Seeking a Reasonable and Good Orthodontist

We just started the whole ortho treatment for our twin daughters. A little overwhelming. I had some education in the dental field so some of the info I understood and so I went from there. I opted to go to about 5 different offices and get their opinion. Most of the consultations were free of charge. Some gave similar advice and yet others were completely different. I did not inform the orthodontists that I was getting other opinions until after they gave their advice and then I asked questions about what the others had said. I then talked with our daughters and asked where they felt the most comfortable, but I still made the final decision. I chose an office that was a provider with our insurance and we received a greater discount. We have been doing this for about a month and a half. It is an experience that I am sure will be very beneficial. Also, you can always yelp orthodontist online which I believe is people giving their opinion about different offices and or orthodontists. Good Luck

I am glad parents are questioning all this and "feel this is a little too much". My parents got scared into a huge course of orthodontia for me, and it was really painful, took up huge amounts of school time, and was out of control.

not in Alamaden but we have had great luck with Dr Daniel Hall in Los Gatos

Drs. Stanley & Nancy Gum (father & daughter), 3535 Ross Avenue (medical complex behind Beverly's Fabrics on Hillsdale). ###-###-####
Dr. S. Gum treated my two youngest sons and myself and did a great job. The work he did on my teeth was to correct the incomplete work another orthodontist had perfromed prior. Dr. Stanley Gum is the former President of the N. California Orthodontic Association. Really knows his stuff. Nancy joined the practice nearing the end of my families ortho care, but she appeared to be every bit a competent as her Dad.

Try getting an evaluation from Dr. Nancy Gum. She's at 3535 Ross Ave, not far from the Almaden area. She was one of two orthodontists we consulted when my daughter was about your older girl's age. She recommended we wait (the other wanted to start full-on treatment right away) and two years later, said it was time. Our portion worked out to around $5K, but of course the cost depends on what treatment is needed. I just feel she was very honest about what was needed instead of just getting another patient and their money. Braces will be off in a few months now and I've been very happy with her. Office number is ###-###-#### if you want to give her a try.