We came here for our 14 year old's braces consult and were happy with our entire experience. The front desk staff and the assistant who showed us our options to Dr Solom were all so patient and welcoming. We start our son's treatment in January and are looking forward to it. As a mom with zero braces experience I definitely feel more confident that our son will be in the right hands. Also the prices are better than other surrounding ortho places which we could really appreciate. read more

I can't recommend Dr. Solem highly enough! As an adult patient, I came to him needing to correct a bite issue and fix one problematic tooth. From day one, Dr. Solem created a comprehensive treatment plan that made complete sense, and we stayed right on track with monthly check-ins throughout the entire process. Dr. Solem's professionalism is outstanding, and his staff matches that same level of excellence. Scheduling appointments has been incredibly easy, and they consistently run on time--something I really appreciate as a busy adult. The whole practice operates smoothly and efficiently. The office itself has a great vibe (you can even spot his surfboard on display!), which adds a personal touch to the professional atmosphere. Most importantly, the results speak for themselves. I've now transitioned from Invisalign to my retainer, and my teeth look fantastic. Dr. Solem was able to straighten everything beautifully without removing any teeth, which was important to me. If you're considering orthodontic treatment as an adult, don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with Dr. Solem. You'll be in excellent hands. read more

Both Dr. Solem and staff are kind, efficient and patient when explaining changes to my kid's treatment plan and accommodating our schedules. They patiently double check to make sure wires aren't cutting into my kid's cheeks and they'll fit us in if a bracket accidentally breaks off. Both of my kids feel comfortable coming here and having their braces adjusted, knowing the staff cares about them as a person and maintaining evenly aligned teeth. I highly recommend giving their office a try. read more

Dr Solem and his team is the best. We have been under his care for two years now and Clark has made tremendous progress and is almost ready for next phase of his treatment. We can't thank Dr Solem enough! read more

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I brought my middle son in for a braces consultation this week and we were accompanied by two of my other children. The staff were so kind and understanding! They offered treats to my kids and chatted with them a bit, which was helpful as I learned more about what procedures my son needed. I also appreciated learning about all the options for payment as well as what other kinds of services they offer. My kids felt comfortable there, which is always a plus. I was so excited to learn that they would be able to remove my permanent retainer on my lower teeth and make a night time retainer for me someday! That's next after getting my son set up with braces! Thanks to Dr. Solem and his great staff; we are looking forward to starting this journey with you all! read more

Doctor Solem and his entire staff are knowledgeable, wonderful, patient and kind. Two of my kids have been getting orthodontic treatment with him and we've had a great experience. Their treatment is progressing as planned and whenever we have a question or need a double check on something he's quick to reach out and see the kids in his office if necessary. The location is also very convenient for the kids to go to right after school for their appointment. We feel so lucky to have such a great orthodontist so close to us! read more

Dr Solem and his staff are very knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated to their patients treatment plans and comfort. We've been a patient here for just over a year, and I'm so glad we were referred here. read more

I stopped into Solem Ortho recently and was very impressed. This is literally the best looking medical office I've ever been in! I almost didn't want to leave! The doctor and his staff were so nice and professional. They made me feel very comfortable and patiently answered all of my questions. I definitely recommend! read more

Dr. Solem and his team are very experienced and professional. They have a very calm friendly atmosphere in their office that has made my youngest son comfortable and at ease during his appointments. My son is excited to start his braces soon but Dr explained why he wasn't ready til all his baby teeth were out. I'm confident in his careful treatment plans and his entire staff to provide the best care for my family. read more

Amazing! I highly recommend Dr. Solem. I came here with my daughter and we both started the process of braces together! How fun is that we get to experience the process together. Dr. Solem is so amazing and very friendly and professional. My daughter feels safe and comfortable when he is working on her braces as do I. His staff are so nice and friendly they make you feel like family . We love that they make us feel safe and welcomed . Any questions we have they don't hesitate to answer. The office is very nice and clean . We are so happy that we found Dr. Solem!. read more

