Looking for affordable orthodontist in Berkeley/El Cerrito
Greetings BPN parents,
I'm looking for an affordable orthodontist for my teenage daughter, do you have anyone to recommend in Berkeley/El Cerrito? As we are with Aetna, we're also exploring the in-network options. Some of the reviews (not to say the majority) for in-network dentists were simply too awful to even call the office but I eventually found Bright Now Dental & Orthodontics, on San Pablo in El Cerrito, Dr Jeff DINGS but latest reviews date 2014! Thank you for your input about affordable orthodontist or if you've ever worked with Bright Now Dental in El Cerrito!
Dec 6, 2021
Parent Replies
We love Dr. Lai on San Pablo, who is in network for Delta - not sure about Aetna. We saved a lot by going in network, and it does seem like a lot of Orthodontists and moving out of networks. Dr. Lai has been great for our two kids - one in invisalign and on in traditional braces.
We used Orthoworks in Hercules. We made Saturday morning appointments so there was no traffic and they have plentiful, free parking. Our experience was very good, the staff and orthodontist, a woman, were friendly and qualified. The cost was the same with or without insurance; we had the first round with insurance that covered about 25-30%, and the second round was without insurance and they gave us a discount. We paid 50% down payment and then reasonable monthly payments. My daughter still had two years of check-ins after our payments were complete. It was overall a good experience and my daughter's teeth look fantastic.