is the literal devil reincarnated she took out my braces wire and put it back in 5 times to find the right size and this has been happening every time I go there for two years in a row. like either write it down or remember the simples fucking thing about what size it is. Hailey go fuck yourself read more

Went first for a consultation for my daughter, and then for myself; both were quick and efficient and I like that the cost is clearly laid out and patients have flexibility on payments depending on their downpayment and how many months they'd like to spread those payments throughout. Made my first appointment to take scans and was promptly ushered into a room and given a contract with several highlighted statements requiring my initials. One of the statements was providing blanket consent to 'slenderize' teeth (aka file them down to nubbins.) I said that I did not want that as a part of my treatment plan and was told it was 'required.' I would say that 100% of people that have never had invisalign are unaware that 'slenderizing' is filing your teeth down; a permanent process that can and has gone wrong for some- resulting in teeth that can be uneven, as well as irreparably damaging the tooth's essential protective enamel. Additionally, many patients come to the dentist/orthodontist with either or both anxiety disorders or previous dental trauma and to not only fail to educate patients on the process, but to also provide no problem-solving alternate approaches, and to not offer any anxiety medication management for a supposed 'required' procedure, indicates a doctor that is insensitive to the care of his patients and also implies a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to his methodology. read more

I've lived in San Luis Obispo for 23 years and I have never had such a bad experience as I had with Dr. Garrett. Not only did he sell me on getting braces/ Invisalign but he charged me more than other local dentists. When I told him I was unhappy with the results, he completely dismissed me and basically said you're not getting any of your money back. That's not what we do at my office. Unprofessional pretentious and not caring. very pompous and disingenuous read more

I have to write another review because I can't believe the service Dr Garrett's staff offers. I was scheduled to go out of town & I needed my Invisalign retainer made before I left in 2 days. I was working with tech Mariah & she conferred with Amanda Panda, the tech who makes the retainers. They asked if I could come back in a few hours before closing time. They were able to make my retainer, which fit perfectly! I was amazed that they would squeeze me into their schedule at the last minute. Great techs! I've worked with several techs there & I wish I had noted their names cuz they're all wonderful. Thank you Dr Garrett & thank you Jennifer & Maureen for helping me with every appointment. This is the place to come for Invisalign & other orthodontic needs! read more

If I could give a 2.5, I would, but I'm left with whole numbers so I'm rating a 3. While the service was exemplary and Dr. Garrett does a wonderful job, his "Go Team" of accountants is astoundingly disorganized and uninformed. If I were to break down my rating further: 5/5 for Dr. Garrett and 1/5 for his account managers, who bungled my insurance (costing me hundreds of dollars more than quoted) AND applied one of my payments to someone else's account. During my consultation in Spring 2020 (just before the pandemic), I was told that my dental insurance would cover a majority of the cost, leaving a nominal monthly payment. Knowing I had plans to leave my job for other employment, I asked the account manager (Janet, perhaps?) how my care and payments would be affected if I moved and changed jobs. She assured me nothing would change and care could continue as normal. But when I left my job in August and accepted new employment with different insurance, unbeknownst to me, my orthodontic care ceased to receive insurance payments. During the consultation, I was never informed that insurance pays quarterly and not all at once. So when the fall payments came due, Garrett's team instead contacted me to tell me I owed an unexpected $1,100 additional. I contacted my new dental insurance about the issue, only to learn that I'd missed the deadline to request the orthodontic care takeover... because Garrett's office didn't tell me until late December that my insurance was no longer paying. Furthermore, as I was leaving one of my appointments, the front desk associate asked to speak with me "privately" about an "embarrassing matter." Confused, I said "just tell me what it is." She explained my account was past due and I hadn't made any payments in months. I told her that wasn't true, I'd sent a check recently and it had been cashed. Flustered, she asked me for the details of the check number, date it was cashed and amount paid, which I provided. After a week or so of looking into it, I was informed my payment had accidentally been applied to someone else's account. This was disturbing but not surprising, considering the amount I was told I owed changed countless times without reason -- after I called and expressed anger at the changing amounts, I received a follow up call from a woman who started with "I hear you don't like our accounting." Just baffling, the hubris. Finally, after my last visit in March, where I paid $1,000, I asked to have an updated statement emailed or mailed to me. It never came. Instead, just this week I received a notice of past due payment including three late fees. Whoever runs the billing and account management here is maddeningly terrible at their job. I've never dealt with such frustrating professionals in my life. To complete this review, I must say Dr. Garrett and his orthodontic team did an outstanding job on my teeth. They changed in an obvious way, reshaping my smile for the better without any pain or discomfort. Dr. Garrett even had my new trays shipped to my home after I moved so I wouldn't have to drive to SLO as often. He is congenial and his orthodontic team is, as well. It's a shame his front desk is so disorganized. read more

