First, I need to apologize to Dr. Tom and his staff for this belated review. Dr. Tom was recommended to me by a family friend after I was venting about my dentist constantly talking to me about getting Invisalign through his office. I set up a consultation with Dr. Tom and right away I was struck by his sincerity and honesty. He assured me that my dentist was exaggerating and that my teeth would be totally fine without getting treatment. I ended up crying in his office, I was so upset. Dr. Tom took the time to explain all my options and the timeline of my treatment. I ended up going "old school" with wired braces and rubber bands. As a result, my teeth are perfect and I have never been more confident about my teeth. His office staff went above and beyond to accommodate my needs as a busy teacher. I looked forward to my appointments every month! I want to shout from the mountaintops about Dr. Tom and I hope his business will continue to thrive! read more

San Mateo Orthodontics - The day my braces were removed! Best day ever!!! - Orthodontists Near Me - San Mateo, California

My 6-year-old daughter and I had a wonderful experience at this office. The two ladies at the front desk were incredibly friendly, helpful, and kind, which immediately made us feel welcome. Dr. Tom spent a great deal of time with my daughter, talking with her and clearly explaining everything to both of us. I'm so happy we found his office and feel confident trusting him with my daughter's orthodontic needs in the future. read more

Tom is great, staff are wonderful and accommodating. I had braces put on today, I honestly thought I would be uncomfortable wearing them and being older adult. I love them he did a great job. I'm supper excited to see the outcome. Wonderful office I'm fortunate to have found them. Thank you Tom and wonderful staff!!! read more

I do not often write reviews but feel inclined based on the amazing consult my son received this morning... Dr. Tom was kind and thorough, he spoke to our son (7 YO) with respect and addressed all of our questions in thoughtful detail. He made our family feel comfortable and expressed his philosophies about orthodontia in a way that has made us confident in the care our children will receive and calmed some of our fears given our own childhood experiences. Also, important to note the office was nice/clean and the staff was friendly/welcoming. read more

This review is long overdue! I came to Dr.Tom a year ago after seeing multiple orthodontists. All of them saying I needed to have orthognathic surgery in order to fix my cross bite on the right side, and for palatal expansion. Then after the long process of having my jaw broken I would be able to start traditional braces. Um, I'm 32 years old and I wanted to fix my front teeth that have continued to shift over the years. I am a little bit of a tricky case because I have severe resorption on my front teeth. Meaning my roots are very short. Could have been from some kind of trauma as a child, or something that just happened. Dr.Tom was THE ONLY doctor that looked me straight in the eyes and asked me what I wanted. How I wanted to look. I explained to him all the other options that were given to me, he looked at my CT scan and then gave me low down. side note: I am an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant, so we are able to speak in dental and medical terms very fluidly. He told me that he thought one of my front teeth were ankylos (fused to the bone, not going to move) this meant we needed to move the other teeth up to that tooth. It would give me an over jet but I am ok with that. He asked me if there has been any more resorption of the roots in the last few years. Because I am in the field I had been taking xrays for many years monitoring the roots. There has been no change for more than 10 years. Insert treatment plan..... 6-8 weeks of traditional metal braces on the anterior teeth only to see if there is movement on the suspicious tooth. Once we know if it is ankylos we can proceed with invisalign to straighten my upper teeth and lower teeth. No need for jaw surgery because my cross bite on the right is functional and I am not interested in breaking my jaw. Here's the thing about Dr.Tom, he is very realistic. We both knew that my teeth would never be perfect. I am not looking for that. I just wanted to fix the crooked ones to be more aesthetically pleasing. That is exactly what he did. He was dead on about the ankylos tooth. I did metal braces for 6 weeks, then invisalign for 25 weeks. I am currently finishing up with a few very minor adjustments and then I am good to go! I could not be happier with Dr.Tom and his team members. Shout out to Alana his phenomenal front desk coordinator and Meghan his RDA. Every time I go in there I feel amazing! You guys are the best of the best!! read more

Dr. Tom is great. Really puts you at ease when he's making loud noises in your mouth. I thought I should mention that when you book an appointment with Dr Tom, you're actually working with Dr. Vogt. Dr Tom is the second-in-command orthodontist. read more

I have had the pleasure of being a patient of both Dr Vogt and Dr Tom. I refer pretty much everyone I know to them because of the awesome job they did. Not much more to say except these guys are professionals, great at their job, and have awesome customer service. You might even see a picture of yourself in one of the old yearbooks he has of various schools from the area. Unfortunately, the picture I found of myself I had a mullet read more

Dr Tom and Dr Vogt are very knowledgeable. They took off my inviisalign(from another Ortho Doc that I wasn't happy with) and they cleaned my teeth so I'm back to normal. They explain the what's and the why's your teeth are in the state they are in and what can be done about it. Very thorough and nice! 5 Stars! read more

Both my girls have been ending their treatment and my son is just starting. Impressivce team of doctors here. We are very, very happy.

