Truly long overdue for this review. Dr. Van Bergen is hands down the best orthodontist in the entire Bay Area. I struggled with an open bite and severe TMJ for a while. I never thought my jaw and teeth would be fixed until I met Dr. Van Bergen and his team. It took a few years but now my teeth are perfect and I don't have TMJ anymore. He truly cares about his patients, puts in tons of thought/detail into his care plans, and is super personable/genuine. My retainer broke and I don't live in the Bay Area anymore and his team worked with my busy schedule to get it fixed in one day. Truly appreciative of him! read more

Went there for care, everything was good but he had made a generalized statement about me being transgender. I teared up due to hearing my surgery was going to be pushed back and he said I teared up because I was transitioned, referring to me being transgender. He also commented on his friends transgender child saying that they were unstable so he assumed I was as well. He grouped us together though we live separate lives and I have a warped jaw that causes me chronic pain and gets in the way of me being able to work and function like a normal adult. Id also teared up due to financial issues cause this care is pricey for my specific circumstances. And my husband and I were separated due to me having to stay and finish my care. He got mad when I told him I was leaving to go with my husband who was stationed in another state. He said it was wild of me to get care somewhere else and was very upset with me, maybe he didn't understand but I missed my family. I got very lucky with my husband joining the military and was able to get care where he was stationed. As far as I know, the front desk said he felt bad and gave me some money back which was nice of his business. But id recommend to other patients not to cry, especially if you are transgender considering the way he was talking to me and trying to hold power over me by saying he'd tell the surgeons I was mentally unstable. All because I teared up over some bad news. It's okay and normal to cry when you live with chronic pain and paying thousands for your medical care on your own. I wasn't being dramatic, just normally teary. Health care stress is real and has nothing to do with me being transgender. Being trans does not affect my life other than when people say rude things like that I'd prefer he disrespected me in another way because I understand people do not like emotional expression. Id apologized for tearing up but he just was not okay with it. And that's okay too, but again he took it too far by saying that. He is good at what he does, just doesn't understand that transgender people are diverse, so makeing a generalized statement is disrespectful. And that people who have a spouse in the military will eventually want to move with them and that's okay. read more

This is a long overdue review as I've been a patient of Dr Van Bergen for over two years. I first came to his office seeking a 2nd opinion on orthodontic treatment, and I have to say this: if you bumped into this review by chance, give Van Bergen and his team a chance. You will be blown away! They are some of the most human-centered, thoughtful, caring, and attention to detail-oriented medical professionals I've ever had the pleasure of being a patient of. They have completely transformed by smile, and I am so thankful for their work! A special shoutout goes also to all his team, who are incredible at what they do. read more

Seems silly to write just another 5 star review. Dr Van Bergen is super competent and has reworked my mouth so that my TMJ is 99% better. Before I had spells where I couldn't open my mouth more than .5 inch. I tried massage, rolfing, everything but getting braces .... but then succumbed. Glad I did. A year of braces and my bite is better, my jaw more relaxed and, bonus. the movement in my teeth since the last time I had braces was realigned. I get them off in 2 weeks. I highly recommend him if you are having pain or alignment issues. Most dentists go for cosmetics and not orthopedics ... which is why I developed the TMJ over time. Couldn't ask for a nicer, more competent guy. read more

Best ortho in the bay and likely more broadly than that. Excellent team, office, and professionalism as well. Lingual braces were a success and visible results began within weeks. Very highly recommend; if you're on the fence, call and get a consult before you make a decision to go with anyone else. read more

Wanted to say a huge thank you to Dr.Van Bergen and his team! Best 2-year journey from hiding my tooth in the beginning to smiling all the time after removing braces. Always friendly, supportive, responsive, and accommodating team. Super highly recommend it! read more

Dr. Van Bergen and his team are excellent. I highly recommend him. I've had lingual braces twice under his care. First time my bite was off and then years later I broke by jaw and everything needed to be put right again. He's patient, knowledgable and will give you all the options. He did an amazing job getting thing right again. Aftercare is superb too. Look no further. read more

If you're looking for the BEST of the BEST - I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR VAN BERGEN. Dr Van Bergen makes it fun to go to the orthodontist. He really cares about my teeth! I've been a loyal patient for about 15 years and I'm always treated like family, not just another patient. Dr Van Bergen is very talented, so trustworthy, provides honest advice, and does beautiful work! Martha and the entire team is very supportive. On a scale of one to five stars, I give him a TEN! read more

