East Valley Orthodontist | Braces & Clear Aligners at Oasis Orthodontics
What Is East Valley Orthodontics?
Straight teeth, aligned jaws and healthy bites are what families from Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek and San Tan Valley come to us for. East Valley orthodontics is the umbrella term for the braces, clear aligner therapy and bite correction available to those families, and at Oasis Orthodontics every part of it happens under one specialist, Dr. Scott Day, DMD, MS, who earned his DMD from Oregon Health Sciences University, graduating first in his class with high honors.
A quick clarification, because search results can get confusing. Several practices in the East Valley and San Tan Valley area use similar names, and Oasis Orthodontics is not affiliated with any of them. We're an independent, single-doctor practice located in Gilbert at Lindsay and Queen Creek Road.
Here's what we treat under one roof:
- Traditional metal braces, white-gold braces and clear ceramic braces
- Clear aligner therapy for teens and adults
- Early treatment for growing children
- Bite correction, including crossbite, overbite and underbite
- Surgical orthodontics for severe skeletal bite differences
- Retention to hold your finished results
Kids, teens and adults are all welcome. If you've been typing "braces near me" into your phone, know that our patients drive in from Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek and San Tan Valley because we keep the process simple.
One more thing parents appreciate: goopy impression trays are gone. We use an iTero scan to capture your teeth digitally in a few minutes, which makes your records more accurate and your visit far more comfortable.
Why Patients Choose Oasis Orthodontics in the East Valley
Families across the East Valley have plenty of options, so the details matter. These are the reasons patients tell us they stayed with Oasis Orthodontics.
- Ask us about cost at your first visit and you'll leave with real figures instead of a ballpark. Your free consult includes an exam, a review of your options and a written estimate before you commit to anything.
- Clear, flexible financing. We break treatment into monthly amounts that fit your household budget, with interest-free payment plans available.
- Wondering whether the technology actually changes anything? Your iTero scan and low-dose, high-quality digital X-rays let Dr. Day map tooth movement before a single bracket goes on. Fewer surprises, shorter visits.
- A full treatment menu. Metal braces, white-gold braces, ceramic braces, clear aligner therapy and retainers all live under one roof, so your plan is built around your teeth instead of one product.
- One doctor, start to finish. Dr. Day sees you at your consult, at your adjustments and through retention. No rotating providers, no repeating your history.
- A location that works for East Valley schedules. Our Gilbert office sits minutes from Chandler, Queen Creek and San Tan Valley, and we work around school bells and shift changes when we book visits.
- Specialist training, not general guesswork. After dental school, Dr. Day completed both a Masters of Oral Biology and his Certificate of Orthodontics at the University of Louisville.
A beautiful smile can change your world, and the practical side of getting there should never be the hard part. For the families who drive in from Queen Creek and San Tan Valley, that starts with a free consult that ends in written numbers, a clear timeline and a plan they can actually picture.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works: Step by Step
Orthodontic treatment at Oasis Orthodontics follows five steps: a free consult with digital records, a custom treatment plan with timeline and cost, placement of your braces or first aligner set, adjustment visits every four to eight weeks, and retention to protect your finished smile. Generally speaking, most cases run roughly 12 to 24 months, though your own timeline depends on your case rather than an average.
Step 1: Free exam and digital records
You'll meet Dr. Day, and we'll take low-dose, high-quality digital X-rays plus an iTero scan of your teeth and bite. Photos round out the picture. None of it is uncomfortable, and none of it takes long.
Step 2: Your custom treatment plan
Dr. Day walks you through what he sees, what he recommends and why. We'll go over your realistic options, whether that's braces, clear aligner therapy or early treatment with monitoring. Cost, insurance estimates and monthly payment figures come out at this same visit, so you leave with numbers instead of a vague quote.
Step 3: Placement day
For braces, we clean and bond each bracket to the front of your teeth, then thread and secure the archwire. For clear aligner therapy, we deliver your first trays and show you exactly how to seat, remove and clean them. Either way, you'll go home with care instructions and our number.
Step 4: Adjustment visits every four to eight weeks
Short visits keep progress on track. We change wires, check anchorage, refine tooth movement and hand off new aligner sets. Teeth get sore for a day or two after adjustments, which is normal and manageable with soft foods.
Step 5: Retention
Teeth remember where they came from. Once your braces come off or your final aligner is finished, you'll receive retainers and a wear schedule built for your case. Retention is not an afterthought at Oasis Orthodontics. It's the part that keeps the results you worked for.
Who Is a Candidate for Orthodontic Treatment?
Who qualifies? Children are ready for a first orthodontic evaluation by age 7, teens with most of their permanent teeth in place are prime candidates, and healthy adults can start treatment at almost any age. If your teeth are crowded or spaced, or your upper and lower jaws don't meet correctly, you're very likely a candidate at Oasis Orthodontics.
The American Association of Orthodontists notes that healthy teeth can be moved at any age, which is why our patient roster runs from second-graders to grandparents.
Conditions Dr. Day treats every week:
- Crowding and overlapping teeth
- Gaps and spacing
- Overbite (upper teeth covering too much of the lower)
- Underbite (lower jaw sitting forward)
- Crossbite, front or back
- Open bite, where teeth don't touch when you close
Early treatment for growing children
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, kids should have an initial orthodontic screening at age 7. Early evaluation isn't the same as early treatment. In many cases we simply track growth patterns and permanent tooth eruption until the timing is right. When Phase 1 treatment is warranted, guiding jaw width and creating room for adult teeth can reduce how much work is needed later.
