Orthodontist in Salinas, CA
Serving Salinas, Spreckels, Alisal, Natividad, Boronda, Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, and all of the Salinas Valley. Free exam. No insurance needed to get started. Se habla espanol.
5 ★ | Free Consultation | $0 Down Options | Same-Day Start Available
631 E Alvin Dr, Suite D, Salinas, CA 93906 | (831) 443-3814 | salinas@wowsmiles.com | Monday to Friday: 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Orthodontic Services at Our Salinas Office
Every treatment the Salinas Valley needs, all at one location on East Alvin Drive.
Metal braces
Invisalign
Clear Braces
Early Treatment
Teen orthodontics
Adult Orthodontics
Retainers
Same-Day Starts
Free Early Screenings
The Orthodontists at WOW! Smiles Salinas
Both doctors at WOW! Smiles Salinas are qualified orthodontic specialists who completed two to three years of additional residency training beyond dental school in orthodontics specifically.
Full doctor profiles
Dr. Naveen
Boston University, Dental and Orthodontics Degree (high honors) | Former Orthodontic Teaching Faculty | Cleft Children Foundation Volunteer
Dr. Naveen completed his dental and orthodontic training at Boston University with high honors, served as part-time orthodontic teaching faculty at a dental school, and practiced in both India and Boston before joining WOW! Smiles in California. He is passionate about orthodontics because it is the one dental specialty focused specifically on creating lasting, confident smiles.
Salinas patients consistently describe Dr. Naveen as professional, dedicated, and genuinely invested in every case. His approach is to maintain realistic expectations while keeping the final result always in view, making treatment feel manageable and worthwhile at every appointment.He has devoted time to the Cleft Children Foundation, helping provide new smiles to children in need. Away from the office: yoga practitioner, cyclist, trekker, and outdoor enthusiast.
Dr. Rael Bernstein, DDS
Wits Dental School, South Africa (graduated top of class) | SUNY Buffalo Orthodontic Residency | Clinical Assistant Professor, University Faculty
Dr. Bernstein founded WOW! Smiles and has built it into a nine-location practice serving communities across California. He has lectured nationally on self-ligation and early interception treatment and brings that clinical depth to every WOW! Smiles location.
His commitment to every Salinas patient: the most effective and current orthodontic care in an environment that is friendly, upbeat, and genuinely welcoming for every family.Outside the office: go-kart racer, snowboarder, fitness enthusiast, and devoted to his wife Debbie and their two daughters.
WOW! Smiles Salinas: Serving the Heart of the Salinas Valley
WOW! Smiles has been providing specialist orthodontic care to Salinas and the Salinas Valley with a bilingual team that reflects and respects the community it serves. The office on East Alvin Drive treats patients from across Monterey County including every Salinas neighborhood and community from Alisal to Natividad, and valley communities from Gonzales to King City.
Salinas is a bilingual city and the WOW! Smiles Salinas team serves patients in both English and Spanish throughout the entire treatment process. Most major PPO insurance plans are accepted and claims are filed on your behalf. $0 down financing is available so the cost of treatment is never the reason a Salinas family puts this off.
Our Pitts21 self-ligating metal braces produce faster results with fewer adjustment visits than conventional brackets. Invisalign for Salinas teens and adults is planned by specialist orthodontists. The WOW! Growth Guidance Program monitors your child's smile development at no cost.
Browse real patient results in the before and after gallery. Get your questions answered in the orthodontic info center.
Why Salinas Families Choose WOW! Smiles
What Salinas and Monterey County Patients Are Saying
Families from Salinas, Gonzales, Greenfield, and across Monterey County share their WOW! Smiles experience.
I decided to start my journey with braces at WOW Smiles and I don't regret it at all. Best choice of my life. The receptionists are very kind, all the dental assistants are responsible and nice. Dr. Naveen is very professional and dedicated to his job. I am glad he is fixing my smile. I love the changes I see day by day and I can't wait to see my final smile. I totally recommend WOW Smiles.
