Everything about this practice is top notch and Dr DeSantos is one of the most caring orthodontists I've ever met. I have had six separate experiences with orthodontists from around the US, and by far, this is the best practice I've ever worked with, without a doubt. Her staff is just as caring, professional and supportive. When my son is done with his treatments, I may also get Invisalign to touch up some of my own teeth. My teen even mentioned that he feels like the doctor and staff care about him, treat him respectfully and with a great deal of compassion. That should speak volumes. Kids: wear your retainers! Parents: book this orthodontist for your child! There is no one better. read more

My 10-year-old son is a patient of Dr. DeSantos and has had an excellent experience. Dr. DeSantos and her staff are very competent, friendly, and accommodating. His teeth look great, and he always enjoys his visits. Dr. DeSantos has helped us identify potential issues and has acted quickly to ensure the best possible outcome. I appreciate how diligent and caring she is. We are lucky to have found her and will continue to visit La Costa Orthodontics for all our orthodontic care. read more

I came in last month for my consultation and see if I'm a good candidate for the new version of Invisalign. From the moment I walked in, everyone was very welcoming. After meeting with Dr. de Santos, I felt like I was in competent hands and decided to go forward. They scanned my teeth and did the imaging on their computer. Couple of weeks later, I got to see what my teeth will look like through the transition. I approved the results to close my gaps and they went ahead and ordered my invisalign. I went in today to get fitted and have my teeth prepared with grooves to assist in the quick movement. Jennifer in the front is very sweet and informative. She has on Invisaligns as well and I've seen her transformation in the last 4 weeks. I could actually see the difference. Her teeth look perfect. Marisa took her time in getting the grooves on properly. She was very patient and I loved that the new version of invisalign don't require those large grooves of generation one of invisalign. Dr. de Santos is very helpful and attentive. She made sure that the process was explained well and my aligners fit properly. She truly is a perfectionist. I am glad that I was referred by my dentist. If you're thinking of getting braces or invisalign, this is a great orthodontist. She works with children and adults. read more

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I can't recommend Dr. DeSantos and La Costa Orthodontics enough. As an adult who had already had braces for years as a teenager, I thought getting straight, healthy smile was impossible. An open bite and a rebellious snaggletooth with a mind of its own made aligning my teeth seem like a Sisyphean task. Dr. DeSantos listened to all of my concerns and worked with me to find a treatment plan that I could commit to. Because of her expertise, I was able to use Invisalign instead of traditional braces which was so important to me as a middle-aged adult. She went through all of the available options and took the time to make sure I was happy with the course of action. Although it was often a challenge to constantly wear the plastic aligners for over 20 months, it was absolutely worth it. From giving practical tips on how to keep the aligners clean, to accommodating remote check-ups via email when I moved out of town, to being kind and encouraging when I was ready to give up, the team at La Costa Orthodontics did everything possible to make the treatment a success. Investing in your health is the best thing you can do for yourself. Dr. DeSantos is exceptional in her field and was able to achieve remarkable results. I am so grateful to Dr. DeSantos and her team for not only helping me find more confidence, but for improving the health of my smile. read more

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We have trusted Dr. DeSantos and La Costa Orthodontics with the alignment and health of our son's teeth. In under a year and a half with an Invisalign treatment our son (age 11) has a winning smile with his teeth now aligned and ample room in his mouth. By using Invisalign, we were able to avoid further damage to teeth that had repairs from an unfortunate bike accident. Appointment availability is timely and flexible. The team is caring and tries to make patients feel comfortable. Second, Dr. DeSantos is honest, thorough and has a strong attention to detail. She understood the sensitivity our son's teeth and made her treatment recommendations accordingly. We have completed one phase of treatment with our son and expect to continue with them with our second son's orthodontic care. read more

Dr. DeSantos is very experienced and she listened very carefully to me when I described what I wanted and needed. My orthodontics journey began in the third grade, continued through high school, and needed to be addressed a couple of years ago again. Needless to say, my teeth are complicated. Prior to this most recent phase, I had other orthodontists in the state of Washington, so I had to look for someone new since I now live near Carlsbad. La Costa Orthodontics (LCO) was highly recommended by my much trusted dentist. Dr. DeSantos did a great job of coordinating with my dentist, communicating with me, setting expectations and working efficiently. I am 40 years old, but I imagine LCO is great with kids too. Dr. DeSantos and her staff are very warm and friendly, gentle and reassuring. I would not hesitate to strongly recommend Dr. DeSantos to anyone, including family and friends. read more

