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created by experts in Orthodontics

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Meet with one of our expert orthodontists for a free consultation. Find out what treatment option is right for you. No referral needed.

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Life can be busy. At docbraces, you can begin your Orthodontic treatment on the same day as your initial consultation. Get started on your smile journey today!

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Our Orthodontic experts and proven treatment methods create beautiful smiles, one patient at a time!

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meet the doctors

Dr. Gautam Matta

Dr. Gautam Matta attended New York University College of Dentistry and received a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He participated in the Honors in Orthodontics program and served as President of the NYU Orthodontic Society. During this time, Dr. Matta took great pride in trips to Kenya and Ecuador to provide dental care for underprivileged communities. Dr. Matta completed his specialty training at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. He earned a certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, while also earning a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology for his research on mini-implant temporary anchorage device stability. In private practice, he is an expert in treating even complicated orthodontic cases requiring adjunct orthognathic surgery.

Dr. Sogol Shantiyai

Dr. Sogol Shantiyai attended Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Arizona, where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine. Following dental school, she completed a General Practice Residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York. Dr. Shantiyai later earned a certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, in conjunction with a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Shantiyai is a native of Southern California and recently moved to Canada with her fiancé, a proud Canadian and diehard Toronto Raptors fan who is also an Orthodontist! During her free time, Dr. Shantiyai enjoys travel, beach time, and watching college football. She especially loves exploring her new home in Halifax and will never say no to a good latte!

Dr. Laura Rose Greig

Dr. Greig graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with an Advanced Major in Biology, and Dalhousie University with her Doctor of Dental Surgery. She completed her pediatric general practice residency at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and completed a Master of Science in Orthodontics at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Greig has been creating smiles at Metro Orthodontic Specialists in Halifax, which is part of our docbraces network, for the past 3 years.

meet the docbraces-Hatheway Bridgewater team

The docbraces-Hatheway Bridgewater team is excited to welcome you and your family into the docbraces patient family! We know that a smile can change a life, and that’s why we do what we do each and every day! We can’t wait to meet you and learn about your treatment goals and needs.

we love our patients & our community!

docbraces is a proud member of the Bridgewater community! We work here, we live here, and we play here. The work we do each and every day is important — to our patients and us! Through our orthodontic treatment we build self-esteem in our patients one beautiful smile at a time! Check out some of our recent beautiful smiles.

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