What Sets Us Apart?
Results You Can See, Experience You Can Trust!
Dr. Yamada, a master orthodontist with over 25 years experience, and her team of Orthodontic professionals are dedicated to creating healthy bites and beautiful smiles. Buena Vista Orthodontics utilizes the most advanced technology to treat any type of patient at any age.
Top Invisalign / Clear Aligner Specialist
Discover a treatment that is so discreet, no one will even notice. Discover the Invisalign® difference at Buena Vista Orthodontics. We are recognized internationally as a top Invisalign® provider. Using these and other virtually invisible aligners, we can straighten your teeth and give you a fabulous smile, often in less time than traditional braces.
The most advanced braces available.
Pitts Brackets™ are the next generation of braces—designed for smoother, more efficient tooth movement and a more comfortable experience. Unlike traditional braces, they use advanced technology for quicker treatment times and fewer office visits. At Buena Vista Orthodontics, we combine expert care with cutting-edge tools like Pitts Brackets™ to give you a confident, lasting smile.
Holistic and Esthetic Orthodontics
At our practice, we believe a beautiful smile is about more than straight teeth. Instead, we prioritize health, balance, and long-term wellness. A holistic approach to orthodontics looks beyond simply moving teeth and focuses on the underlying causes of misalignment, including airway health, jaw development, and oral habits.
Our Integrated Treatment Approaches
Dental Sleep Medicine
Our comprehensive sleep center approach includes airway evaluation, sinus evaluation, sleep apnea appliances, mandibular advancement devices (MADs), snore guards, and orthodontic approaches using skeletal expanders such as MARPE and MSE.
Pediatric Sleep & Airway Development
Our pediatric dental sleep medicine program focuses on identifying and addressing airway concerns early.
TMJ & Facial Pain Relief
Our comprehensive evaluation includes review of TMJ, occlusion (bite), clenching and bruxism habits, headaches, muscle related problems. Treatment modalities that we offer include orthodontics, splint therapy, orthotic night guards, trigger point injections, muscle treatments or a combination.
Dr. Yamada, an expert in empowering your smile.
Dr. Merilynn Yamada founded Buena Vista Orthodontics in 1990 and has been repeatedly voted Burbank’s Best Orthodontist. A certified specialist, she graduated from UCSF’s Department of Orthodontics and UCLA’s School of Dentistry with scholarships and distinction. She joined Omicron Kappa Upsilon, recognizing the top 11% of her class, and graduated from UCLA Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa on the Dean’s Honor Roll. Renowned for her diagnostic skills, treatment outcomes, and great rapport with patients, she also brings a sense of humor to her practice. She stays at the forefront of comprehensive care as a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE).
Ortho for Every Smile
At Buena Vista Orthodontics, we know every smile is unique. That’s why we offer personalized care from a friendly, experienced team committed to creating a treatment plan designed specific to you.
Kids
It’s recommended that children see an orthodontist at age seven to guide jaw growth and set up a healthy smile.
Teens
We know teens value a beautiful smile. Our orthodontic treatments are tailored for their confidence and comfort.
Adults
Orthodontics isn’t just for kids—adults can also achieve a confident, beautiful smile at any age.
Top tech in the industry
Discover a treatment that is so discreet, no one will even notice. Discover the Invisalign® difference at Buena Vista Orthodontics. We are recognized internationally as Diamond Invisalign® providers, which puts us in the top 1% of Invisalign® providers in the world. Using these virtually invisible aligners, we can straighten your teeth and give you a fabulous smile in less time than traditional metal braces.
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beautiful results
Invisalign® Treatment