Dr DeSantos is super sweet, very knowledgable in her field. I would highly recommend her for your orthodondtic needs. My son JUST started treatment for Braces in January (7 months ago) and his teeth look TOTALLY different in a great way. I just cannot believe the difference already, night and day! Thank you Dr DeSantos! read more

Dr. DeSantos goes out of her way to make having braces a smooth experience as possible. My daughter has TMJ which causes her jaw to lock. When she had her braces put on, Dr. DeSantos made sure there were breaks throughout the procedure. This prevented my daughter's jaw from locking and mitigated a possible painful experience. To this day, I am still impressed at how much Dr. DeSantos cares about her patients and craft. read more

Shop around or you will be absolutely gouged on prices. The orthodontist has hearing issues which are no big deal as she lip reads, but it seems to lead to miscommunication in the office and surprise surprise you paying more for things. Over several years my treatment cost spiralled 50% higher than originally agreed. Once they get the braces on you they know you are stuck and fees start magically appearing. There is also high staff turnover so the level and quality of service varies considerably. My advice is save yourself the headache and look elsewhere. read more

Dr DeSantos and her team are wonderful. My daughter and I both felt completely comfortable and confident in the choice to have her 1st experience with orthodontics here. I look forward to seeing my daughters smile change for the better over the next many years along with the help from these knowledgeable folks Great location too!!! read more

Dr. DeSantos and staff are amazing! From the front desk to the back-everyone is professional, caring and personal. We have had 3 of our teens and my husband and myself get braces with them. I went through 2 jaw surgeries along with my braces and Dr. DeSantos did an amazing job. We are blessed and grateful to have found her and you will be amazed if you chose her to be your orthodontist! read more

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LOVE this place. Dr.Dos Santos was very welcoming, nice and took time to explain everything to me and made me feel comfortable. The whole staff was super nice and made me feel great. I did a years long Invisalign trial with them and they did an amazing job. Couldn't recommend enough! read more

Dr. DeSantos is a very kind and caring orthodontist and is a perfectionist with both my sons. She is thorough, professional, and friendly with both the kids and me. They run on time and never make you feel rushed. Extremely accommodating when minor emergencies occur and do their best to attend to us as quickly as possible. Highly recommend this ortho and her team! read more

I love Dr. Bernadette and her staff. Very friendly and helpful. My son has a motion appliance, Invisalign, and utilizes Propel. His results have been amazing! He was excited to do Invisalign instead of traditional braces. The staff helps him stay motivated and on track. They really talk and (maybe more importantly) listen to their patients. I'm so happy we chose Dr. Bernadette. read more

The staff could not be friendlier or more professional! I love how they are always on time- we never have to wait. Dr deSantos is very knowledgeable and great with children. I'm so happy we picked this office for our orthodontic needs. Highly recommend! read more

We love Dr. Desantos! She is a kind, caring, knowledgeable perfectionist (everything you want in an orthodontist). We have been going to her for years, as my daughter is on Phase 2. She makes things easy & manageable for my daughter, so that I just have to drop off, pick up & pay the bill. We have recommended her to several friends who asked for a good orthodontist. read more

Dr De Santos and her team of professionals are awesome! During our first visit for Phase 1 treatment for my daughter, she did additional diagnostics and took the time to explain everything and put both my daughter and me (parent) at ease. It was a big decision for us and I knew I could trust her from day one, which was a great relief especially as the treatment plan was bit complicated. Dr De Santos and her team (special shout out to Melissa and Lily) are genuinely caring and kind and are always willing to work with you and your schedule. We were so happy with their exceptional service that we decided to continue with her even when we had to move out of town due to a job change We are truly blessed to have found her and my daughter had a wonderful experience on her Phase 1 even though it was a long road. We are very pleased with the outcome and highly recommend Dr De Santos and her team for orthodontic care. Thank you so much for your excellent service, Dr De Santos! read more

I am so glad we found these guys - the whole staff is amazing. Such kind, helpful and organized people. My daughter just got braces and they worked to create a custom payment plan that was the best for me. They also have a rewards program for my daughter so when she has good hygiene, she gets points to use at retailers - how awesome is that! I feel as though I can trust them to not only do a good job, but to be a partner for my daughter and me as I work with insurance, FSAs, etc. What a nice feeling to have some peace of mind. read more

We love Dr. DeSantos and her staff, She is so sweet and kind with the kids and is an honest person. She helped my oldest through braces and now we are onto our youngest son's braces. We wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you La Costa Orthodontics! read more