Had my lingual braces done by Dr Van Bergen and it was as good of an experience as it could have been. He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Gave me an initial timeline that was accurate. The office staff are all very friendly and have been with the Dr for 30+ years. Highly recommended. read more

It's very rare for medical professionals to have such consistently high ratings, but I am so glad to see that when they deserve the praise, it shows up. Dr. Van Bergen (and his stellar office) deserves every bit of praise you see. Dr. Van Bergen had to re-start braces for me after my first orthodontist's work. This was over 30 years ago. Since that time he has kept my smile in place with retainers and mouthguards on occasional visits. Each time I know I am in very good hands. He is so, so knowledgeable and takes the time to explain what he's doing and why. How lucky I was to find him way back when. read more

Dr. van Bergen is the orthodontist who Kaiser referred me to for a bite guard for my TMU issues. This dude knows his stuff, which I appreciate, having been through the ringer with my TMJ challenges. I don't always understand what he's saying when he explains things to me, but I'm confident that he knows what he's doing, and that's good enough for me. I also figured he must be top-notch if Kaiser likes him enough to pay for his services - pretty cool. His approach isn't to *fix* my TMJ but more to manage my pain and have the bite guard keep my jaw in a more neutral position. It seems pretty reasonable. Dr. van Bergen has an easy rapport with his patients, as he listens well and is laid-back. One area for improvement is Dr. van Bergen's staff could be consistently warmer and more welcoming to patients. While his staff isn't the friendliest, I don't deduct stars because I focus on the orthodontist himself. The main drawback for me is that his office is in downtown San Francisco, and I never know how to get the timing right for the appointment. I'm sometimes way early or a little late, never knowing how traffic will be. I park at the Stutter Stockton Garage, so parking rates are not exorbitant. read more

Michel Van Bergen, DMD, MSD - Orthodontists Near Me - San Francisco, California

In my opinion, Dr. Van Bergen is a genius. I am soon going to have my Incognito braces removed and I wanted to share the truly amazing results Dr. Van Bergen has achieved. I came to him with not only ugly misaligned teeth but also with a severe open bite. I could not close my teeth together, could only chew on the very back teeth, could not bite, and was in constant pain. The doctor told me that I would probably have to have an operation to correct the open bite but that he would try to close it via orthodontics. I was willing to do anything to correct the problem. I can now close my teeth correctly, chew, bite, and I am no longer in pain. Also my teeth look beautiful. All without an operation. Everyone's case is different and if an operation is necessary the doctor knows who to use. In my experience, he can be trusted completely. This has tremendously enhanced my quality of life and I will be eternally grateful to Dr. Van Bergen and his kind, competent, highly skilled staff. If you are putting off getting braces because of the virus, my advice is to start your journey now. I was over 70 when I started. It takes time to achieve results and the sooner you start the sooner you will have beautiful and functional teeth. The doctor and his excellant staff meticulously follow all the covid protocols and I feel very safe and protected in his office. Thank you Dr. Van Bergen and all your amazing staff for changing my life for the better. read more

What can I possibly add to all these 5-star reviews? Suffice to say that my experience with Dr. Michel Van Bergen and staff was top notch. Everyone was professional and friendly, and made my time with a mouth full of brackets & wires bearable. Office manager Shadi was always accommodating and runs a tight ship. And Dr. MVB's assistants, Martha & Delcia, were efficient and skilled. If a wire or bracket came loose, which is fairly common during this procedure, I was seen immediately and then sent on my way with zero drama. Nine months after my braces were applied, the tooth behind my canine had to be removed, due to a resorption issue identified over 20 years ago. Just my luck that that tooth decided to come out when I was wearing braces. The oral surgeon and my own dentist thought that I would need an implant but Dr. MVB decided to close the gap using the wires for my braces. Although this added a bit more time to the process of straightening my teeth, the gap closed up nicely thanks to Dr. MVB's foresight & skill, and I avoided the hefty cost of an implant. I'm very happy with the overall results and, of course, my new smile. There are many orthodontists out there but you couldn't go wrong with Dr. MVB and staff. read more

