Dr. Elena Vasquez
Board-Certified Orthodontist, DDS, MS, Diplomate ABO with 15 Years of Experience
Earned my DDS from New York University College of Dentistry in 2009, followed by an MS in Orthodontics from Columbia University in 2011. Started my career at a bustling community clinic in Miami, handling high-volume cases of adolescent metal braces, which honed my efficiency in estimate your costs-controlled treatments. In 2014, joined a private practice in Los Angeles specializing in adult orthodontics, where I pioneered bundled pricing models to make ceramic and lingual options accessible without insurance. Since 2018, I've consulted for bracescost.org, analyzing national trends in self-ligating and Invisalign pricing. My shift to cost transparency stemmed from seeing families delay treatment due to opaque quotes during my early clinic days. Outside the office, I restore vintage bicycles, a hobby that mirrors my approach to customizing orthodontic plans with precision parts. With over 4,000 cases treated, I've navigated shifts from traditional braces averaging $5,000 to innovative clear aligners, always prioritizing evidence-based outcomes over upselling.
- DDS
- MS Orthodontics
- Diplomate ABO