Best orthodontist, our son enjoys his visits and we as his parents appreciate the office staff & Dr. Stormberg's availability in emergency situations. read more

Amazing care ! We love everyone here. I definitely recommend for ortho treatment . Very flexible with scheduling appointments read more

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Stormberg orthodontics did a beautiful job on both my children's braces. Dr Stormberg was easy to communicate with and extremely professional. He also had great rapport with both of my boys. The office staff was always kind, professional and very accommodating! I would recommend Stormberg orthodontics to any parent looking for a great place for their children's braces! read more

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I had a great experience at Stromberg Orthodontics. I was warmly greeted and quickly seen for my free consultation for Invisalign. Their process is very thorough. They take x-rays, a really awesome looking 3D scan, and Dr. Stromberg examined my teeth and bite. The office manager explained how Invisalign works, a treatment plan for me, what to expect when wearing aligners and how to care for them, as well as offering payment options based on my insurance. The whole process took about an hour and everyone was patient and competent when asked questions. I'm excited to get started on my treatment! read more

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Everything about this place and about the people are five stars! The complete experience for two separate child braces journeys has always been so positive! I completely trust this place and recommend going for your consultation. It feels so clean in there and everyone is so nice and knowledgeable and Dr. Stormberg is always great to see with his wonderful caring upbeat personality and wisdom in his skill. The back wall is a huge window that you can admire the brand new upgraded La Mesa park as services are being done. Thank you to the entire team! read more

Went in for a consultation They were very professional They laid out my options after taking my photos and X-rays. They used newer technology when talking, demonstrating, and informing me of what to do next. The office helped me make an informed decision They offered recommendations to another doctor incase i wanted to go a different route on completing my procedure. I would definitely recommend this office Thank you Deanne and Kurt! read more

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We love Dr Stormberg and everyone in the office. Everyone goes above and beyond. We have had a great experience so far, we still have many months to go. My daughter was extremely nervous to get her braces on. They walked her through every step and explained every thing that they were doing. It put my daughter at ease. Dr Stormberg is amazing. He called me on a Sunday evening to check on my daughter and see how she is adjusting to her braces. I have recommended them to multiple friends now. read more

I took my daughter to another orthodontist for her first round of braces and looked for a different office for her second round (I'll write a separate review for the first place). I had a friend who recommended Dr Stormberg so we went in for a consult. It was a nice, clean, bright office and the staff was all very friendly. We had our consult and got a quote for round 2 which was quite a bit less expensive than the first place we went. Dr S and the lady who quoted us were awesome and made us feel very comfortable. So much so we decided to have round 2 at this place. I'm so glad we did. They have top of the line equipment and showed us a video of how her bite is and how it will be corrected with the braces. So neat! All of our visits and communications have been so friendly and comfortable. My daughter messed up on her Invisalign trays and we called, they didn't shame her, they quickly came up with a solution and we implemented it. If you're looking for a great orthodontist look no further; seriously this place is top notch! read more

I'm absolutely blown away by the service Dr. Stormberg and his staff provided me over the last 2 years! I just got my braces off today and I'm beyond happy with the results! The staff was extremely efficient and seamless with all the appointments during my treatment. The office is clean and very spacious and even has a view of the park. The price was very reasonable considering the high level of service and time it took to complete my treatment. I highly recommend Stormberg Orthodontics! read more

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I have to write this review even though we didn't end up going here for my sons braces... the staff here were a class act through and through. Specifically Deann. My son had gotten an upsetting prognosis from another ortho that he would have to have his impacted canine extracted so we decided to get a second opinion and came here. The experience was amazing. Start to finish even when I told them We would no longer be going here. The Dr called me directly the night before our appointment even. When does that ever happen these days? We came in and they made my son feel so good. They normalized what he was going through. Walked him through each step and said his tooth could absolutely be saved. My son walked out feeling confident and no longer in tears over having to get braces... this to me was priceless! I was so impressed I put money down. I ended up finding another orthodontist that took my sons insurance and ultimately had to go there for various reasons but regardless throughout the whole process Deann was understanding and supportive in me finding the right orthodontist... put the work on hold and even refunded me ALL of my money even after having signed a contract. This is trust! So rare and hard to find these days... completely honest and transparent. I was actually sad we found somewhere else to go but if anything goes wrong we know where we will be going hands down. To add we got two more quotes outside of here and they were both higher than the quote from here. I 100% trust them in my short interactions with them and would recommend them To anyone... read more

Great, high-touch staff. Doctor clearly makes the best recommendations for the patient and isn't just concerned about profit (amen!) unique method with wires and just overall excellent communication and comfort for all read more

Dr Stormberg advised me that I was a good candidate for Invisalign. However, the aligners he supplied caused injuries to my tongue, and two years later I continue to suffer nerve pain on a daily basis. On July 22nd 2022, the day after the aligners were delivered, I returned to Dr. Stormberg's office because three attachments had fallen off during the night. After the assistant assigned to me had glued on new attachments, I let her know that sharp edges on the aligners were rubbing against my tongue and causing pain. She then trimmed and filed the edges and assured me I would get used to the aligners in time. Dr. Stormberg was there but did not come over to check on me. My follow-up appointment was scheduled for September 15th - 8 weeks away. During that time, I complied with the instructions I was given and wore the aligners for 22 hours a day. An article from the Journal of Orthodontic Science warns that "orthodontic appliances can cause unwanted complications if adequate care is not taken during the treatment." The article goes on to say that "Removable appliances carry with them the risk of tissue impingement," and that "Undercuts should be carefully evaluated and care taken to avoid any sharp edges in the appliance" It also recommends that "Patients should be recalled a few days after appliance delivery to check for any tissue impingement or trauma." If Dr. Stormberg had followed the protocol recommended in this article, the injuries to both sides of my tongue and resulting nerve damage could have been avoided. On 12th September 2022, I returned to his office a few days ahead of my follow-up appointment, which was scheduled for eight weeks after delivery. By this time, I was desperate. My pain level had increased, and a painful lesion (a red, bumpy mass that was later found to be a traumatic fibroma caused by constant irritation) had appeared along the left lateral of my tongue. Dr Stormberg came by toward the end of my appointment. It was then he acknowledged that the sharp edges of the lower aligner were causing trauma to my tongue. And yet Dr. Stormberg failed to identify the severity of this injury. He acted as if it was nothing to worry about and handed me some sample packets of Rincinol, a topical product commonly used for the relief of oral pain from canker sores. Two weeks later, when my tongue continued to hurt and showed no sign of improvement, I went back to Dr Stormberg's office. At the end of my appointment with an assistant, he glanced inside my mouth and blurted out - in an exasperated tone of voice - "something is wrong, and we'll make it right." This time, he ordered new aligners. When they were delivered on October 20th 2022, the sharp edges over the crowns on my back molars irritated my tongue just as they had before. He then suggested I switch to regular braces. I refused that option because A) That's not what I signed up for and B) I no longer trusted him. When he was unable to supply aligners that fit my crowns as well as my natural teeth, his attitude toward me changed to one of frustration and dismissal. At the end of that appointment, he bluntly announced there was nothing more he could do for me. I accepted that and told him I was going to give myself time to think about what to do next. After I left Dr. Stormberg's office, I sought opinions from other dental and medical providers. An ENT specialist examined the aligners in my mouth and pointed out traumatic lesions on BOTH sides of my tongue. He recommended I stop wearing the aligners to see if the lesions would heal. After I had passed this recommendation on to Dr. Stormberg's office, I received a check in partial refund of the monies I had paid up to that point. I had previously thought that it was fair for him to keep $1,000 ($500 from me and $500 from Delta Dental), as I assumed the pain I was experiencing would go away and that the lesions would heal. My Dentist took photos of the left lateral lesion and referred me to an Oral Surgeon. The Oral Surgeon recommended an excisional biopsy on the left lateral lesion and scheduled it to be done at his office on January 6th 2023, but I later cancelled this appointment and authorized the ENT specialist to surgically remove the red, bumpy areas on both sides of my tongue under general anesthetic on January 31st 2023. Excisional biopsy reports confirmed them to be "polypoid lesions with reactive fibroblasts and reactive neural proliferation, compatible with trauma" (commonly known as irritation or traumatic fibromas). AFTERWORD: Nothing in this review will surprise Dr. Stormberg. I wrote to him in May 2023 with details of what happened after I stopped wearing the aligners he had supplied. In his response, he continued to insist that the painful lesion on the left lateral of my tongue was a canker sore in spite of evidence to the contrary. His letter was full of excuses and misinformation, and not once did he express any concern for my pain and suffering. read more

I have been taking my kids to Dr. Stormberg for years. I am on my 4th child at his office. He is wonderful and most of the staff is wonderful. The reason for the three stars is the office manager Diane. She is very rude and condescending. Every encounter with her has been very uncomfortable. Maybe she manages her staff well but it would be best to leave the patients alone due to her lack in customer service. If you do have any interaction with her that makes you uncomfortable please let her know she is being rude and it's not acceptable to treat people that way. Besides Diane everyone is great. The place is clean and there is usually a parking spot. Dr. Stormberg is very knowledgeable. read more

