My son was told his treatments would run for 18 months, so that time elapsed. Then every time we would show up expecting it was his last treatment, they would scold him and say, "You have to wear your rubberbands! We'll check again in another 4-6 weeks. " This happened in May, then August, then September, then October, then November. Each time he came out of a 6 minute appointment with the same vague prognosis and direction. He was absolutely 100% consistent with keeping rubberbands on 24/7. However, finally, today after 25 months of treatment, the doctor asked him to show how he was putting on the bands and realized he was not attaching his rubberbands at the right anchors which was affecting the movement of the teeth. When he was not progressing, shouldn't they have thought to do this 6 months ago? So I expressed frustration. The doctor tried to tell me that they had predicted the braces coming off in November but I could point to a note right on his chart that said September. She also tried to show me on his chart small notations that she said meant each time he has been in that they taught him how to attach the bands. He says no, they just asked if he was wearing them. They verbally told him what to do but never checked as today. He has also gotten contradictory directions; one doctor said to wear the left side always and the right only at night. Then a different doctor said to always wear both. Now this third doctor said he should have been doing the different schedule for left and right sides. This place is a factory churning people through in under 15 mins each. I did not think I needed to go stand next to my 16 year old and listen and watch over the care, but if you use this business, you definitely should. Shuffling patients between 3 doctors does not seem like best practice to me and you might end up with months of extra discomfort due to their cursory exams and lip service. read more

I highly recommend this office for Orthodontic Care. Our 12 year old son has started his journey of braces and we are by far impressed by how efficient this office is. Carrie is kind, friendly, supportive and helpful. They've been more than accommodating on several occasions to provide Excellent Care to our son. Dr. Jolly is an amazingly compassionate individual that has gone above and beyond our expectations. Caring individuals, Clean office, Good communication. Excellent patient care. read more

The best dental office I've ever been to - friendly staff, efficient operations, and all of my appointments for invisalign orthodontic treatments were always on time. And I left the place with straight teeth :) read more

Look at me now. After years of shifting teeth I finally consulted my dentist. He highly recommended Dr Johnson and Dr Jolley Orthodontics in Alameda. My first appointment was quite adventurous, including a photo shoot. From the first visit they immediately gained my confidence. I chose Invisalign for my journey. They are easy to work with and super easy to keep clean. During the complete process Dr Johnson has been thoughtful, encouraging and accommodating. His bedside manner is genuine and comforting. I absolutely adore Carrie, Crystal and the entire staff. They have exceptional skills and a meticulous professional demeanor. I am so happy that I made the decision to get this problem addressed. I can't stop looking at my beautiful smile. Dr Johnson and Dr Jolley would totally agree. "THEY ARE THE "BOMB". read more

Alameda Orthodontics - Orthodontists Near Me - Alameda, California

This is review about treatment. Front desk, office staffs and assistants are great. Our daughter's dentist recommended that her first premolars need to be extracted to have space for braces. So we came to Dr Johnson and Jolly's seeking second opinion. Dr Johnson said premolars don't need to be taken out. So we started braces with them and she wore some appliance to have her more space for teeth. After long 3.5 years she is done with braces but her upper teeth are still very portruded. When I address this problem they are saying this is how far they can go because of the limited space. If we wanna fix this problem they need to extract teeth now, after 3.5 years( sigh). Now she is 14 and obviously she doesn't want her teeth pulled out at this age. This is not the result we expected after 3.5 years and not definitely happy. read more

I just finished my Invisalign treatment with Dr. Johnson and Dr. Jolly. I had considered 5 different orthodontists and chose Dr. Johnson's office. During the first consultation Dr. Johnson was very thorough and explained what I needed to have done besides just wearing the Invisalign trays. All the other consultations were pretty quick and simplistic and wanted to charge you more at the end if you were not happy with your results. Dr. Johnson gives you an upfront fee and ensures you are happy when you are done. Besides the doctors, the rest of the team are such rockstars. Kerri at the front desk has the office running smoothly. There was never any appointment mixups or that kind of nonsense. The dental assistants were all great and nice. I always leave feeling satisfied. Highly recommend!!! read more

I was referred by Dr. Johnson for my braces. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by the nice receptionist. You check in using a computer and typing in your last name. I like that :) Dr. Johnson's staff are super nice and Dr. Johnson is friendly and is also super nice. I've used nice three times..oh wait that makes it 4. But, really, I will have to come here for the next 2 years while my smile improves and I look forward to every visit! Oh yeah, if you keep your appointment slip they give you, you can put it in a jar and they do a monthly raffle...last month they had a digital camera..oh and I didn't win :( Next time!! read more

