Why Choose Camino Real Orthodontics in Carlsbad & La Costa, CA?
Families across North County San Diego trust Camino Real Orthodontics for one simple reason: we focus on you. Led by board-certified orthodontist Dr. Michael Hassey, our team combines advanced training, modern technology, and genuinely personal care to create healthy, confident smiles for children, teens, and adults. With two convenient offices on El Camino Real in Carlsbad and La Costa, exceptional orthodontic care is always close to home.
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Not every provider who offers braces or aligners is an orthodontic specialist. Dr. Hassey earned his DDS from NYU School of Dentistry, graduating at the top of his class with honors, and completed his Orthodontic Specialty Certificate at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics — the highest distinction achievable in the specialty — and has more than a decade of experience treating everything from simple crowding to complex underbites and impacted canines. Learn more about our practice and meet our team.
Treatment Options for Every Smile and Lifestyle
Because every patient is different, we offer a full range of orthodontic solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach:
- Traditional braces using low-profile, American-made brackets for comfortable, precise tooth movement
- Clear ceramic braces that blend naturally with your teeth
- Invisalign and Invisalign Teen clear aligners for a nearly invisible, removable option
- Orthodontic treatment for all ages, including Phase 1 interceptive care for young children
Whether you’re dealing with an overbite, a crossbite, gaps between teeth, or teeth that have shifted since childhood braces, Dr. Hassey will recommend the treatment that delivers the healthiest, most stable result. Explore all the orthodontic conditions we treat.
Modern Technology, Precise Results
Every treatment plan begins with digital scans and photographs that give Dr. Hassey a detailed view of your teeth, bite, and jaw — no messy impressions required. This technology improves diagnostic accuracy, helps you visualize your results, and allows us to design efficient treatment plans that can shorten time in braces or aligners.
Care That Puts You First
Our goal isn’t only to give you a beautiful smile at the end of treatment — it’s to make you smile every time you walk through our doors. We listen carefully, explain every step, and never pressure you into treatment. Our patients consistently describe our team as kind, professional, and genuinely caring, which is reflected in our 5-star patient reviews at both offices.
Two Convenient North County Locations
Our Carlsbad office at 3144 El Camino Real, Suite 205, and our La Costa office at 6994 El Camino Real, Suite 101, make it easy for families to fit appointments around school, work, and activities. We proudly welcome patients from Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, and Rancho Santa Fe.
Affordable, Transparent Financial Options
Dr. Hassey never wants finances to stand in the way of great treatment. We offer interest-free financing, no initial down payment, paid-in-full discounts, and easy autopay, and we are preferred providers with many major insurance plans while accepting all PPO plans. Visit our payment options and details page or review our new patient information to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions About Choosing Camino Real Orthodontics
What makes a board-certified orthodontist different from a general dentist?
An orthodontist completes two to three additional years of specialty training after dental school focused entirely on tooth movement, bite correction, and jaw development. Board certification through the American Board of Orthodontics is a voluntary, rigorous process that only a portion of orthodontists achieve. Dr. Hassey holds this distinction.
Is my first consultation really free?
Yes. Your complimentary consultation includes a digital scan and photographs, a thorough smile evaluation, and a one-on-one meeting with Dr. Hassey. There’s no cost, no pressure, and no wrong age to come in.
Do you treat both children and adults?
Yes. We treat patients of every age, from early Phase 1 evaluations for 7-year-olds to teens and adults. Many parents start their own treatment after their child begins care with us. Learn more about orthodontic treatment for all ages.
Which office should I visit?
Choose whichever is most convenient. Both our Carlsbad (92008) and La Costa (92009) offices are on El Camino Real and offer the same high standard of care with Dr. Hassey and our team.
Do you accept my insurance?
We are preferred providers with Aetna, BlueCross, Cigna Dental, Delta Dental, Guardian, MetLife, United Concordia, United Healthcare, and others, and we accept all PPO plans. Our team will verify your benefits and help you maximize them.
Can I choose between braces and Invisalign?
In many cases, yes. Dr. Hassey will explain which options can correct your specific concerns and help you weigh appearance, comfort, lifestyle, and treatment time so you can make an informed choice.
What if I have an orthodontic emergency?
Call (760) 434-2288 - Carlsbad Office or (760) 434-2288 - La Costa Office . We do our best to see patients with broken brackets, poking wires, or lost aligners quickly — even visiting patients who are under another orthodontist’s care while in town.
Experience the Camino Real Orthodontics Difference
See why families throughout Carlsbad, La Costa, and North County San Diego choose Dr. Hassey for their orthodontic care. Call (760) 434-2288 - Carlsbad Office or (760) 434-2288 - La Costa Office or request your complimentary consultation today.
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