Stephanie has been in orthodontics since 1971 when she began working for her own orthodontist before going to school to be a dental assistant. She spent 15 years working as a chair-side assistant then had an orthodontic laboratory business for seven years. Stephanie missed the interaction with patients and their families so she began working as our patient coordinator in 1994. Stephanie grew up in Carlsbad and loves baseball, entertaining and traveling with her family and friends. The best part about having orthodontics be such a big part of my life is all the friendships Ive made and seeing all the beautiful smiles weve created.
Lona is Dr. Hursts Financial Coordinator and joined the team in 2017. She has 5 years of experience in the medical field, and now feels right at home in the Orthodontic field. Lona feels truly fortunate to be part of Dr. Hursts team and is happy to take care of your accounts and insurance claims. In her free time, Lona enjoys spending time with her husband and their cats, crocheting and playing video games. She loves exploring new places to eat and always feels most at home when taking a trip to Disneyland.
Stephanie is a Dental Assistant who graduated from Chaffey College in September 2019. She joined Dr. Hursts team in February 2020 after moving to sunny San Diego. She enjoys spending time with her family and 2 younger sisters. Steph also enjoys embroidering, kayaking, cooking, reading and going to Disneyland. She has 3 dogs, a Maltipoo named Ozzy, a cocker spaniel named Rusty and a chihuahua named Eddy.
Lexi is a Registered Dental Assistant that has worked in Orthodontics for 10 years. She worked for the orthodontist that did her braces as a child before joining Dr. Hursts team. Lexi grew up in Vista, CA and loves working with people, especially children. She says they light up my life and make my day every day!. Lexis favorite past times are spending time with her son, Dean, walking on the beach, playing sports with her son and playing with her cat and dog. Basketball is Lexis favorite sport. She also enjoys crafting, especially with sunflowers!
Saige is a Dental Assistant with 6 years of experience in Orthodontics. She graduated from Dental Pros in February of 2016. Saige joined Dr. Hursts team in May of 2020 and is so excited and honored to be a part of it! She enjoys spending time with her husband, Nick, her 5 siblings, her dog Yogi and bunny Roo. Her favorite activities include going to the beach, hanging out with friends, shopping, camping and going to her favorite place, Disneyland!
Jessica started working for Dr. Hurst in 2020 as his Treatment Coordinator. Jessica is new to Orthodontics and is enjoying learning and creating new relationships in this next chapter of life. Jessica has been a stay at home mom for the last 19 years. Jessica grew up in Northern California and moved to Carlsbad in 2002. She feels blessed to have raised her 2 kids, Cole and Lexi, in such a wonderful community! She enjoys being outdoors and staying active. She is a football and soccer mom and has been married to her husband, Josh, for 21 years!
Its more important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces, so the teeth and gums are healthy during orthodontic treatment. Patients who do not keep their teeth clean may require more frequent visits to the dentist for a professional cleaning.
What can you eat? Lets talk about what you shouldnt eat! For the first day or so, stick to soft foods. Avoid tough meats, hard breads, and raw vegetables. Before long, youll be able to bite a cucumber again. But youll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as youre wearing braces.
When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for 3 5 days. Take Tylenol or whatever you normally take for headache or discomfort. The lips, cheeks and tongue may also become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become accustomed to the braces.
To successfully complete orthodontic treatment, the patient must work together with the orthodontist. The teeth and jaws can only move toward their corrected positions if the patient consistently wears the rubber bands or other appliances as prescribed. Lack of cooperation following instructions and damaged appliances lengthen the treatment time so please follow instructions.
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newest oldest highest lowestBrandi Puppy
a year ago
I'm so happy my dentist referred me to Dr. Hurst. He and his team are wonderful. They take the time to explain everything in detail and I definitely feel like I am in the best hands.
Lisa Ressie
a year ago
Dr Hurst's office has a family feel, you don't feel like a number being herded through like some larger dental/orthodontist offices. He takes the time to thoroughly examine and explain his diagnosis and treatment plan. He makes you feel comfortable without being pushy. The staff makes you feel equally welcome and comfortable.
Rachel Shinoda
a year ago
Really made my daughter feel comfortable. Very happy with our experience.
Melissa Guynn
a year ago
Great office! Super nice staff and very detailed and thorough explanation of everything. Dr. Hurst is so friendly and easy going. Overall a great experience and we are happy to have switched to Dr. Hurst's office.
Sylvia Brown
a year ago
Dr. Hurst is excellent at his expertise. My teeth look wonderful. He was able to provide me with an appointment asap to fix my broken permanent retainer. He and his staff are always very welcoming and professional.
Carolyn Wylie
a year ago
Great local Ortho Doctor and Staff! The entire office makes you feel like you're a part of their family. The entire office provides to the atmosphere and the above & beyond excellent level of Ortho care you receive from Dr Hurst, all the while taking in consideration your personal desired outcome for your Ortho needs!
Laurie Andrews
a year ago
Scheduled an appointment for my son last minute when he hadn't been a client, and the service was top notch. Lovely office, kind staff, and very helpful service. Thank you!
Chuck Ding
a year ago
Was given an appointment at short notice for modification of the lower retainer 2 years after completing ortho work. Very happy with service.
nicole fortunato
a year ago
Team is always wonderful and very pleased with the results for my son. Thanks again!
andrea jones
2 years ago
Very peace place and great experience for my 9 year old.
Melissa Guynn
2 years ago
Great office! Super nice staff and very detailed and thorough explanation of everything. Dr. Hurst is so friendly and easy going. Overall a great experience and we are happy to have switched to Dr. Hurst's office.
Maggi Cordover
2 years ago
Friendly and efficient
Pat Perez
2 years ago
Great services and staff
Ambrose Quebedeaux
2 years ago
Friendly, Helpful, & Knowledgeable. Very thankful for the treatment of my grandson's braces, his teeth are really progressing & looking beautiful!!!
Amber Sliffe
2 years ago
quick, easy visits for follow up exams. no hidden fees. the staff is fun and friendly and Dr Hurst is kind and personable.
Svetlana Koshurnikova
2 years ago
Excellent!
Alfredo Diaz
2 years ago
Dr. Hurst and his staff are top notch and very welcoming! Great experience overall!
Debbie Montgomery-Rutland
2 years ago
100% the best experience! I am 71 years old and two years ago I went to Dr Hurst and initiated Envysalyne. He and his staff are so welcoming and kind and gracious and during Covid and work with you on any level.The Envysalyne obviously is working and it has corrected all of my teeth and we're working on my bite now. This will help me both by looks but also and more importantly for my health in the future. I I moved from Carlsbad to Florida last fall and booked a flight in May to go out and meet with Dr Hurst and even though he was on vacation he came in to see me. Thank you for all of your help and I wish you all the best
Mariana Silva
2 years ago
Every staff member is very patient, kind, and caring. We always have a great experience at Dr. Hurst's office.
danielle Jelks
2 years ago
Fantastic Orthodontist!!! My daughter can't wait to get her braces off in 4 weeks! Dr. Hurst has made this a wonderful experience for her and for me. He is gentle with her, communicates effectively with me about the process, and the staff is amazing. 5 gold stars!
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