I absolutely love Dr. Van Bergen and his team. I had braces in high school but lost my retainer and never had my wisdom teeth pulled so I ended up with crooked bottom teeth and an uneven smile. I had consults with 3 other in-network providers who wanted to charge me twice the out of pocket amount that in network providers should charge. I finally found Dr. Van Bergen. I called his office after finding him on the Delta Dental website and thought he would be like the other orthodontists. To my pleasant surprise he runs an honest practice. To top it off he has a great team. They make you feel so comfortable and they truly care for their patients. If you are in need of braces please go to this office you will not be disappointed. read more

Dr. Van Bergen is AMAZING. He is the most kind and knowledgeable orthodontist I've ever had. He goes above and beyond to make sure his patients are cared for, even if that means coming in the day before Christmas to fix a bent wire. He explains everything thoroughly and I never feel rushed. When I was younger I had regular braces but unfortunately I stopped wearing my retainer and needed to get braces again...this time as an adult. Van Bergen recommended lingual braces. I am SO happy he did. The gap in between my front teeth closed within 2-3 weeks! Not only are my teeth moving rapidly, but I feel incredibly cared for due to Dr. Van Bergen and his wonderful staff. I will definitely be recommending his practice to my friends, colleagues and family members! read more

I am deeply appreciative of Dr.Van Bergen and his entire team! Dr. Van Bergen is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and honest orthodontist who provides his patients with the best treatment options. From my first consultation appointment, Dr.Van Bergen took the time to thoughtfully explain the different options available to me. I broke my front teeth and after 20 years decided to finally get implants and needed to get braces first to align my bottom teeth. Dr.Van Bergen helped refer me to my periodontist and another dentist to finish coordinating my procedure. Shadi has been extremely patient, communicative, and flexible with scheduling all my different appointments and coordinating with the other offices. After two years, I am one month away from removing my braces! Dr. Van Bergen, Shadi, Martha, and Dilcia have all been very caring, supportive, and patient throughout this entire process. Please note: During COVID-19, Dr.Van Bergen's office has taken all proper health measures to provide a safe and comfortable experience for patients. They have a quick screening process for every patient that enters and ensures that high-touch surface areas are immediately sanitized. They kindly observe and ensure that all health protocols are followed to protect the health and safety of all their patients and staff. I've had an amazing experience with Dr.Van Bergen's office and would highly recommend him! You will be pleased with the quality and detailed oral care and tremendously satisfied with the personal patient care throughout your experience. read more

If only yelp allowed additional few stars! Amazing service, great knowledge, and an even better staff. accommodating and at the top of his game! look no further for orthodontic needs. read more

Dr. Van Bergen has been my doctor for over 3 years. He is super friendly, personable, and the absolute best at what he does! I am extremely grateful to be a patient of his. He constantly works with me to adjust my mouthguard in a way that will bring the most comfort and protection to my teeth/jaw. He is very patient and determined to modify my mouthguard to accommodate the changes when I've gotten fillings. His associates are professional and hard working; they always make sure the clients are satisfied with the work done and appointments offered. When I needed to change my general dentist, I asked Shady for recommendations and she was more than willing to refer me to her own dentist who has now been my dentist for 2 years! Know that you will be in great hands with Dr. Van Bergen and his staff! read more

Dr. Van Bergen is an amazing orthodontist. He listens to your needs and your concerns. I have been going to him since I was 16 years old and I am almost 30 now. He definitely knows what he's doing and I highly recommend him! read more

Three reasons (+9 examples) why YOU should come to this Orthodontist He is HONEST, FAIR and TRANSPARENT Example 1: The entire cost of treatment is always clearly laid out, before treatment starts. Example 2: His prices are fair, other orthodontists charge for braces twice, while he believes you should only have braces once. Example 3: His team will make space for you in an emergency, they are SO loyal! He (and his staff) are KIND, GENTLE and CAREFUL Example 1: Entire team know me by my first name and remember me when I call. Example 2: I've never said "ouch" while being treated Example 3: He takes his time and does things right, he'd rather have you come back in 6 weeks to check on things to verify that everything is progressing well. He's INNOVATIVE and his office is BEAUTIFUL Example 1: He put braces on the inside of my bottom teeth, I never knew that was even possible! Example 2: His office is near the top floor and has a beautiful view of the SF Bay, I get excited just to come in the office and see the view on a beautiful day. Example 3: His waiting room is intimate because he sees you quickly, I've never waited more than 5 min to be seen. I don't write reviews very often so I strongly recommend this orthodontist to YOU. read more

