Lawrence Lotzof, DDS

Dr. Lotzof has been nothing but sweet and helpful. I would recommend him to everyone. I came in thinking I was going to need big bulky braces and he set me up with Invisalign which like the name is virtually invisible! No regulations on what I can eat or drink just keep in the clear retainers for 20 hours a day! Easy! So happy with my results! Thank you Dr. Lotzof and staff for being so kind, professional, and helpful through this process.

Came back to Dr. Lotzof a couple years later. I was having issues grinding my teeth and had to adjust my jaw.
I’ll keep this short and sweet, Dr. Lotzof and his crew are the nicest most wonderful people I’ve had the experience of having to see on a monthly basis :) They’ve always been SO helpful, Michelle has always gotten back to my emails the same day, answering every question I’ve ever had.
I’ve had pretty much every orthodontic assistant work on me and they were always so sweet, remembered things about me to make every visit personal, and even though we need to extend the duration of my braces a few months longer, they fully explained what was going on, and made it as painless as possible. And that’s exactly what you need when you’re 27 with braces!
I mean this in the best way possible, I hope I never need to go back, but ONLY because I hope I never need orthodontic care ever again. But if I do? You can be sure that I’ll return.

All 3 of my children inherited my wife’s teeth !
Dr. Lotzof explained the importance of fixing the problems
at the right time. I quit complaining and paid the bill.
Now everyones happy and the kids look smarter !

We took our 23 year old son here to correct horrible pre-​adolescence procedures done at another doctor (see my Unilocal review). Dr. Lotzof and surgeon Joel Berger coordinated a multi pronged 2+ year plan for my son that frankly no other doctors in San Diego could or wanted to do. Fast forward to the present and my son’s bite is now perfect. If you need orthodontia anywhere in or around San Diego, there is no one better than Dr. Lotzof. Thanks for saving my son’s teeth!

Such an amazing experience every time I come into this office everyone is so nice! From the moment you walk In you are greeted with a smile. They make you feel so welcomed and comfortable. I am in braces and am loving what I see I cannot wait to see the what the results will be. Keep up the great work guys!

My son and I are both being seen by Dr Lotzof and could not be happier! Everyone that cares for you in his office is very friendly and knowledgeable. Dr Lotzof is great about explaining all of your options, why they are important to your long term health and does it in a non-​pushy way. We have chosen to make Dr Lotzof our orthodontist even though he is not one of the doctors in our plan because we know we getting great care!
I would recommend Dr Lotzof for children as well as adults!

My previous general dentist recommended me to go for orthodontic treatment with Dr Lorzof, to make my bide more physiological and comfortable. For me the problem No1 is to treat my bite. I felt myself so uncomfortable to chew hard food plus I started to grind my teeth so badly during night time. How usually people know about problems with their bite. You woke up every morning with severe head ache. The ache usually locates around your TMJ area and involves muscles inserted to it. Also my bite changed rapidly, my lower right second premolar moved outside of dental arch and shacked from side to side. I also noticed the same problem with other teeth in my mouth. That is was the first thing which bothered me a lot. Second, of course I want a beautiful smile.)
Even though it was a bit scary for me, since I know I’m not a perfect candidate for orthodontic treatment, in April 2013 when I first walk in to Dr. Lotzof’s office for free consultation. Dr. Lotzof and his assistant Sandy worked together to plan my treatment, right away the doctor told me what I have to fix before jump in my orthodontic treatment. It’s really important, doctors are not wizards they cannot change many thing but they could help you to release many problems about your health. You have to «work» with doctor during your treatment if you want a good result. Also I’m not an «easy» patient, since I have a long story with dentists from my previous experience.
I know every assistant in the office and they are all amazing. They know the job really well, well trained and always nice to you. I definitely can say that I’m really happy with the treatment. I don’t have a head ache, I don’t grind my teeth and I already love my smile. Also, they did an upgrade in the office. Now rooms are ergonomic, bright, clean and comfortable. Dr. Lotzof is planning to finish my treatment in the next Spring, so I will update my review and add some pictures in it.

If your looking for a great Orthodontist for kids… you found him.
Super friendly, very professional.

I have had 3 kids going for free checkups every 6mos for about 3yrs now. 2 are finally ready to start treatment. The staff, office feel and vibe, Dr. Lotzoff and everything has been great from the get go. Now that we are ready to start treatment the transition has been smooth, estimates explained and adjusted when concern was expressed, and a nice payment plan laid out. We are happy to be with Dr. Lotzoff’s office and I look forward to adding another review as we progress through treatment x3 :)

Dr. Lotzof did my braces when I was a younger and wished I listened to him about wearing my retainer. Ten years later, I decided to do invisalign. I figured I am getting married next year and having perfect teeth for pictures wasn’t a bad idea. After only 7 months of treatment and having the most flexible staff, I was done. Thank you so much Dr. Lotzof and team, I love my teeth and will miss you!