Adults who want something discreet
Plenty of our adult patients from Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler are finishing treatment they never started years ago. Ceramic braces blend with tooth color, and clear aligner therapy is removable for meals, meetings and photos.
When surgical orthodontics enters the conversation
Some bites are skeletal rather than dental, meaning the jaw bones themselves are mismatched. In those cases Dr. Day coordinates orthodontics with an oral and maxillofacial specialist. His specialized surgical orthodontic experience means these complex cases stay in-house for planning rather than getting handed off.
| Option | Best for | Visibility | Removable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | All case types, including complex bites | Most visible | Fixed |
| Ceramic (clear) braces | Adults and teens wanting a low-profile look | Blends with enamel | Fixed |
| Clear aligner therapy | Mild to moderate crowding, spacing and bite issues | Nearly invisible | Yes, 20-22 hours daily wear |
Orthodontic treatment is never one-size-fits-all. Oasis Orthodontics' treatment options let us match the appliance to your actual case.
Experience, Technology & Patient Care You Can Trust
Dr. Scott Day brings a specialist's training to every case. He attended Brigham Young University majoring in Biology, then earned his DMD from Oregon Health Sciences University, where he graduated first in his class with high honors. He went on to complete both a Masters of Oral Biology and his Certificate of Orthodontics at the University of Louisville, and he served patients during his military service, including complex surgical orthodontic cases.
His educational background and extended experience in the field of dentistry make him capable of providing service above and beyond the norm. In day-to-day practice, that shows up in specifics: he reviews every iTero scan himself, plans the full sequence of tooth movement before a bracket is bonded, and explains the mechanics of your bite in plain language at each visit rather than handing you a printout.
Professional memberships keep that training current:
- American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Arizona Dental Association
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
On the technology side, we maintain high standards by using current appliances and imaging. The iTero scanner replaces impressions, digital imaging keeps radiation low, and custom digital planning maps your tooth movement before treatment starts.
Patients who leave us reviews tend to mention the same three things: gentle hands, plain-English explanations and visits that actually start on time. Rather than take our word for it, read the detailed testimonials patients have published under their full names on our site, plus the reviews on our Google and Facebook pages, and see whether those same themes hold up.
East Valley Orthodontics: Frequently Asked Questions
How much do braces cost in the East Valley, and are payment plans available?
Cost depends on the complexity of your case, the appliance you choose and how long treatment runs, so a single price tag wouldn't be honest. At your free consult, we give you the full figure in writing along with your monthly payment options. Interest-free payment plans are available, and we'll show you exactly what your down payment and monthly amount would be before you decide anything.
Does insurance cover orthodontic treatment?
Yes, many dental plans include an orthodontic benefit, often written as a lifetime maximum dollar amount rather than a percentage of each visit. Bring your insurance information to your first visit and our team will verify your coverage and estimate your out-of-pocket cost. We handle the paperwork and filing so you don't have to chase your carrier.
How long does treatment take with braces versus clear aligner therapy?
Most full cases finish in roughly 12 to 24 months with either braces or clear aligner therapy, and that range is a general guide rather than a promise. The bigger factors are how far your teeth need to move, whether your bite needs correcting, and how consistently you follow instructions. Aligner therapy depends heavily on wearing your trays 20 to 22 hours a day, so cooperation directly affects your timeline.
At what age should my child see an orthodontist?
Age 7, per the American Association of Orthodontists. By then enough permanent teeth have come in for Dr. Day to spot crossbites, crowding and jaw growth concerns while they're still easy to influence. Early evaluation frequently ends with monitoring rather than appliances, which is exactly the point of looking early.
Do I need a referral from my dentist?
No referral is required to be seen at Oasis Orthodontics. You can call us directly and book a free consult. That said, we love working alongside your general dentist, and we're happy to share records and treatment notes so your whole dental team stays in the loop.
Is clear aligner therapy as effective as braces for crowding and spacing?
For mild to moderate crowding and spacing, clear aligner therapy can move teeth predictably, and in many of those cases it performs comparably to braces. The trays are removable, easy to clean around, and custom-designed to fit closely while staying discreet enough that most people won't notice them across a conference table. Severe rotations, significant skeletal bite issues and some complex cases still respond better to fixed braces, which is something Dr. Day will tell you straight at your consult.
Schedule Your Free East Valley Orthodontic Consultation
Ready to get started? Book your free consult at Oasis Orthodontics and we'll take your iTero scan, review your options and hand you a clear cost breakdown the same day. No pressure and no vague estimates.
Call: 480.812.9100
Book online: oasisortho.com/free-consult
Visit us: 3303 S. Lindsay Rd., Suite 126, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Our Gilbert office welcomes patients from across the East Valley, including Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek and San Tan Valley. Dr. Day, who completed his orthodontic certificate at the University of Louisville, personally handles every case from consult through retention.
A confident smile starts here. At Oasis Orthodontics in Gilbert, we want to give you the smile you deserve, and for all of us to have a fun time along the way.