This review is super overdue. I'm happy to say I've gotten my braces off after a long 5 years of treatment! Dr. Van Bergen is wonderful and has been as friendly as the first day I met him. His staff is wonderful and I have come to really like them. Sadie, Martha, and Delcia have been lovely throughout this whole time. They are super flexible with scheduling, are easy to get ahold of, and are always happy to help. I went ahead with the 3D incognito braces which were awesome and perfect for my needs. Though, they are a little bit on the pricey side, the financial process is easy and monthly installments are allowed. Parking is easy with two nearby parking lots, best bet is always to catch a Lyft or Bart and a short walk from the Powell station. I'll be back for retainer check-ups now, but super happy overall with my care here. Thank you Michel and team! read more

Full Disclosure - I have become good friends with Dr. van Bergen through various networks and associations over many years. This is to confirm what so many friends know all ready - Dr. van Bergen is really the best in town. Many of us refer family, friends, and colleagues without reservation. I am a patient myself and he and his staff are superb in every respect. Short and simple: Make an appointment for a consultation. He is a class act, cutting edge and a leader in his field. read more

Dr. Van Bergen and his staff have been great. From the first time I came in, they were friendly, educational, and have been very accommodating with my schedule. I opted for the lingual incognito braces by 3M, and they've been great so far - no discomfort, speech has not been affected, and the appointments have been very quick. If you're even thinking about braces, I'd recommend that you stop by and chat with them! read more

The best. My mother went to him (about 20 years ago), and now I go to him, he is great! Not to mention, the view from his office is a really beautiful view of San Francisco. I had an orthodontist in Daly City when I was younger and had my braces for 4 YEARS. I would have had them for longer if I didn't demand he take them off. I had neck gear, rubber bands, basically the whole sha-bang, and I was scarred for life. I didn't wear my retainers and my bottom teeth shifted, which lead me to Dr. Van Bergen years later. My mom had a great experience with him, and at 50, she still has the most beautiful teeth. I was thinking of getting Invisalign from other orthodontists in town, but Dr. Van Bergen advised me otherwise. He told me I should get lingual braces, as they would straighten my teeth perfectly, and they were half the price of Invisalign! It's been almost a year of having these braces, and I don't even realize they're there. My teeth are perfect now, all thanks to Dr. Van Bergen! He's the best! read more

Dr. Van Bergen is awesome, as is his staff! It may possibly be one of the most efficiently ran offices I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. Everyone is extremely pleasant and I almost never have to wait, if I do it's about 5 minutes max. Getting my braces off is going to be bittersweet. :/ I won't be visiting the office every 6-8 weeks anymore but I also won't be little miss braceface either. :D I'm gonna miss these grills. read more

I was a patient of Dr. Van Bergen's five years ago and was very happy with his work and excellent staff. I moved to another city and had a problem with my permanent retainer. I went to a couple of local orthodontists who quoted me large prices and processes for a fix. Seeking Dr Van Bergen's opinion, I flew back to see him and he fixed the problem including straightening my moving tooth on the spot, gratis. Amazing!! He is an excellent exacting orthodontist, and stands by his work years later. He and his wonderful staff are worth a flight to SF every time! read more