TODAY IS THE DAY! BRACES OFF! After 1.5 years I just got my adult braces off! Yaaaaay! I can't thank the team enough! The whole time they all have been encouraging, so sweet, flexible, so nice and caring! I felt very cared for and never had a doubt that everyone here knows exactly what they are doing. It was an incredible experience to be a patient here. THANK YOU! read more

Looking for a very specific service and I emailed regarding them handling it. They don't but responded within an hour and it's nine at night. Counts for something in my book. read more

I am over 60 years old and decided to get Invisalign. I had a consultation with 3 doctors and I chose Dr. Johnson & Dr. Jolley because of the price, their professionalism, knowledge, office staff and they were always on time. I had a variety of teeth-out- of-place issues. Today I completed the entire process. My teeth are extremely straight now. The process was a great success and I am smiling like never before! I would highly recommend Dr. Johnson and Dr. Jolly if you want beautifully straighten teeth. read more

Great office, great staff, great job, great experience! One set of braces down, one to go ...

Orthodontia knowledge and related engineering have advanced significantly in the past few years, Readers-and this office is taking full advantage! My 13 y.o. just had his braces put on by Dr. Johnson today, and what a GREAT experience! Dr. Johnson explains to the kids exactly what he is doing using age appropriate language and terms. He makes them feel at ease and comfortable in the dental chair. In short: his dental "bedside manner" is AWESOME. This same level of caring and expertise is also demonstrated by his staff. When my son left today, he said he liked the office and everyone in it "a lot." Did you know this office is the only one in the area who fit the braces to dental impressions taken BEFORE actually putting them on? What this means is, instead of molding the braces to each individual tooth (a painstaking process taking hours) at time of install, they fit them into a "memory mold" taken from the initial set of dental molds. They pop this "memory mold" holding the braces directly onto the teeth. This creates "instant braces" for clients and makes the entire process pain-free and faster for them to sit through. I was very impressed by this technique, and that Dr. Johnson consults with his colleague, Dr. Jolley over each patient file before their treatment plan begins. The "reward incentives" they give for kids and parents to make timely appointments are worth it, and you can tell the folks working here really love what they do and enjoy working with the clients :) If you're going to get braces, Dr. Johnson & his staff are the people to see! Braces are expensive anywhere you go, so you may as well see the experts using the latest technology! read more

10 stars, these guys truly go above and beyond!! After 2 rounds of braces as a kid (at a different practice) I was skeptical of getting any orthodontic treatment. I was immediately sold by Dr. Johnson's attention to detail, not to mention how friendly he, Cari, and the entire team are. They truly care about their patients, have amazing attitudes, and really make sure they get your teeth just right. I've been doing Invisalign with them for a little over a year, and unfortunately I moved the middle of my treatment, but there was no way I was going to switch providers because of how awesome they are! Now with covid I've been nervous to travel, and Dr. Johnson went to the trouble to arrange for me to get a scan at another practice closer to me so I can avoid a trip back. Talk about WOW!! I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you Dr. Johnson & team!!! read more

Dr. Johnson does amazing work, I can't help but smile. His staff are the nicest group of people I've ever had the privilege of meeting. They all really care and take pride in their work. Dr. Johnson is funny and professional at the same time, what more could you ask for. Oh and they play good music too. Thanks for my new smile! :) read more

Dr. Johnson and staff are top notch! The best of the best, like the ritz Carlton of orthodontics! My two kids go here and he takes the greatest care in assessing what's best for them. Truly an expert, very knowledgeable, clean office, professional staff and a genuine caring of patients and also the community! I believe all the advice he's given us so far is saving us big in the long run. He's great with preventative measures and helping create a beautiful smile with the least amount of torture!! Thank you Dr. Johnson, keep up the quality work! read more

These guys really are the best. I'm one of those people who grew up dreading trips to the dentist, and Dr. Johnson, with the help of his faculty, completely absolved that. I love coming here because everyone is so friendly and they make me feel like they actually care about my well-being, not just the money they're getting out of me. I came here to get braces, and my teeth look great. These people have truly changed my life for the better. read more

