Union City · Serving Fremont, Newark and Hayward
Your Union City orthodontist
Spend ten minutes in our Union City waiting room and you'll see little kids in for their first check, teens comparing band colors, and parents getting their own teeth straightened at last. Dr. Sheldon Salins treats all of them, and he's usually joking around while he does it.
Where is the Union City office?
We're at 32990 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Suite 950, Union City, CA 94587. Alvarado-Niles Road runs from Union City toward the Niles district of Fremont. The office is in Dowe Business Park.
Serving Fremont, Newark and Hayward
- Address
- 32990 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Suite 950, Union City, CA 94587
- Phone
- (510) 475-4153
- Hours
- Monday: 10 am to 5 pmTuesday: 8 am to 5 pmWednesday: 1 pm to 6 pmThursday: 9:30 am to 5:30 pmFriday: 10 am to 5 pm
What are the office hours?
Call the office at (510) 475-4153for current hours. We'll help you find a time that works around school and work.
Where do I park?
Ask when you book and the front desk will tell you where to park and how to find Suite 950.
Who comes to the Union City office?
Mostly our neighbors, from Alvarado, Decoto and the rest of Union City, plus families from nearby Newark, Hayward and Fremont. Being close to home matters when you're coming in for regular visits over a year or two. It matters even more when you're doing school pickups with a carful of kids.
Is the Union City office convenient from Newark or Hayward?
For many families, yes. Union City sits between Newark and Hayward, so the office is a reasonable trip from either direction. That counts for more than you'd think. Treatment means regular visits for a year or two, and a short drive saves you real time over all those trips.
If you have two or three kids who need braces, the savings add up faster still. Tell us when you call and we'll talk through scheduling for the whole family.
What treatments are offered in Union City?
Everything Dr. Salins does, he does here. Not sure which one you need? That's normal. Most people don't know until they've had a proper exam, and that's what the free consult is for.
- BracesMetal or clear braces, for kids, teens and adults.Learn more
- Clear alignersClear aligners, including Angel Aligners.Learn more
- InvisalignInvisalign clear aligners.Learn more
- Early treatmentFor kids, starting with a check around age 7.Learn more
- Teen orthodonticsBraces and aligners for teens.Learn more
- Adult orthodonticsBraces and aligners for grown-ups who finally decided it's their turn.Learn more
- RetainersTo keep everything in place once treatment is done.Learn more
How much do braces cost in Union City?
We don't post prices online, and we're not being cagey about it. Your cost depends on what your teeth need, how long it takes and which option you pick. A kid with a little crowding and an adult with a deep bite are very different cases.
At the free consult we'll go over what your treatment will cost, with your insurance factored in. We take every PPO plan that includes orthodontic coverage. For whatever insurance doesn't cover, there are monthly payment plans. Insurance and payment plans
How long will treatment take?
A typical case runs about 24 months. Some are shorter and some take longer, depending on the bite and how things respond. Dr. Salins will give you his honest estimate at the consult, and he'll tell you what can speed things up. (Mostly, it's showing up to appointments and wearing your elastics.)
What do Union City patients say?
The Union City office is rated 5.0 on Yelp across 146 reviews. It's 4.8 on Google, too.
Who will I meet at the Union City office?
Dr. Salins, first and foremost. He makes a point of spending time with every patient at every visit, so you won't be passed around.
Our treatment coordinator walks families through the plan, the insurance and the payment options. Meet the team
Can I go to the South San Francisco office too?
Dr. Salins also practices at our South San Francisco office on Huntington Avenue. If you'd like to split visits between offices, ask us when you call. South San Francisco office
How do I book at Union City?
Call (510) 475-4153. The consult is free and there's no obligation. You'll leave knowing what's going on with your teeth, what it'll take to fix it, and what it'll cost.