Dr. Van Bergen helped me a lot with my teeth. I had braces for 5 years because I had a lot of problems, I had a overbite that was extreme, an adult tooth embedded in my jaw, and had to get a jaw expander that nearly killed me with the pain! In an X-ray he discovered an adult tooth was embedded in my lower jaw/ gums. He and Dr. B the oral surgeon in the same building came up with a plan to remove the baby teeth that were suppose to fall out on their own when I was like 8 (I was 14 at the time, which was strange). The teeth were removed and the adult tooth had a chain on it and Dr. Van Bergen pulled it up gradually over a period of time, which hurt because it was like teething all over again. I had to have surgery on my pallet at Kaiser before my jaw surgery mentioned below, to both Dr. Van Bergen's and myself surprise my doctor fixed the tooth! I didn't even realize it until I went back to him for my regular appointment to get my braces adjusted! I am extremely grateful that he worked with my mom to do monthly payments for me to have braces because I needed them badly as I was a mess as described above. My dad wanted to wait, Dr. Van Bergen said I needed braces as soon as possible because the longer I waited it would not benefit me in the long run. My parents are divorced, so they did disagree. So about a year, while my dad dragged his heels in the dirt my mom was able to do monthly payments with the office manager being that I was a teenager and didn't have dental insurance. Kaiser refers patients to Dr. Van Bergen and he knows certain doctors from kaiser. I had to have jaw surgery to repair my overbite, so he put the hooks on my braces for my doctor to wire my jaw shut after they broke it to move my lower jaw forward. Yes it was painful like someone took a bat and whacked me in my face! I have a high tolerance of pain since I was a extremely complicated case and a lot of trial and tribulations! My teeth and jaw are perfect now! read more

I've been going to Dr. Van bergan for several years. They are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. If you are looking to get braces(inner part of your teeth), then look no further. You can smile without showing the braces. It works great for professionals, youth or anyone. Martha and Dilicia take care of you every time. Dr Van Bergen will go extra mile to take care of you. Go see them! read more

Michel Van Bergen, DMD, MSD - Look inside - Orthodontists Near Me - San Francisco, California

By far the best dental-oriented Dr. and staff either I or my wife have ever dealt with. Innovative, knowledgeable, professional, flexible, affordable, and fun! All businesses should be run this way. read more

Very friendly, professional and very good at what he does. His entire staff make u feel comfortable and always go the extra mile. Highly recommended. read more

Dr. Van Bergen and his team are the most elite/experienced and kindest medical professionals I have ever come across in my entire life. I can say hands down with no hesitation that the team is amongst the top 10 most caring people I have met in San Francisco, even including my closest friends. I have recommended his practice to my friends, colleagues, and family members, and I cannot praise him enough. I am truly lucky to be his patient and wish there were more people like Dr. Van Bergen and his team in the world. Here's why: 1) Expertise is unparalleled: Dr. Van Bergen is highly credentialed and will take the time to explain everything before operating. It's also clear that he uses state of the art everything and is on top of the most recent literature. Work is also done very quickly and very well; I've never had issues after a tune up etc and if you work a high pressure job where you have less freedom to leave your desk (as I did covering an equity research desk), they'll make sure to take care of you quickly because they are so efficient and good at what they do. 2) Extremely professional administrative capabilities: Dr. Van Bergen's practice admin, Shadi is unbelievably good at her job - she replies to messages in minutes and at most on the same day and will work with your dentist to coordinate appointments - she truly does everything she can to make the lives of patients easier and is the best office admin I have ever worked with. 3) Truly above and beyond caring for patients that will leave you in awe: Instead of listing benefits I would prefer to share a story. Last night at midnight on a Saturday night, one of my molars cracked and with the crack came the bracket (as a means of my filling failing). To make matters worse I had a noon flight scheduled the next day for a business trip. I emailed Dr van Bergen at midnight last night expressing my dental (not orthodontic) concerns, only to see his reply in the morning, where he proactively offered to come in on a Sunday morning to address my questions, cut the exposed wire, and ensure that I make my flight on time. I would have never imagined any medical/dental professional drive a full hour one way on a Sunday morning, with hours notice to go out of his way to make his patient feel cared for, and I can't imagine what I would do had he not answered my email or seen me, which is the expectation I hold for most medical professionals. Rest assured you will receive the finest possible care if you go with Dr. Van Bergen. FYI I wrote a separate review for Dr. Van Bergen a few months ago on a different account (created via Facebook sign up) when I had trouble logging into this one. This is an update to that review. read more

Looking for the best orthodontist in San Francisco? Look no further. Dr Van Bergen can straighten your teeth with braces behind your teeth so no one knows you wear braces using lingual braces. Only a handful of orthodontists are capable of using this. I would recommend him to anyone read more

My general dentist told me that I will need to have orthodontic treatment. I've had a consultation​ with another orthodontist and got more nervous about getting it. So I decided to get a ​second opinion from Dr. Van Bergen. I'm glad I did!!! Shadi the front office receptionist is really friendly and helpful so you always feel welcome when you call or visit their office. Dr. Van Bergen is highly skilled and has a great bedside manner.​ He is a certified Incognito ( lingual "hidden braces") provider. Shadi also has done it so she can give you advice from her experience. I've never thought I would get excited about next Doctor's appointment. read more