FABULOUS people work here. My daughter just got her braces off and her teeth are PERFECT and her former overbite is completely remedied. We are getting her wisdom teeth removed soon (thanks Dr. Dave for the referral to the most caring oral surgeon in Alameda -- my daughter loved her immediately and that means a lot: she will feel comfortable and confident with Dr. Wendy and her very nice staff). You cannot go wrong in any way, shape or form by committing to Dr. Dave or Dr. Loren and in fact, I HIGHLY recommend this family-like office and I am so happy we took the word of referral to come here rather than the other ortho office across town - this was a wonderful experience for my daughter (in fact, at one point she decided that she would become an orthodontist after college!). Excellent service, care and people. PS In re: the lone 1-star "review," if you met Cari in person you would know that she is most certainly not a yeller and is in fact super friendly and highly efficient. That review should be removed because it is soooooo far off base it sticks out like a terribly sore thumb. Cari goes out of her way to cater to each person she works with so no, that review is not appopriate. read more

We have been working with Drs. Johnson and Jolley for the last 3-4 years as our daughter had jaw alignment (for overbite) and then subsequent braces. The experience has been excellent -- the office staff is incredibly capable and accessible, the appointments are efficient and we are very happy with the work of the doctors and the outcome with her teeth. I feel they are very trustworthy and straightforward and provided great care. read more

Both my daughter and myself owe our beautiful smiles to Drs. Johnson & Jolley! My daughter started when she was just a young child, still sucking her thumb. She stopped because she wanted to get a retainer so badly lol She then moved from an expansion retainer to braces and now, with beautiful teeth, just her retainer at night. She's 15 now! I just got my braces off today after 2 1/2 years and having orthognathic surgery and I am thrilled! I have been a client and patient with Drs. Johnson and Jolley for many years and I am so happy I started with them from the begining. The entire staff is wonderful and super friendly. They actually care about your well being, not just the money you are bringing in. read more

Drs. Johnson & Jolley were awesome! Both of our kids received orthodontic treatment from them. They certainly made the kids & parents feel at ease & the end results were fabulous. Our kids had major dental probs-cross bite, crowding, small palate, etc., but the work from Dr Johnson & Jolley created beautiful smiles for our two kids. Their professional gentle demeanor were definitely most appreciated. Their staff were also amazing. They were knowledgeable, genuinely caring & friendly. We HIGHLY recommend Dr Johnson & Jolley to everyone that needs orthodontic work!!! Their prices were fair too! read more

I had braces here in 1997. I came back after my retainer broke. It was nice to see other kids getting an adjustment. I just looked and knew what the child was going through. It was a sweet moment for me down memory lane. I was really surprised they had my records still after 20 years! I was super surprised and thankful. read more

Dr. Johnson was my orthodontist when I was in High School. I had braces followed by permanent and night-time retainers. He and his staff are always warm and welcoming. I came in a few years ago to replace my retainers, and it was just as positive an experience as it was 20+ years ago. I can't recommend this practice enough. Thank you all for always taking good care of my teeth read more

I just finished 23 months of braces with Dr. Johnson and Dr. Jolley. As an adult (64 years old) I appreciated all the support and advice I received during this time. And my teeth look GREAT! I chose this practice because 15 years ago our son had his orthodontia work through them. Same excellent treatment for him as a youth and teenager. read more

Dr. Johnson and Jolly's practice is superior - the orthodontic work resulted in perfect smiles for both of my kids. The technology to analyse, track and make the appropriate adjustments is cutting edge and helps the patient and parent understand exactly what is being accomplished and why. The Doctors, and staff are all friendly and genuinely interested in the kids and their activities. Karrie the office manager/receptionist is phenomenal - always pleasant, helpful and on top of whats going on. The prizes for the kids and parents arriving on time is a great incentive for kids and parents alike. This practice is superior in every way. read more

Our experience with Drs. Johnson and Jolly was great. The entire staff is very friendly - in particular, Cari was amazingly accommodating and positive. My daughter's teeth look fantastic! read more

Alameda Orthodontics - Orthodontists Near Me - Alameda, California

I saw Dr. Johnson primary and seen Dr. Jolly twice. Both are extremely nice. Dr. Johnson is very knowledgeable in his field and I believe he teaches as well. I enjoyed every bit of my experience. Everyone here is wonderful from the receptionist to the Orthodontist and all in between. I owe my smile to this wonderful group. They got me picture perfect for my wedding and I was so happy with my results. Highly recommend going to see Dr. Johnson if you need an Orthodontist. read more

