Your Orthodontist Near Redwood City, CA
Families across Redwood City choose Chang Orthodontics for braces and Invisalign. Board-certified, UCSF-trained care, about 8 minutes up El Camino Real or US-101 from Redwood City.
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Worth the Short Drive
From downtown Redwood City, we are a straight shot north on El Camino Real, with easy parking at the office.
- Board-certified orthodontist, UCSF-trained and UCSF faculty
- Braces and Invisalign for kids, teens and adults
- After-school appointments and low wait times
- Free consultation with digital X-rays, a $199 value
Braces & Invisalign for Redwood City Families
Every service we offer in San Carlos is a short drive from Redwood City:
- Braces for kids and early treatment from age 7
- Braces for teens and adults
- Invisalign from a Platinum Plus provider
- Airway orthodontics, expansion, MARPE and MSE
Braces from $299/month, Invisalign from $349/month, less with insurance. See cost and financing.
Braces, Clear Aligners and Adult Treatment
Redwood City patients come to us at every stage, from a first check-up at age 7 to adults straightening teeth that shifted years ago. The three most common starting points:
- Braces in metal or ceramic, for kids, teens and adults. Metal handles crowding, spacing and bite correction of any complexity, while ceramic brackets are tooth-colored and much less visible.
- Invisalign and clear aligners from a Platinum Plus Invisalign Provider, including Invisalign First for younger children, Invisalign Teen, and limited treatment for smaller corrections.
- Adult orthodontics, covering complex bite correction, discreet aesthetic options and retreatment when teeth have moved since an earlier round of braces.
Every case finishes with a retainer, clear, Hawley or permanent, to hold the result. Dr. Chang also handles airway orthodontics and expansion, including MARPE and MSE, an area he has published research in.
Your free consultation includes digital scans and X-rays, a growth and airway assessment, and a full review of the plan and the pricing before you decide anything. It is a $199 value at no charge.
Board-Certified Care From Dr. Michael Chang
Dr. Michael Chang completed his 7-year dental and orthodontic specialty education at UCSF, where he now teaches as an award-winning Clinical Professor. He personally plans and monitors every case at Chang Orthodontics.
Find Us on El Camino Real
Chang Orthodontics
10 El Camino Real #201San Carlos, CA 94070
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (650) 598-0888
The northernmost building in San Carlos, right on the Belmont border, between the Holiday Inn Express and Hyatt Place hotels.
Also serving Belmont, Redwood Shores, San Mateo, Foster City, Menlo Park.
Get Directions from Redwood CityCommon Questions From Redwood City Families
Do you treat patients from Redwood City?
Yes, Redwood City families make up a large part of the practice. Our office sits at the north end of San Carlos, about 8 minutes north of downtown Redwood City on El Camino Real or US-101, with easy parking on site.
Do you treat adults, or mainly children?
Both. Kids are the heart of the practice, and adults are just as welcome. Dr. Chang treats adult braces cases, discreet clear and ceramic braces, Invisalign, complex bite correction and retreatment for people whose teeth shifted after braces years ago.
How much do braces and Invisalign cost?
Braces start at $299 per month, or $199 per month with insurance. Invisalign starts at $349 per month, or $249 per month with insurance. We offer in-house financing and accept most major insurance plans. Your exact figure comes at the free consultation, before you commit to anything. See cost and financing for detail.
Is Invisalign an option for my teen?
Often, yes. Dr. Chang is a Platinum Plus Invisalign Provider, which reflects the volume and complexity of aligner cases he plans each year. Invisalign Teen includes compliance indicators parents appreciate, and Invisalign First is built for younger, still growing patients. Dr. Chang will tell you honestly if braces for teens suit the bite better.
When should my child first see an orthodontist?
Around age 7. That is early enough to spot crowding, bite and jaw growth issues while they are still simple to guide, and often early enough to avoid longer treatment later. See early orthodontic treatment and braces for kids.
Can we get appointments around the school day?
Yes. We hold after-school appointment times that parents can realistically make, and we keep wait times short so a check-up does not cost you an afternoon. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What happens at the free consultation?
A personal exam with Dr. Chang, digital scans and X-rays, an airway assessment, and a full review of your options and pricing. It is a $199 value at no charge, with no obligation to start.
Do you offer clear aligners as well as braces?
Yes. Invisalign is the clear aligner system we use, and Dr. Chang is a Platinum Plus Invisalign Provider, which reflects the volume and complexity of aligner cases he plans each year. That covers adults, Invisalign Teen, Invisalign First for younger children, and limited treatment for smaller corrections. For a lower-profile fixed option, clear and ceramic braces are also available.
What if we have a braces emergency?
Call us at (650) 598-0888. We hold same-day emergency appointments for existing patients, so a loose bracket or a poking wire does not have to wait. Life with braces covers what you can manage at home in the meantime.
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