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Dr. Vickie Sue Greenberg, D.D.S., M.S.D.

Orthodontist

Dr. Greenberg is a Board Certified Orthodontist who has been practicing orthodontics for over 25 years. She completed her DDS degree at Northwestern in Chicago, IL; her MSD degree at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA; and her surgical orthodontic program at Harlem Hospital/Columbia University during 1990 and 1991. She was awarded for outstanding performance by the Dental Materials Department in 1988.

Dr. Greenberg is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, an Elite Provider of Invisalign®, and a certified provider of the DNA Appliance System for Sleep Apnea & Snoring. She is also currently a member of several orthodontic groups, organizations, and study clubs, including AAO, PCSO, CDA, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Occlusion Connection, and a Fotona Light Walker User Group. Dr. Greenberg has been published in the CDA Dental Journal.

Dr. Greenberg specializes in TMJ and Sleep Therapy, Invisalign®, Invisalign Teen®, maxillofacial orthopedics and non-surgical and non-extraction orthodontic treatment.. Her goal is to improve the patient’s airway space for better overall breathing during the night which results in a more alert and less irritable day, therefore having a better quality of life!

Dr. Greenberg enjoys taking on more difficult cases that usually require surgery. She has become known for correcting the patient’s bite in a non-invasive and non-surgical way. When other specialists suggest surgery, Dr. Greenberg is skilled at finding a creative way to use a non-extraction, non-surgical method of treatment to improve the patient’s smile without too much pain! She enjoys creating beautiful smiles and confidence in her patients and improving their quality of life.

Minnesota born but Los Angeles raised, Dr. Greenberg now lives in the San Gabriel Valley and has been serving the Pasadena, CA area since 1991. She comes from a long maternal line of medicine women, including 3 out of 4 of her grandparents who had graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 1920s. Two of her grandparents actually graduated together in 1925!
Dr. Greenberg enjoys photography, traveling, reading, and looking for new ideas to improve her patient’s quality of care.
Dr. Vickie Sue Greenberg, D.D.S., M.S.D.
  • Altadena, CA
  • Northwestern in Chicago, Illinois
  • Accepting new patients

Is mouthwash good for dental crowns?

Mouthwash can be helpful and won't affect your crowns.

When will my teeth stop hurting from Invisalign?

Hi There. Thank you for the update. This is very normal, especially in the beginning and first week. The first week is the most challenging, from there you will only notice pressure READ MORE
Hi There. Thank you for the update. This is very normal, especially in the beginning and first week. The first week is the most challenging, from there you will only notice pressure when you change to a new tray. You're welcome to take over-the-counter Advil/Ibuprofen to assist with any discomfort if necessary. Call the office next week for any new updates.

Is it normal for adults to have braces?

Hello,

I would say that more than half of our patients are adults.