welcome & first visit

Your families trusted orthodontist in San Diego

What To Expect During Your First Visit

Your first consultation is crafted to be easygoing, enlightening, and hassle-free. During this 60 minute visit, we’ll discuss the following:

Meet the team

You’ll meet Dr. Marston and the caring team members who will be supporting your treatment journey.

Digital records
We’ll take digital photos and X-rays to create a comprehensive record of your current smile and bite.

Comprehensive evaluation
Dr. Marston will perform a thorough examination of your teeth, bite, and jaw alignment and determine if you would benefit from treatment.

Cost of treatment
During the exam, we will go over the cost of clear aligners & Invisalign or braces with you if treatment is recommended.

treatment discussion & planning

Once your evaluation is complete, Dr. Marston will review the results and suggest the most suitable treatment plan for you. This is your chance to get answers and discover what your smile improvement journey will look like.

Cost breakdown and payment options

Personalized treatment recommendations

Before and after smile visualization
Timeline and treatment duration estimates

What to bring to your first visit

Come prepared to make the most of your consultation

Required Items

Dental insurance card (if applicable)
Driver’s license or photo ID
Complete online patient forms prior to your visit
List of current medications

Helpful Tips

Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in
Bring a list of questions you’d like to ask
Brush your teeth before your appointment
No payment required. First visit is complimentary

The best part of being a part of this community is the patients we meet

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What are Diagnostic Records?

3D Imaging Tomography for Complete view of teeth, bone, airways and jaw joint (TMJ) structure.
Digital models of your teeth.

What is the Cost of the Treatment?

The cost of treatment depends on the severity of the patient’s malalignment. The treatment coordinator will discuss fees and payment options, during the initial exam, if treatment is required. We have different payment plans to suit your budget and accept assignment from most insurance plans. We work hard to make orthodontics affordable.

What Does my Investment Include?

Orthodontic records, which consists of x-rays, study models, and a personalized growth study workup to determine your treatment objectives
Active treatment fee for both early treatment options and complete comprehensive treatment with braces or Invisalign includes all appliances, office visits, and procedures performed in the office. Appliances are durable and should last through the entire treatment period if the patient follows instructions. If appliances require replacement due to loss, breakage, misuse or failure to eliminate foods that cause damage, we reserve the right to charge an additional replacement fee.
One set of final retainers for our comprehensive (Phase II) patients is provided upon completion of treatment. There is a replacement fee for each additional retainer that is lost or broken.

What Doesn’t my Investment Include?

Work performed at other dental offices outside our orthodontic practice.
Broken or lost retainers.
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Office Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

What our patients say

“Amazing staff and care, always taking the best care. Dr Marston is always so caring and encouraging, as well as super supportive to help rework and restrategize the way that he assists your needs.”

John K

“Dr. Marston is absolutely professional, and all the staff are very kind. My case was not easy I had to pause and redo it because of my TMJ but what I appreciate most about Dr. Marston is his patience and dedication throughout the process. My daughter also loves visiting the clinic because of the welcoming, kid-friendly environment.”

MCogan

“Just finished my Invisalign treatment. Awesome experience from beginning to end. I felt very comfortable with every step of the process from the first consultation to receiving my retainers. Every question no matter how dumb it sounded was answered professionally. They even worked with me when I moved overseas to continue my treatment. Thanks a ton Dr. Marston and team! I appreciate all of you.”

Mark S

“The entire staff is not only incredibly friendly but also consistently professional. They always go above and beyond to accommodate our scheduling needs, which we deeply appreciate. Dr. Marston is both knowledgeable and compassionate. He takes the time to explain everything clearly, ensuring that both the patient and their family fully understand the treatment plan and what to expect. We couldn’t ask for a better orthodontic experience—and we highly recommend Marston Orthodontics to anyone in need of care!”

KC

“Dr. Marston is amazing. He does a great job of explaining and setting expectations. He is also very gentle with kids. I used him for all three of my daughters. Highly recommend.”

Tam B