KAISER PATIENTS BEWARE!!! ESPECIALLY PARENTS WITH CHILDREN WITH CLEFT PALATE/LIP who need treatments!!!!! I would give NO STARS if I could!! I was not going to leave a review at all but after being blocked which was unnecessary I thought I'd leave a review warn other parents with Kaiser Insurance. We were referred to Solem Orthodontics as they are closer to home, we were excited to start with this place as we wouldn't have to travel to Oakland as much. Me and my daughter went for her Consultation and right away were asked if we had insurance I stated yes we have Dental insurance but we are being referred by Kaiser. I stated they should have received referral/Authorization since December of 2023 as I have a copy of the referral, according to them they still hadn't received it (weird). First red flag , Secondly I was told yes Dr. Solem could work with my daughter but we needed to pay a $500 deductible (second red flag ). I was like hmmm that's strange, so our secondary insurance kicked in 5/1 for (DUAL KAISER COVERAGE) and I again called to double ask about the large amount of deductible, since we are double covered through Kaiser the $500 should not apply! I was told Dr. Solem would give me a call to answer my question, He then called me and asked me regarding my daughters regular dentist treatments as then he would be able to answer my question, which he did not I then again made him aware we are double covered through Kaiser. He asked "what do you mean" I again stated we have dual-coverage through Kaiser so would the $500 deductible still apply? According to him it still did and he wasn't allowed to bill Kaiser for Medical and Dental. Mind you he was not using our Dental insurance at all so it would all be through Medical, and that he had spoken to a Social worker and and who knows who.. So point is that we still had to pay a $500 deductible. which did not make sense because that's why there is an authorization/referral in place by Kaiser as he is getting paid by Kaiser!!! This whole process did NOT make any sense at all!! and it was not sitting right with me.. My daughter has been to 2 previews Orthodontics since birth due to a cleft palate/lip so we are very aware of how everything works and especially referrals/Authorizations. I reached out to my daughters case manager/social worker through Kaiser to make them aware of the situation and how we are being asked for a significant amount. Luckily I had proof of why they were trying to be charge the $500 "(copy of the treatment plan supposedly)" and proof of the text messages from this orthodontist. Right when I reached out to Kaiser regarding my concern I get a text message from Dr. Solems office "regarding my concern about the $500 deductible, and stated they were out of network and that is what they are required to charge" I totally understand they are out of network and therefore they are contracted by Kaiser and that's why there is a contract in place. I did not respond, because I was waiting for an update from my daughter's social worker to reach out to me for any update. Turns out I was told most likely Dr. Solem was going to put a hold on working with Kaiser patients. Which was another red flag of why all of a sudden was he going to put a pause on working with Kaiser patients after I raised my concern? So this orthodontist was trying to charge us $500 on the side on top of being paid by Kaiser for the services. I knew something was not right and honestly what feels like FRAUD!! Im GLAD I listened to my gut and listened to my instincts on this wrong situation!. I called today to cancel my daughters appts just to find out I was BLOCKED !! VERY UNPROFESSIONAL . BEWARE KAISER PATIENTS!!!!! read more

Have been very impressed with their service from the initial free consultation to starting orthodontics for my daughter. Office staff have been very kind and professional. We've never had to wait at our appointments - nice bonus! read more

I am a 50+ adult who never got braces as a kid. One upper tooth has always been crooked, but the bottom teeth used to be straight. Also I've had a pronounced overbite my entire life. Over the last 10 years I've noticed that my bottom teeth are crowding, and over the last several years my bite has been completely changing so that I only had one contact on each side. I went to Dr Solem to see if this was correctable. He felt quite confident that he can not only fix my bite but that even the super crooked tooth that I've had all my life will be fixed. Because I have been comfortable with sleeping with a night guard, Dr Solem recommended Invisalign so that I can continue having a "night guard" of sorts as I sleep better with one. This process will take 1.5 to 2 years and I'm currently only 3.5 weeks into the process. I am so shocked that I already have 3 points of contact on each side of my mouth, and my overbite is drastically reduced (which even a friend noticed). This past week I had a little concern over the tray position on my 3rd set of trays and Dr Solem and his team were very accessible and even moved up my appointment to check to see what's going on and to give advice. They are not worried about it and explained what is happening. I feel like they all really care and are genuinely excited about fixing my teeth. I won't lie....Invisalign isn't completely a walk in the park (what braces are?), but I'm really excited about the final outcome. I'm excited about how much better it already is after 3 weeks! As for the appearance of the office, it is very clean and welcoming. I'm thoroughly impressed. I'm sure I'll be updating this review as the 1.5 - 2 years progress. read more

Good service and everyone is very friendly. I have family members who come here as well and love it