If I could give Doctor Van Bergen and team 10 stars I would. I've been their patient for over thirteen years and I'm almost 60 we've grown silver together - LOL it was great seeing everyone today.. thanks so much for getting me in to repair my retainer. God Bless and stay healthy Pam G read more

About 6 months ago, I (finally) decided to take the plunge and get my snaggle teeth fixed. I was ecstatic to learn that lingual braces are now an option, which means that the braces are affixed to the backs of your teeth, rendering them essentially invisible. I was referred to Dr. van Bergen through a friend of a friend, who had nothing but good things to say, both about the lingual braces and Dr. van Bergen's team. Sure enough, I've been impressed with the service I've received at every touch point with Dr. van Bergen (DvB) and his team. Having worked in service industries before, I typically try not to be too high maintenance as a customer myself, but that has NOT been the case for me with these lingual braces. I can't seem to stay out of my own way, and have had to go back to see the DvB team several times for adjustments and minor repairs. The team is always very accommodating, professional, and friendly. They always act very understanding that mistakes happen, and always find a way to squeeze me in at a time that is convenient for me. This brings us to yesterday's episode. Given that it is the week between Christmas and New Years, a lot of businesses are closed for the holidays, and that was also the case for DvB and Co. As luck would have it, I broke something on my braces during this slow week, so I emailed Shadi (who is a total sweetheart and a rock star, by the way) to ask if the team had availability to get me in for a quick fix in the next week or so (the broken brace did not cause any pain so the repair was not urgent). Shadi replied that they were technically closed for the week, but Dilcia was working just in case someone had a dental emergency. Sure enough, literally moments later, Dilcia called me and asked if I could come in to the office THAT SAME DAY, and what would be a good time for me. When I got there, Dilcia greeted me and got me all prepped and ready for the repair. She spent a few minutes looking my braces over and gave me a few tips on keeping my teeth clean and some tips on preventing food calcification. She then quickly and efficiently punched out the repair, made a few adjustments to the braces so that they are not quite as painful (she cut off the end of an exposed wire that would occasionally poke into the flesh in my inner- mouth- ouch), and sent me on my merry way. This woman is literally a saint: she went above and beyond to look my braces over and remove the exposed wire end, which I had kind of gotten numb to as I didn't realize removing the exposed wire was even an option. She's super friendly and got me in and out very quickly. As I rode the elevator down post- repair, I couldn't help but take a minute and reflect on what an impressive customer experience I had just had. I realized I wanted to voice my satisfaction in a public forum. Sorry for the short novel, but this team is worth it. Highest possible marks. read more

This review is really long overdue: I was a patient of Dr. Van Bergen back at 2004. Dr. Van Bergen was recommended by my general dentist, Dr. Lumbert Stumpel ( a 5 star dentist and best of the best). Getting braces at 46 for the first time in your life, is not an easy task, but Dr. Van Bergen and his team made the whole ordeal much more tolerable. He is a great orthodontist, and has a great personality: always smiling, friendly, and patient. I have a small permanent retainer left in place, so over the course of 13 years I had to visit Dr. Van Bergen for the touch ups, and he always as pleasant as when I had braces and was coming for a regular visits. He never charges me for the "touch ups" and it is a pleasure to go back to this office. All his staff is amazing and always treat me like a friend or a family member. I am very grateful to find such a knowledgable orthodontist and thank to Dr. Van Bergen knowledge and skills, my teeth still looks and feel great more than a decade after. Highly recommend! read more

