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5.0 (244 reviews)
Closed • 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Debbie N.

Dr.P is literally the best orthodontist! My husband and I have both gotten Invisalign with her for different reasons. I had a jaw expander and braces as a kid and Invisalign once before as an adult and my teeth still didn't touch. She was confident she could close it and make it better and I'm so glad I trusted her! My husband actually had a different reason for seeing her. Dr.P did Invisalign to get his teeth prepped for a double jaw surgery to correct his underbite. He just had the surgery last week, so he'll still be working with Dr.P to get everything perfect once he's healed, but she definitely made the surgeons work a lot easier. Also, she genuinely cares about you as a person. She always asks about our son and I made an offhand comment about his snoring and she asked a couple of follow up questions and asked me to bring him in for a scan so she could check his airway. Sure enough, he had almost a completely restricted airway during to enlarged adenoids and tonsils. She suggested we see an ENT to get him evaluated since that's not her specialty and they confirmed her suspicions based on the scans. Moreover, she texted me the day before my husband's surgery to wish him luck and to offer a home cooked meal or door dash to make sure my son and I didn't forget to eat while taking care of my husband post surgery. I cannot thank her enough for caring for my entire family!

Linda L.

We chose Salt & Light Orthodontics after looking at several offices and this is such a great practice: Bright and clean space, nice doctor and friendly staff. Dr. Purnomo is so sweet and detail oriented, the staff here is super friendly and helpful making the experience so pleasant. Cindy at the front desk works tirelessly to check the insurance benefits and goes above and beyond to make sure we are set for Invisalign- for which they are a Diamond provider. My teenage daughter is so glad to have her ortho treatment here.

Aesthetically appealing and clean office. Very welcoming.

I cannot recommend Salt & Light Orthodontics enough. After a nightmare experience with a previous orthodontist (who was "Harvard certified" but ended up ruining my enamel with multiple bracket placements after my teeth shifted), I was anxious and hesitant to trust anyone again. Dr. Purnoma and her team have been an absolute breath of fresh air. The contrast is staggering. Where my previous experience was frustrating and painful, Dr. Purnoma is incredibly detail-oriented and gentle. She immediately put me at ease with her soft touch and painless approach. Beyond the clinical skill, this practice is simply kind. They are ethical, transparent with pricing, punctual (they respect your time!), and genuinely customer service oriented. Never do I walk in without being immediately greeted. I know I should get used to it with the very 6-8 weeks visit, but they never fail to impress me. I now bring my entire family here, and I've sent countless friends their way. If you are looking for an orthodontist who actually cares about your teeth and your well-being, this is the place. Can't stress enough - you will be in great hands, God willing.

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Dr P did an amazing job with my son's braces. Their office is like family and are very accommodating.

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How much is invisalign? Also the downpayment?

Invisalign treatment costs depend on a variety of factors including the severity of your case, treatment length, and insurance benefits. The best way to receive an accurate figure would be to have our doctors take a look at your bite/smile. The… 

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