Your Smile Journey

Your Smile Journey at Salish Orthodontics

At Salish Orthodontics, we guide every patient through a thoughtful, personalized journey toward a healthy, confident smile. Our approach goes beyond straight teeth, taking into account your bite, jaw development, and overall oral wellness.

Here's what you can expect at each steั€ of your smile journey:

Step 1: Book Your Complimentary Consultation

Your journey begins with a no-pressure consultation. During this visit, we'll discuss your goals, concerns, and any questions you have about orthodontic care. This is your opportunity to meet our team, explore treatment options, and learn how modern orthodontics can fit into your lifestyle.

What to expect:

  • Discussion about your smile goals
  • Oral examination
  • Overview of treatment options (braces, clear aligners, or early intervention)
  • Opportunity to ask questions and understand the process

Step 2: Comprehensive Smile Evaluation

Our evaluation goes far beyond your teeth. Using advanced digital scans, X-rays, and 3D imaging, we assess your teeth, bite, jaw alignment, and how your mouth functions in everyday life. This includes examining patterns of breathing, and speaking, to ensure that your treatment supports overall oral function and wellness.

What we look at:

  • Bite alignment and jaw positioning
  • Tooth and jaw growth patterns
  • Breathing and oral posture
  • Speech and swallowing habits
  • Lifestyle factors, including oral habits and daily routines

Why it matters:

Understanding all of these factors helps us design a treatment plan that not only straightens teeth but also promotes comfortable function, long-term stability, and overall oral health.

Step 3: Personalized Treatment Plan

After your exam, Dr. Miranda will create a custom treatment plan tailored to your needs and lifestyle. Every plan considers aesthetics, function, and long-term oral wellness.

Your plan includes:

  • Recommended treatment type (braces, clear aligners, or early intervention)
  • Timeline for your care and key milestones
  • Strategies to support proper jaw development, oral function, and healthy habits
  • Clear guidance on what to expect at each appointment

Our goal is to ensure every patient feels informed, confident, and empowered as they begin treatment.

Step 4: Begin Your Treatment

Once your treatment plan is ready, we start your orthodontic journey with careful guidance and ongoing support. Whether you choose braces or clear aligners, we provide the tools, education, and encouragement needed to achieve your healthiest, most confident smile.

During treatment:

  • Regular check-ins to monitor progress and make adjustments
  • Education on oral hygiene, diet, and habits that support your smile
  • Continued attention to bite, jaw growth, and oral function
  • Support for your lifestyle, including sports, school, and work

By Maegan Melseth - 2026


My son started his orthodontic journey today at Salish orthodontics with Dr. Miranda. The consult was thorough. The staff was great at explaining, not only things to me, but to my son so we both understood what was going on during the consult and what was going to happen during his treatment. Everyone was kind and welcoming! Lovely experience.