Both my boys have come here for services. My first impression was great 2016 until 2022. Now I have a few issues doctors going to fix for me. Still they make me feel so welcomed so caring the staff is so nice and friendly always. I highly recommend this doctor. Thank you all for being so good to my boys and me. read more

I highly recommend Dr Garrett for Invisalign braces! Such a great experience. The office staff is always very friendly and helpful. Dr Garrett explained all my options and we picked the best fit for me. In the end I had Invisalign on for 15 months and am so satisfied with the end results! read more

Took my 7-year-old for a free consultation as recommended by our dentist. We decided to move forward on what Dr. Garrett recommended based on my daughter still sucking her thumb and the damage that has already been caused. The front desk staff are very friendly and return calls timely. I like receiving the automated text message that they will call me back. Made me feel recognized by the company and that our care is important to them. Love that they have a brushing teeth station with disposable tooth brushes that already come with toothpaste on it. The other dental staff (I recall one woman named Hayley) were helpful, patient, friendly and professional. They were patient with my daughter's anxiety and tears as they took xrays, put in spacers and eventually put in a pallet-expander. They explained all the various processes thoroughly to both her and I. I appreciate their flexiblity working with us financially so we can make payments that worked best for us. Meter parking at the San Luis Obispo office is a bit annoying but so far finding a spot hasn't been a challenge. read more

Dr. Garett is the BEST orthodontist!! I love their friendly and helpful staff. I highly recommend Garrett Orthodontics!! read more

Thanks for fixing our bracket. Thanks to Dr. Garrett, your staff and Maureen for being so helpful.

I initially went to Garrett Orthodontics for a free consultation...the staff, Dr. Garrett, and the whole process made my decision to do business with them very easy. They helped straighten my teeth through Invisalign. Which is a great alternative to braces for working professionals that want to be discrete about their tooth straightening journey. I had appointments every few weeks and truly got to know the staff on a personal level. I am so thankful for Dr. Garrett and his team. They are like a family, but more than that they make the patience feel like family too. Thank you, Dr. Garrett and team! read more

This review is a result from my 2nd visit to Dr. Garrett. My first visit was professional, courteous, honest and thoroughly explained. I'm happy to say in 3 yrs NOTHING has changed! Even the very kind receptionist is the same. The proficiency of this office is top notch. Friendly staff & Dr., thoroughness, accommodating, and will not perform a service that is nothing short of a excellent outcome. Why I unfortunately was not a candidate for orthodontics I would recommend anyone looking for a great Dentist to consult with Dr. Garrett and experience his wonderful staff.! read more

We are so happy to have gone to Dr. Garrett. Our daughter had many challenges prior to getting braces. She was born missing two teeth and one of her teeth was impacted and required oral surgery. His consult put us and our daughter at ease. Her care has been nothing but exceptional! All of his staff is friendly and knowledgeable. We love her results. Her braces will come off soon and we can see how beautiful her smile and teeth will be. He has a reasonable payment plan. Could not say enough about his competence. read more

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. read more

Dr Garrett is a pro with invisalign and also great about listening to what you want and helping you achieve your personal goals. Other doctors didn't feel invisalign would work for us, but Dr Garrett has seen excellent results in many different situations and sure enough her smile ended up being exactly how she wanted after the treatment finished. The office environment was comfortable, the staff was friendly. Overall, an excellent experience. read more

