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Dr. Patricia Panucci, DDS - Orthodontist in Manhattan Beach, California

Dr. Patricia Panucci, DDS

Orthodontist

Manhattan Beach, California
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1235240417· License: 51124 (CA) verify
Industry payments (2024): $564 across 9 payments (what this means)
4.55(59 ratings)

In Dr. Patricia Panucci's own words

How Dr. Patricia Panucci describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Dr. Panucci and our team are here to help you achieve your best smile as quickly and comfortably as possible
  • The practice is honored to be part of each patient's smile story.
  • Care, clarity, and confidence—that’s our promise to you!
  • The practice prioritizes patient comfort.

Training & credentials

  • Serving the South Bay 20+ years!

Recovery guidance

  • But today the worst part is probably just the stethoscope in your mouth
  • It's more after you get the braces on and like tomorrow you might feel really uncomfortable
  • Dr. Patricia Panucci's practice advises patients that the procedure itself should not hurt too much.

Results

  • Watching patients gain confidence through their smile transformations is what the practice loves most.
  • Dr. Panucci's practice has created thousands of smiles.

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About

Dr. Patricia Panucci is an orthodontist practicing in Manhattan Beach, California, serving the South Bay area for over 20 years. Specializing in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, Dr. Panucci is an Invisalign Diamond Provider, offering Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and lingual braces. Her practice emphasizes airway-focused treatment, utilizing exclusive 3D imaging for diagnosis and planning. Dr. Panucci and her team are dedicated to helping patients achieve their best smile as quickly and comfortably as possible. They prioritize patient comfort, explaining every step of an appointment, and ensure each visit starts in a warm and inviting environment. The practice is honored to be part of each patient's smile story, from the first consultation to the final reveal, helping them gain confidence through their transformations and achieve smiles they feel proud to share. Their promise to patients is care, clarity, and confidence.

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Specialties

  • Orthodontist

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Patricia Panucci, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Invisalign

$5,750

About typicalTypical in California: $4,000–$6,000 (median $5,000, 29 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Patricia Panucci

Sourced directly from Dr. Patricia Panucci's social posts and replies.

What is the patient journey like at Beach Braces?
The practice's involvement with patients spans from the first consultation to the final reveal of their new smile.
What can I expect from the patient experience at Beach Braces?
Every patient visit starts in a warm and inviting environment, and the practice explains every step of an appointment to ensure patients always know exactly what to expect.
What foods should I avoid with braces and why?
Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces should avoid hard, sticky, and chewy foods like popcorn, nuts, caramel, gum, hard candy, and ice. These foods can bend orthodontic wires, break brackets, and delay treatment.
How can I get more information about food restrictions with braces?
If you have questions about what's safe to eat with braces, you should ask the practice at your next visit.
Why are retainers important after orthodontic treatment?
Consistent use of retainers is crucial for maintaining the smile in its desired or correct position and helps prevent unexpected negative changes to the smile in the future.

Technologies & brands Dr. Patricia Panucci mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Patricia Panucci's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

Patient Experience

Dr. Patricia Panucci Review Summary

4.6
Dr. Panucci has excellent ratings across multiple platforms. She has a 5.0 rating based on 2 reviews, a 4.5 rating on Yelp, a 4.6 rating on Yelp mobile, and a 4.6 rating on Google Reviews. Her average rating is an impressive 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Ratings from Other Platforms

yelp.com

4.5 out of 5

Based on 84 reviews

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m.yelp.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 82 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Based on 11 reviews

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Dr. Patricia Panucci, DDS - Orthodontist in Manhattan Beach, California

Main Office

220 N Aviation Blvd A, Manhattan Beach, California

(310) 379-0006

Book a Service Consultation

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$564

Payments

9

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. Patricia Panucci received $564 across 9 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 56% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Align Technology, Inc..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (310) 379-0006

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

220 N Aviation Blvd A

Manhattan Beach, California 90266

Office Information

Phone: (310) 379-0006

Where does Dr. Patricia Panucci practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

220 N Aviation Blvd A, Manhattan Beach, California 90266

(2 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Master's Degree In Craniofacial Biology
Dmd Degree From The University Of Louisville School Of Dentistry

Certifications & Licenses

Certificate In Orthodontics

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Patricia Panucci online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact the office directly at (310) 379-0006 to inquire about booking an appointment.
Does Dr. Patricia Panucci offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Panucci offers telehealth services. Contacting the office directly is recommended for further information.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Patricia Panucci?
Patients of Dr. Panucci have shared positive experiences, including adult Invisalign treatment with Acceledent, successful treatment for teenagers with crowded teeth, and a general feeling of being helped effectively.
What areas of care does Dr. Patricia Panucci cater to?
Dr. Panucci specializes in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. She offers a range of treatments including Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, lingual braces, and airway-focused treatment using 3D imaging. Her focus is on providing fast, comfortable, and high-quality orthodontic care. Utilizes exclusive 3D imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning.