Writing a review before any procedure might seem unusual, but Dr. Melanie has earned it through her expertise and integrity. While our daughter may eventually need braces, Dr. Melanie has never rushed the process. Instead, she has carefully monitored her growth and progress, keeping us informed and reassuring us that if and when treatment is necessary, she'll be ready to step in. What truly stands out is that she could have recommended braces now, and potentially again in a few years, but chose a more thoughtful, cautious approach. That decision speaks volumes. It has built real trust with our family and shown us that she genuinely has our daughter's best interests at heart. We're also grateful for the kindness and professionalism of Dr. Melanie and her staff during every visit. When and if braces are needed, we are completely confident our daughter will be in excellent hands and receiving the very best care. read more

We love Dr Melanie. I have two children currently doing Invisalign and one on the way. My daughter was told she would need metal braces by her last dentists in house orthodontist. Dr Melanie is an expert and not only did we do Invisalign but she was done in less time and didn't wear it for 18 hours. Dr Melanie's special in house Invisalign worked great for us. read more

2 teens finished with their braces here. The only con is getting appointments at times with their busy and non traditional highschool schedules but all is well and always for them in. My kids always felt safe and comfortable. I was able to always drop them off and wait in the car as appointments were mostly pretty short, longest ones were the putting on and taking off of braces. I had inquired with other orthos before going with her and her staff were the nicest demeanor, you could just feel it from the start. Others were more expensive and stuffy environment. Others also insisted on phase one and two. Here she was about waiting a bit so that only one go was necessary. I recommend her to anyone looking to get ortho done. read more

est Orthodontic Experience at Dr. Melanie's in 4S Ranch! We couldn't be happier with our experience at Dr. Melanie Orthodontics. After visiting three different offices for consultations, the moment we met Dr. Melanie and her team, we knew we had found the right place--and we were absolutely right. Her office is always spotless, welcoming, and full of thoughtful touches like free gifts for patients. The team is always present, professional, and incredibly punctual--we've never had to wait for our appointments, which is so rare and appreciated. Dr. Melanie truly goes above and beyond. My son, who wrestles, had a scary injury where his four bottom teeth got knocked out. Thanks to his braces, they were held in place just enough--and when we called Dr. Melanie after hours, she told us to meet her at the office in five minutes! She met us there personally and helped save all four of his bottom teeth. That kind of care and dedication is just unbelievable. Dr. Melanie and her team are compassionate, professional, and truly invested in their patients' well-being. If you're looking for orthodontic care in 4S Ranch or anywhere nearby, look no further--this is the team you want in your corner. Thank you so much, Dr. Melanie and team. We're beyond grateful! read more

Irresponsible, I've had too many issues after getting my braces out. They will try to waste a little time on you as possible without hearing you out. I wasted too many years at this place to have a mediocre smile. Be advised, AVOID if you want a GREAT SMILE. But if you are ok with a 5/10 smile, then yes this place is for you. read more

Dr. Melanie is amazing! Her practice is tech savvy and has great service. I got clear aligners, as an adult, with Dr. Melanie's office and was very happy with the outcome. For context, this was the 3rd time I've gotten orthodontic treatment personally and I used to work in the dental industry. The first time I got orthodontic treatment was as a teen with traditional braces. The second time was when I was a young adult with Invisalign -- this was with a general dentist and the treatment plan at the end had to be tweaked and it still didn't end up the way I wanted it to AND I had to pay more. However, with Dr. Melanie, she controls the full treatment plan on her own and isn't beholden to an Invisalign system, though she offers that service as well (and traditional wired braces). Because of this, Dr. Melanie can tweak the treatment plan as needed; sometimes teeth don't move as expected even if you're following the wear schedule of the aligners perfectly. Dr. Melanie uses state of the art imaging equipment and even has a 3D printer in-house to use as needed. She is a perfectionist and extended my treatment so that my final outcome was perfect in her eyes -- no additional charges. Dr. Melanie and her staff are super friendly and welcoming. They take their time with you and run a tight, efficient operation. They connect with you in a variety of channels based on what works for you - text message, phone, email -- and they're very responsive. They checked my insurance coverage, was clear in the cost, and refunded me via check when my insurance provider ended up covering more than expected. They offer remote monitoring services so that you can take pictures of your mouth and send them to Dr. Melanie for her to review -- this is great if you're traveling for work/going on vacation/can't make it into the office easily. Going to her offices in 4S Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe is pleasant though because they're beautiful! I brought 2 kids in for consults - instead of jumping into treatment plans for them prematurely, she is recommending a "wait and see" approach; I really appreciate the conservative approach. I have noticed that Dr. Melanie treats her staff really well and so there is low staff turnover at her office. She also supports the local community with donations and sponsors events. When it's the right time for my kids to have orthodontic treatment, we will definitely be going to Dr. Melanie! read more

