Orthodontist in Salinas, CA

Award-Winning Orthodontist in Monterey County

Matthew Ronconi Orthodontics is a privately owned orthodontic practice in Salinas (93901), providing braces, Invisalign, retainers and teeth whitening for children, teens and adults in one location, from a complimentary first consultation to the retainer that holds the result. 

Led by Dr. Matthew Ronconi, DDS, we are one of the few orthodontic practices in Salinas where the same orthodontist sees you at every appointment, providing trusted care since 1987.

We have moved. Our office is now at 831 S. Main Street.

5.0 Google Review

Best Orthodontist 2023-2026

Outstanding Dentist of the Year 2025

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EXPERT DENTISTS

Get To Know Us

Welcome to Our Salinas Dental Clinic

Orthodontics is a recognized dental specialty, and it is the only one practiced in this clinic. Every chair, every appointment slot and every member of staff is set up for one kind of care. 

We are a team of dedicated professionals with a collective experience of more than 100 years. Our California Registered Dental Assistants each bring more than ten years of orthodontic experience and continuing education every year, and our front office handles the scheduling and paperwork that come with a treatment plan measured in months. 

We consult in English and Spanish, and we open at 7:30am on Mondays and Tuesdays for families working around Salinas Valley schedules.

Book your complementary exam here!

Orthodontic Services

Which Orthodontic Treatment Is Right for You?

The right treatment depends on how the teeth are crowded, how the bite meets and how visible a patient wants the work to be. These are the orthodontic treatments we plan around, and most cases use more than one of them.

Metal Braces

The strongest option for complex crowding, spacing and bite correction.

Invisalign (No Braces)

Clear, removable aligners from an Invisalign Certified Provider. Taken out to eat and brush, worn the rest of the day.

Ceramic Braces

The same brackets and the same control, in a tooth-colored material that is harder to notice.

Retainers

New retainers, plus replacements for the ones that get lost or broken.

Whitening

Improve your teeth’s aesthetic appearance with our help.

The Last Step

Finish With Teeth Whitening

Straight teeth deserve a bright finish. We offer teeth whitening as the final step after braces or Invisalign, or as a stand-alone treatment for anyone who wants a brighter smile without straightening.

Financial Plans Available or Pay with Care Credit

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Matthew Ronconi Orthodontics

Orthodontics is a long relationship. You will be back every few weeks for a year or more, which makes the practice you choose matter as much as the treatment you choose.

Testimonial

What Patients Say About Us

Suzanna V

Dr. Matthew Ronconi Orthodontics and staff are friendly, professional, and provide a wealth of knowledge for all your orthodontics options and personal needs. It is a place of business for the entire family!

Marevelous R.

Trust Dr. Ronconi and his staff on your orthodontic treatment! For an over-bite surgery that I went through, Dr. Ronconi was there in every step of my recovery. They work with your schedule, your insurance and any special needs. No matter the date or time, he will try his best to assist you. Don't waste your time and money elsewhere! My family has been part of his team for the past 8 years. We are all pleased with his work and kindness. The outcome of a beautiful smile is all we all want to see, Dr. Ronconi and former Dr. Mitchell did that for my family and I

Roberto A.

After being referred to doctor Ronconi by our family dentist, we are looking forward to our 10 year old getting his treatment done. The options and procedures were explained well. Front staff are courteous and efficient, no long waits.

Jonathan L.

would recommend - I've been a patient for ~2 years and can't recommend Dr. Ronconi and his team enough! They mix incredible expertise / experience with great customer service." "I've referred family and friends to Dr. Ronconi and everyone is incredibly happy with their results. On top of that, his staff is incredibly helpful with any insurance / billing questions!

Where Our Patients Come From

Where Monterey County Comes for Braces

Every appointment happens at a single office in Salinas. Patients travel here from across the county, from the Peninsula in the west to South County in the south. Pick your city to see what treatment looks like from where you are.

Monterey

Seaside

Marina

Soledad

Greenfield

King City

Visit Us

Find Us in Google Maps

The office is on S. Main Street in downtown Salinas, with parking on site. Use the map to get directions, or call ahead to confirm your appointment time.
Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Ronconi Orthodontics offers metal braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign clear aligners and retainers for children, teens and adults, all from one Salinas office. Every treatment plan starts with a complimentary consultation to determine which option fits your bite and goals.

There’s no upper age limit for braces or Invisalign, and adult treatment is common at our Salinas practice. Many adults choose Invisalign specifically because the aligners are removable and harder to notice at work or in photos.

Most children in the Salinas Valley benefit from their first orthodontic evaluation by age seven, even if treatment doesn’t start until years later. An early evaluation lets Dr. Ronconi catch bite and spacing issues while there’s still room to guide how permanent teeth come in.

Your first visit at our Salinas office is a complimentary consultation that includes an exam and a one-on-one conversation with Dr. Ronconi about whether treatment is recommended and what it would involve. You’ll leave with a clear treatment plan and cost estimate, with no obligation to start that day.

We offer flexible financial plans, including CareCredit, to help spread the cost of treatment. Insurance coverage varies by plan, so call our Salinas office at (831) 422-7424 to learn more about your options before your first visit.
Yes, our Salinas team consults and explains treatment in both English and Spanish. Bilingual support is available from your first visit through every adjustment appointment after.
Yes, the same orthodontist, Dr. Ronconi, sees you at every appointment rather than rotating you between providers. That continuity is part of why the practice has built a long record of five-star reviews across Monterey County.
Getting Here

Driving Directions to Our Salinas Office

Here’s how you get to our office from three of Salinas’s residential neighborhoods: Alisal, Harden Ranch and Creekbridge/Williams Ranch.

Alisal

Harden Ranch

Creekbridge

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