Braces

Beverly Boulevard keeps rolling east past the usual suspects, and just past the Silver Lake drag you’ll hit a stretch where the storefronts thin out. Tucked among them sits Braces, where a dental practice quietly makes itself useful.

Five thousand feet south of the 10, the office sits at 5844 1/2 E Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022, a single-story building that blends into the low hum of the block. Behind its door you’ll find the familiar rhythm of cleanings, exams, and orthodontic work, all paired with the usual adjuncts: digital X-rays, fluoride treatments, and night guards. Cosmetic contouring and minor tooth reshaping sit on the same menu, and if you’re bringing youngsters along they handle pediatric check-ups and early interceptive care.

A quick call ahead usually lines things up, and the line is (310) 369-1721 if you need to shake the rust off an old appointment or book the first new one. They leave the hard-sell posters at the door, so you know what you’re walking into.

For directions before you head over, the map does the heavy lifting.