Silicon Valley Orthodontics

About Silicon Valley Orthodontics

Silicon Valley Orthodontics is the orthodontic practice that OpenStreetMap still lists as Wu Orthodontics. The old wuortho.com address now forwards to the new name. The practice sits at the same spot: 1865 El Camino Real in Palo Alto's 94306 ZIP code. The practice says it was established in 2007. Its site carries a 2026 copyright and an online booking page.

The practice serves families from Palo Alto and nearby towns, naming Los Altos, Menlo Park, Stanford, Atherton, Mountain View, Woodside and Redwood City on its contact page. It treats both children and adults. It is a specialist orthodontic office, so it does not replace your general dentist. The practice itself reminds patients to keep up regular check-ups and cleanings with their dentist during treatment.

The orthodontists

The Meet the Doctors page introduces two orthodontists. Dr. Eric Wu is described as a Palo Alto native who trained at the Universities of Pittsburgh, California and Pennsylvania. The page says he holds publications and patents and is a member of the American, Pacific Coast and California associations of orthodontists. It adds that he is fluent in Mandarin and speaks German. The practice reports more than 4,000 lifetime clear aligner cases for Dr. Wu.

Dr. Brungo is the second orthodontist. The page says he earned a DMD at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, practiced as a general dentist and then completed an orthodontic residency there with a Master of Science in Orthodontics. The practice lists him as board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. He moved to the Bay Area in 2023.

Treatments offered

The practice groups its services into these treatment pages:

• Traditional braces and Pitts21 braces, a low-force bracket system
• Brava hidden braces
• Clear aligners, including hybrid plans that combine aligners and brackets
• Early treatment for children
• Adult treatment
• Surgical orthodontics
• Sleep apnea

The home page says the office uses 3D imaging and digital records instead of impressions. It also runs its own laboratory, which it says shortens turnaround for clear aligners. For children, the practice notes that the American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first check around age seven. It says it favors plans that avoid unnecessary extractions. Which option suits a given patient is a question for the orthodontist at a consultation. This listing gives no clinical advice.

Booking and your first visit

New patients can book a free consultation online or by phone at 650-322-0288. The practice says no referral is needed, although dentists can refer patients through a form on the website. At the first appointment, the team takes a dental and medical history and checks the soft tissue, jaw and bite. It also takes photos and any needed CBCT scans.

Bring your completed health history forms and your insurance card. The patient forms page lets you fill these out ahead of time. Once treatment starts, the practice says check-ups usually come every 8 to 10 weeks and last up to 30 to 40 minutes. It asks patients to call as early as possible if they need to reschedule.

Cost, insurance and payment

The cost page lists three main ways to pay. The practice offers interest-free monthly payment plans. It says it works with all insurance plans and will file claims. It also accepts FSA and HSA funds. Advertised monthly payments start at $159, but the fine print says financing depends on lender approval and fees vary by case. A treatment coordinator walks through the options and estimates what your insurance may cover.

Tips for visiting

• The posted hours run Monday to Thursday. Tuesday is the late day, open until 6 p.m., which can help with after-school visits.
• El Camino Real is busy at rush hour. Allow extra time if you are driving from downtown or crossing Page Mill Road.
• The office is a short ride from the shops and cafes of the California Avenue district, handy if you are pairing a visit with lunch.
• Coming by train? The California Avenue station is the closest Caltrain stop. Our Caltrain guide covers schedules and fares.
• If your child is new to braces, our page on Palo Alto with kids has ideas for a treat afterward.

Location and getting there

Silicon Valley Orthodontics is at 1865 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the California Avenue area of Palo Alto. Our California Avenue guide covers what else is around.

The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away. That is roughly a 11 minute walk.

Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).

Hours

Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.

What is nearby

• Sundance The Steakhouse, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
• Cardinal Bike Shop, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
• The Bike Connection, studio or gym, 0.1 mi
• Radhika Beauty Salon, salon or spa, 0.1 mi
• Starbucks 2000 El Camino Real, cafe, 0.1 mi
• Peers Park, 0.3 mi
• College Terrace Library, 0.4 mi
• Bowden Park, 0.5 mi

Other health and medical nearby: Lux Eyewear (under 0.1 mi); Monika Stone Skin (under 0.1 mi); Premier Plastic Surgery (under 0.1 mi); Davis Plastic Surgery (0.1 mi). Browse the full health and medical list.

Before you go

• Call ahead to confirm the practice accepts your insurance and is taking new patients.
• Bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of current medications to a first visit.
• For emergencies call 911. Stanford Hospital's emergency department is the closest major emergency room for most of Palo Alto.

About this listing

Checked October 30, 2026 against Silicon Valley Orthodontics home page; Meet the Doctors; Cost and payment options; Your first visit. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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