Salinas Patient | Google
I highly recommend WOW Smiles. A warm, welcoming environment. I had the good fortune to meet Jose Reynoso RDA, an awesome guy who made me feel very comfortable. A person who loves what he does, very friendly, and takes his time to perfection. His work was outstanding.
Salinas Parent | Yelp
Since then, both of my sons have gotten braces from WOW Smiles and they are very happy with the results. The whole family has had a great experience here and we keep coming back.
Salinas Family | Yelp
It is really nice to not be insecure when I smile. It boosts my confidence every day. WOW! Smiles changed how I feel about myself.
Isic | WOW! Smiles Patient
Orthodontic Care Built for the Way Salinas Families Actually Live
WOW! Smiles Salinas was built with this community in mind. The Salinas Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, and the families who live and work here deserve orthodontic care that understands their reality.
Payment plans from $129/month with 0% interest. Your insurance benefits are applied first. The full cost breakdown is provided at the free consultation before any commitment is made.
Orthodontic Care for Every Age in Salinas
Your First Visit at WOW! Smiles Salinas
- Warm bilingual welcome: the team greets you in English or Spanish and makes every family member comfortable from the moment you arrive
- Full clinical exam: Dr. Naveen or Dr. Bernstein evaluates teeth, bite, and jaw development with X-rays as needed at no charge
- Clear treatment options: explained in your language of choice, no jargon, no pressure
- Personalized plan: built around your clinical situation and your family's schedule and budget
- Full financial review: cost, insurance benefits, and every payment option covered before any decision is made
- Same-day start available: if you are ready, braces can be placed the same day. One visit and treatment begins
See real patient results in the before and after gallery before you book.
Making WOW! Smiles Affordable for Salinas Families
Most standard braces treatment is around $6,000. Here is how WOW! Smiles Salinas makes it work.
| Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| $0 down financing | Start today with no large upfront payment |
| Payment plans from $129/month | 0% interest, amounts set before treatment begins |
| Most PPO plans accepted | We file insurance claims on your behalf throughout treatment |
| All major credit cards | Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover |
| Referral Program | Refer a friend who starts treatment and skip a payment |
| $700 off plus $300 same-day discount | For new patients who start braces on exam day |
Questions? Visit the insurance and finances page.
Reaching WOW! Smiles from Across the Salinas Valley
The Salinas office at 631 E Alvin Drive is conveniently located near US-101, making it accessible from communities throughout the Salinas Valley corridor.
| Coming from | Drive to E Alvin Dr | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales | Approx. 15 min north on US-101 | US-101 North toward Salinas |
| Greenfield | Approx. 30 min north on US-101 | US-101 North toward Salinas |
| King City | Approx. 50 min north on US-101 | US-101 North toward Salinas |
| Spreckels | Approx. 10 min north on US-101 | Quick shot via US-101 North |
| Seaside / Marina | Approx. 20 min via CA-68 East | CA-68 East to US-101 North |
| Monterey | Approx. 25 min via CA-68 East | CA-68 East connects to US-101 corridor |
Address: 631 E Alvin Dr, Suite D, Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 443-3814
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions About WOW! Smiles Salinas
Other WOW! Smiles Locations Near Salinas
WOW! Smiles has nine locations across California. These are the closest to Salinas.
- Monterey, CA (831) 373-3765
- Watsonville, CA (831) 750-3969
- Soledad, CA (831) 296-1130
- Napa, CA (707) 203-2174
- Vallejo, CA (707) 552-4940
- Santa Rosa, CA (707) 576-1240
- Pittsburg, CA (925) 297-6607
- Ukiah, CA (707) 583-8969
Orthodontist in Monterey CA
Free for new patients
Your WOW! Smile Starts on East Alvin Drive
A free exam, same-day start, flexible financing, and a bilingual team that genuinely cares are waiting for you at 631 E Alvin Drive. No insurance required. No referral needed. Se habla espanol.
No insurance required · Same-day appointments available
Se habla espanol · Free X-rays included