I went for a consult for my daughters (10 and 7 years old). Receptionist was super nice. Dr. Melanie was so professional and very friendly. Made my girls feel comfy. Told us that our daughters don't need braces yet which was great news! We will come back for sure. read more

They take amazing care of you! From two previous places I went to get my smile straight. One was smile direct club - horrible mistake, and another was a recommendation from a dentist. Not until I met with Dr.Melanie I found someone that actually cared for my smile as much as I did. Staff is very friendly and they have been very helpful every step of the way! I highly recommend Melanie Orthodontics for their attention to detail and to make sure you're smiling everytime you leave the office. Amazing experience. 10/10 read more

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When I walked in my first impression was how clean and beautiful this office is! The front office was so kind and greeted me with smiles. My consult was a breeze and everything was explained to me well, and I love the variety they give you for different payment options for the treatment. So happy and excited I decided to do my second round of orthodontic treatment at this office. Thank you to the whole team and Dr Melanie! read more

We have had such a positive experience with Dr Melanie and the whole crew for 2 of our kids. They provide so much from the beginning to the end for a very fair price -- you feel like you are getting a good deal here. Dr Melanie has been present in the office every time we have been there so you feel like she keeps her eyes on everything and cares about what they do. Everyone is so pleasant they seem to genuinely like each other and our kids have always felt comfortable with every single person here. A nice culture! You can really pick up on that kind of energy. We appreciate that we found this place on the recommendation from a relative stranger. Our eldest went to an orthodontist nearby that was quite the opposite experience. read more

Dr. Melanie and her staff go so far and beyond service in every little thing they do. From the cheerful greeting the second you walk in the door to the superior service to the fun branded swag, their office is a place my kids love to go. Best groundhog day lineup for my son: braces off day plus a cake from Dr. Melanie! Love that they do this for every patient on this special day:) read more

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We have been coming here for years for my younger daughter. The most amazing Dr, staff and the front desk ladies are awesome. You walk in and you feel you are walking into your old good friends house. The dr always has a smile on her face. She listen to what my daughter want and she try her best to do it if it's something can be done. My daughter drove her crazy changing from normal braces to invisalign then back to braces. She did it for her with the biggest smile ever. I so recommend this Dr to everyone. So much love and respect for everyone. Xoxo read more

This orthodontics office is amazing. From the front and staff to Dr. Melanie herself. Everyone goes above and beyond. Dr. Melanie helped reposition teeth that were coming in all wrong! Her sensitivity to my child's emotional needs has been amazing. So grateful we found her and so appreciative for everything she does. read more

I, along with several of my family members, have been coming here for the last ten years and we recommend it to everyone. Dr. Wang and her whole crew are so sweet, it's always a pleasure coming in. My family and I are all in love with our teeth and our smile since coming here. Don't go to any other orthodontist! read more

She is caring, kind, and very professional. She offers traditional wire braces and Invisalign and will provide the best option based on your needs and lifestyle. Her staff is so helpful, too. And while your kid is getting care, you can grab yourself some fancy coffee drink while you wait. read more

Dr. Melanie didn't fully explain the treatment plan. One of her assistants had to push my right molars out, but she pushed my molars inward a lot. After her mistake, I couldn't chew any food with my right side. I also had severe pain, jaw problems and an uneven face. Dr. Melanie didn't apologize at all and she pushed my right molars back into the original place. My teeth become very weak and there is a clicking sound in the jaw. When I went to another orthodontics for a second opinion, they didn't recommend any orthodontic treatment because the roots of my front teeth were too weak. However, Dr. Melanie didn't care about my dental health. I don't recommend Dr. Melanie Orthodontics. read more

Dr. Melanie is amazing! My previous orthodontist retired, and I picked her based on the amazing reviews that she had. I walked in on Friday morning with a broken bottom retainer (that was hurting me), and the need for a new night mouth guard retainer. She and her staff took me in right away, even though I had never been there. Within 20 min I was in and out, with my bottom retainer fixed, and a brand new night guard retainer. She and her staff are so nice. I am so happy that I picked her, super caring, accommodating, fast, and efficient. Thank you so much! read more

