John J Eisinger, DDS

Monterey, United States

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+1 831-372-7397
Website:
www.jjeisingerortho.com
Address:
261 El Dorado St Ste 104, Monterey, CA, 93940
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miMunras Gate/Gate 1
0.3 miTyler/MTP Gate 2
0.3 miMonterey Plaza Gate 4
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By Appointment Only
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Accepts Insurance
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Offers Military Discount
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Today

Today 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Monterey) 05:06 Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday –

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Our orthodontic practice has been creating beautiful faces and stunning smiles in the Monterey County for over 30 years. For your convenience, we have offices in Monterey, Carmel, and Marina.

Dr. Eisinger and his Staff practice a philosophy of «Face Driven Treatment Planning» to allow us to prescribe the therapy best suited for each individual, regardless of age. Whether you are an adult, adolescent, or child we are committed to creating the smile you have always wanted by utilizing the latest technological advances in the orthodontic profession. These technologies including the Damon System, Insignia Advanced Smile Design, Damon Clear, Invisalign, Teen Invisalign, and the Molar to Molar AdvanSync Appliance ensure that you will receive the most time efficient and highest quality care possible.

History

Established in 1976.

Dr. Eisinger has been creating beautiful smiles for Monterey County since 1976. He has been using the Damon since 1997. With over 30 years of experience in orthodontics, Dr. Eisinger has the knowledge and experience, as well as training in the latest technologies offered today in order to provide the best experience and most amazing smile that you could possibly obtain. Come see us for a free consultations today.

Meet the Business Owner

John E.

Business Owner

As a young boy, becoming a cowboy was my dream job. It was not until later in life I realized my real dream was to become an orthodontist and I feel blessed to be fulfilling that dream every day. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, I grew up on farms in the Midwest. Despite my rural surroundings of dairy farms and horses, my sights were always set on practicing orthodontics. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Gustavus Adolphis, a small Lutheran college, and then attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. I am grateful for my acceptance into one of the most respected orthodontic schools in the nation, the University of California San Francisco, where I completed my orthodontic residency. In 1976 I began my first orthodontic practice on the Monterey Peninsula and have since been providing quality orthodontic care at my practices in Monterey, Marina and Carmel.

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John J Eisinger Orthodontics, DDS

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Ortodoncia

John E. says,

«This is our satellite office located in Carmel, California. Our hours vary in each office and make sure to check out our other locations!»

John J Eisinger, DDS

Ortodoncia

John E. says,

«This is our satellite office located in Marina, California. Our hours vary in each office and make sure to check out our other locations!»

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20 reviews of John J Eisinger, DDS

