Voted Best Orthodontist in Manhattan Beach.

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Award-winning orthodontic care in Manhattan Beach, led by Dr. Patricia J. Panucci and trusted by South Bay families for more than two decades.

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Voted Best Orthodontist in Manhattan Beach.

Award-winning orthodontic care in Manhattan Beach, led by Dr. Patricia J. Panucci and trusted by South Bay families for more than two decades.

POWERED BY Expertise

FUELED BY  Fun

BUILT TO  Smile

20+ Years.
One Orthodontist.
Zero Compromises.

We get it.
You want more than straight teeth.

You want to feel like the best version of yourself. You live in a community where confidence opens doors and where you expect the best. We built Beach Braces to deliver exactly what you’re looking for.

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Most-Reviewed 5-Star Orthodontic Practice in Manhattan Beach


Featured in South Bay Magazine as Top Health Professional


Diamond  Invisalign® Provider


Trusted by South Bay families for 20+ years

Why South Bay Families Choose Beach Braces

Your smile deserves more than a one-size-fits-all treatment plan. At Beach Braces, Dr. Panucci combines advanced orthodontic technology, personalized care, and more than 20 years of trusted experience to help every patient feel confident from the first visit to the final smile.

More Than Straight Teeth.

A Complete Approach to Your Smile.

At Beach Braces, orthodontic care goes deeper than alignment alone. Dr. Panucci takes an airway-focused approach, using advanced technology like i-CAT 3D imaging to evaluate your teeth, jaws, bite, airway, and facial structure with greater detail. This comprehensive view helps us create treatment plans that support confident smiles, healthy function, and long-term results.
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Airway-Focused Care

Orthodontic treatment that considers breathing, jaw development, and facial balance.

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i-CAT 3D Imaging

A detailed 3D view that helps guide more precise diagnosis and treatment planning.

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Synapse Quick Comfort

An advanced comfort-focused option available exclusively with Dr. Panucci in Manhattan Beach.

Meet

Dr. Panucci

Dr. Patricia Panucci is a trusted Manhattan Beach orthodontist and the founder of Beach Braces, providing expert orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults throughout the South Bay. With advanced training from USC, a master’s degree in craniofacial biology, and 20 years of experience serving local families, Dr. Panucci combines personalized treatment, modern technology, and a passion for creating confident, healthy smiles. 

A Smile Worth Showing Off.

An Experience Worth Talking About.

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Advanced Technology

3D imaging and modern orthodontic tools help create precise, personalized treatment plans.

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One Orthodontist

Dr. Panucci personally oversees your smile journey from consultation to final results.

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Diamond Invisalign® Provider

Experience matters when choosing clear aligner treatment for your smile.

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Personalized Experience

A warm, relaxed orthodontic office designed to make every visit feel easy.

Options for the Smile and Confidence You’ll Love

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Ride the Wave to a Smile you Absolutely Love

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Schedule your FREE consultation

Let’s talk about your goals and explore the right treatment for your lifestyle.

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Choose Braces or Invisalign®

Using our exclusive technology, Dr. Panucci designs a plan built around you- your smile, your schedule, your life.

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Love Your New Beach Braces Smile

Walk out with the confidence and the smile you’ve always wanted, and have a blast along the way.

Trusted by South Bay Families

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Get the Smile You've Always Wanted!

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