All 3 of my kids have gone to Dr. Johnson for their braces and I must say that the results are beautiful! They are not cheap, but you get what you pay for. To me, it is totally worth it. Dr. Johnson is very friendly and his staff equally so, and also very knowlegable. They put the patient at ease and make having braces fun and cool, with all of the different colors of rubber bands, that you can coordinate with your outfits. I would totally recommend him to anyone who wants to have a beautiful smile. read more

Although I never used his services, everyone that has tell me he is awesome. I do know of David from other business together & he is very friendly, easy to work with and overall a solid human being so please check him out if you need orthodontics !!! read more

See Dr. Johnson for an honest evaluation of orthodontia treatment for yourself or your child. I didn't think that my son's tooth would shift into place, but in no time it was in perfect alignment with his front teeth! The best staff, friendly and always helpful and two terrific orthodontists in Alameda. Simply the BEST! 10 stars! read more

Amazing staff--friendly, efficient, competent! Dr. Johnson is a perfectionist who takes his time to explain everything and did miracles with my 2 kids. It's the best run office of any kind anywhere. So user friendly, efficiently-run, helpful. We never waited more than 30 seconds to be seen, and they were always able to accommodate us in an emergency. Their customer service is unparalleled. Even the small things made a difference--good driver reward program, personalized postcards from hygienists after each appointment, the celebration after removal of braces, etc. And they give back generously to the community. Could not recommend them more highly! read more

My kids have all had their braces done here. The level of care and service is incredible. Just to think about it, my entire family including cousins have been coming here for years read more

my daughter has been going to Drs. Johnson & Jolley for 2 years now....staff is truly spectacular!! they are always friendly, always wanting to know how one is doing. truly fantastic....now my daughter only has to go twice a year...she finally got her braces off!!! darn, never won any of there cool prizes...oh well read more

I have to say since I posted my review, Dr Johnson has done everything he could to remedy my unfortunate experience. He has done as much as he could to explain what really happened, apologize for the sequence of events, and absorbed some of the costs as a means of making up for our family's inconvenience. I have changed the rating so that it reflects the complete experience rather than simply our initial experience. read more

About ten years after my children finished orthodontics with Drs. Johnson and Jolley, I decided to have Invisalign orthodontics because I had some crowding and a front bottom tooth that was seriously turned. Dr. Johnson really listened to my concerns about not wanting any of my teeth removed to alleviate crowding. Instead of pushing the extractions, he worked with a group of orthodontists with whom he meets regularly to discuss cases and pick each other's professional brains. He even consulted an Invisalign expert in Canada! Long story short, no extractions (!), and I finished Invisalign a little earlier than I expected. My teeth look great! I recommend Drs. Johnson and Jolley's orthodontic practice without reservation. Everyone is friendly, professional, and highly competent. They go the extra mile to make you feel comfortable, explain every step they are doing, and always check to make sure you are at ease. Cari is the best person to greet you when you step into the office. She's always smiling and energetic, even as she's juggling dozens of tasks at once. I'll actually miss going into the office regularly! read more

We are new patients here and couldn't be happier. Dr Dave and his staff are all so great with my son. The explain everything to him in a way he can understand. I was told up front, at the initial consult, all of the fees and given a treatment plan. I also like that they don't charge for consults even with the xrays they do. Great place! read more

i received a long response from their office about my concerns, they are very unprofessional, and I also want yelpers to know they released personal information to my daughters mom, very unprofessional. check out prices around, they are about 2k more than most other orthos. read more

Wow, could the be any nicer? And efficient, what a great team. Brought my son in for a look, X-rays were taken with a consult, was given all the info and were told that we could wait a few years. Who knows if we'll still be in town in a few years but if we are, we'll certainly return. We weren't charged for anything, can return every 6 months to check in and won't pay anything until the program begins. read more

The office staff is friendly and accommodating. I am an adult with braces with a very busy schedule and they were flexible and met my schedule. Dr Dave is the best! My teeth are almost done and look amazing. Better than I had hoped. read more

I went to Dr Johnson 29 years ago and my teeth still look great, and both of my children have seen Dr Johnson and Dr Jolly. The entire staff is friendly, and accommodating, and do wonderful work! Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great orthodontist! read more

All around great experience and outcome. Fun, friendly, highly professional staff. Knew how to cater to me as an adult in addition to their many kids. Highly recommend! read more