Dr Melanie and staff are amazing! They are all positive, energetic, and personable. They provide an atmosphere with fun perks for their patients and make appointments very pleasant. Dr.Melanie uses state of the art technology and modern techniques to provide the best and most efficient services for her patient. My son has enjoyed his experience here and I can't recommend this practice enough! read more

Dr. Melanie is such a sweet, informative, and knowledgeable doctor. Her staff is fantastic and makes you excited to be getting your teeth checked out! It is such a family friendly environment and the staff will treat you as family as soon as you walk through the door. I'm only half way through the Invisalign trays and I can see a great result coming along. The trays are made in house and are surprisingly very comfortable. Very excited to see the results in 6 weeks! Thank you Dr. Melanie and staff! read more

Dr. Melanie and her staff were extremely accommodating and super friendly! We were out of town visiting family and needed to be seen by an ortho to fix a broken wire. We were able to get in within an hour of our call and were treated with an exceptional service. Thank you Dr. Melanie and the team read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Melanie and her staff! I just completed my Aligner treatment and am thrilled with my results. The whole process was simple and so professional and the customer service has been outstanding. You truly feel that her office is like a family and it is such an enjoyable place to be. 5 stars! read more

Dr Melanie is terrific- very informative and helpful and we really appreciate that appointment times are so flexible to fit our crazy schedule! read more

Dr Melanie and her team took great care of our boys while we lived in San Diego. She also offered (and followed through on her offer) to call orthodontists in our new city after we moved. She found us a great doctor. We highly recommend Dr Melanie and her team to folks in San Diego. read more

We were searching for an orthodontist for our eldest who needed braces. First time we walked in the office for a consultation it was girl scout cookie season. Dr. Melanie had bought out a large quantity of cookies enough to give out to her patients for pretty much the whole week. Staff was super friendly and you could sense a Family Community vibe. After our consultation we were impressed with the facility and service we were about to receive. Fast forward 9 months later my eldest daughter is half way through her braces and we have been blessed with the awesome perks that Dr. Melanie and her staff have offered us such as renting out the movie theater to premier screenings for her Patients through the years. Talk about giving back while making people smile more at the same time read more

Dr. Melanie is probably the kindest person I've encountered in my life. She has been an amazing support for me in what I thought was going to be a stressful, costly experience. She's beyond fair and I wouldn't go to anyone else after this experience. I can't thank your office enough for the kindness and support you've extended. Will recommend you guys to EVERYONE! read more

Great place great people great services friendly staff very professional I LOVE IT Dr Melanie is the best I do recommend orthodontist MMMM to all the people around rancho Bernardo and surrounding areas read more

Dr. Melanie is friendly, professional, and a perfectionist in aligning teeth. Dr. Melanie's staff are also very friendly. Everyone in the office greets us with a big smile and makes us feel welcome. They respect patients' time by being punctual with appointment times. They are responsive to calls, emails, and texts. They provided my son with a kit to take pictures of his teeth using his phone and send them electronically to Dr. Melanie, so we don't have to go into the office as many times, which is a big time saver. read more

I've had braces twice in my life and was never wore my retainer religiously - so as I got older my teeth started to move and I became self consious of these little gaps in my teethy smile. I visited Dr. Melanie because she's close to my house, to get a permanent retainer. From my initial consultation to the final product (my now perfect smile), the staff and Dr. Melanie have been AWESOME! They are super friendly and professional and went above and beyond in every aspect of my entire procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Melanie if you are looking for an Orthodontist for yourself and your family! read more

Wow! We could not recommend Dr. Melanie more. First, the office staff is beyond welcoming, warm, and kind. It truly feels like you are walking into a family member's house rather than a dental office. Second, all of my children have received top of the line care, including cutting edge technology. I have been impressed again and again with the precision, care and speed for which my children have been treated. Years later my oldest still has a perfect smile. Finally, Dr. Melanie is as philanthropic as she is an amazing orthodontist. She gives back to her community in so many ways, including sponsoring a local non-profit ballet studio. In my mind, Dr. Melanie is the only way to go. read more

Melanie Wang is a great Orthodontist and the staff is really nice. I have both of my teenagers in braces and we make the drive from Alpine to Rancho Bernardo every month and I would not have it any other way. She has done an excellent job on their braces, especially on my daughter's because she was a special case. Dr. Wang is always doing contest for the kids and has goodies to eat almost every time we go. read more