Terrible customer service! I had to schedule the appointment months in advance because it was only thing they had available. Then I was a few minutes late to the appointment and they wouldn't see my daughter. I imagine most of their clients are teenagers, yet they have absolutely no understanding of how hard it is for teenagers to get out of bed in the morning and get to an orthodontist appointment on time. They are very strict and inflexible and rude! I will never go there again and would not recommend it to anyone! read more

I'm a previous patient of the practice, not a current patient, but that didn't matter. They were very helpful today with an ortho issue I had. I'm extremely grateful. Thanks so much! read more

Dr. Garrett has been my orthodontist since I was about 11 years old, and when I first met him my anxiety was absolutely TERRIBLE. He immediately made me feel more comfortable than I have ever been in a dental office, and he and his amazing assistants explained every procedure they were doing so I knew what to expect. Thanks to them, my teeth are perfectly straight and I love my smile. His office has a calming, open feel about it, and everyone in there is all genuine smiles all the time!! You can tell that their patients are their priority. I enjoyed his office, his staff, and him so much that I decided to join the dentistry field myself! Can't recommend them enough. read more

Dr. Garrett is very personable and communicates the options and plans for orthodontics very well. He worked with both of my teens and the Invisalign option was fantastic. Done in less than a year! read more

Dr. Garrett and staff are so professional and caring. Dr. Garrett is honest and I will always take my family here and refer friends. They really make the patient feel comfortable! I have been in the profession 22 years. Dr. Garrett is the best! read more

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. Professional, efficient and friendly office. read more

I've heard really great things about Garrett Orthodontics, but I just had a bad experience on the phone. I tried to get in a consultation meeting, and the lady on the phone was extremely rude. I'm sure they do a great job, just wish I would've received better customer service! read more

As a dentist, I would trust Dr. Garrett as one of the best orthodontist around. When I here from our patients about how much they are enjoying their treatment and they are being treated well, I am glad that he is around!!. He is able to take over the case with no interruption and provide the level of service I would expect from a great orthodontist. If you have a friend or a family member who should be looked at by Dr. Garret who lives around the San Luis Obispo area, please call Dr. Garrett's Office. I would give him a 6 star rating if I could. read more

The staff and Dr. Garrett have seen us with both of our kids and we have always been happy not just with their orthodontic care but also customer service. In many cases, the customer service I receive at an office has been a deciding factor in whether or not I stay with a provider. The staff at Garrett Orthodontics are accommodating and always smiling and friendly. Just the other day, we made a mistake and went to the wrong location which made us late for our appt. The staff was understanding and kind and took great care of us instead of being frustrated. As a Dr. myself, I know how having a late client can put the whole day's schedule in a bind and can frustrate the team. The team and Garrett Orthodontics smiled and took it all in stride! read more

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! read more

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! read more

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! read more

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. read more

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. read more

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! :) read more

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. read more

We love Garrett Orthodontics! Always professional and all employees are great! Very satisfied!!

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. read more

My daughter saw Dr. D and later Dr. Garrett, he filled some big shoes in an outstanding way! Now, as an adult he and his expert team are seeing me through the process. Highly recommend! read more

My kids have been patients since 2006 Dr Garrett took over the office after we lost Dr D and did it seamlessly. The staff is always cheerful and kind and the front staff is efficient too. I highly recommend this group for any orthodontic issues read more

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. read more

I have been going to this office for many years when it was ran by Dr DeVincinzo? and staff. So I feel that Dr Garrett has had a lot of pressure of having to fill a great pair of shoes. Dr Garrett has done an amazing job. He's kind, professional and he's great with the kids. He has a great staff that he works really well with. It is evident that he is a team player. I really like the fact that when you come in for a consultant that you are given a break down of the total cost with no hidden agenda. Both parties are held accountable. Did I mention he also has an amazing staff. That is very important. Don't just take my word for it. Make your appointment today and find out for yourself. You'll be smiling all the way home. I added that for fun. But TRUE read more

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! read more

Dr. Garrett and his ortho staff and front office staff are always helpful and friendly. The whole experience for us was truly great! I recommend Dr. Garrett's office any chance I get. read more

Dr. Garrett is excellent at what he does! The staff is friendly and the office is ran extremely efficiently. Quick, easy appointments. Flexible payment options. Definitely recommend! read more