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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.

What To Expect With Invisalign Treatment

People often develop the conception that Invisalign is an all around easier process to align your teeth into a perfect smile than treatment with traditional braces may be.

Are You A Candidate For Invisalign Treatment?

If you are in the market for a new smile but do not want to have visible wires placed in your mouth that require regular adjustments and appointments, then look no further than Invisalign's clear aligners from Gaston Orthodontics.

How to Properly Care for Your Retainer

When your long journey through orthodontics starts coming closer to an end, your excitement is most likely growing as you think about no longer having any foreign devices in your mouth.

Types of Tooth Misalignment

There are many unique reasons our doctors may prescribe orthodontic treatment for each individual patient, but the biggest overlying issue comes from the misalignment of your teeth and/or jaw.

Keep Up With Braces On the Go

As orthodontists we understand and know that dreaded feeling when food gets stuck in your metal wires after eating out in public.

Benefits of Interceptive Orthodontics

According to the American Association of Orthodontics, all children should be scheduled for an initial evaluation by an orthodontist before they turn 7 years old.

Heart Health Connects to Oral Health

It's National Heart Health Month!

Why A Mouth Guard Is Essential

A study done by the the American Association of Orthodontists showed that 99% of parents believe mouth guards should be a requirement for their children to play organized sports.

Why Do I Need Rubber Bands On My Braces?

What do rubber bands really do for your braces?

Why Clear Aligners May Not Be Best For Children

A lot of kids need to have braces more than one time throughout their childhood.

How To Cover A Loose Wire Until We Can See You

When you have braces, there is no guarantee that every piece of equipment in your mouth will stay perfectly in tact.

Stop Your Teeth From Shifting After Treatment

As our bodies change while we grow and age, so do our teeth.