Everyone’s heard of an orthodontist, but have you ever heard of a smile engineer? Well, that’s exactly what Dr. Melanie is. She doesn’t just straighten teeth — she uses cutting edge technology and a specialized approach to design beautiful smiles in Rancho Santa Fe. Here’s how she does it:
- We use the state-of-the-art iTero ® system to take comfortable, quick digital scans of your mouth
- Our 3D printer allows for faster turnaround and better results
- We offer customized treatment options to achieve everyone’s smile goals
- We design your new smile based on your unique facial features, dental condition and lifestyle
- Dr. Melanie is a pioneer in hybrid treatment, a multifaceted approach that results in truly beautiful smiles
Let us design your dream smile.
Book your complimentary consultation with Dr. Melanie today.

What is a Designer Smile?
At Dr. Melanie Orthodontics, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to orthodontics. Every patient’s mouth and goals for their smile are unique, requiring custom care based on their facial features and lifestyle. That’s what designer smiles are all about: using holistic orthodontics and the latest technology to create beautiful smiles our Rancho Santa Fe orthodontic patients love.
Traditional orthodontic treatment paved the way for straighter smiles for generations, but chunky metal braces are a thing of the past. Nowadays, you have so many options to choose from for your orthodontic treatment — from modern braces like ceramic or clear braces, to clear aligner systems like Invisalign, TLC and 3M Clarity.
No matter what your smile goals, Dr. Melanie can design a customized treatment plan for you. With her specialized approach to orthodontics, Dr. Melanie has reimagined what it means to straighten teeth. She’s so much more than an orthodontist — she’s a smile designer.
Why Choose Us for Invisalign, Clarity Aligners or Braces Treatment?
You’ll feel right at home at our comfy, welcoming offices. We treat you like part of the fam and we make the experience fun.
From 3D printing to digital treatment planning, we use the latest technology and techniques for more comfortable, efficient appointments and treatments.
Busy life? Challenge accepted! We offer same-day starts, flexible scheduling and efficient care that will fit your lifestyle.
Dr. Melanie Wang, certified specialist in orthodontics, and her highly trained team have been perfecting smiles with braces and Invisalign since 2007.
We accept most insurance and offer flexible financing options. We’ll work with you to make sure treatment suits your budget.
Choose from cutting-edge Invisalign, Clarity Aligners, our own in-house aligners, or braces in Rancho Santa Fe and San Diego. Your treatment plan will be designed just for your unique smile.





Meet the Doctor
San Diego orthodontist Dr. Melanie Wang grew up in the area she now serves. As the daughter of a dentist, you could say perfecting smiles is in her genes! Dr. Melanie attended UCLA School Dentistry, a top-tier dental school, before completing her orthodontic specialty training at St. Louis University in Missouri.
Dr. Melanie opened her first practice in 4S Ranch in 2007 and has been offering exceptional, high-tech orthodontic care to her patients ever since. She’s dedicated to making treatment as comfortable, convenient, affordable and, yes, as fun as possible.
Before & After


Excessive overjet and overbite due to weak lower jaw


Severe crowding in an adult patient


Sever underbite, adult patient


Severe anterior open bite, teenage patient
Let us design your dream smile.
Book your complimentary consultation with Dr. Melanie today.