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Place rating: 1
Monterey, CA
I did Invisalign through this office, which only caused more problems a few years later. I went to this office to correct my lower teeth, but the work moved my perfectly fine upper teeth too much, causing undue stress on one of them, which became discolored without any other symptoms. The permanent retainer unnecessarily created too much pressure on that tooth. It was a shock to find out it had severe internal damage with absolutely no symptoms, resulting in a root canal. Totally dissatisfied. Should have never gone to this place.
Place rating: 5
Seaside, CA
Best orthodontic office! The staff is soooooo friendly, efficient and thorough! The environment is friendly and nice. There are three convenient locations: Monterey, Carmel, and Marina.
My teeth were jacked up; front teeth top and bottom turned inwards, and I only had braces for two years! My teeth look AMAZING and I get compliments all the time!
I had my braces from 5th to 7th grade and thirteen years later the staff remembered me! I replaced my retainer and the appointment was so fast and easy!
Such a pleasure to have such an efficient and kind orthodontist and staff!
Place rating: 5
Monterey, CA
I’ve had my braces on for about 8 months and my teeth are almost completely straight. I had a wire break and they saw me right away.
Had my teeth cleaned and they worked directly with my dentist’s office and had my wire taken out and put back in same day to get cleaned.
I’m excited to get braces takin out. My whole mouth has changed. I saw improvements (mass) within only 3 months.
Place rating: 5
Marina, CA
Both my kids got their braces from Dr. Eisinger & now they both have gorgeous smiles! Dr. Eisinger’s staff is super & he is wonderful!
Place rating: 5
Monterey, CA
I am currently being treated by Dr. Eisinger. I have invisalign and am using AcceleDent to speed up the treatment.
The Dr. is very friendly and knowledgeable. He remembers my name every time I see him (even when I just come by to drop off a payment.)
Shortly after I started my treatment, the Dr. called me at home — in the evening, not during his office hours — to check on me. Wow. I’ve never had that kind of attentiveness from a Dr. before.
The staff is also friendly and professional. I’ve had an issue that came up from my insurance and another from my flex spending account. Although neither issue was the fault of Dr. Eisinger’s staff, they quickly resolved both.
One note: if you can afford it, AcceleDent is the only way to go. It is an extra $ 1100, but cuts the treatment time in about half! Worth every cent.
I’m an extremely satisfied patient.
Place rating: 5
Monterey, CA
Today was my second visit with Dr. Eisinger. I went once for a consult and again today to get my paperwork and molds done for an Invisalign. It’s my first time going to an orthodontist. So far, everyone has been very helpful and friendly! Holly has been very helpful, working with my schedule and finances. She explains everything very clearly and patiently and answers all of my questions. I am a teacher, so I have trouble finding time to go in to places like the dentist and orthodontist because these places are usually closed before I can get there after work. The staff here really worked with me and even offered some extended hours due to my work schedule.
I don’t know how this place got any bad reviews. I’m pretty sure the person from Sacramento posted about the wrong Dr. Eisinger… I called a day before my appointment to let them know that I may be late due to a last minute schedule change with work, and they were able to fit me in at a later time, even though that meant they would have to stay past their own scheduled times.
Dr. Eisinger himself, like his staff, is also very friendly. He is also — from what I’ve heard — a perfectionist, which I like to hear. He told me that not only will he be able to fix my teeth alignment and jaw position but also the problem I have of not being able to naturally close my lips. He said he will fix it without taking away the fullness of my lips (an aesthetic aspect I didn’t even consider myself). I am looking forward to coming back in to watch the video of my projected/​estimated final teeth position.
On a side note, I don’t have kids of my own, (just 23 of other people’s children to teach) but I saw the staff interact with many kids who were in the office both days. They are very child friendly and the kids seem really happy to be here!
Place rating: 1
Sacramento, CA
At the time that I went to Dr. Eisinger’s office I was 20 years old. I had always been sensitive about the moderate crowding of my smile and decided to visit in order to attempt to remedy this. I called in to make a consultation appointment for Invisalign but I was also considering braces if my smile was too crowded. The staff when I called was friendly and the doctor was highly reviewed so I went in believing I would have a pleasant experience. What I got instead was one of the most awful appointments I have ever experienced.
The staff member that took my photos was practically non-​responsive and have no directions as to how I should smile, direct my jaw etc. After a curt «The doctor will see you in just a few minutes», I waited a half hour to see him. It would have been just as well had I walked out the door at that moment. Dr. Eisinger acted appalled while looking over my teeth, shockingly surprised at the «extreme crowding» I seemed to have. He essentially implied I was one of the worst cases he had ever seen and that I would have to have a consultation with their orthodontic surgeon before he would even begin braces. He recommended removing four perfectly healthy adult teeth, all in the front of my smile, in order to fix the «severe crowding». I left the appointment office, and promptly sat in my vehicle crying believing my smile was not only disgusting to look at, but not fixable without serious surgery.
