5 Best Orthodontic Clinics in Salinas (2026)

What people praise

• Reviewers describe friendly, attentive front-desk staff and hygienists
• One patient got a temporary crown the same day, with a follow-up booked at a convenient time
• A patient seeking a second opinion says the dentist explained their decay thoroughly
• Google lists evening hours until 8 PM on Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday hours

Worth knowing

• A general dental practice rather than an orthodontics-only office, so ask who would treat you and how much of the practice is orthodontic
• A couple of reviewers mention a dentist who did not introduce himself and a rescheduling call they found curt

What people praise

• A parent says the office treated her, two teens and a pre-teen, making the process easy for each
• Patients say the orthodontist explained everything clearly and covered future steps
• Staff are called friendly, professional and comfortable to be around
• Reviewers describe work that was done quickly and well

Worth knowing

• Google lists Monday to Thursday hours only
• Ask what a replacement retainer costs before treatment ends

What people praise

• A parent says her 8-year-old's braces consult included records, a sit-down with the doctor and a treatment coordinator, and answers to every question
• Patients call the office organized, welcoming and professional
• A family found alternative appointments at the Monterey office after a scheduling conflict
• One reviewer compared its honesty favorably with other providers they had visited

Worth knowing

• One reviewer wanted clearer answers from the front office about costs and the retainer program, so get fees and what a retainer plan covers in writing
• Google lists Tuesday to Friday hours only

What people praise

• A patient who just finished braces praised Dr. Naveen's attention to both smile and bite
• Another patient says they came in with crooked teeth and left with them straight
• Reviewers describe the consultation staff, front desk and assistants as welcoming and compassionate
• A family says staff follow up when they forget to schedule the next visit

Worth knowing

• We could not read a service list from its website, so confirm treatment options when you call
• Get the fee agreement and payment terms in writing before treatment begins

What people praise

• Parents say staff and the doctor treated them like family, with a son gaining confidence during braces
• A patient praised clear instructions at every stage, from the quote to aligner removal
• Dr. Estrada is described as patient and thorough in explaining each step of treatment
• A reviewer calls the office modern and clean

Worth knowing

• One reviewer described a long appointment in which a procedure could not be completed, followed by a return visit they rated well
• The smallest review base on this page, at more than 190 reviews