Dr. Stormberg is a perfectionist and that's the type of person you want working on your smile! I've made a lot of progress and he told me last visit there are a few final touches to be made that I might not even notice (but an ortho will); that's how you know he really cares about getting it right to the detail! read more

The staff at Stormberg Orthodontics are as professional and friendly as one could ever ask for. Great attitudes all around! My poor daughter started off with bucking teeth and ended up with perfection! Thank you to the staff and Dr Stormberg for all they've done. A couldn't give them a better recommendation! read more

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We chose Stormberg Orthodontics for our son and daughter, which were in middle school, a few years back after checking out a few different orthodontics. We decided with out a doubt to choose Stormberg Orthodontics because of their honesty, and genuine sincerity of caring for the patient. When we met with them for the free consultation, you sensed and saw the sincere, excellent, and honest care they put into all their patients. Both our son and daughter had two completely different oral situations. Our son had an oral emergency that needed to be tended to immediately , and our daughter simply had the usual case of an overbite, and some crooked teeth. Other orthodontics were very eager to throw braces on our daughter right away, and said she would have them on for the next 4-6 years. Those orthodontics were simply interested in our money, and we sensed it was not the right fit. We kept looking. A friend referred us to Stormberg orthodontics after sharing with us her families great experience with them. During the consultation Dr. Stormberg told us our daughter was not ready for braces yet, and to come back the following year too see if she was ready. He also said when she was ready, that it would only be 2 years of her having braces on at the max. For our son with the medical emergency they handled our son with precision, and excellent care and treatment. Our son was done with his treatment in 20 months. The following year we took back my daughter to see if she was ready to have her treatment started. Dr. Stormberg said she still wasn't ready to come back in 6 months. We went back in 6 months and Dr. Stormberg said she was finally ready. My daughter received excellent care and her treatment was done in a year and a half. We are so thankful and grateful! The Stormberg Orthodontics team is the best of the best! read more

I am a very punctual person with a very busy schedule. My son has been seeing Dr. Stormberg for a couple of years now, and will continue to see him for any/all orthodontic needs. They have never run behind, have an excellent reminder system, efficient check in/out and most importantly I trust them with my sons orthodontic care. They make it a breeze, answer any and all questions and are honest and friendly. read more

Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff and orthodontist. Fixed my issue at reasonable price. Nice office and view!

Just finished my treatment for Invisalign and can't rave enough about how great Dr Stormberg and the staff was. Everyone was always so nice and cheerful! I had minor adjustment made to my teeth and Dr Stormberg was very informative and answered all my question about concerns I had. So glad I chose to come to this office and will definitely recommend to anyone looking into any orthodontic treatment. read more

I can't say enough good thing about Stromberg orthodontists! A wonderful professional office,with the most friendly and caring staff. My granddaughter and I felt welcome on each and every visit. They really know how to relate to young ones and make their experience enjoyable. If you are looking for an orthodontist..this is the one! Thank you all for a pleasant experience and Skyla's beautiful SMILE read more

I'm so glad I did some research and looked at reviews before settling with any dental office. From the moment I walked into here I knew this was the place I wanted my daughter to get seen for her teeth. I'm beyond happy and so relieved we found a place that has people that genuinely care and understand. Everyone's very welcoming and the environment is clean. My daughter's teeth are starting to look good already in just a few months I can't wait to see the final results after her braces are removed in a few years. read more

I recently took my grandson to see Dr. Stromberg for an orthodontic evaluation. We were greeted by so many smiling and friendly faces which put both my grandson and I at ease immediately. The treatment areas were equipped with state of the art equipment and great attention to cleanliness which I consider very important having worked in the dental field myself for 30 years. Each step proceeded to be very informative and professional and upon meeting Dr. Stromberg with his obvious caring for his patients to thoroughly understand his treatment goal, I knew were in the right place for my grandson's braces. And for grandma at the age of 74, I'm going in for an Invisalign construction! read more

Absolutely love Dr. Stormberg and his staff! They are the utmost professionals and very friendly! Dr. Stormberg has a great personality and knows how to keep his patients at ease and laughing at his sense of humor! My oldest got his braces here and now my youngest is getting his. They are wonderful and I highly recommend them if you are looking for an orthodontist! read more

