LAKE TRAVIS ORTHODONTICS
Meet Dr. Alberto Tostado.
Conservative, functional orthodontics in Bee Cave. A thoughtful approach to your smile, bite, airway concerns, and non-extraction options.
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Conservative care. Function in focus.
Dr. Alberto Tostado practices conservative, functional orthodontics that looks beyond straight teeth. He considers tooth alignment, bite, jaw development, and related health concerns, including breathing and sleep.
His approach begins with listening, careful evaluation, and a plan that respects your natural teeth. He explores non-extraction treatment when clinically appropriate, with recommendations based on your individual anatomy, oral health, and goals.
Early evaluation and monitoring can help identify developing orthodontic concerns and guide the timing of care. Dr. Tostado also considers airway concerns and coordinates further evaluation with appropriate medical professionals when needed. Orthodontic care is one part of a broader plan when sleep apnea is suspected or diagnosed.
Airway awareness. A functional perspective.
Tell us about concerns such as mouth breathing, snoring, or changes in sleep. Dr. Tostado considers those concerns alongside tooth alignment, jaw development, and how your bite functions.
Airway-focused evaluation helps us understand when further assessment or coordinated care may be appropriate. Each recommendation is individualized; non-extraction treatment is an option to explore, rather than a promise that every patient will need the same approach.
What He Enjoys About Being an Orthodontist
Dr. Tostado enjoys working with kids and adults. It is fun for him to watch young patients go through their high school journey, including sports and college applications, and to guide and advise them. Seeing patients’ self-esteem boost as their smiles take shape gives him great satisfaction.
“With adult patients, I love being part of a team that helps them achieve their picture-perfect smile. I also like giving my patients options based on their preference, such as clear aligners versus traditional braces,” he says.
Areas of Dentistry that Interest Him the Most
“I am especially interested in multidisciplinary cases, such as orthodontic/maxillofacial or orthodontic/prosthodontic cases. I was personally treated with orthognathic surgery and developed a certain bond with surgical cases. Usually, multidisciplinary cases have a very dramatic change, and seeing the impact it can have on patients’ lives is gratifying. I have experience working with prosthodontists to help our patients achieve their perfect smiles.”
Education
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Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León – DDS
- University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health – Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Rutgers School of Dental Medicine – Postdoctoral Advanced Education in Orthodontics
Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Texas Association of Orthodontists
- Southwestern Society of Orthodontists
- Texas Dental Association
- American Dental Association
Dr. Tostado and his wife, Ana, a pediatric dentist, met in dental school in 2010 and married in 2017. They have two young daughters, Elena and Emilia. The Tostados are also pet lovers and have an English bulldog, Louie.
Dr. Tostado spends leisure time on outdoor activities, including hiking, motorsports, and skiing. He is a skillful golfer and enjoys going to the gym.
Living in the Bee Cave area is calm and peaceful for the Tostado family because it has a lot of green spaces and a lake nearby. “We love being part of a community with many young families and look forward to having their children grow in this amazing place,” Dr. Tostado says.
A team that makes you feel at home.
Meet the people who help make every visit welcoming, clear, and comfortable.