Dr. Gregg Alan Tartakow D.M.D.
Orthodontist
4712 Admiralty Way Unit 675 Marina Del Rey CA, 90292About
Dr. Gregg Tartakow practices Orthodontics in Downey, CA. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Tartakow may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Tartakow must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
Provider Details
Treatments
- Restorative Dentistry:amalgam (silver) Dental Fillings
- Restorative Dentistry:composite (tooth-colored) Dental Fillings
- Restorative Dentistry:dental Crowns
- Restorative Dentistry:dental Bridges
- Restorative Dentistry:partial Dentures
- Restorative Dentistry:dentures (upper And Lower)
- Restorative Dentistry:denture Repair
- Endodontics:root Canal Therapy
- Specialist:endodontic Specialist
- Specialist:periodontic Specialist
- Specialist:oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist
- Specialist:pediatric Specialist
- Specialist:orthodontic Specialist
- Dental Brands Our Office Can Provide:brite Smile
- Dental Brands Our Office Can Provide:cerec
- Dental Brands Our Office Can Provide:da Vinci Veneerstm
- Dental Brands Our Office Can Provide:diagnodent
- Dental Brands Our Office Can Provide:lumineers By Cerinate
- Dental Brands Our Office Can Provide:supersmile
- Dental Brands Our Office Can Provide:zoom!
- Cosmetic Dentistry:brite Smile Teeth Whitening Process
- Cosmetic Dentistry:teeth Whitening
- Cosmetic Dentistry:dental Bonding
- Cosmetic Dentistry:in Office Teeth Whitening
- Cosmetic Dentistry:light-activated Teeth Whitening
- Cosmetic Dentistry:1 Hour Teeth Whitening
- Cosmetic Dentistry:zoom! (1 Hour In-office Teeth Whitening Process)
- Cosmetic Dentistry:lumineers By Cerinate
- Cosmetic Dentistry:da Vinci Veneerstm
- Cosmetic Dentistry:supersmile
- Technology:digital Xray (cdr)
- Technology:intraoral Camera
- Technology:panorex Fmx
- Technology:diagnodent
- Technology:cerec
- Sedation:local Anesthesia
Professional Memberships
- Member Academy of Osseointegration
- Member Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity
- Member American Academy of Orofacial Pain
- Member American Association of Orthodontists
- Member American Dental Association
- Member California Dental Association
- Member Pierre Fauchard Academy
- Member World Federation of Orthodontists
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Dennis J. Tartakow D.M.D., M.ED., PH.D.4712 Admiralty Way # 590 Marina Del Rey CA 90292
- Dr. Mario E. Paz D.D.S.4553 Glencoe Ave Marina Del Rey CA 90292