Airway-focused orthodontic care for kids, teens, and adults.
Your Orthodontist in Encinitas, CA
Why Families Choose Encinitas Orthodontics
Orthodontics that goes beyond straight teeth.A typical orthodontic evaluation focuses on what’s visible — the alignment, the crowding, the bite. All of that matters. But some of the most important findings sit out of sight: your airway, your jaw growth, and the way you sleep.
Every patient receives a free comprehensive evaluation — with CBCT 3D imaging when indicated — that looks at your teeth, jaws, and airway, not just your smile. It’s the kind of workup usually reserved for complex cases. Here, it’s where everyone starts.
With 304 Google reviews at 4.9 stars, families across North County trust us with care they can’t afford to get wrong. We walk you through what we find — in plain language — so you know exactly where you stand before any treatment begins.
What Makes Us Different
Board-certified care, an airway-first diagnostic protocol, and technology few practices in North County have.
Board-certified orthodontist
Dr. Liatti is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics — a voluntary credential meaning additional training, rigorous examination, and a commitment to the highest standard of care.
Airway-first diagnostics
Every new patient is evaluated for airway compromise — not just alignment. CBCT 3D imaging, when indicated, measures airway volume, jaw position, and growth that a visual exam alone can't show.
Advanced treatment options
From Invisalign and self-ligating braces to MARPE adult palatal expansion and iTero digital scanning — options few practices in North County offer.
See the difference for yourself — your consultation is free.
Book Your Free ConsultationHow treatment works at Encinitas Orthodontics.
Six steps. The first one is on us.
A warm welcome
Book online, text us, or call. We learn about you, answer your questions, and get your free consultation on the calendar.
A comprehensive evaluation
A full exam with Dr. Liatti, including high-quality photos and CBCT 3D imaging when indicated. No corners cut.
A plan built around you
A clear, personalized plan tailored to your goals, your health, and your lifestyle — explained in plain language.
Flexible financial options
In-office, interest-free payment plans. No surprises, no hidden fees — and you can start the same day if you're ready.
Expert treatment
Dr. Liatti sees you at every visit and makes every clinical decision — no rotating providers, nothing lost in a handoff.
Lifelong smile protection
High-quality retainers and follow-up care so the work you put in today lasts a lifetime.
Who We Help
Kids
A first evaluation by age 7. Phase 1 treatment can guide jaw growth, correct crossbites, and screen for airway concerns early — when they're easiest to address.
Teens
Metal braces, clear braces, or Invisalign Teen — we match the right option to your teen's lifestyle and clinical needs, with scheduling around school.
Adults
It's never too late for a better smile and better breathing. Invisalign, ceramic braces, and MARPE — a non-surgical technique that widens the upper jaw in adults.
Our Treatments
Care built around you — not a one-size-fits-all formula.
Braces
Metal, gold, and clear braces for all ages — all at the same fee, so you pick the look you want without upcharges.
Invisalign
Clear aligners planned by Dr. Liatti with 3D digital scanning — not auto-generated by software. Discreet, removable, built to fit your life.
Airway Orthodontics
Evaluates how you breathe, sleep, and develop — not just how your teeth line up. 3D imaging, when indicated, catches what a visual exam can't.
Adult Expansion (MARPE)
True palatal expansion for adults, without surgery — one of the few practices in North County offering it.
Early Treatment
Phase 1 treatment during the growth window can widen a narrow jaw or correct a crossbite. Not every child needs it — and we'll tell you if yours doesn't.
Retainers
High-quality retainers and long-term retention plans to protect your results for life.
Meet Dr. Skyler Liatti
A doctor who actually explains things.Skyler Liatti, DDS, MS, is a board-certified orthodontist and the owner of Encinitas Orthodontics — a practice serving this community since the late 1980s. He specializes in comprehensive, airway-focused orthodontics, and offers MARPE adult palatal expansion entirely in his own office. His approach starts with what you actually need — not what's easiest to sell
We file claims with most major dental carriers and check your exact benefit before your visit — so you’ll know precisely what your plan pays here before any decision. Most PPO orthodontic benefits pay the same whether your provider is in-network or out, so don’t assume your plan won’t cover us.
What our patients say.
I recently finished my orthodontic treatment at Encinitas Orthodontics. I had an underbite but now it’s perfect. Dr. Liatti’s treatment method to move my teeth considered my overall health instead of just how the teeth looks, unlike other orthodontists who…
We have been to several other orthodontists in the north county area for braces for my other two kids, but I switched to Dr. Liatti at Encinitas Orthodontics for my third child’s braces and he is unquestionably the best in the business!
We love Dr. Liatti and his amazing staff! Our older son was treated for airway restriction/sleep apnea, and our younger son for a crossbite that would have permanently damaged his adult teeth.
We consulted with multiple orthodontists before and after meeting Dr. Liatti. We live quite far (1 hour drive) but it was 100% the right decision. Each of our children have received personalized care and treatment plans.
Dr. Liatti and his staff came in and saved me from a previously horrible Invisalign experience. Within two weeks, I had a new treatment plan (done the correct way with the latest technologies from a board certified orthodontist) and a new caring, funny…
I love that there was no push to do braces early and then having to have a phase 2 later. My son had his braces on less than 2 years total. I’m kind of suspicious of orthos who drag it out. Great experience here.
I just finished my journey with braces through Encinitas Orthodontics/Dr. Liatti. He and his team are friendly and very knowledgeable.
I saw Dr. Liatti at Encinitas Orthodontics for a new retainer and was extremely impressed. As a speech and language pathologist, I appreciated Dr. Liatti’s thorough examination and was impressed with his wealth of knowledge.
Serving Encinitas & North County San Diego
Encinitas Orthodontics is at 317 N El Camino Real, Suite 203, in the heart of Encinitas, CA 92024. We serve families across North County San Diego — including Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Leucadia, San Marcos, and Oceanside.
Conveniently located off the 5 freeway, with free on-site parking. We offer flexible scheduling, including early-morning and evening appointments, to accommodate busy families.