I feel blessed to be an orthodontist. Using my clinical skills to improve the function of my patients teeth for the betterment of their overall oral health is satisfying, but what is unbelievably rewarding is seeing what a positive difference an attractive smile can make in a persons life. People smile more, laugh more freely, and experience a boost in self-confidence when they feel good about their smiles. This is why I love what I do.
I completed my general dental education at Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry in 1985, after which I practiced general dentistry and served as a faculty member at the School of Dentistry. I became excited about orthodontics when I witnessed the transformation that took place as I restored the badly neglected smile of one of my first orthodontic patients, Katherine. As I treated her with braces, bridges, and crowns, she started smiling again and taking care of her overall appearance. She got a job outside the home for the first time and worked her way up to an executive position. The confident, polished woman she became looked 20 years younger and was virtually unrecognizable as the patient had I started treatment on. Her words of appreciation hooked me on orthodontics. I completed my Master of Science degree in orthodontics in 1988 at Loma Linda University.
I was born and raised in Nagano, Japan, but always wanted to come to the US for a higher education. While in dental school in the Inland Empire, I started visiting the South Bay to buy Japanese food, which was unavailable inland, and fell in love with this area. I changed my original plan of returning to Japan to practice and instead moved to Torrance in 1990. Later, I became a naturalized citizen. The South Bay, with its unique blend of cultures, is where my wife Margaret and I truly feel at home. This has been a wonderful place to raise our great kids, Alex and Erika.
By regularly participating in continuing education, I am able to stay current on the latest knowledge, technology, and techniques in orthodontics. My patients deserve the best, and continuing education allows me to provide my patients with more options and better results.
I feel that it is a privilege to live and work in such a wonderful community. I enjoy getting to know my patients and their families. It is always such an honor to know that I have made a difference in so many of my patients' lives. I couldn't ask for a better job or for a better group of people to be sharing their smiles with me. I look forward to working with you.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
Hi, my name is Margaret and Im a treatment coordinator. Im here to answer questions and help you on your orthodontic journey. When Im out and about in the South Bay, I frequently see patients and parents, both current and from years back. I count it a privilege to have gotten to know so many wonderful people here in the past twenty-nine years. We have many second-generation patients and are even treating the grandchild of one of our first patients!
In my free time, I love spending time with friends and family, especially my two adult children. My favorite place to go is New York City, where I can visit my daughter and eat thin crust pizza. NYC is awesome, but the South Bay is the BEST place to live!
Orthodontists who have achieved a significant level of experience in treating patients with the Invisalign system and have reached the top ranking are called Top Elite VIP Providers. Dr. Noguchi has been a Top Elite VIP Provider since 2011, being one of the top 1% among 40,000 dentists in the U.S.
Over the years, Dr. Noguchi has continuously incorporated the latest research findings and cutting- edge technological advancements in orthodontics to shorten treatment time and improve comfort for his patients, whether they choose braces or Invisalign.
Dr. Noguchi will explore all viable treatment options with you to meet your needs. It is completely up to you to choose either a limited scope of treatment or the most comprehensive orthodontic treatment.