Mogavero Orthodontics

EXPERT INBRACE PROVIDER

by Victoria Kertz

Meet Dr. Frank Mogavero, a distinguished orthodontist in San Clemente with over 33 years of experience. Known throughout South County as the go-to orthodontist for local Olympians and athletes, Dr. Mogavero says that despite his success, family is always first. He’s happiest when he’s just Dad to the three most important people in his life, Ryder, Charlotte, and Cambria (see them on the cover of this month’s issue, along with Atlas, their Siberian Husky). For Dr. Mogavero, life revolves around his three kids, serving with the youth ministry at Shoreline Church, and coaching his son Ryder’s soccer team. His days are full of family, faith, and love, and he wouldn’t want it any other way.

Dr. Frank Mogavero’s professional journey began at the Baylor School of Dentistry after earning his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at UCLA. Since then, he served as a clinical professor for post-doctorate residents in the Department of Orthodontics at USC, and he still loves to study the newest and most advanced treatments available.

That passion for innovation has made him an early adopter of newer treatments over the last three decades, and today, he’s one of the top providers of InBrace. This unique treatment attaches behind the teeth and uses a digitally created smart wire to move teeth. “It’s the fastest treatment I’ve ever seen,” he says. “People love it not only because it’s hidden; it’s always working. That’s what makes it so effective.”

Just ask Nick DeRe, whose son Caden’s upper cuspid (eye tooth) saw dramatic movement in just a few months. “We are thrilled with the results so far with our son’s InBrace treatment. The movement after four months has been remarkable. Dr. Frank and his staff are at the forefront of the latest and best in-practice methods. We are grateful for the results so far and will bring our son’s younger siblings in the future!”

Tyler Wojciechowski, an airline pilot Dr. Mogavero treated as a teenager, now brings his children in. “Dr. Mogavero treated me over 30 years ago, and I never imagined one day he’d be treating my kids. My son just finished stage one, and my daughter just began the process and we couldn’t be happier!”

Eileen Stafford of San Clemente is amazed at how quickly InBrace worked. “My daughter had just completed two rounds of orthodontia care with Dr. Mogavero that were very successful a few years prior. So when I saw the article featuring InBrace as a discreet and fast option, I set up a consultation. It has been a very quick process, and the staff was super responsive to any questions or scheduling assistance I needed!”

But today’s orthodontics is sometimes about something other than teeth. Over the last few years, new treatments have focused on improving a patient’s airway for easier breathing. “What we want to do is make space,” he says. Aligning teeth and jaws allows airway space to expand and improves airflow. This increased space can allow for better tongue posture and prevent the tongue from falling back into the throat during sleep, which can obstruct the airway and contribute to sleep and general breathing disorders. Airway concerns are one of the growing reasons that parents bring their children into his office for their first visit.

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that children have their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7. Even if teeth positioning isn’t a concern, Dr. Mogavero can check a child’s airway and treat them for breathing or snoring issues.

Ready to get started? Visit Dr. Mogavero’s Free Scan Day on July 24. He’s offering complimentary, all-digital, high-resolution intra-oral scans. Each Scan Day patient will have their scans evaluated by Dr. Mogavero himself, and no referrals are needed to attend. Call today at 949-373-3737 or request an appointment at syncyoursmile.com. To learn more about InBrace, visit inbrace.me.

Mogavero Orthodontics
1031 Ave. Pico, Ste. 101, San Clemente
949.373.3737 ° SyncYourSmile.com • myINBRACEdoc.com