Dr. Tim Auger, Auger Smiles Orthodontics
335 El Dorado St. #8, Monterey (831) 373-3765, augersmiles.com
Say cheese! Show off those straight pearly whites! Hit the office of Dr. Tim Auger if you’re currently in pre-straight mode. For 50 years, there’s been an Auger providing orthodontia services on the Monterey Peninsula, starting with his father in 1970. He’s a local kid, a Carmel High graduate who went east for dental school (Boston University, valedictorian to boot) and then returned home and set to teeth straightening. His research in the field has been published, he’s accredited by the American Board of Orthodontics (not all orthodontists are) and he’s generally an all-around, corgi-loving good guy. His services are personal, his payments are flexible and he’s up-to-speed on all things modern in his field.