Dr. Zaytoun took over the practice her father opened. Her orthodontic residency and board are listed under Credentials.
Orthodontics in Dover · Since 1978
Orthodontic care that stayed in the family
Dr. Salwa Zaytoun runs the practice her father opened. Some parents who sat in our chairs as teenagers now bring their own children, and every visit still starts with what happens next.
Since 1978
The practice, decade by decade
A practice that stays in one family keeps its story. Here it is in short.
- 1978
Step 1: The 1970s: a first chair on State Street
A one-doctor office opens on State Street.
- 1990s
Step 2: The 1990s: a second doctor
Dr. Salwa Zaytoun joins her father.
- 2010s
Step 3: The 2010s: the practice changes hands
Dr. Salwa Zaytoun becomes the owner.
- Today
Step 4: Today: five people and the same front door
Five people, one front door, the same street.
Sample content.
Care by age
Open the age that fits
Orthodontic care changes as a patient grows. Each answer says what happens and what it asks of you.
Ages 7 to 10: a first check
A first check lets the doctor see how the teeth and jaws are coming in, then tell you whether to wait, watch or plan.
A short exam, no treatment
Ages 11 to 14: braces, or a plan to wait
When most permanent teeth are in, the doctor can plan braces or aligners. Some children need an appliance first, and she explains why before anything starts.
Braces or aligners, chosen together
Teens: braces or clear aligners
Teens choose with the doctor and a parent. We try to book around classes, practices and rehearsals, and we tell you what each choice asks of the patient.
What each choice asks of you
Adults: treatment at any age
Adults have braces and aligners too. The doctor looks at the teeth and gums first, and may ask your dentist to treat gum problems before starting.
Your dentist keeps your cleanings
Every age: retainers
When braces or aligners come off, retainers hold the teeth where they are. Wearing them as directed is the part that is up to the patient.
Fixed or removable
A first visit
A first visit starts with talking
You meet Dr. Zaytoun, tell her what you would like to change, and she looks at your teeth and bite. If photos, a scan or X-rays would help, she explains why before taking them.
You leave with your options, a range for how long each might take and, if you ask, a written estimate.
Nothing starts without your say
Parents are welcome in the room
Forms are on our patient portal, not by email
Five people, one front desk
One orthodontist, a treatment coordinator, two assistants and an office manager.
Tanisha Lane
Treatment coordinator
Tanisha walks each family through the plan, the schedule and the estimate, and checks your benefits before the first visit.
Sienna Valdivia
Orthodontic assistant
Sienna sets up each visit, shows you how to clean around braces and answers questions from the chair.
Jomar Reyes
Orthodontic assistant
Jomar helps with records, photos and adjustments visits, and speaks English and Tagalog.
Harriet Jennings
Office manager
Harriet keeps the schedule, the paperwork and the patient portal in order, and answers the phone.
Families
What families tell us
“My daughter came here as a teenager and now my grandson does. Nobody rushes us, and the front desk knows our names.”
Nettie W.Grandmother
“They showed us the scan and the plan on the screen before anything started. I never had to guess what the next visit was for.”
Traci B.Parent
“I put off braces for years. The first visit was just a conversation, and I left knowing what my options were.”
Ellis R.Adult patient
“Two school calendars are hard to plan around. The team found times that worked and told us each visit what came next.”
Tomasz K.Parent of two
Sample reviews.
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Sample photos.
Questions
What families ask first
Do we need a referral from our dentist?
No. Many patients are sent by their dentist and many are not. Either way, your own dentist keeps your cleanings and fillings while you are in treatment.
When should a child have a first check?
Orthodontists commonly suggest a first check around age seven. The doctor tells you whether anything needs to happen then, or whether to wait.
Will braces hurt?
Teeth are often sore for a few days after braces go on and after some adjustments. We tell you what to expect and what helps, and you can call us if the soreness does not ease.
Do you take my insurance?
Dental plans treat orthodontics differently from cleanings. How fees work lists the plan types we work with and how we file claims, and we check your benefits before your first visit.
What if a wire or bracket breaks?
Call us. We tell you what to do until you are seen, and we see broken appliances as soon as the schedule allows. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or your face is swelling, call 911.
Pick a time for a first visit
Booking opens on our own scheduling page. Prefer to talk first? Call, and Tanisha will find a time.
Phone(302) 555-0100
Dover office214 S. State Street, Dover, DE 19901