We went to Dr Stormberg for a second opinion after getting a ridiculously high quote for my daughters braces. We were referred by a friend I trust so I thought it was worth the time to check it out. We were treated well and professionally by the office staff as well as the back office staff and Dr Stormberg was very friendly and thorough. His recommendation was a bit of a different approach but the cost was almost half.... and since we didn't have dental insurance, cost was was super important. They also offered financing or a discount if you paid all upfront which is what we did. I think it was 5% or 8% off. But honestly I can't remember for sure. We have been seeing them now for almost 2 1/2 years and have NEVER had any problem or bad experience. The only thing that even comes close is that the t rearming has taken a bit longer than we hoped but it did not impact the cost... her teeth would just not cooperate but we are now in the home stretch and she is scheduled to get them off in 3 weeks!! I would absolutely recommend Dr Kurt and his practice. read more

Dr. Stormberg and his staff are the most AMAZING people on the planet. I have been very afraid of dentists since I was eight years old. Despite taking nearly a decade to fix my cross bite. Dr. Stormberg and his staff remained committed to addressing my every need. As a result I completed my treatment successfully, and overcame my prior experiences with Dentist. I will continue to refer others forever. Simply amazing experience!!!!!! Thank You Dr. Stormberg! Signed, Truly Blessed read more

I just finished my orthodontic treatment with Dr. Stormberg and I could not be happier with the results or the treatment I received! I had braces for 4 years when I was younger to try and correct my open and overbite, but I was told that I would eventually need surgery since they were not able to correct the issues with orthodontia alone. After avoiding the issue for 10 years, I decided to seek treatment for my worsening lock jaw and almost constant pain. I went to several orthodontists for consultations, but Dr. Stormberg was by far the most professional, knowledgeable, and confident about my treatment plan. He and his staff prepared me (and my teeth) and got me through 2 TAD surgeries and my lower jaw orthognathic surgery without a hitch. Dr. Stormberg worked closely with my surgeon, and together they were able to give me, for the first time in my life, a pain free and fully functioning bite. I am truly grateful for Dr. Stormberg and his amazing staff. They answered all my incessant questions, were honest about my progress, and were sympathetic, patient, and understanding when I was in pain. If you want a great smile and great people to make that happen, just come here. read more

I was literally discriminated, because I said that my primary dentist was at La Maestra and she did not want to make my first appointment, you guys could be better than that ! read more

Brought my daughter here on a recommendation through one of her school alumni. Great customer service very easy, breezy. We're happy we found them and we would recommend this business. Staff including the doctor, to staff that greet you from the time you walk in the door are very personable and friendly. read more

TLDR: don't send your kids here if they need any ortho work beyond straightening a few teeth. Dr Stormberg doesn't know what he is doing and is too arrogant to listen to patient complaints. I was a patient of Dr Stormberg's for years and had two sets of braces put on by him. After my second set came off, I was not happy with my open bite not to mention I was constantly experiencing severe jaw pain. When I brought this up to my dentist, he examined my x rays and file from Dr S's office and was shocked that he had allowed my back molars to grow farther than the rest of my teeth, causing all the weight of my jaw to rest on two teeth, hence all the pain. Records of xrays indicated this had been ongoing while I was in the care of Dr. S. My dentist no longer refers patients here. I brought up the issues to Dr S who said the only reason I had pain was because I wasn't wearing my retainers (which is not true, I was adamant about wearing them). He also told me there was nothing wrong with my bite and that it wasn't open. My front teeth stuck forward so much that I had trouble biting through things. It was plain as day and he wouldn't listen to me. After a call from my dentist, and a second orthodontist I got a consult with, Dr S STILL would not admit there was an issue but said he would do what I wanted. He is extremely arrogant and couldn't admit that the work he did on my teeth was sub-par. He did offer to fix them free of charge, again after two calls from two other professionals, however, if I wanted Invisalign I'd have to pay for that myself. Mind you, I am now in my early twenties and applying for jobs/going on interviews, etc. so I wanted Invisalign. I decided that a doctor who cannot even own his mistakes, and do what is right for his patients to correct those mistakes, without other professionals putting pressure on them, was not a dr. for me. I also didn't feel it was worth it to put up with his attitude and disregard for my pain, so I ended up returning to the Dr I did my second consult with and am almost done with my Invisalign treatment. And even though I am now paying for a THIRD set of braces, my jaw pain has subsided almost completely and my open bite is closed. Imagine that?! The "problem" he said wasn't there has been fixed by another orthodontist. Don't waste your time and money here. On the positive: His office is very clean, appointments always on time, and his office staff is very friendly. read more

