What Sets Us Apart

You'll see what why we are continuously voted Best & Favorite Orthodontists, from the moment you walk in the door. Our team truly cares about YOU and we cannot wait to make you feel welcome! All your questions will be patiently answered, your treatment will be unique, and you will be part of our family from your very first visit. There is no better team in Orange County and it is our team's mission to provide the very best orthodontic experience in every way. Brace yourself for a beautiful smile!

Exceptional Results

Dr. Barkate and Dr. Nehi have more than 20 years' experience creating the most beautiful, custom smiles in Orange County.
Voted Best Orthodontists in Orange County by their peers in Coast Magazine continuously.
Voted Ladera Ranch's Favorite Orthodontist in Ladera Ranch Magazine continuously.
Experienced, honest, caring...your custom smile treatment plan will be unique to you!

Orthodontic Excellence

Board Certified Orthodontic Specialists
Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontists
Advanced training for children and adults with advanced training in early childhood orthodontics.
Top 1% Invisalign VIP Diamond Providers
Invisalign Masters Program Graduates
Damon & InBrace Specialists
Harvard & USC Lecturers
Dr. Nehi is a 40 Under 40 Award Recipient
Dr. Barkate received the Excellence and Highest Ethical Practice Award from the Academy of Dental Sciences.
Our team has received advanced training, exclusively in orthodontics, are CPR trained and regularly attend continuing education courses to maintain the highest orthodontic care.

Focus on YOU!

Dr. Barkate, Dr. Nehi and our team really care about YOU!
Our patients RAVE about our #1 team. We will make you feel welcome from your very first visit!
All your questions will be patiently answered and your treatment will be unique.
Flexible payment plans, 0% financing options and our in-house insurance specialist will make your treatment options affordable.
Our goal is to make you smile from the moment you arrive. There is not a better team in Orange County!

Modern Technology

We are up to date on all the latest technology and use only the best and most effective options to create your custom smile.
We use iTero scannesrs. No gaggy, messy impressions.
We offer Damon™ braces, designed to shorten treatment time, require fewer appointments, and achieve the same great results at no extra cost.
We offer Damon™ Clear Braces, the most aesthetic braces available.
Advanced nitinol and thermal arch wires decrease treatment time and increase patient comfort.
High-speed curing lights decrease time to put your braces on.
In-office records and photo lab make starting treatment faster.
Modern digital X-rays reduce exposure and increase safety.
We use the most modern sterilization equipment and procedures.
Clear retainers and bonded retainers are available to maintain your new smile.

Fun! Fun! Fun!

Our Barkate Nehi Bucks program offers fantastic prizes and engages our younger patients.
We have a video game area for the children (and the big kid in all of us!)
Office contests are always in progress to celebrate the joy in life!
Colored bands are offered to wear your pride for your favorite school, team, holiday, or just for fun!
Toys and balloons are available for younger siblings!
You'll likely run into your friends in our friendly, modern offices!
Discover something new each time you visit!

Our Team's Vision

Our team's vision is to provide the very best orthodontic experience in every way. We are committed to providing healthy and beautiful smiles in an enjoyable and fun atmosphere with an emphasis on personal service and quality care for our orthodontic family. We consider it an honor and privilege to serve our patients with respect, compassion and dedication to excellence in orthodontic care.

Schedule a complimentary exam at Barkate & Nehi Orthodontics today!