Reviewed by Dr. Cyrus Aghdam and Dr. Neelab Anwar, board-certified orthodontists at Happier Smiles Orthodontics in Escondido, CA.
Yes. Happier Smiles Orthodontics welcomes Poway families to our Escondido office, a straight drive north on Interstate 15, roughly 20 minutes away. Board-certified orthodontists Dr. Cyrus Aghdam and Dr. Neelab Anwar offer braces, Invisalign®, and clear aligners for children, teens, and adults, backed by free consultations and interest-free in-house financing.
Poway is known as “The City in the Country” for good reason, and its families deserve orthodontic care that matches that community spirit: personal, thorough, and honest. That is what we have built at Happier Smiles Orthodontics. A short trip up the freeway brings you to two board-certified specialists who treat every patient like a neighbor.
Choosing an orthodontist is not only about proximity. It is about who is planning your care and how fairly you are treated:
Getting to us from Poway could not be simpler. Hop on Interstate 15 north and you will reach our downtown Escondido office at 203 E 3rd Ave in about 20 minutes, whether you are starting near Lake Poway, Old Poway Park, or the neighborhoods along Poway Road. The drive fits easily around a school pickup or a lunch break, and our streamlined appointments mean you spend less time in the chair and more time back home.
We know how much Poway values its schools, parks, and small-town feel, and we love its outdoors as much as anyone frequently hike to Potato Chip Rock, so if you’ve made the climb up Mt. Woodson, we’ll have plenty to talk about at your first visit. From the trails around Lake Poway to weekend mornings at Old Poway Park, Poway is a community that shows up for one another, and we’re glad to be part of it.
Dr. Cyrus Aghdam is a board-certified orthodontist known for his conservative, detail-focused approach. Trained in bioengineering before earning his dental degree magna cum laude from the University of Maryland, he completed his orthodontic residency at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health. He has helped more than 4,000 patients achieve healthier smiles, and he specializes in treating complex cases with clear aligners.
Dr. Neelab Anwar is a board-certified orthodontist and North County local, known for her warm, patient-centered care. A graduate of Cal State San Marcos and the USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, she completed her orthodontic residency at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health. Her own experience with braces inspired her career, and she has created natural, confident smiles for more than 3,500 patients
For decades, Escondido families trusted Baker Orthodontics with their smiles. Dr. Brad Baker, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, led the practice until he retired in 2022. Today, Dr. Cyrus and Dr. Neelab carry his standard of care forward, and his family’s commitment to education lives on through our Orthodontics Scholarship Program.
Quality orthodontic care should fit your family’s budget. At Happier Smiles Orthodontics, we offer 0% interest in-house financing with a low down payment and comfortable monthly payments, and no credit check is required for our in-house plans.
We accept most PPO insurance plans, file your claims for you, and verify your benefits before treatment begins. You can also use HSA or FSA funds or finance through CareCredit and Sunbit. During your free consultation, our team will walk you through every option and build a plan that works for you.
Choose from modern metal, clear ceramic, and self-ligating braces. Today’s braces are smaller and less noticeable, with shorter treatment times and the same great results.
Straighten your teeth with nearly invisible, removable aligners from Invisalign® and Spark. They’re a discreet, comfortable option that fits easily into the lives of teens and adults.
LightForce braces are 3D-printed and custom-made for each tooth. Their clear, low-profile design is precise and comfortable, and it’s easy to miss when you smile.
We recommend a first checkup around age 7. Our early treatment program includes free growth monitoring so we intervene only when it truly helps.
From classic braces to nearly invisible aligners, teen treatment fits school, sports, and social life.
It is never too late. Adult orthodontics with discreet options helps Poway professionals straighten their smiles without hitting pause on their lives.
See the Smile Transformations
Our orthodontic treatments create lasting changes that bring out confident smiles. Explore a few examples of how braces, Invisalign®, and other treatments have transformed our patients’ smiles over time.
Around 20 minutes. Take Interstate 15 north from Poway and you will arrive at our downtown Escondido office at 203 E 3rd Ave. Most Poway families find it an easy addition to a normal day.
Yes, all ages. We see children as young as 7 for early evaluations, teens for braces and clear aligners, and adults for discreet treatment. One practice can care for your whole family.
Two board-certified orthodontists, a genuinely free first visit, and interest-free in-house financing. You get specialist care and honest pricing, without the pressure some families experience elsewhere.
Take the first step today. Your consultation is free, friendly, and pressure-free. Call (760) 743-2295 or request an appointment online. Happier Smiles Orthodontics is located at 203 E 3rd Ave in downtown Escondido, open Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, proudly serving Poway, Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo, and Valley Center.