I recently started bringing my son to Dr. Lotzof to start his orthodontic care, and I have to say that I love this office. One of the girls at the front desk isn’t exactly the most welcoming person in the world, as one review called her «snooty» I can’t disagree. However, the office as a whole is amazing. They were VERY accommodating to my financial needs and very understanding with me about it all. I love the assistants and especially love Dr. Lotzof. He is funny and kind and very professional. We have had to come in a couple times for adjustments and they are always able to get my son in very fast and we are always in and out in a very reasonable amount of time. The office is clean and nice, and the staff looks nice and neat. Love love love it here and i would recommend it to anyone.

I just recently got my braces off and have nothing but great things to say about the experience and having gone to this office. Dr. Lotzof is extremely professional and genuine and most importantly is always honest with you about expectations and what it is going to take to get your teeth just right. The entire experience of the office and parking, etc was always super easy. They are a busy office (which is a good sign) but do a fantastic job with scheduling and keeping everyone on track and there was never any issues.
I had never had braces as a kid and found into my adult life that my teeth were just getting worse and worse. When I went in for my initial consultation I found out that not only would I need braces for 2 years but also jaw surgery in order to correct some of the problems that I had and get that «Hollywood smile» that I wanted so bad. This was a lot to stomach but I genuinely trusted Dr. Lotzof’s recommendation and I haven’t looked back! I had my surgery with Dr. Berger at Sharp and I will also write a Unilocal review for him as he did an amazing job!
I’d like to tell all adults wondering if they should go through with orthodontics, to JUST DO IT. It is not a cheap undertaking, but they offer interest free financing which is awesome and really makes your monthly payment affordable. Also, the technology has advanced so much and the braces look good and actually do not hurt at all. You may feel sore the day of an adjustment but by the next day you are fine. The only thing that can get annoying is the hardware tearing up the inside of your mouth but you become a good fan of using wax and the problem is solved. Other added bonuses that you may not think of is that you may lose weight (seriously!) and you actually become better at taking care of your teeth since it motivates you to brush and floss more often. Just little insider information that I would have never known, but trust me on it! Braces is something that no one wants to do (young or old), but I figure that a couple years of work equating to a lifetime of beautiful teeth is so worth it and it is better to just get started than keep putting it off. I am so so thankful and proud of myself that I did it.
To Dr. Lotzof and the team you were amazing and thanks again for everything. You always took me right away for my appointment time and made the process easily. I will continue to recommend adults to your office (as I have already done) and can’t imagine if I had gone anywhere else. I am almost sad that we are done! Not that I want to get the braces back on but just that it was such an enjoyable experience. Continue changing people’s lives as you have been doing! :)

Its been a while since my first review (and many visits later) and my opinion hasn’t changed a bit. This is a professional outfit through and through. Kudos to Dr. Lotzof and team.
The braces came off (and things look great) but we’ve hit a minor snag — mainly due to some teeth that are being stubborn in the back.
Dr Lotzof crafted a creative work-​around to finish the job so that everything will be 100% in the end. I like the dedication to getting it done perfectly. Heck, I like perfectionists.
Ping is great — she has probably done the most work for me. All of the office assistants are great too.

Dr. Lotzof is doing an amazing job with my new braces. Everyone has been very nice. I can’t wait for my new smile. :)

Picking a good ortho is a hard decision, but you will not be disappointed with Dr. Lotzof. I’m an adult whose teeth had shifted since I was in braces as a kid, and my goal for braces was to be able to bite a piece of sushi in half again. I was recommended to Dr. Lotzof by my dentist — who sends his kids to Dr. Lotzof for their braces. I thought that was a darn good recommendation.
It started off with pictures, x-​rays, and a consultation. Dr. Lotzof took the time to explain to me exactly what he would need to do to fix my teeth, about how long it would take, and exactly what it would cost. He was careful to say they were no guarantees on how long, but he was spot-​on in his estimate. The cost for your braces includes everything — visits, hardware, elastics, retainer, emergency visits, and follow-​up for a year. Yes, braces are expensive, but the payment plan made it easy. Yes, I could have gone elsewhere for cheaper (maybe), but I feel I got more than I paid for.
The office is very modern and comfortable. Parking is easy and plentiful around the medical building. The waiting room is very comfy and well stocked with magazines. You never have to wait long to be called back. The front desk Ladies are just as sweet as punch, and really great about fitting you in when you’ve done something stupid with your braces. The exam area is open and everyone faces big windows, which makes it much more relaxing. Dr. Lotzof treats both adults and kids, and I have to say that sitting there with the kids didn’t feel awkward at all; it felt like I was a Braces Role Model!
All of the techs are really good at what they do, and gentle on teeth that can be a little sensitive at times. They are always upbeat to make your time as fun as possible. Dr. Lotzof himself is a sweetie. Very low key, very calming, very gentle. He’s always straight-​up with what’s going on with your teeth. He will be direct if you’ve been a slacker — you do have to do your part to make your teeth beautiful — but never makes you feel bad, just encourages you to do better. He always has a few words of praise and encouragement to keep you motivated. He really knows what he’s doing, is up on all the latest developments and technology, and truly wants you to have a wonderful smile.
But the proof is in the pudding, as they say, and now my teeth are beautiful, and that sushi bites right in half. Thank you Dr. Lotzof, this fabulous smile is for you!

