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Louisiana Orthodontic Specialists, led by Dr.
About Farabee Ernest DDS
Long-running care from Dr. Ernest Farabee draws many teen patients, though a few reviews mention billing disputes and extended treatment timelines.
Reviews here describe a practice built on a long relationship with Dr. Farabee, who many patients say is easy to talk to and puts them at ease during appointments. Teens make up a notable share of the patient base, and several families mention having multiple kids treated there over the years. At the same time, a handful of reviews raise concerns about cost disputes, including disagreements over a free retainer offer and treatment that some felt was extended once a balance was outstanding.
Summary of 12 patient reviews, March 2018–August 2026, updated September 2026
Louisiana Orthodontic Specialists, led by Dr.
Ernest Farabee III, DDS, provides orthodontic care for all ages using state-of-the-art equipment. The practice offers metal and ceramic braces in a friendly, professional environment committed to high standards of care.
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Farabee Ernest DDS provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
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Dr. Ernest Farabee, DDS
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-- BILLY MELVIN DESOTO --, D.D.S.
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| The orthodontist | 7 | 3 |
| Friendly staff | 5 | 1 |
| Treatment results | 1 | 2 |
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| Great with kids | 1 | 1 |
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Recent reviews from Google
Dr. Farabee is past disrespectful . My little sister recently went in to get her retainers that he offered for “free” and even added it to her file. After reviewing her file and seeing it in her file he started using terms like “yall people” basically discriminating saying black people always want something for free, when it was something that he most definitely offered. After the situation and her second appointment he apologized just to turn around and say it right back to our face. I wouldn’t recommend business to him he is definitely money hungry and try to leave you in treatment just to receive more money out of you.
I wouldn't recommend this orthodontist my daughter has been with him for almost 3 years she's had 2 surgeries since then he had her to get one of her permanent side top tooth pulled only to see no good resuts that we're paying for if you'll trying to go the cheap route with no down payment he would be the one but other than that no find someone else to do the work the correct way!
Amazing staff, great treatment, and dr farabee is a great guy, and i enjoy his presence when i have my appointments…10/10 recommend!!!
They are very much inconsistent they don’t know how to pick up the phone and they will tell you that your appointment is on the date that you set it for but when you go up there it is something totally different.do better
Was NOT satisfied at all, with my final results!! It seemed to be going good for a while at first, then downhill. I paid off balance extremely early n it seems like after he got paid he stop "caring" so much. I will not recommend him to anyone! At the time he was a.bit cheaper, but just pay another orthodontist, who is reputable so you'll get quality A-1 service because this is not the place! Quality over Quantity guys!
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