This review is a little late since I first saw Dr. Wang and her amazing staff back in 2008, but I still feel the need to give these ladies praise for an outstanding experience. I was 26 at the time and had a gap between my two front teeth as well as an off center bite. When I first went in for a consultation, Dr. Wang greeted me warmly and offered me a bottle of water and then we went into the front office and starting to talk about what kind of work I wanted to get done. After 30 or so minutes we had a plan of action ready to go and a date set. I was really nervous about getting braces because of all the horror stories I had heard from friends, but Dr. Wang assured me that she would do her best to keep me comfortable throughout the whole process. Well, she lived up to her promise and I had no issues what so ever! If you have any hesitation about about getting braces, go see Dr. Wang. She will put you at ease and her staff is equally amazing! If anyone at the office is reading this review, THANK YOU once again for making my experience with braces easy and pain free!!!! read more

Dr Melanie Wang and the entire staff are amazing , they take so much pride into their practice . They have top of the art technology to accommodate all patients, from young to adult . They are super friendly and knowledgeable, from the front desk of being hospitable and make you feel comfortable and welcomed . They all do an extraordinary job and they follow up until they make sure you are satisfied with the results you are looking for to have that SMILE with confidence. Highly recommend for you to come by and you won't be disappointed. Also if you are at the waiting area make sure you use their coffee machine ! Also provide espresso! It's an amazing machine full of happiness for those coffee lovers ! They always throw giveaways, raffles, party's or get togethers for those patients that have their braces off !! Who does that .. well they do ! Like I said they make you feel welcomed and part of something special with your journey for you to accomplish your healthy teeth and smile .. read more

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After having both of my boys go to Dr. Melanie for their braces, her and her entire staff have become like family! They are always there to answer questions or concerns! Dr. Melanie even came in on the weekend to address my son's wires being uncomfortable and then the next day called me to see how he was. After each appointment she always took the time to answer my questions as well as discuss with me what the next phase was going to be (which matched the exact timeframe she had planned out at the time of our consult). The care goes beyond just a patient and Doctor relationship, they not only care about their patient, but the entire family! I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful group of people to take care of my boys!! You guys are the BEST!! read more

Dr. Melanie Wang and her team are simply outstanding! From the moment you walk in, they make you feel like family. They are fair and honest and work with integrity. I highly recommend Dr. Wang for all your orthodontic needs! read more

What I love about this business the most is that everybody has been working there since day one (at least since I started going there) Dr Wang did an amazing job for me and for my cousins. I would recommend her and her friendly staff to anyone who needs help in this field... Thank you Dr Wang read more

Dr. Melanie has been fantastic in correct in a bite problem. She was able to fix it when a previous dentist couldn't. She is one smart cookie! Her office and team are fantastic. Very professional! I recommend them with confidence! Thanks Dr. Melanie and team! read more

Melanie Wang is an absolutely wonderful and welcoming orthodontist! She's done work on all of my nephews and they've had amazing results. She's very detailed when explaining how to take care of your braces and teeth during the process. She's very gentle with them and they enjoy going for their visits to change their band colors!I've been very happy with her work and would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of great dental care! read more

Dr. Wang has been our family orthodontist for the past 8 years, she's very professional and great with kids. Her team is amazing, everyone is always very personable. They're always eager to set up appointments that fit our schedule. Dr. Wang and her whole crew always made us feel like we were their most important patients. read more

Got braces when I was underage, the results were far from OK - my top row were perfect as far as what can be seen when a person smiles BUT when I pull my lip up, the back teeth are still crooked (which dr Melanie said was fine cus no one can see??) Also, Dr Melanie insisted on putting in a permanent retainer on the bottom but so she did that and my teeth were not even straight down there. She literally smashed all my teeth together so they were still crooked just smashed together. The worst part was when I was being given my metal retainer, the metal rod that goes across was tightened by one of her employees but the rod was crooked after it was tightened. I informed Dr Melanie of this (and that I was worried my teeth would be crooked as a result) she told me it was fine. When I came back to complain my front teeth were now crooked because of the rod being crooked, Dr Melanie believed it was because I was not wearing my retainer which was not true. I had to get another set of braces but this time had to pay much more because I was no longer a minor. Do not recommend at all. read more

Dr. Melanie was amazing with our daughters. Her team is all so sweet as well. Dr Melanie is very caring for her patients and explains everything. read more