Dr. Solem is trustworthy and I highly recommend. The entire office practices a great amount of personal care. I first visited Dr. Solem because my 20+ year old retainer broke. The process for a new retainer was quick - a single appointment to discuss options for replacement and within that same appointment he was able to take a 3D scan of my mouth to make the retainer. I've been really happy with the new one. Throughout the entire process, the entire practice was a pleasure to interact with. The offices are clean and the equipment is modern. read more

First visit to Solem Orthodontics & couldn't be happier. Front desk staff very friendly, professional & kind. Dr. Solem was exceptional. Very patient & kind with my daughter, thorough & professional. Overall great practice. read more

Dr. Solem is absolutely amazing. He's patient and explains everything in detail. He makes decisions based on factual findings and offers solutions when other options seem out of the question. Dr. Solem has a wonderful staff supporting him and everyone there has made us feel like family. read more

Dr Solem and staff are highly experienced and they know what they are doing. Highly recommend going here. The office is very warm and caring. read more

After getting initial consultations from two different Orthodontic offices, I was happy to find Solem Orthodontics. I know it's cliche but you never get a second chance to make a first impression. The office is so immaculately clean and so professionally set up. This is important to me. I think the care and pride they take in their workspace is a reflection of the care they take with each patient (me). The staff is friendly and welcoming and I felt immediately at ease. Not many people realize that 1 in 3 orthodontic patients are adults. As an adult that works in healthcare - the staff treated me with respect and made me feel that I didn't need to advocate for my own best interest as everyone there already made my best interest their priority. My son is now 19 but had Dr. Solem's office been around when he needed Orthodontic work, I would not have hesitated to bring him here for treatment. I'm looking forward to updating this review in a few months after my treatment is underway and feel confident that I will have nothing but good things to say. read more

Dr. Solem provided orthodontic care for our son Dylan for years at his prior practice. Through Dr. Solem's thoughtful and conscientious treatment, Dylan's smile became much brighter and clearer as his teeth were straightened and made even! Dylan is now an adult, and has a 100-watt smile thanks to Dr. Solem! read more

Dr. Solem is who you want to help correct your child's smile. He is professional, kind and he truly cares! My son had a pretty big overbite and I am so impressed with the treatment plan and how quickly we saw results. He had an expander and then braces on the top front teeth to move the front top teeth into a better position. My son is due to get his braces off the top very soon and later down the road we will do a full set to get everything straight once he gets all his adult teeth. The office is clean, modern and inviting. Very flexible and ease for scheduling. My younger kids will go to Dr. Solem when they are ready for treatment! I highly recommend Dr. Solem! read more

Dr. Solem is probably the best orthodontist i have seen. We switched to Solem Orthodontics from my old dentist because we were not satisfied with the work they did. Dr. Solem has Harvard training and was recommended by friends of our family, so i knew he would be more capable than my old dentist. My son needed braces and the he walked us through the entire process. He was very patient and professional and explained all our options. We chose to go with Invisalign. Dr Solem had the braces done professionally and in a timely manner. My son says they fit great. His teeth already look much better, and Solem orthodontics is really good about following up and keeping us on track - Invisalign is a process that takes months to complete, requiring dental professonal's supervision. I would not trust my family's dental health to just any place and my family is very pleased with the care and service we are receiving from Solem Orthodontics. read more

Dr. Solem and his team are absolutely amazing. I came in needing a new retainer. I was on the tail end of a road trip and mine broke - I desperately called around Oakland area to find a doctor who would do it and sure enough Dr. Solem could. From the moment I walked in, I felt so warm and welcomed by the whole staff. The retainer turned out to be perfect too - and I got it within 1 week. Would HIGHLY recommend!!! read more

Dr. Solem is awesome. He is personalble, patient, and knowledgeable. The office is professional and clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. read more

Solem Orthodontics saved me in a pinch! A wire on my retainer broke and my last orthodontist appointment was over 15 years ago. Dr Solem first offered to see if it was fixable (it was beyond repair) and then he made me a new one and it was ready within a week! When I picked it up he took his time ensuring everything fit correctly, nothing was poky or messing with my bite. He also offered for me to come back and get it adjusted if I noticed anything down the road (it fit perfectly). Solem Orthodontics was extremely efficient and kind and I felt like I was in the hands of a professional. I'm reassured knowing I have a good, trustworthy orthodontist for any future needs. read more