Your Expert Orthodontist in San Carlos
Braces and Invisalign for kids, teens and adults from a board-certified, UCSF-trained specialist. Creating confident smiles for San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood City and the whole Peninsula.
Book a Free ConsultationFree exam, digital X-rays and a clear plan. A $199 value.
Dr. Michael Chang, DDS, MS
Dr. Chang completed his 7-year dental and orthodontic specialty education at UCSF, where he still teaches as an award-winning Clinical Professor. He is board certified, has published peer-reviewed airway research, and has transformed more than 10,000 smiles across the Peninsula.
Why Choose Chang Orthodontics?
A Free Consultation That Actually Answers Your Questions
Your first visit includes a personal exam with Dr. Chang, digital X-rays and a complete review of your options. A $199 value, free.
- Clear pricing before you commit, including insurance coordination
- Start the same day if you are ready to begin
- No pressure, no obligation, just straight answers
Flexible Financing for Braces and Invisalign
High-quality orthodontic care should not be stressful to pay for. Our treatment coordinator walks you through every option in plain language and coordinates with your insurance.
- Braces from $299/month, or $199/month with insurance
- Invisalign from $349/month, or $249/month with insurance
- In-house financing and most major insurance plans accepted
After-School Appointments and Low Wait Times
Kids are the heart of this practice. Appointments respect school schedules, visits run on time, and the office is the kind of place where you hear staff and patients laughing.
- After-school appointment times that parents can actually make
- Low wait times, in and out so you can get on with your day
- Personalized treatment, every plan is built by Dr. Chang himself
Airway-Focused Orthodontics, Backed by Published Research
Dr. Chang has published peer-reviewed research analyzing 3-dimensional airway changes before and after orthodontic treatment. Every exam at Chang Orthodontics includes an airway assessment, because how your child breathes matters as much as how their smile looks.
From palatal expansion to MARPE and MSE for teens and adults, we treat the airway and the smile together.
About Airway Orthodontics
Orthodontic Care for Every Age
Braces for Kids
Early evaluations and phase 1 care that guide growing smiles.
Learn MoreBraces for Teens
Metal and ceramic options, with colors they will actually love.
Learn MoreBraces for Adults
Discreet options plus complex bite correction and retreatment.
Learn MoreInvisalign
First, Teen and adult Invisalign from a top-tier provider.
Learn MoreEarly Treatment
Expanders, space maintainers and Invisalign First.
Learn MoreAirway Orthodontics
Expansion, MARPE and MSE with research-backed airway care.
Learn MoreWelcome to Your Happy Place
Top-tier orthodontics at prices that fit your budget, from a team that loves what it does.
Book a Free ConsultationA Team That Treats You Like Family
We are proud of our track record: over 10,000 satisfied patients across the San Carlos area and a 5.0-star rating on Google. Every visit is personal, comfortable and efficient, from your first consultation to the day your braces come off.
Come meet the people behind the laughter you will hear in our office.
Meet the Team
Your First Visit Is 100% Free
Exam & Digital X-Rays
A personal orthodontic assessment with Dr. Chang, including digital scans and imaging. A $199 value, free.
Clear Plan & Pricing
Our treatment coordinator explains costs, insurance coverage and payment plans before you decide anything.
Start the Same Day
Ready to go? Begin your braces or Invisalign journey the same day as your first visit.
Credentials You Can Trust
Platinum Plus Provider
Board Certified
AAO Member
What Our Patients Are Saying
★★★★★If I could give Dr. Chang 100 stars I would! He treated my daughter, and his kindness is unsurpassed. She is so happy with her smile, and so are we as her parents. Everyone in Dr. Chang's office is so nice and friendly and professional. This was such a great experience, and now I'm going to request a consultation with Dr. Chang for my own teeth. Thank you Dr. Chang!
Laura SullivanPosted on Google
★★★★★What a difference! I'm so glad I got treatment here. And my only regret was not starting treatment earlier in life. Dr Chang is an expert in his field. He always made me laugh and made me feel at ease whenever I came in for an appointment. The office itself is very clean and organized. And everyone who works in this office is exceptionally professional and friendly. I highly recommend Dr Chang for orthodontic treatment.
GalePosted on Google
★★★★★I have had experiences with many different medical/dental professionals in numerous settings over the years, and I can say without exaggeration that Dr. Chang and his staff are second to none when it comes to care, skill, professionalism, and convenience. He has my highest recommendation!
James KoPosted on Google
★★★★★Highly recommend! I needed an orthodontist to fix my crooked teeth (didn't wear my retainer enough after braces as a teenager). I knew I wanted Invisalign, and so glad I went to Dr Chang and his team. From the minute I stepped in the office, I knew this was a great choice.
Michelle BPosted on Google
★★★★★We've gone to Dr. Chang a number of times for consults on both my kids teeth. My son has a very complex ortho situation. His advice has been invaluable each time we've seen him. Highly recommend.
Diana UngersmaPosted on Google
★★★★★Nothing but a positive experience here! I had traditional braces for 7 years as a kid and was sure that Invisalign was out of the question for me, but after only 1.5 years under Dr. Chang's excellent care, my teeth look better than they ever have (and biting and chewing is way easier!).
Jill KolongowskiPosted on Google
Our San Carlos Office
Chang Orthodontics
10 El Camino Real #201San Carlos, CA 94070
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (650) 598-0888
We are the northernmost building in San Carlos, right on the Belmont border, on El Camino between the Holiday Inn Express and Hyatt Place hotels.
Proudly serving Belmont, Redwood City, Redwood Shores, San Mateo, Foster City and Menlo Park.
Book a Free Consultation Get DirectionsReady for a Smile You Love?
Your free first visit includes an exam, digital X-rays and a clear plan with real pricing. No pressure, no obligation.
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“From the first visit we felt seen and heard and were given options for the care necessary for her.”