Expert Orthodontic Specialist for Lingual Braces
Orthodontics • Lompoc, CA
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades (Dr. Yvette Battle): 4.6 star rating (9 reviews) (9 reviews)
- US News / Press Ganey (Dr. Scott R. Harper): 5/5 patient rating (14 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kirk Specht, nearby): 4.8 star rating (227 reviews) (227 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction scores for local orthodontists (e.g., 4.6/5; 5/5)
- Positive clinical interaction themes (e.g., time taken with patients, warm personality)
- For lingual braces/InBrace generally, many people adapt after an initial adjustment period
Common complaints
- Lingual braces can cause early discomfort/tongue irritation and speech changes during adjustment (lisp)
- Reports of severe pain/discomfort and difficulty eating/speaking with lingual braces in at least one account
- Potential lack of responsiveness described in a negative lingual braces experience
In patients' words
"“The best Orthodontist around! His warm personality and time taken with patients makes you feel like part of the family! I highly recommend Dr. Specht, he is wonderful!”"
— Healthgrades review snippet for Dr. Kirk Specht (Santa Maria, CA)"“After InBrace goes on, everyone has a two-week adjustment period… For starters, you’ll have a lisp.”"
— Oprah Daily (InBrace/l ingual braces experience)"“Shortly after the initial placement of the lingual braces, they began to experience severe pain and discomfort… difficult to eat, speak, and even sleep.”"
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