ORTHODONTICS

Personalized Orthodontic Care for Children, Teens, and Adults

Our orthodontic specialists provide individualized treatment for alignment, bite, and jaw concerns using modern options including braces and clear aligners.

ORTHODONTIC CARE

Specialist-Led Treatment Designed Around Your Smile

Orthodontic treatment can improve tooth alignment, bite function, oral health, and confidence. Our orthodontists evaluate each patient individually and develop a treatment plan based on age, dental development, bite, treatment goals, and lifestyle.

Children

Early evaluation can help identify developing bite, jaw, or eruption concerns while a child is still growing.

Teens

Braces and clear aligners can address crowding, spacing, bite concerns, and tooth alignment during the teen years.

Adults

Orthodontic treatment can improve alignment and bite function at virtually any age, with discreet options available for many adults.

Complex Cases

Our orthodontists can coordinate treatment with other dental specialists when orthodontic care is part of a broader treatment plan.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Orthodontic Treatment for Different Needs and Lifestyles

Our multidisciplinary specialty team provides advanced dental care with communication and coordination across specialties when needed.

Traditional Braces

A proven and precise treatment option for correcting a wide range of tooth alignment and bite concerns.

Clear Aligners

A removable and discreet orthodontic option for many teens and adults who want a more flexible approach to treatment.

Early Orthodontic Treatment

Evaluation and treatment for certain developing bite, eruption, or jaw concerns in younger patients.

Adult Orthodontics

Modern orthodontic treatment designed around adult goals, schedules, restorative needs, and lifestyle.

Retainers

Customized retention after active treatment to help maintain tooth position and protect your orthodontic results.

WHEN TO SEE AN ORTHODONTIST

Signs an Orthodontic Evaluation May Be Helpful

An orthodontic evaluation can help identify tooth alignment, bite, eruption, and jaw-development concerns. Some problems are easiest to monitor or address while the teeth and jaws are still developing.

Crowded Teeth

Spacing Between Teeth

Underbite

Overbite

Open Bite

Tooth Eruption Concerns

YOUR ORTHODONTIC JOURNEY

What to Expect From Orthodontic Treatment

Every orthodontic treatment plan is different, but the process begins with a thorough evaluation and continues with regular visits to monitor progress and make adjustments along the way.

Orthodontic Evaluation

Your orthodontist will evaluate your teeth, bite, jaw relationships, and dental development and review any necessary records or imaging.

Personalized Treatment Plan

Useful for routine communication, documentation, and non-urgent follow-up.

Active Treatment

Once treatment begins, you’ll return for periodic appointments so your orthodontist can monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.

Retention

After active treatment is complete, retainers help maintain your new tooth positions and protect your orthodontic results.

PATIENT RESOURCES

Helpful Information During Orthodontic Treatment

From caring for braces to handling an orthodontic problem, these resources can help you feel more prepared throughout treatment.

Living With Braces

Learn about the parts of your braces and what to expect while wearing them.

Oral Hygiene With Braces

Learn how to keep your teeth, gums, and orthodontic appliances clean throughout treatment.

Orthodontic Emergencies

Find guidance for common orthodontic problems such as loose brackets, poking wires, or discomfort.

Retainers

Learn how retainers help maintain your orthodontic results after active treatment is complete.

ORTHODONTIC SUPPORT

Have a Problem With Your Braces or Appliance?

Loose brackets, poking wires, broken appliances, and unexpected discomfort can happen during orthodontic treatment. Many issues can be managed temporarily at home, while others may require an appointment with our orthodontic team.

Common Orthodontic Concerns

Loose or broken bracket

Poking or irritating wire

Loose appliance

Lost or damaged retainer

Unexpected discomfort

Need Help?

If you are experiencing a problem with your braces, aligners, or orthodontic appliance, contact our team. We can help determine whether you need to be seen and what you can do in the meantime.

OUR ORTHODONTISTS

Meet the Orthodontic Specialists

Our orthodontists provide personalized care for children, teens, and adults and work closely with our other dental specialists when treatment requires a coordinated approach.

ORTHODONTIC LOCATIONS

Orthodontic Care Near You

TCD Specialty Group provides orthodontic care at convenient locations throughout the Los Angeles area.

South Los Angeles

5703  S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA  90037

Tel: (323) 751-5600

Baldwin Park

3060 Baldwin Park Blvd., Suite D100
Baldwin Park, CA  91706

Tel: (626) 813-4488

Huntington Park

2630 Zoe Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255

Tel: (323) 230-6366

Lincoln Heights

2700 N. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90031

Tel: (323) 627-4701

FOR REFERRING PROVIDERS

Refer a Patient for Orthodontic Care

Our orthodontic team works with referring dentists and other providers to coordinate evaluations, treatment planning, records, and follow-up throughout the patient’s care.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Start Your Orthodontic Journey

Whether you’re considering braces, clear aligners, or simply want to know whether orthodontic treatment may be right for you, our team is here to help.