Garlington Orthodontics: Mark Garlington, DDS
Invisalign in Los Altos
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About Garlington Orthodontics: Mark Garlington, DDS
Garlington Orthodontics: Mark Garlington, DDS operates on East Abbeyfield Street in the Los Altos area of Long Beach, California. Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.
Dental anxiety is common, and most practices are used to working with nervous patients — through clear explanations of what is about to happen, a slower pace where needed, and sedation options for patients who want them. Avoiding the dentist out of anxiety tends to make eventual treatment more involved, not less.
Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.
Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.
Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.
Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts. Contact details for Garlington Orthodontics: Mark Garlington, DDS are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.
Based on East Abbeyfield Street in the Los Altos area of Long Beach, California, Garlington Orthodontics: Mark Garlington, DDS provides invisalign alongside routine dental care. The practice is open Monday through Thursday. Contact details and a full list of services are on this page.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Invisalign
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Rated
310 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Super professional staff, welcoming and the dr. Was very thorough through.
my experience at dr garlington office is always a great atmosphere…. excellent customer service and very knowledgeable and friendly ….
Wonderful experience the doctor ...sexcellent highly knowledgeable and compassionate.
I had the best experience the ladies was very nice thank you guys so much
This dentist office is the most well organized, professional with ann amazing group of staff and Dr. Garlington is professional and knowledgeable. If you need any kind of Invisalign work done, this is the place to be..
Dr Garlington is a true professional and was an expert in orthodontics. He also has a warm and inviting presence and has made their office feel like a small family. The staff is so sweet and they have little things that make your treatment fun - like different seasonal events, custom lip balms and different colored cases, etc. They have top notch tech to make it seamless and easy for you to scan your teeth and make sure you have accurate treatment plans as well. They even give you a special surprise celebration when you end your treatment! Overall, I loved my experience with them and would recommend them to anyone and everyone. I was always hesitant to get my Invisalign, but they made it so smooth, easy, convenient and fun! I was done in no time. Thank you so much for everything!
Dr. Garlington is the best Orthodontist in Long Beach. The staff are all so wonderful! Brittany at the front desk was so kind and welcoming. Can’t recommend Dr. Garlington enough!
From the start to finish, it was a stellar experience. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, You are single or feel like part of a family!
Went to Dr. Garlington's office for an invisalign consult. While I haven't yet started the invisalign process, I will say that his office staff are the friendliest people I've met in a long time. They seem genuinely happy to work there and are all very nice. Dr. Garlington specifically introduced himself to me, even though I didn't have an appointment with him specifically. I attribute this to Dr. Garlington's work ethos, and several of his staff confirmed that he and the office is a great place to work. That accounts for a lot in my book when judging a professional I want to work with. More when I start the invisalign treatment!
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