I knew from my first phone conversation with Shani that this would be the office that would be best for my son because she was extremely sweet and very sincere. The enter staff are great at listening and accommodating my concerns. Dr. DeSantos was gentle, nurturing and detail oriented when educating my son about caring for braces. The staff is so awesome and warming that my son felt comfortable during his visit and looks forward to his future visits. read more

Dr. DeSantos has a wonderful manner, is a knowledgeable practitioner and above all she is kind, caring and considerate with my children. Her staff is excellent and billing is straightforward. We've had no difficulty scheduling followups or emergency visits. Highly recommend! read more

The review was long over due! I lost track of time. Dr. DeSantos and her staff are the best. They are always available to answer all my questions and made room for an emergency appointments. My daughter got her braces off last week after 1.5 years af treatment (shorter than we expected) and my son will get his braces remove very soon. I bought Propel VPro5 as soon as I know that my kids are going to wear braces and my kids are using it every night before they are going to bed for about 5 minutes. We love Dr. DeSantos and her staff. I highly recommend this place to anyone in need of orthodontics. read more

We love La Costa Orthodontics. Dr. De Santos and her staff always take excellent care of us.

Recommend this office for high quality of service. The entire staff is warm, friendly, efficient and professional. My children never complained or suffered from undue pain. This office makes the process comfortable. read more

Dr. DeSantos & her staff are the best. After going through a horrible experience with a different dentist, Dr. DeSantos & her team were very attentive to my needs and caring. Dr. DeSantos pays attention to detail & takes her time to explain any questions or concerns. Her staff is always very friendly & professional. I always look toward to my visits with La Costa Orthodontics. If you are looking for quality service & a friendly environment than La Costa Orthodontics is the place to go. read more

My daughter had a great experience at Dr. DeSantos orthodontics. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. The service my daughter received was outstanding. Thank you Dr. DeSantos for providing such a great service and making my daughters orthodontic experience a pleasant one. I would highly recommend you to anyone who needs orthodontic care. read more

Dr. DeSantos is the best! Her staff is warm and her office is light, bright and cheerful!

Dr. DeSantos is the best orthodontist! I did extensive research with numerous doctors because my son had a difficult case, and I am so glad that we went with Dr. DeSantos!! She is extremely knowledgeable, kind, supportive and her team is wonderful as well. She is professional, always performed the work herself and after a couple of years of treatment, my son's smile is beautiful. She did such an amazing job, that I recommended her with all my friends who needed braces and I am happy to inform that they are all just as happy as we were with her and her staff!! She is the best doctor and her fees are very reasonable!! Do not look elsewhere, she is really THE BEST!!! She is honest and her work is amazing! You will not be disappointed. I did my research and she came to the top prior and after the work!! Thank you Dr. DeSantos and La Costa Orthodontics!!! We were lucky to find you!! read more

Dr. DeSantos and her entire staff are warm and welcoming! From the moment you walk in and Peggy greets you with her sincere smile to walking back and interacting with the employees and Dr. DeSantos herself- is a great experience. They make going to the ortho fun for children! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. DeSantos and her staff. In addition to needing treatment for both boys, she also created a plan for us to include corrective measures for less than acceptable work done prior to our fist visit by another office and accommodations for my son entering the military. It is rare to find someone like Dr DeSantos who is more than capable and dedicated to the highest possible results of the treatment while assuring the patient remains comfortable and keeping the parents well informed. The office is very professional and clean and the staff is always pleasant and knowledgeable. La Costa Orthodontics has raised the bar for everyone and in my opinion it would be impossible to find any better treatment. read more

Dr. DeSantos and her staff are top notch. I have a very anxious and challenging nine year old who has been going here for a year. The staff here does an amazing job accommodating her. Major props to Josh who has the patience of a saint and always treats her sweetly, even when she's a major pain in the rear. Her teeth are looking great, the prices are fair and I can't say enough good things about this place. read more

My daughter is ten and has been coming to see Dr DeSantos since second grade! Today we finally got her braces off two days after her birthday and I couldn't be more excited with the results. Everyone in the office is very professional and sweet. They have always made my daughter feel welcomed and calm during appointments. I would recommend this office to anyone and we will be back in a couple of years for phase two. read more

I have been going to La Costa Orthodontics for 5 years and throughout the time I have been a patient there they have always provided very best care. The staff there do extraordinary work and are very accommodating and never fail to make me feel comfortable and cared for. read more

I am so pleased with the amazing results that my two children, Zach and Julia, have had after being patients of Dr DeSantos and her fantastic staff! read more

