Dentist & Orthodontics in Downey, CA | Maribel Brand DDS Inc.

Care in one office

Orthodontic treatment and everyday dental care, with referrals to trusted specialists when that is the right next step.

Orthodontics

General dentistry

Meet your doctors

We are a private general dental office in Downey with a focus on orthodontics. Your doctor, either Dr. Maribel Brand or Dr. Julian Restrepo, goes over your treatment options and answers your questions in person.

Dr. Maribel Brand, DDS

Dr. Maribel Brand is the owner of the practice. She has spent 25 years in dentistry, including 20 years providing orthodontic care right here in Downey, and she takes real pride in helping this community.

Orthodontics means seeing the same patients for about two years, and that time builds relationships that last well beyond the treatment itself. She has treated generations of Downey families over the years, and back when her sons were in school, many of their friends ended up in her chair for their braces.

Dr. Julian Restrepo, DDS

Dr. Julian Restrepo is a general dentist, and Dr. Brand's son. He grew up around this office, and he now directs our digital workflow and clear aligner treatment.

Using intraoral digital scans and digital tooth movement planning, he plans each aligner case in-house and checks progress in person at every visit, so patients always know how their treatment is tracking. His general dentistry covers the everyday work of keeping teeth healthy, from exams and fillings to crowns and extractions, all planned with the same digital tools.

Call (562) 904-6930

Two minutes, twice a day

Brush along with our timer: thirty seconds on each part of your mouth, with a nudge when it is time to move on.

Before you visit

Certain PPO plans, in-office payment plans, and a team that speaks Spanish.

Orthodontic questions

Is the orthodontic consultation really free?

Yes. Your doctor looks at your teeth, checks your bite (occlusion), and talks through what treatment could look like. X-rays or a 3D scan, if needed, are billed separately. General dental exams have a fee.

What if a bracket breaks or an aligner cracks?

Keep any loose piece or tray, do not attempt a home repair, and call the office for instructions. See the braces care guide or aligner care guide for immediate steps.

General questions

Do I need a referral?

No referral is needed. Call or text the office to book a visit.

What ages do you see?

We're not a pediatric office. For both general dentistry and orthodontics, the best time for a first visit is when the permanent teeth start coming in: the first molars around age six, then the front teeth. This stage, with baby and adult teeth together, is called the mixed dentition.

It's when your doctor can catch problems while they're still simple: holding space when a baby tooth is lost too early, so the adult tooth doesn't come in crowded or rotated, or widening a narrow maxilla (upper jaw) with a palatal expander.

Do you take insurance and offer payment plans?

The office accepts certain PPO dental plans. Call or text us your plan information, and the team will check your benefits. In-office payment plans are also available.

Why do I need to call before visiting?

The office is open on set office days each month, and orthodontic and general patients are seen on those same days. Calling or texting first lets us confirm the next one and reserve your time.

Plan your visit

(562) 904-6930

11942 Paramount Blvd Suite A, Downey, CA 90242. Visits are by appointment on set office days, so call or text first.

Call or text the office. Tell the team whether you want orthodontic care, general dentistry, or help with a specific concern.
Meet with your doctor. The orthodontic consultation is free and starts with a first look at your bite.
Leave with a clear plan, and the exact cost in writing before you decide.

Orthodontics and general dentistry