I needed braces. My questionable dentist at the time tried to sell me on Invisalign (she kept trying to sell me teeth whitening services, and other cosmetic changes, so I'm pretty sure Invisalign was a great way for her to earn some extra $$). I switched dentists (Dr. Gamboa - he's great), and my new dentist recommended Dr. Van Bergen. I'm so glad he did. Dr. Van Bergen and his team a wonderful to work with. It's easy to schedule appointments, the staff is always friendly, and Dr. Van Bergen has always taken the time to explain things and check things. He's also a perfectionist - so you know that if he's happy with the work, you can be too! I had my braces removed a few years ago and now return for the rare check-up. I have a small permanent retainer which has occasionally broken loose. Dr. Van Bergen has always made time in his schedule to fix the retainer and without charge. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Van Bergen for over a decade. On my first visit, Dr. Van Bergen explained why I was not a good candidate for Invisalign and suggested traditional braces. The course of treatment and its cost was explained to me. While I can still recall absolutely hating the first month I wore braces because of the sensation of the braces rubbing against my lips, I eventually got used to it. I didn't find the adjustments of the wires along the way particularly bothersome. Most impressive to me was that when I accidentally knocked a wire off, I was always able to get in the same or next day to have the issue addressed. In fact I was just able to visit his office to get my permanent retainer fixed and he was able to see me the same day the wire accidentally came loose during a teeth cleaning -- this more than a decade after my braces were removed! At the same time I began wearing braces, a coworker began her orthodontia treatment with a different doctor. We were supposedly going to have a similar length of treatment but her braces ended up being on more than a year longer than mine. (If I recall correctly, I had mine on between 12 and 18 months.) Now I obviously cannot say that she would have had a shorter course of treatment had she had Dr. Van Bergen do the work, but her length of treatment was far greater than she was originally told it would be and, in fact, she kept hearing that she would get her braces off "next month" for over half a year! Years later another coworker got braces and he ended up with an even poorer treatment plan, with an orthodontist who seldom makes adjustments to his braces which has resulted in him now wearing the braces for several years!!! A decade later and my teeth are still in great alignment thanks to Dr. Van Bergen and his staff. read more

i wish i could give him a 3.5 from my experience, he seems like a decent orthodontist. my one complaint is that he is ALWAYS booked two or three weeks ago. he's treating me for TMJ & even getting a 15 minute check up apt requires weeks of planning. on the flip side, he seems unable to accommodate emergency apts. his staff suggests in the event of an emergency that you should call the office and see if they can squeeze you in sometime that week, but isn't the idea behind an emergency situation that you can't wait a few days to see your dentist? also: his staff is not friendly or accommodating. read more

I'm not done with my Ortho Treatment but its far enough to say that Dr Van Bergen is just AMAZING. I mean it... My problem: Open bite, crooked teeth and other issues... I researched MANY Orthos..I really did not want to have to wear regular braces at my age but the Invisilign were not going to fix my issues. (My best friend did get invisiligh and it did nothing to her, not only that she had other issues and her Ortho just went ahead and did what she wanted (invisilign) knowing she won't be "perfect".. after her treatment her teeth still looked bad and he did not want to do anything more or she needed to pay for reg braces!..this is the 2nd person who had the same issue.) I like that Dr. Van Bergen does NOT settle for mediocre teeth work. I searched for Orthodontics who do regular braces and I wanted someone that also is knowledgeable and pushy in their work to make the FACE look better (teeth movements DO change your face)...and not just someone who seemed not to pay much attention to this and would do mediocre work with my treatment. I think Dr Van Bergen is not much into the internet (at least back then) so it took me a VERY LONG time to find out there was an Orthodontic who did LINGUAL braces...I knew of areas like NY and it was just too expensive and I don't live there. Well finally, my dream came true and I found his office, then I thought if it was so hard for me to find him then he must not be experienced WELL....to my surprise not only is he located in a beautiful office on an expensive area (rent matters because it means they have a lot of customers to sustain it, I think) but that he actually even has rewards for his work and YEARS of experience (can't quote because I'm no exact sure how many) but I think something no less than 15-20 years or so? .... I went to my appointment and I loved the meeting with him.. I knew he was someone honest and caring..very knowledgeable He mentioned facial balance and how things might change He was clear about my OPEN BITE (that might require surgery).. and I am very well aware of my issues. I had done research on my problems and it went very well to what he mentioned (also similar to other Orthos I had seen (good ones)). RESULTS (still in treatment) -My teeth are now all straight -My open BITE is closed (before I could put two fingers between my teeth (when mouth closed , opened lips of course) and I could fit them. Now its impossible, my front teeth match with the bottom (no openness). I am now at the end of my treatment. Staff is SUPER attentive and nice Gorgeous Office I really really love him, he's a great Orthodontist and seems like a very nice person too. He has made me so happy fixing my teeth Thank you!!!! read more