Smyle Dental – Dr. David Zaghi / Orthodontics
Smyle Dental Newhall treats crowding, spacing and bite problems in children, teenagers and adults. Assessment goes beyond crooked teeth to jaw alignment, bite function and facial symmetry, because moving teeth without understanding the bite behind them stores up problems. New patients get a free orthodontic consultation.
What we treat
The first appointment is where Dr. Zaghi assesses your oral health, hears what you actually want changed, and answers the questions people are usually too polite to ask. Digital imaging gives a complete picture of your dental structure before anything is recommended.
We evaluate jaw alignment, bite function, facial symmetry and overall oral health, not just which teeth look out of line. That holistic view identifies the underlying causes, which is what stops a case relapsing a year after the braces come off. Dr. Zaghi then weighs the clinical picture against your preferences, your budget and how visible you are willing for treatment to be, because the best plan is the one you will actually see through.
This is the phase where teeth actually move, whether through traditional braces, clear aligners such as Invisalign, or other appliances. We monitor progress at each visit and adjust as needed, so small problems get corrected rather than compounding over months.
Teeth drift back if nothing holds them, so retention is where the result is either kept or lost. We fit and monitor retainers after active treatment finishes, and we are straight with you about how long they need to be worn.
The first orthodontic evaluation is recommended at age seven, when permanent teeth are coming through and jaw growth can be assessed. Early evaluation usually means monitoring rather than treatment, but it lets us guide growth and create space, instead of correcting the hard way years later.
The teenage years are often the best window, with all the permanent teeth through while growth is still happening. For adults it is genuinely never too late, and treatment is planned around your working and social life with discreet options for anyone who would rather it were not obvious at work.
We believe in complete transparency about cost. At the initial consultation you get a detailed breakdown of the expenses attached to your recommended plan, in writing, before you decide anything.
Three things move the number: how complex your case is, which appliances the plan uses, and how long treatment is expected to run. Those are set out individually rather than presented as one figure with no explanation behind it.
Smyle Dental Newhall coordinates with most major dental insurance providers and files the claims for you. For the balance we offer payment plans and work with CareCredit, so treatment can be spread over manageable monthly payments. The orthodontic consultation itself is free for new patients.
Why people stay
First visits are booked longer on purpose so nothing is rushed, and we stop the moment you raise a hand. Most new patients tell us they have put this off for years.
Images, options and the cost in writing first. The least invasive option that actually solves the problem is the one we recommend.
Santa Clarita and Bakersfield run to the same standard with Dr. Zaghi at both. Book whichever is closer, or move between them.
The average dentist in Bakersfield sits at 4.3 stars across a handful of reviews. This practice holds 4.9 across 932 reviews, 822 in Bakersfield and 110 in Santa Clarita.
You may be able to use your own dental insurance if you have a policy that allows you to choose your own dentist. If this is the case, we are happy to file your insurance claims for you so that you can be reimbursed by your insurance company.
Both offices hold time open each day for pain, swelling and breakages, because those never arrive on a convenient schedule.
Reviews
I got my wisdom teeth removed here and it went great! Doctor Zaghi did such an amazing job and made me feel really comfortable the whole time he was super nice and friendly . The procedure was quick and way less scary than I expected. Also the staff were super nice, kind , and helpful too. Thank you
Natalie TvTBakersfield, Google review
Age seven is the usual recommendation. Permanent teeth have started to come through and jaw development can be properly assessed, which means growth can be guided rather than corrected the hard way later. Early evaluation does not always mean early treatment, and often the answer is simply to monitor.
No. Plenty of our orthodontic patients are adults, treating problems they were never able to address earlier or correcting teeth that have shifted over the years. Adult treatment is planned with your working and social life in mind, and discreet options are available.
It depends on the movement required. Aligners suit many mild to moderate cases and some complex ones, while fixed braces still handle certain movements more predictably. Dr. Zaghi will tell you which options genuinely work for your case rather than steering you towards one by default.
It varies with the complexity of the case, and you will get an estimate at the consultation rather than a vague answer. Wearing the appliance as instructed is the single biggest factor in finishing on schedule, particularly with removable aligners.
You may be able to use your own dental insurance if you have a policy that allows you to choose your own dentist. If this is the case, we are happy to file your insurance claims for you so that you can be reimbursed by your insurance company.
First visits are booked longer on purpose so nothing is rushed, and we stop the moment you raise a hand. Most new patients tell us they have put this off for years.
New patient offer
A comprehensive exam and a full set of x-rays, so you and Dr. Zaghi are looking at the same picture before anyone decides anything. Available at both offices.
New patient exam
$99
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