Dr Nicole Haydt, an ABO-Board certified orthodontist, entrepreneur, and founder of SCAND Orthodontic Studio, a modern orthodontic practice built around personalized, doctor-led care using the latest digital technology. Although she grew up in California and completed all of her training there, she was born in Sweden and raised with Swedish values. Her perspective to orthodontics, and many things in life, is that slowing down and zooming out can often give you the insight you need to be more efficient and produce better outcomes. She is passionate about creating beautiful smiles while proving that healthcare can be both highly personal and thoughtfully designed.

In this episode…

What if the biggest Invisalign mistake happens before you ever put in your first aligner? Many patients assume Invisalign is responsible for designing their smile, but the treatment is actually driven by the orthodontist creating and managing the plan. So how much does choosing the right provider really influence your experience and outcome?

Dr. Nicole Haydt explains why not every patient means the same thing when they ask for straight teeth, how she adjusts treatment around individual goals, and when Invisalign may work better alongside braces or another appliance. She also shares how she approaches difficult movements such as rotated teeth and impacted canines, and why solving the hardest part of a case first can sometimes make the rest of treatment much more straightforward.

In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Dr. Nicole Haydt, a board certified orthodontist and founder of SCAND Orthodontic Studio in Orange, California. Dr. Haydt brings a doctor led, digitally planned approach to personalized orthodontic care. They discuss Invisalign treatment planning, combination treatments, patient education, digital scanning, treatment efficiency, and the changing future of orthodontics. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Daniel Gouw on LinkedIn
• EDNA Digital Marketing
• Scand Orthodontic Studio Website
• Scand Orthodontic Studio on Instagram

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