Dr.Vogt and Dr.Tom are the best. We feel so lucky that we found this practice 6 years ago. I give them 5 stars without any doubts, and I know that my children would give them 10+++ STARS. Highly Recommended. read more

I found Dr. Tom Ellerhorst through you guys and again, the Yelp community were right! Dr. Tom and his staff are professional, extremely thorough, and extremely kind. The staff was organized, nice, and made sure everything was on time. Dr. Tom was super smart, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain his assessment. His recommendation was dead on and I could not be more grateful! Also, Dr. Tom and his office went out of his way to create a report to send a summary of his findings to me and my dentist as well, which was extremely helpful. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Dr. Adrian Vogt was great. My previous orthodontist did a terrible job of putting in my permanent retainer. Two joints broke after a month. Dr. Adrian Vogt is a very talented orthodontist with great attention to detail and a calm attitude. As an engineer I can appreciate how he addresses every aspect of adhesion to the teeth. He sands and primes the surface, maximizes surface area, and minimizes height. In addition he is very cost competitive with other orthodontists. When my wife has her braces off I plan to let Dr. Adrian Vogt put on her permanent retainer because of the quality of his work. Thanks again Dr. Adrian, hope you have a great Thanksgiving! read more

Dr. Vogt & Ellerhorst are super kind, gentle and informative. Janny, the office manager is really efficient so managing the schedules is not a problem at all. They give me loads of confidence that they'll take good care of both my son's and my smile! read more

Let me tell you I did my homework on this one. The other ortho I had a consultation with wanted me to sign on the doted line asap. Dr. Vogt told me no rush for my daughters braces. His office is awesome. Super friendly and accomodating. Both Dr. Vogt and Dr. Tom make it fun to have braces. I highly recommend. read more

I have now been going to Dr. Ellerhorst for several months. He has been wonderful with me. He has always explained everything completely about what he is doing with my teeth. My teeth have been making great progression and Dr Ellerhorst has been very pleased and excited with me to see everything move into place. I would recommend anyone to go to this office. Both Dr Vogt and Dr Ellerhorst are very friendly and informative. The staff is also very friendly with the rest of the staff and myself. read more

Best of the best. Dr. Vogt is a very approachable professional who takes the time to ensure that you thoroughly understand the issues and consequences of the procedure he is recommending. My son (the patient) gives him two thumbs up. read more

Wonderful practice. Drs. Ellerhorst & Vogt are so competent and best of all, HONEST about what your kids need. They are not out to take your money! The staff here is SO wonderful and they run a totally on time, smooth operation. I am so impressed with this practice and would not go anywhere else. read more

I had one of the best experiences I have had with a doctor. The staff at the office are courteous, and yet efficient. The whole office is computerized. I was whisked in, some photos were taken with a digital camera, and when the Dr Vogt came in a few minutes later he had already seen them in his office. Wow! When I met him I found him to be personable and relaxed. But the main reason for my five star rating is that Dr Adrian belongs to a rare breed of doctors who do not recommend treatment if you dont need it. . I visited Dr. Vogt as my regular dentist had mentioned that i should look into getting orthodontics due to wear to my teeth and an overbite. After having a look at my teeth Dr. Vogt, he mentioned that functionally my teeth will be fine given that I was wearing a mouth guard, and that while I could get treatment to straighten my teeth, it was not necessary! I have never met a doctor who did not want to treat me for something. How refreshing! read more

Today was a great day! Our daughter had her braces removed after almost 3 years of great treatment from Dr. Vogt & Dr. Ellerhorst. Our journey into the world of orthodontia began when our daughter was in the third grade. I jumped on the bandwagon of the two phase approach to orthodontia when our pediatric dentist suggested a different provider. After paying the course of the first phase nothing happened for three years other than 19 turns of an expander and a retainer. After speaking with friends with children of the same age, Dr. Vogt's name kept coming up. I finally decided to give his office a call and I was so glad I did. He suggested we wait until my daughter lost a few teeth on her own and an told us to stop using the retainer the previous orthodontist has suggested wearing. (Wish I had come here first). Once her mouth / teeth were ready for braces they let me know....no hight pressure here. Dr. Vogt & Ellerhorst are the nicest people, who are not only great with middle aged kids but they are great at orthodontia. Their whole staff was fantastic, from the front desk to the assistants in the back....this is the place to send your kids if they need braces. read more

