As one of the only American Board of Orthodontics Certified orthodontist in San Carlos, Andrews Orthodontics has been fixing smiles for over five years. The company specializes in braces (Damon®, metal, and clear), Invisalign®, retainers, early and teen treatment, surgical, and adult treatments. The company is a member of the American Board of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, and the American Association of Orthodontists.
Serving patients in the San Carlos, Belmont, and Peninsula of the Bay Area, Chang Orthodontics specializes in braces for children, teens, and adults. Clients speak highly of the professional and friendly staff, creative retainer designs, knowledgeable answers, and expert results.
Ghina Morad, DMD is a Silicon Valley-based orthodontic office with over ten years of experience serving the San Carlos area. The company specializes in facial harmony, gum reshaping, cosmetic dentistry, relieving dental anxiety, pediatric dentistry, gum disease treatment, dental cleanings and exams, dental implants, emergencies, mouth guards, migraine and headache solutions, root canals, smile design, teeth bonding, TMJ treatment, veneers, tooth-colored fillings, teeth whitening, restorative dentistry, tooth recontouring, crowns, bridges, clear aligner orthodontics, and dental sedation options.
Located in Palo Alto, Larry Morrill, DDS. is an orthodontic office specializing in early and adult treatment, retention, and snoring and sleep apnea. Clients speak highly of the child-friendly atmosphere, professional staff, high-quality results, organization skills, and cost-effective pricing solutions.
Serving the Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View, Menlo Park, and surrounding areas, Merna Tajaddod Orthodontics offers orthodontic care to children, teens, and adults. They specialize in phase one and two orthodontic treatment, metal and clear ceramic braces, Invisalign®, and AcceleDent®. The company is a member of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Tajaddod is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Harvard Society of Advancement in Orthodontics, and more.
Based in San Mateo, Pacific Dental Center focuses on combining state-of-the-art technology with aesthetic principles to provide excellent service to their patients. The company specializes in restorative dentistry, implants, veneers, Invisalign®, tooth-colored fillings, root canals, bridge, power tooth whitening, digital X-rays, and laser dentistry.
Peninsula Orthodontic Group Inc. is a Redwood City-based orthodontic office that specializes in early and adult treatment, phase two and adolescent treatment, and braces (clear ceramic, traditional metal, and Invisalign®). The company is a member of the America Association of Orthodontists, San Mateo County Dental Society, and the American Association of Orthodontists.
Providing orthodontic care for both adults and children in the San Francisco Bay area, Redwood Shores Orthodontics offers digital X-rays, a fully digital office, and the latest technology for excellent treatment. The company specializes in adult orthodontics, retainers, child and adolescent orthodontics, growth modification, early treatment, surgical orthodontics, Invisalign®, and braces. Clients speak highly of their professional and friendly staff, high-quality work, reasonable prices, and clear explanations.
Located in Redwood City and Menlo Park, Rim Orthodontics has over 15 years of experience serving orthodontic patients. The company specializes in early treatment and prevention, traditional metal or ceramic braces, invisible or lingual braces, emergency care, and more. Dr. Paul Rim is a member of the California Dental Association, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics, American Association of Orthodontics, and the American Dental Association.
Offering full-service orthodontic care since 1928, Rubinchik Cohen Dental Care is a Redwood City-based practice. The company specializes in extractions, crowns, amalgam, root canal, tooth whitening, mini implants, bridge, orthodontics, Invisalign®, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, periodontal surgery, dental hygiene, implants, and dentures. Clients speak highly of their excellent service, clear explanations, friendly staff, fast and quality work, painless experience, and very kid-friendly atmosphere.
Based in San Carlos and serving the Redwood City and Belmont areas, San Carlos Orthodontics is the only full-time orthodontic practice in the city. The company specializes in Invisalign TeenTM clear aligners, traditional metal or clear braces, and Invisalign®. Dr. Gary Lau, the primary doctor, is a member of the San Mateo County Dental Society, California Dental Association, American Dental Association, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics, and the American Association of Orthodontists.
San Mateo Dental Office is an orthodontic practice based in San Mateo that focuses on patients’ smiles being the most important aspect of their results. The company specializes in dental exams and cleanings, braces, Invisalign®, home care, sealants, fluoride treatment, dental and digital X-rays, tooth whitening, bridges, veneers, composite fillings, dental implants, porcelain inlays and onlays, crowns, dentures, root canal therapy, disease diagnosis and treatment, and disease maintenance.
San Mateo Orthodontics is a family orthodontics office that serves the San Mateo, Hillsborough, and Burlingame areas. The company specializes in space maintenance for permanent teeth eruption, cosmetic contouring, dental positioning before implant placement, two-phase treatment if needed, multi-disciplinary treatment, surgical orthodontics Invislign® for teens and adults, early treatment, snoring and sleep apnea, and braces for children and adults.
A family dental practice, Smile Dental Center specializes in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign®, and also has a teenage clinic. They focus on keeping up-to-date with the latest technology to ensure clients’ dental health. The company is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and is a Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics.
South San Francisco Dental Care serves Daly City, San Bruno, and surrounding areas. The company focuses on each patient’s unique needs, using state-of-the-art technology, high-quality works, and old-fashioned customer service. They specialize in preventative dentistry, gum disease, extractions, fillings, root canals, sedation dentistry, wisdom teeth removal, IV sedation, digital X-rays, laser dentistry, emergency dental care, and more. They are members of the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Board of Periodontology, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American associate of Endodontists, and are an Invisilign® Preferred Provider.
Founded in 1997, Tavarez Orthodontics serves the Menlo Park and San Carlos areas. The company specializes in braces, Invisalign®, AcceleDent®, Ortho Pulse, Propel, digital X-rays, mouth guards, retainers, TMJ/TMD treatment, sleep apnea, surgical orthodontics, pediatric and teen orthodontics, and adult orthodontics. Dr. Kathleen Tavarez is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontist, California State Society of Orthodontist, Mid-Peninsula Dental Society, and San Mateo County Dental Society.
A: A dental hygienist completes a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene to receive their accreditation. After this, they can choose to continue their education to become an orthodontist. They'll first need to complete a four-year doctoral program to get a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. After which, they'll continue on to an orthodontist specialty.
A: According to Payscale.com, the median annual salary for an orthodontist assistant in 2020 was $34,477. However, this salary can vary greatly depending on the state the orthodontist assisting is working in, the total hours worked, level of experience, and other factors.
A: An orthodontist assistant will need to complete a certificate or associate’s degree in dental assisting and get certified to practice. Each state might have slightly different requirements, such as state exams, to become an orthodontist assistant. You’ll need to:
