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Orthodontic Specialists · Downtown Vancouver

The specialist orthodontist for all of Vancouver.

Braces, Invisalign, and kids' early care, done right. Conservative, patient-first treatment from Dr. Daher, 30+ years in downtown Vancouver.

Certified specialist Braces & Invisalign, planned by a specialist $1,000 down, from $220/mo at 0%
Dr. Daher, certified orthodontic specialist, at Downtown Orthodontics
In-house financing from $220/mo $1,000 down · 0% interest
Downtown Vancouver's orthodontic specialists
Certified Specialist in Orthodontics 30+ Years in Practice 0% In-House Financing Direct Insurance Billing
Dr. Daher, orthodontist at Downtown Orthodontics
(Meet Dr. Sam Daher)

One specialist, start to finish.

Dr. Daher has planned orthodontic treatment for over 30 years, and leads a specialist orthodontic practice in downtown Vancouver. He opened the world's first Invisalign-only practice in 2009, has taught in 142 cities across six continents, and still sits on Align Technology's scientific advisory board. His patients range from seven-year-olds at their first growth check to adults referred for complex cases, and his rule hasn't changed: careful diagnosis, honest recommendations, and no unnecessary extractions.

Complex & referred cases welcome Align scientific advisory board Founder, Daher Aligner Institute
(How it works)

Your first visit, step by step.

No referral, no pressure, no surprises. Here's exactly how a free consultation with Dr. Daher unfolds.

  1. 01

    Tell us about your smile

    Book online or give us a call. You'll meet Dr. Daher himself and get a specialist's honest read, even if that read is "wait".

    No referral needed
  2. 02

    A quick, comfortable scan

    We capture your smile in minutes with a digital scanner, no impression trays, then show you what's going on in plain language.

    No impression trays
  3. 03

    Your plan, with your exact price

    Options, timeline, and your full cost in writing. Most plans start at $1,000 down and from $220 a month, with 0% in-house financing and insurance billed directly. No obligation to begin.

    $1,000 down · from $220/mo
  4. 04

    Begin when you're ready

    Every visit supervised by Dr. Daher, and if your result needs extra refinement to be right, we see it through.

    Refined until it's right
(Credentials & recognition)

Thirty years at the front of the field.

Dr. Daher has not only practised orthodontics for three decades, he has helped shape how it is taught and how aligner treatment is done. The record, in brief.

2014

Invisalign Lifetime Achievement Award.

46 countries

142 cities, six continents, teaching other clinicians.

2009

Opened the world’s first Invisalign-only practice.

An early adopter of InvisalignDr. Daher worked with Align Technology’s founder on the company’s scientific advisory board.
Still on Align’s scientific advisory boardOne of a select few orthodontists serving on it today.
Founder of two ventures beyond the practiceThe Daher Aligner Institute, and Stream Dental HR.
McGill’s Dr. James McCutcheon awardRecognised by his alma mater.
Top 1% of Invisalign providers globallyAnd the top provider worldwide from 2009 to 2011.
Former associate professorUniversity of Montreal and University of the Pacific.

Where the credentials come from

Invisalign, by Align Technology Scientific advisory board, and a top 1% provider globally
McGill University Alma mater, and the Dr. James McCutcheon award
Université de Montréal Former associate professor
University of the Pacific Former associate professor
(Why a specialist)

Why a specialist, for every bite.

Orthodontics is a separate specialty after dental school. Moving teeth safely is the whole job here.

Aligners without a specialist
A certified specialist downtown
No orthodontic specialist involved
A certified specialist, every visit
One appliance, whatever the bite
Braces, Invisalign & early care, matched to your bite
Finished when the trays run out
Refinements covered until it's right
Costs that land later
Your full cost, clear up front

Get it done right by a certified specialist downtown, and it's still affordable.

(What it costs)

Specialist care, genuinely affordable.

Expert treatment should not be a luxury purchase, so the whole arrangement is published rather than quoted behind a phone call.

  • $1,000 down, from $220/mo at 0% interest, financed in-house rather than through a lender.
  • A specialist plans the case, not a salesperson, so the recommendation is about your bite and not our margin.
  • Your insurance billed directly, and your full cost in writing before you commit to anything.

See exactly what you’ll pay →

Dr. Daher going through a treatment plan and its cost at his consultation desk
(No compromise)

Affordable never means an assembly line.

The price is lower than people expect for a specialist. What comes with it is not.

  • The same doctor at every single visit. Dr. Daher diagnoses, plans and adjusts every case himself. No rotating faces, no handoffs, and nobody re-reading your history back to you.
  • Refinement is covered until the finish is right. A finished case means a healthy bite, not a bite that photographs well from the front.
  • Conservative by conviction. No unnecessary extractions and no surgery a patient does not need, which has been the rule here for thirty years.

Why a specialist, for every bite →

Start with a conversation, not a commitment.

A free consultation with Dr. Daher gets you a specialist's diagnosis, honest options, and an exact price. What you do next is up to you.

Free consultation. No referral needed. $1,000 down, from $220/mo at 0% in-house financing.

(Kind words)

Loved across Van City.

Cases other offices turned down, results still holding years later, and a specialist who explains the whole plan before anything starts. In patients’ own words.

4.4 out of 5, from 160 Google reviews
“I came in with a very complex bite issue that left me unable to chew about 80% of foods… I had previously been turned down by one orthodontist, and another wasn’t able to provide a real solution… Dr. Daher gave me hope when I really needed it…”
LLomish BhanguComplex bite, referred case
“Dr. Daher is very personable and professional! He did my original Invisalign in 2007 and teeth have not shifted.”
KKim PataraInvisalign, 2007
“I came here to correct my bite after the permanent retainer installed by a previous (different) orthodontist broke… Dr Daher is very attentive and has done a great job of making adjustments along the way to make sure my bite turns out perfect.”
LLuna CavassoBite correction, redo work
“Their attention to detail and extra care helped deliver an outstanding result that was well worth the investment.”
RRiaz MeghjiAdult treatment
“He takes the time to walk you through the treatment plan, answers questions thoroughly, and makes you feel confident in the process. You can tell he has a lot of experience, and that reassurance makes a huge difference.”
SS IsmailNew patient
“I needed a new pair of Invisalign retainers and got an appointment the same day I called. Beautiful office, super clean and quick appointment from booking to getting out all within a few hours.”
SSassySipsRetainer replacement
“Dr. Daher is a great orthodontist that you can trust! Both of my kids like him a lot!”
FFiona DengParent
“I got a scan here and I was in and out pretty quick. I got all of the information I need sent over to me very quickly, and while I was in there everyone was very friendly and helpful.”
DDante ForemanFirst visit
“I had the best experience ever with Dr. Daher and I couldn’t be happier with my results. Dr. Daher and his team are friendly and professional. I always looked forward to going to my ortho appointments (which is crazy!)”
JJayden DinhTreatment finished
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(The paths)

Three ways to begin.

Whether it's your smile or your kid's, there's a clear starting point, and the same specialist behind every one.

Thirty years a specialist, and he still plans every case himself.

First scan to final reveal.

The same certified specialist at every appointment: your diagnosis, your plan, and each adjustment along the way. Never a rotating cast of faces.

No impression trays

Comfortable digital scanning for braces and Invisalign alike.

Clear costs up front

Your full plan and price, in writing, before you decide.

By Canada Place

On West Hastings, easy before work or on a lunch break.

Referrals and retreatment, routinely

Referred cases and retreatment of earlier work are a normal part of the week here. Complex correction is the part of orthodontics a specialist trains for.

The rest of the picture.

How much do braces and Invisalign cost in downtown Vancouver?

Most treatment starts at $1,000 down and from $220 a month, with 0% interest financed in house, and we bill your insurance directly. Simple Invisalign Express cases run a $4,299 flat rate. Every bite is different, so you get your exact price in writing at your free consultation, and you can see the full breakdown first.

Who will actually be treating us?

Dr. Daher, from your first visit to your last. He's a certified specialist in orthodontics with over 30 years in practice, and you'll see the same doctor and the same small team throughout, with no rotating faces and no handoffs.

Braces or Invisalign: how do we choose?

At your consult we'll walk through both, honestly, for your specific smile. Some cases do beautifully with Invisalign; others are better and faster with braces. Dr. Daher plans the case himself, so the recommendation you get is clinical, not commercial.

How long does treatment usually take?

Treatment length depends on what your bite actually needs, so you will get a realistic timeline for your own case at your consultation rather than a range that may not apply to you. Simple express cases finish considerably sooner, which is the point of the Quick 6 Fix, and we will keep you updated as you progress.

What about retainers when we're done?

Every plan finishes with clear retainers and a retention plan, because teeth drift if you let them. Dr. Daher checks your retention himself, and if an old retainer has stopped fitting, we can help with that too.

What if we move partway through treatment?

It happens, and we make it painless. We'll prepare your records and help transfer your care to a trusted orthodontist near your new home, with your treatment plan fully documented.

(Where to find us)

In the heart of downtown Vancouver.

By Canada Place, across the street from the Terminal City Club and down the street from the Vancouver Club. Patients travel in from Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, South Vancouver, and the North Shore for a specialist who plans every case himself.

840 W Hastings St Vancouver, BC V6C 1C8
(604) 662-3290