Love love love Dr. DeSantos and her team! I'm 56 years old, and I always felt welcome and at home. It's been 30 years since I had braces, and time took it's toll. I started out with a crossbite, and one front tooth was completely behind the other teeth. Dr. DeSantos was very gentle and careful not to put me in too much discomfort. The braces came off yesterday, and now I have a beautiful smile! One unexepected advantage is that, somehow, this opened up my sinuses and it's now easier to breath (I have a very very high arch). I'm very grateful to Dr. DeSantos for her tender care and encouragement. I highly recommend her for adult care. My daughters' teeth have also been corrected, and their smiles are stunning! She's great with kids too! Thank you Dr. DeSantos! read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. DeSantos practice! She genuinely cares about her patients and goes out of her way to make each person feel comfortable. Dr. DeSantos' compassionate demeanor, honest practices, and willingness to go the extra mile is the reason I will be sending all three of my children to her office. I recommend her with no reservations! read more

This review is longgg over due. I had classic metal braces put on by Dr. D in August of 2014 and then removed in March of 2016. My issue was major crowding of my lower teeth. I cannot give Dr. Desantos and stuff enough praise. My teeth are absolutely perfect, I get compliments constantly and I owe it all to them. My work schedule was very hectic during the process and they were very flexible with me booking appointments, which is great. Once I had my braces removed I had decided to do the Vivera retainers (amazing by the way), but I wasn't going to be in town so the staff made a temporary retainer for me at no charge so I could use that while traveling and then pick up my Vivera when I was back in town. I just found that so above and beyond helpful. Anyway, I love this place and would recommend them to anyone that is looking for a great Ortho experience. read more

Dr. DeSantos and her office staff have been our one and only orthodontist team for my two boys. They are professional, and considerate, and beyond attentive to any individual needs. When Dr. DeSantos recommended we use a new device called a motion 3D appliance, we did and were absolutely amazed with the results! Now we can go forward with the braces without pulling any teeth. Can't wait to see the final results! I would highly recommend Dr. DeSantos and her staff to anyone looking for a wonderful orthodontics experience. read more

It has been a wonderful journey with Dr. DeSantos and her team! They have taken care of me for awhile now but It feels like they are family. They always welcome me in with a smile and they make me feel comfortable. The relationship I built with La Costa Orthodontics is incomparable due to the fact that I thoroughly enjoy coming in to see not only Dr. DeSantos, but her entire team. In the beginning of this process I saw no hope in fixing my teeth but as a result I was shocked and in disbelief with what Dr. DeSantos accomplished. I've never felt so confident in my smile and I want everyone to know that this would have never happened if I didn't go to La Costa Ortho. The way her team deals with children and kids my age is something to note as well because every time I would be in the waiting room I would see nothing but smiles and kids enjoying their times. This being said, in the future, I will definitely have my kids receive treatment from Dr. DeSantos. Now that my time is up and I'm moving forward in life it is going to be hard to say goodbye because they have impacted my life so deeply. For all of you who read this message, I really encourage you to choose La Costa Orthodontics because they have provided me with nothing but positivity and a nice smile. Tyler Holmes. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars!! I've been to other orthodontists in the area and Dr. Desantos and her team surpass them with flying colors!! Before leaving my previous orthodontist, I was told that my bite would never be fixed until I have a few teeth REMOVED in order to be able to fix my bite (even after 8 years of 2 sets of braces and countless other equipment in my mouth). I also had reabsorption (meaning my gum was taking over my tooth from the inside out) occurring to one of my teeth, due to the fact that I had so much work done to my mouth. With all of that I still didn't have my perfect smile and I decided to look for another orthodontist. That is when I found La Costa Orthodontics!! I get my retainers tomorrow and I can happily say that I have never had a bad or painful experience, all thanks to Dr. Desantos and her wonderful team!! Everyone who works there is not only skilled and amazing at what they do, but happy to be there, which in my experience is hard to find! I actually have found myself looking forward to appointments!! Dr. Desantos always comes up with a specific treatment plan for each person who comes thru her doors. With that being said I couldn't be happier with my journey and results. Along with the fact that the whole time during my surgeries to fix what was caused by reabsorption, Dr. Desantos and her team helped create new ways to not only make my smile look better, but at the same time make more space for my implant! Even my dentist was impressed at my cleanings! Overall, I would highly recommend Dr. Desantos to everyone, I definitely wouldn't have the smile I have today without her and her team! Thank you!! read more