Dr Stormberg and his staff are amazing, they treated my daughter who has Autism with so much kindness and support and the end result was absolutely amazing. My daughter Eli loves going for her regular visits and Dr Stormberg has been so kind to her. I recommend him %100. read more

Wow, can't say enough of this place . Wonderful and friendly staff , so chill and reassuring . I been searching for a orthodontist for a while now and finally found this gem . I've always been nervous for any type of procedures since I've always been a slacker on my teeth health , but this office makes me feel so safe and comfortable. Would 100% recommend this place for all ages ! read more

I would give zero star if I could. All the good reviews must have been written by their staff. I got Invisalign. The price was fair but the staff including the orthodontist are just terrible. The clerks are rude with the worst attitude, they don't know customer service. the technicians act like they hate their job and don't care, the orthodontist is one of the most condescending people I've ever met and seems to have god complex. He does not listen! I ended up not getting the teeth I asked for/he promised I could have. I don't care about which school people went or what kind of education they have on their wall. I genuinely want to feel like I'm cared for when I step into a place like this especially when I pay over $4000 out of pocket. Is it too much to ask for? read more

Be careful when calling this office. They will cancel your appointments for no reason at all and not reschedule you. During Covid I was told by their office that they could not schedule out very far so I had to either keep calling to schedule or schedule and then reschedule if I cannot make it. SO, I opted for scheduling as far out as I could and would reschedule as needed. Apparently this was the wrong decision as they now will not schedule me for any appointment for missing too many appointments which I didn't actually miss because they were canceled or rescheduled. This is laughable! When Nancy called to cancel the appointment she made for me, it came with a cryptic message of "you no longer have an appointment and I cannot reschedule you." So I call to find out why and she said, "I don't really know the back story but you missed too many appointments." So rude and unprofessional. Glad I learned this is how this office operates before seeing anyone. read more

Dr stormberg has taken a real interest in my son's case, and really helped the dentists know what to do for my sons surgery. He is gentle and kind with my son, who even lets dr stormberg examine him!! I wholeheartedly recommend dr stormberg now, and we will continue being followed there in a few months. read more

Since my daughter finished her treatment, I started my braces with Dr. Stormberg and so far have had a great experience. I love his team, especially Jen! She's my favorite assistant to see when I have appointments. Dr. Stormberg is very professional & pleasant to be around. So far I am really liking the changes I am seeing in my teeth and I can't wait until I'm finished and can see the final result! Thanks for being awesome :) I appreciate all you and your team does. read more

Dr. Stormberg and his entire team provided me with very efficient and professional service. I could not be more pleased with my results especially as an older adult. What a difference for me and a real value for the money. This is a well run organization that provides great care in a friendly and professional manner. read more

QUOTE ONLY REVIEW with no insurance!!! 6 months ago I came into Stormberg Orthodontics because I had a falling tooth and a bit of an overbite, other than that my teeth are pretty straight. His office quoted me $5600 for 14 months of braces and $500 for a Tad to pull the falling tooth back into place. Seemed really high so I shopped around and found Orthodontics Unlimited in El Cajon that gave me a cash price of $4000 for 18 months and $300 for a Tad (the tad was not necessary because in just 5 months Dr. Kuruvadi has moved my tooth back into place by using the braces alone). Dr. Stormberg and staff were really nice but way to pricey for someone paying 100% out of pocket. So glad I found a place that does quality work and also saved me $2000 woowho read more

I called to schedule an appointment for my son and had to cancel due to scheduling issues. I called the office and notified of the changes prior to the appointment. I recently called back to schedule the appointment again and was told it was listed as a "no show" and that they'll go ahead and make the appointment but if I "no show" again they won't see us. Really? Horrible customer service....didn't even make the appointment. Going somewhere else. If I could give 0 stars I would. read more

Overall excellent service! The technician and the doctor are outstanding! I have had a few minor issues with the secretarial staff, mostly attitude/pushiness problems. One person in particular has a tendency to speak down to you. Other than that the service is great. As mentioned in another review, trying to get an afternoon appointment is problematic. Friday afternoon appointments are out of the question because they only work till noon on Fridays. So if you have standard working hours then getting an appointment that fits into your schedule becomes a hassle. read more

Dr. Stormberg and his entire staff totally rock!! This place isn't just for kids--I'm 46 years old and just completed my orthodontic treatment and I couldn't be happier!! If you're looking for a professional and welcoming environment with totally awesome results (yes, I'm was a teenager in the 80's), don't go anywhere else. read more