Dr. Tom Ellerhorst is amazing. He's super smart, sweet, great with kids, funny and works so well with his assistants. The vibe is fun and the office is clean. Meghan is out of this world - she's such a great assistant and always makes the patient feel comfortable and taken care of while still being bubbly and keeping such a positive attitude. I went to Dr. Tom for new retainers and had the best experience. When my daughter is old enough to need braces I most definitely plan to take her to him. There is a parking lot which is shared with a few other offices, but I always find a spot and there is also some additional street parking that is usually available as well. I highly suggest going in for a consultation if you or your child is interested in or needs any orthodontic care. read more

This is THE BEST dental care I have received--and that's coming from a guy who's seen so many dentists I should probably introduce myself as a "professional dental patient".   I came to see Dr. Katherine Kieu, who I've been wanting to have an appointment with for literally 10 years now, ever since I got to know her when she was a pre-dental student at UCLA and I was a pre-med at Stanford. She is the most caring, ethical, and compassionate person I know. She's also incredibly smart and capable.   Dr. Vogt BLEW ME AWAY by how knowledgeable and insightful he is. I have a problem with two implants dating back over 4 years, but I almost didn't mention it, because I'd already given up. I've seen DOZENS of specialists about this at Stanford and UCSF--dentists, neurologists, ENT docs, etc--to no avail.  Dr. Vogt appraised the situation faster than ANY of the other specialists. AND, he came up with a potential solution.   It was also a real treat to work with Dr. Ellerhorst. If you (or your child) is the type to get anxious about dentists (like me), you'll LOVE Dr. Ellerhorst. He's SO incredibly genuine and competent. They all did a magical job with the retainer they designed for me. I wear a retainer because I'm missing a tooth, so the adjacent tooth is tipping over into the empty space. I'd asked orthodontists before about "untipping" the adjacent tooth, but they all prescribed long, involved, and expensive processes. It all seemed like too much trouble, so I've just been wearing a retainer to prevent additional tipping.   The doctors designed a retainer that not only kept the space, but could "untip" / straighten my tooth! This ended up costing exponentially less than the implants post / braces solution of the other orthodontists.   What's amazing about this office is it's not just doctors sharing an office; you really get the combined experience of all three doctors. This office really is the best of the best. read more

We love everyone at this office. They are all friendly, professional and sensitive to the kids needs and concerns. They are also willing to answer a million questions for my son which is a huge bonus. read more

I was here for a consult. Everyone in the office was very professional, prompt and thorough. Dr. Tom was honest and up front with his assessment of my situation. He took time to explain, in detail, his thoughts and professional opinion about next steps, even though it was not for work with them! He also referred me to a colleague he trusts and his professional, open demeanor leads me to believe I will trust his referral as well. read more

Friendly, patient, and dedicated to getting my teeth straightened out. I researched tons of orthodontics offices all over the Bay Area and chose this one based on reviews and competitive prices. The orthodontists and their staff are all so nice and accomodating! read more

My daughter had a very difficult case with her under bite. She started treatment with Dr. Vogt and Tom five years ago. Dr. Vogt and his partner, Dr. Tom, took great care of her. They have always been very patient with her and always encouraged her to go through her treatment. Her under bite was finally corrected! After two great experiences with Dr. Vogt and Dr. Tom for my two older daughters, I am going back to Dr. Vogt's office for my third one's orthodontic treatment. read more

This doctors office is absolutely great... Fantastic people, and a caring staff. Ive been coming here for about 4 years now and its a joy to go in there. My teeth look absolutely awesome and haven't had any problems. Definitely would recommend this office to everyone! read more

Years later, and my teeth are still totally fine! I'm so glad I went to San Mateo Orthodontics. I had JUST moved to California from across the country the prior week of my treatment and my teeth were causing such bad jaw pain...I felt like the first doctor I went to (see in my other reviews to see who that was) took advantage of me being in pain and needing treatment ASAP. It was such a hectic (and costly) time in my life with the move, new job, etc...I am grateful that I went to Dr. Tom and Dr. Adrian. It would have been awful to have gotten braces unnecessarily instead of just a retainer. read more

Great orthodontists. . Gave it only a 3 because of the RUDE receptionist. It's like I was bothering her while she was on her iphone. Have you guys ever felt that way? Gave her my new insurance card, never took a copy of it & later asked ,"when is that effective?" without looking at me.. This rudeness wasn't the first time. They're a little more expensive than other ortho's ,,,,, but at that price , I deserve better treatment by whoever is in front read more