Though certainly not elated to once come to find out I had to deal with the trouble and expense of orthodontic care, I have to say that Dr. Lotzof and his staff were exceptional.
Dr. Lotzof was not only knowledgeable and professional, he was caring, compassionate and kind — plus he had a sense of humor. And the team he put together also somehow managed to take an experience I certainly didn’t look forward to — and made it halfway cool.
I have nothing but kind words for Dr. Lotzof and his crew — that’s a really good bunch, and anyone needing top notch orthodontic care with some warmth … look no further. Really good guy leading a strong team.

I’ll start this off…
I went to Dr. Lotzof’s office to try to fix my small gap in my teeth. Sorry, but when you’re able to spit water out of your gap 10 feet away and you’re a girl… that’s NOT sexy… at all.
The front desk girl was a bit snooty… she had me fill out some paperwork and so I did. The girl who took me back to the office and the girl who took pictures of my teeth were SUPER nice. 5 stars to them.
Dr. Lotzof comes in and examines my teeth… oh boy, where do I even start. He tells me braces are the way to go (I agree) and he gives me a list of his «findings» after he examined my teeth. I went from walking in there thinking that all I had to do was fix my gap. When I left his office, I felt like my teeth were all jacked up. *Big sigh* But before I leave, they tell me about the cost and their «affordable» payment plans.
I was quoted nearly 4 grand. Yup. Read it and weep kids…4 grand. I’m surprised they didn’t ask me for my first born child. 4 grand??? My jaw dropped. I took a deep breath and listened to what the lady said. They wanted about 500 dollars down and after that a payment of 100 something dollars a month. Ugh…4 grand??? Even though I felt 4 grand was steep, I scheduled an appt for 2 weeks down the road to get my records done. About a week before the records appt, I get a letter from Dr. Lotzof’s office. Cool. I thought it was a «Hey, thanks for coming to us for your toothy needs. See you at your records appt. If you can’t make it… please call us… blah blah blah. Nope. I was wrong. Remember how I said the snooty front desk girl gave me paperwork to fill out? Well, one of the forms was permission for a credit check. That’s right children… they check your credit for braces… WTF?! Now, once upon a time when I was 18, I had a credit card. I was young, dumb and had a credit card. You can imagine what happened… and yeah, my credit isn’t perfect. HOWEVER, I am in the middle of cleaning up my credit, etc etc. The letter I received from Dr. Lotzof’s office is a letter stating that they wanted the full amount that they quoted me, before braces would even be placed in my mouth. Say what?! You people do realize that people like me do have bills that we have to pay right? 4 grand??? The day after receiving the letter I called the office. Spoke to the receptionist girl… not sure if it was the snooty one or not. I inquired on if there was anything else I could do. She was telling me to find a co-​signer. LMFAO. Give me a break. This isn’t a house I’m trying to buy. I told her that I would have to give her a call back after calling a few places. The girl tells me that she could talk to the office manager and see if something else could be done. I decide to get a 2^nd opinion and called to cancel the appt. The girl pretty much wished me well and laughed a bit at me when I told her that my credit was bad from years ago. I finally got a 2^nd opinion today. I’m really glad that I waited until I got the 2^nd opinion. Seriously. I saved close to $ 1,400.00. No joke. I didn’t even tell the 2^nd orthodontist that I was there for a 2^nd opinion. I didn’t tell them what I was quoted by Dr. Lotzof’s office and I saved about 1400 dollars.
Though the office is nice and Dr. Lotzof is very nice, I felt that unless you have perfect credit or you got bucu cashflow coming in-​they really could careless about you. Sad. However, looking forward to getting my gap fixed by a great orthodontist =B

Wow. Everyone from the receptionists and the nurses (dental assistants?), to Dr. Lotzof himself are SO kind and welcoming. They go above and beyond to really make you comfortable and feel at ease. Both of the receptionists are the sweetest ladies, and they always make me feel at home. Any time I have questions I know I can call either of them and I know that they will make time for me. The DA’s are very thorough and they make sure I know everything that is going on and they make sure that I am comfortable with everything going on. Dr. Lotzof personally did my consultation, spoke to me about the pros and cons of my getting braces and answered all the questions I had. The day after I got my braces on, he personally called me at home to see how I was doing. I don’t know if this is common practice or not, but to me it speaks volumes of his work ethic. I’m pretty sure getting braces isn’t the most enjoyable experience in the world, but I don’t mind it one bit :) Thank you Dr. Lotzof (and co.) for making this whole process so amazing!