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5-Star Watsonville Orthodontists
Professional & Gentle
This place is GREAT!! My daughter loves coming to her appointments.
- Maria
Financial Process Makes It So Easy
Their financial process makes it so easy to get my daughter the braces that she needed. I would rate them higher if I could!
- Dave
In Good Hands
The staff creates a welcoming environment, everyone is super sweet! Always a pleasure going into my appointments because I know I am in good hands!
- Karina
Pricing Is Fair
We felt comfortable, had all of our questions answered completely, did not feel pushed into any treatment, and the pricing is fair. The entire staff was top-notch.
- Jill
In & Out
I am really impressed with how well the staff gets their patients in and out within a reasonable time!
- Ben
Meet Your Orthodontists in Watsonville
Meet Dr. Rael Bernstein
Orthodontist
Dr. Bernstein was born and raised in South Africa and attended the prestigious Wits Dental School, where he finished at the top of his class. He then completed his orthodontic specialty residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
After his residency, he accepted a university fellowship position, where he became a clinical assistant professor in the orthodontic department.
He yearned for a climate similar to South Africa and decided to relocate to Southern California, where he met his wife, Debbie, also a dental specialist.
He opened his first orthodontic practice shortly after.
Dr. Bernstein is committed to excellence in orthodontics. He has lectured nationally on self-ligation and early interceptive treatment to other orthodontists and dentists. He strives to provide the latest and greatest to all of his patients in a friendly, upbeat atmosphere.
In his spare time, Dr. Bernstein enjoys racing go-karts, working out, snowboarding in winter, and devoting himself to his wife and two daughters by going to birthday parties, ballet recitals, gymnastics classes, and more.
Meet Dr. Cheryl L. Held
Orthodontist
Dr. Cheryl L. Held is originally from Northern California, she made her way to Missouri where she had a private practice but is now excited to return to Northern California and be a part of the WOW! team. She worked at The Harker School Summer Camp in California, it was here where Dr. Held felt determined that orthodontics would be a career in which she would be passionate about - helping people, being challenged and working puzzles.
She attended the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery. At Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education, she earned her Master of Science in orthodontics. She got married in Carmel, it has been her dream to move back to the area and live here for many years to come.
Dr. Held’s goals for the patient experience is WOWing her patients! Her & the WOW! Smiles team are here to create a fun, efficient and comfortable treatment process for an exquisite result.
During her free time, Dr. Held loves to spend time with her husband; watching movies, following Cardinals baseball, participating in community events, playing games, flying kites and relaxing. She also enjoys singing, exercising, music and collecting spoons.
Watsonville Braces
People everywhere know traditional braces as one of the strongest and most efficient orthodontic tools to straighten teeth and fix a smile. Metal or ceramic brackets are attached to the teeth, then connected by wires and tiny rubber bands or elastics.
Our orthodontists at WOW! Smiles™ create gentle pressure using brackets, wires, and bands that work together to slowly straighten your teeth. Watsonville braces are an excellent choice for correcting several tooth issues, from simple to complex.
Because they can sometimes work faster at closing gaps and aligning teeth than other options, braces may reduce your total time in braces.
The industry has come a long way as far as orthodontic technology is concerned, and we’re excited to offer the latest and greatest self-ligating braces to our patients at WOW! Smiles.
Our Pitts 21 self-ligating braces are a revolutionary treatment option that provides greater comfort, faster results, and fewer appointments. Sounds great, right? These braces are unique because it uses light, low-friction force to move your teeth into place with greater control and better results.
Plus, traditional braces don’t require some of the more complicated technology or expensive equipment that newer treatments can, making Watsonville braces an affordable option for orthodontic Watsonville patients on a budget.
Watsonville Invisalign
Instead of brackets and bands, the Invisalign system uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually move the teeth into alignment. Many people already know about this treatment option as an alternative to traditional braces.
Invisalign aligners come in a comfortable plastic that a doctor designs to fit snugly over a patient’s teeth. The patient swaps out these see-through aligner trays every one to two weeks, with the next in the series to keep the aligning teeth.
Patients should wear clear aligners 20-22 hours each day throughout treatment.
The Invisalign system only works if patients follow these recommended guidelines, so patient compliance is critical to success. Neglecting to wear the aligners as directed can halt the results and add time to the total length of orthodontic treatment.
Schedule your free consultation with WOW! Smiles™ to learn more about Watsonville orthodontics.
Address
WOW! Smiles™ - Watsonville
1970 Freedom Blvd.
Freedom, CA 95019
Phone Number
(831) 750-3969