As soon as you walk through our doors, youll receive a warm welcome. We keep wait times to a minimum but if you get here early, unwind in our comfy reception area. Feel free to take advantage of our free WiFi or enjoy coffee, hot chocolate or a freshly baked cookie. When its your turn, a friendly, experienced team member will show you around our beautiful, state-of-the-art office.
Once youve completed your tour, well take diagnostic records, including low-dose digital x-rays and photos of your smile. These records are important for helping Dr. Melanie get a complete picture of your smile needs.
Dr. Melanie will complete a thorough oral exam to evaluate your bite. Her findings, combined with your diagnostic records, allow her to decide if you could benefit from treatment. If you can, shell use the information to create a personalized treatment plan.
Dr. Melanie will sit down with you and walk you through her diagnosis and the treatment options for you or your child. Shell answer any questions you have and take as much time as necessary to ensure you feel informed and confident about any decisions. Well also fill you in on everything you need to know, including the cost of braces or clear aligners, the length of your treatment and our flexible financing options.
The oldest of three daughters of a Poway dentist, she was a kid who never had a cavity. She did have three years of braces, and the day she got them off was the happiest day of her life! It was no surprise to anyone that she decided to become an orthodontist.
After graduating from University of California at San Diego with a degree in biology and minor in teaching, she got into her dream school, UCLA School of Dentistry, one of the nations most selective, top-tier dental schools. She showed her passion for helping others by working as an SAT-prep instructor and representing her class as the social chair. She was elected class president during her junior and senior years, and was selected to speak at graduation a huge achievement for the student who, in third grade, was voted Quietest Voice.
Dr. Melanie opened the first orthodontic practice in 4S Ranch in October 2007. She is married to Dr. Jimmy Wang, a general dentist, and they have three children who are at Oak Valley Middle and Del Sur Elementary. Dr. Melanie has served as a volunteer for her childrens classes, and she and Jimmy are proud Title sponsors of Del Sur Elementary. When they arent at their offices or shuttling their kids around town, you can find them doing jujitsu, training for a race or relaxing at the beach.
At Dr. Melanie Orthodontics, we may not take ourselves too seriously but we are serious about creating healthy, beautiful smiles. Our highly trained team members combine cutting-edge technology with outstanding service to offer expert care to children, teens and adults, including those with special needs. And, we have fun doing it!