Dr. Tom Ellerhorst and the rest of the staff are wonderful. Tom was very patient in describing my orthodontic work options (I asked a lot of questions), costs, benefits, and amount of time. I decided to go with Invisalign and have been very happy with the results. It's a friendly and professional environment, and they don't nickel and dime you like I experienced elsewhere when I was trying to decide who to go with. You feel like they are there to help you and it's a personal relationship, not a business. Go see Tom!! read more

I recently finished Invisalign treatment with Dr. Kieu and Dr. Ellerhorst and would recommend them enthusiastically to any adult who's been considering orthodontic treatment. Both doctors have high standards and great communication skills. As a mom with kids in college, I was concerned about being surrounded by young children. However, the open-plan office is friendly and efficient without being the noisy beehive of other offices I visited, and the doctors manage to create a sense of privacy even with many patients in treatment chairs at the same time. A great experience and a great outcome. Wish I'd done it sooner! read more

I have to echo all of the great reviews on here. I recently completed my Invisalign treatment and couldn't be happier. My teeth look great! But the best part was that everyone in the office is so friendly and accommodating, that it was always a pleasure to go to my appointments. You can tell everyone there is happy to be doing what they do and really care about patients. Thank you Dr. Vogt and Ellerhorst! read more

Dr. Vogt and Dr. Tom are the best! The whole staff is professional, efficient, courteous, and the office is a fun place to visit.

I am in related field so perhaps can evaluate their skills and ethics more closely (critically?) and must say I am very impressed. I had some invisalign work done to straighten out my teeth and they worked extremely diligently to make sure no small or large detail was overlooked to get to successful resolution. They did not drive me to a pressured sale in any direction but worked with me respectfully to arrange for best outcome. Both Adrian And Tom are not only great dentist but take particular joy in making sure that they take the best care for you. They do not look for short cuts or do not focus on how to maximize billing! There focus on complete patient care ( a term which has lost some meaning in the greater medical field) is rare and I have no hesitation in recommending these guys read more

Dr. Vogt and everyone at his office are wonderful. They don't push for treatment that isn't strictly necessary. I appreciated their honesty! Two of my children are having treatment at this time, and the friendly staff make our many visits pleasant! read more

Dr. Ellerhorst is the best! He truly cares and goes out of his way for his patients. I cannot speak highly enough about this office.

San Mateo Orthodontics is the best of the best. The staff is always very friendly and are there to assist you with anything. They have taken great care of my teeth and were always there to answer my questions and provide me with information regarding the best plant of action for my teeth. I would highly recommend San Mateo Orthodontics! read more

Truly the best dental care I have ever received and that's saying something given the extensive dental work I have had done (root canals, crowns, bridges, 4 different bone grafts, implants, etc) Both doctors are very kind and caring. They really go the extra mile. I will go here whenever my family or I need ortho care and I will recommend to everyone I know. You will not regret visiting them! read more

These guys are the best! I had to find a new orthodontist after two years of having metal in my mouth because my previous one unethically bounced, leaving me with no records, referrals or treatment! My students all recommended this office, and I'm so glad I listened. The docs and staff are really nice and funny, I never dreaded going to an appointment. Even though they are incredibly busy, they were willing to take me on as a transfer case and for that I will be forever grateful. Not only were my teeth painfully slow moving, which took another two years of work, but the doctors never lost their patience or made me feel like a nuisance. They made my teeth look as good as they could, and in the end it was a blessing that my old orthodontist left as I was extremely unhappy with the way she was working on my teeth, but was stuck with her since I already paid in full. I really believe that without these doctors, my teeth would not look as good as they do. Even my extremely critical Chinese mom looks at my face from time to time and compliments the work done ("you look so much better, your mouth doesn't stick out anymore! These doctors- so much better" "wow even your aunt doesn't recognize you", etc). Thank you everyone at San Mateo Orthodontics! read more

I had a consult with Dr. Tom Ellorhorst. I found him to be compassionate, thorough and knowledgable. The ultimate recommendation was not braces, Dr. Tom was very open about other options and he took the time to refer me to other doctors that he trusts. The office was clean and modern, receptionists very friendly. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family that they see him. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of this doctor. I met with Dr Vogt to get a consulation with regards to a cross bite that I may need treatment for. The staff were very friendly, courteous and efficient. I found Dr Vogt to be very knowledgeable, thorough and most importantly genuine. In the end Dr Vogt advised against treatment for a number of reasons. I really value Dr Vogts honesty and integrity and I know where I will be sending my kids when the time comes to straighten their teeth. Thanks again!! read more