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Welcome to Gaston Orthodontics

At Gaston Orthodontics, you’ll be cared for by two highly trained, friendly, and experienced doctors: Dr. Shivani Dave and Dr. Bhaven Sayania. Dr. Dave, also known as Dr. D, discovered her passion for orthodontics during her own braces experience as a teenager. She attended UNC-Chapel Hill for her undergraduate degree, earned her DMD at East Carolina University, and completed a rigorous 3-year orthodontics residency at Columbia University. Dr. Dave is ABO Board-Certified and is dedicated to creating confident smiles with warmth and clarity during every patient consultation.

The Best Time for Your Child to See an Orthodontist

Around this time of year, our patients' insurances renew.

How Orthodontic Treatment Benefits Your Life

There are so many benefits in getting orthodontic treatment.

Orthodontic Appliances 101 | Part 2

Now we dive into Part 2 of Orthodontic Appliances!

Braces – Safe Halloween Candy

Happy Halloween!

Orthodontic Appliances 101 | Part One

Orthodontic Appliances 101: Part One While we're all fairly familiar with regular metal braces, there are oftentimes other types of appliances (fancy gadgets) that are added to an orthodontic treatment plan to improve the process and outcome.

Three Reasons You Should Take Your Child to See An Orthodontist Today

Wondering when it's the right time to take your child to the orthodontist?

What to Expect With Your Child's Braces

Your child may have just reached, or is coming up on, another big milestone that comes with growing up, getting braces!

What Age is Best to get Braces for your Child?

At Gaston Orthodontics we regularly have parents calling to ask us, "When should my child come in to get braces?" This tends to be a more complex question than many realize, since every child's teeth and mouth develop differently.

Post-Braces Maintenance: Keep Your Smile Aligned!

Congratulations on getting your braces off!

What To Expect With Adult Braces

Adult braces are a great option to achieve your dream smile!

Adult Braces: It's Never Too Late For Treatment

If you have been struggling with misaligned teeth and dreaming of achieving that "perfect" smile for a while now, braces are still a great option.

Why Choose Invisalign Partnership

Today there are a variety of methods available to straighten your teeth with clear aligners.