After being contacted several times over the course of a 6 month period by his office, I looked into other options. I am currently wearing Invisalign corrective molds through a lovely dental office who acted shocked and appalled that an orthodontist, especially a highly rated one, would suggest that level of procedure for what they called «mild, maybe not even moderate crowding». A procedure that could endanger healthy teeth and would have cost a fortune. I would never go back to this orthodontist because I feel that he was rude, offensive, and suggested a procedure to make money alone without consideration for his patient.
Place rating: 5
Monterey, CA
My 10-​year old son was referred to Dr. Eisinger by his regular dentist, Dr. LavIlla, when it was apparent that my son’s teeth needed space for his incoming teeth. Dr. Eisinger and his staff have been nothing but friendly, patient, and supportive… even when we would come in occasionally with a busted wire. My son just got his braces off yesterday and looks fantastic.
We are nothing but pleased with Dr. Eisinger and his wonderful staff.
Place rating: 5
Monterey, CA
My daughter started her Ortho less then a week ago with dr. Eisinger. She had a large gap between her front teeth that she is very self conscious about. The gap is already starting to close and she is smiling now:)
Place rating: 5
Seaside, CA
Dr Eisinger was really great in helping me fix my crooked teeth which resulted in me having perfect teeth today! I am now extremely confident in my smile and I’m so grateful for Dr Eisinger’s help.
Place rating: 5
Salinas, CA
Dr Eisenger’s staff are wonderful and really tried to work with me on scheduling. I work in the dental field and chose Dr Eisinger’s office for my son’s braces because over the last 20 years I have been impressed with the finished results of his patients. Orthodontics changes the bone structure and how you will look later in life. My son loves Dr Eisenger and we have been very happy with our orthodontic progress. Our son needed his palate expanded and his lower jaw. Dr Eisenger was able to give him a more masculine appearance and with smart planing on phase one our son didn’t have to have any teeth pulled to make room for his permanent teeth now that we are ready to move to phase two. With the smaller brackets he is able to keep his teeth cleaner and doesn’t seem to go through the same pain I did when I had braces in my childhood.
Place rating: 5
Carmel, CA
«I am so glad that I had Dr Eisinger as my orthodontist and that I did not put off the procedure any longer! My quality of life has improved enormously since my teeth were straightened with the Damon System. It was completed fairly quickly with little pain. Now I have a beautiful set of straight teeth, an excellent biting surface and a confident open smile! Don’t put off looking after yourself– do it now; it’s worth it!»
Place rating: 1
Los Angeles, CA
Damon brackets do move teeth faster and have a great result when used properly, but I would choose having uncomfortable wire changes and regular braces for years over Dr. Eisinger. He is nice when you go in for exam but ends up being very rude to patients of all ages. I remember going to my daughter’s appointment and seeing him remove a girl’s braces and she was crying because it hurt so bad and his solution was to tell her if she didn’t stop crying he wouldn’t remove them at all! I was disgusted! Which obviously affects his staff too since there is a constant turn around in employees. I saw a new face at every appointment which made me feel very uncomfortable. Dr. Eisinger is all about the Damon system but rarely will you hear about what he can do himself. A bracket is a bracket, you should make your decision based on the doctor. One star, only because I couldn’t put zero.
Place rating: 5
Carmel Valley, CA
Dr. Eisinger and his staff are really as good as it gets. I had braces on as a teenager but you couldn’t tell by looking at my teeth as an adult so I went for a consultation. I had an open bite, over bite, and cross bite. No small task. I called the references to hear their experiences and finally took the plunge. I had braces on for over a year with molar to molar equipment and all. He made every appointment quick and painless. The Carmel office is so convenient and they never kept me waiting. Dr. Eisinger kept the process moving and as a result my smile is completely transformed and in less time than he quoted me at the beginning. I saved a lot of money by paying upfront and was never charged a dime for extras or anything else. I even got to know his staff a little bit and enjoyed seeing them. I watched him teach his assistants with patience which is probably why they are always cheerful and on point. I whiten my teeth at home and really like to smile now. Oh, and the reason I went for the consult here in the first place is that my husband went here for his braces 10yrs ago before we met and his teeth still look great and he told me this guy was the best. So there is another 5 star review right there!
Place rating: 5
Monterey, CA
Dr. Eisinger is great! When my dentist recommended braces, I was a little anxious about it. I had asked a friend for a referral for a local orthodontist — since 3 of her kids had braces, who better to ask! She told me to go see Dr. Eisinger and I was very happy that I did. Every visit has been quick and friendly and I never had to wait more than a few minutes in the lobby. Most of all, Dr. Eisinger was always very warm and cheerful — plus he always took time to listen to and address any questions or concerns. I am completely satisfied with my treatments and highly suggest Dr. Eisinger services!
Place rating: 5
Seaside, CA
