Monterey Bay Orthodontics

Dr. Garrett Criswell is an Orthodontic Specialist and Invisalign Elite Provider, certified by the American Association of Orthodontics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Criswell specializes in creating beautiful smiles for the entire family through state of the art orthodontic treatment in a relaxing, family oriented practice. Our goal is to make your journey towards a beautiful smile both fun and rewarding!

Established in 1979.
Dr. Gary Palma has provided exceptional orthodontic treatment in the Monterey Peninsula since 1979 when he first opened his offices in Monterey and in Carmel. Since then, Dr. Garrett Criswell joined the practice and together they continue to deliver premiere orthodontic treatment for the entire family. They specialize in Invisalign and esthetic braces, in addition to more traditional types of braces. Both Dr. Gary Palma and Dr. Garrett Criswell are certified orthodontic specialists by the American Association of Orthodontics and have attended top ranked schools for their training, including UCSF, USC, UOP and UCLA.

Garrett Criswell, DDS, MS C.
Business Owner
Dr. Criswell became an orthodontist so that he could be a part of the dramatic change that occurs during treatment, both in the patient’s smile and self-confidence.

Dr. Criswell attended UCLA for college and UCSF for dental school and orthodontics. Where he was at the top of his class, earning numerous awards and accolades.

Dr. Criswell is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Monterey Bay Dental Society.

Dr. Criswell is happily married and the prod father of fours sons!!