May not be the cheapest Ortho in town but worth the money. Staff is friendly and Dr Eisinger actually cares about his patients. My son has a disability that makes it difficult for us to find a dentist to treat him. We had 3 separate consults at different Ortho’s in the area. All were nervous to treat our son and insisted on pre-​meds. Dr Eisinger researched our sons condition and wasn’t scared to treat him. We are confident that Dr Eisinger is the best choice!!!
Place rating: 1
San Jose, CA
I wish I had never gotten braces. I wasted a lot of time and money, and all the braces did was wreck my teeth. My former dentist in Monterey (Dr. Kern – she is wonderful) and my current dentist in San Jose have both confirmed that having my braces removed took out the dental work I already had… yes, getting my braces removed took out the sealants and fillings I’d had for several years. So now I have the fun and the expense of getting my teeth filled again. I was not aware of the fact that having the Damon braces removed could cause my fillings (which were close to my gum line and not directly covered by the braces) to pull out. Very frustrating!
I was initally told that my Damon braces would be on for 14 – 16 months. Wrong! They were on for over three years – closer to three and a half, so I ended up with tons of extended treatment fees. I understand that I was in my early 30’s when I had the braces put on and that teeth can be slower to move in «older» people. Fine. But 40 months is not even close to the original estimate of 14 – 16.
To be fair, I was not able to wear my rubber bands as prescribed. Let me explain why. First off, I was not told when I got the Damon braces that I would need to wear rubber bands 24 hours a day. I could not do this because of my job. I am a teacher and need to be able to speak clearly all day. The rubber band configurations I was expected to wear were ridiculous – I could hardly move my jaw to open it, as there were rubber bands connecting the top teeth to the bottom teeth. I tried my best, but I could not wear the bands as suggested. So, when my braces were finally removed after nearly three and a half years, the teeth on my right side wouldn’t touch when my jaw was closed. My dentist was shocked when she examined my teeth. She couldn’t believe I’d had braces on for that long and couldn’t even chew on the right-​hand side.
The only reason I wanted to get treatment in the first place was because my lower teeth were getting chipped slightly by my top teeth. I just wanted my top teeth «popped out» a little so my lower teeth wouldn’t get chipped… really, it was a cosmetic reason. I’m sad to say that I used to be proud of my teeth and my smile, but now I can’t stand the way my teeth look. The braces changed my smile, and not for the better.
This was, sadly, a very expensive lesson, and I feel angry that I had to deal with painful braces (new wires were excruciating) and appointments and ridiculous rubber band configurations for three long years. What a mistake.
Place rating: 5
Salinas, CA
I met Dr. Eisinger when I was a junior in high school not knowing if I should be scared or excited to have train tracks on my teeth for about a year. As soon as he explained to me and my mother about the Damon system they follow, I was pretty relieved to hear that I will not be wearing braces that will exceed 2 years. As time went on while I had my braces, I was impressed and fascinated on how quick my teeth were straightening out within the first few months. When it was time to finally get rid of my braces, I noticed that MY FACE LOOKS WAY PRETTIER THAN BEFORE I GOT BRACES. It’s really surprising to know that the Damon system not only straightens out your teeth but it will also change your facial appearance.
Dr. Eisinger is an amazing doctor and he’s super friendly. As well as his staff. I still have appointments with him for my retainer and he always compliments about how beautiful my smile is. He still shows me pictures about how I looked like before I got braces. I know for a fact that my smile and facial appearance is way better than before braces came into my life. I’m so happy my mother put me into the Damon system with him.
Thanks Dr. E!
Place rating: 1
Kalaupapa, HI
My daughter was a recent patient of Dr. Eisenger. As a result of his care, she developed gingival recession which will necessitate costly and painful grafting. Dr. Eisenger denied that his use of the Damon system could cause this iatrogenic effect, though his treatment as the cause was confirmed by the head of periodontal care from a leading US dental school in an independent exam. Of greater concern is Dr. Eisenger’s uncrtitical acceptance of the Damon method and apparent failure to apply basic dental judgement i. Dr. Eisenger refused to accept any responsibility for his care. He assured us that dental studies in refereed dental journals confirm the Damon method could not cause the gingival recession. However, when asked for references to review the studies, he was unable to provide them as they do not exist. He was critical of the care of his local orthodontist colleagues stating only he uses the Rolls Royce of brackets while other orthodontists use old fashioned ones. Overall, his care and demeanor were inappropriate once the recession developed immediately following the active phase of treatment. Though paid in full in advance, treatment was not completed and he refused to make arrangement for our request for another orthodontist to complete the follow-​up visits in his place. i agree he has sophisticated and persuasive marketing tools, but this is no substitute for knowledge of the procedures he uses.
Place rating: 5
Monterey, CA
I am a local healthcare professional and I have referred many of my patients and their children to Dr. E. I have heard nothing but glowing reports back from them about how pleased they are with Dr. Eisinger and his staff! When my kids need braces, (which it’s sure looking like they will haha) they will be in Dr. E’s chair and no where else! He is as solid as they come.