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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(29,41,61,0.6)” background_image=”https:\/\/dev.pmwebdesigns.com\/cao\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/527d98c8-c6c7-471c-82ff-370960a8e8d4-scaled-1.jpg” background_blend=”multiply” min_height=”600px” min_height_tablet=”384px” min_height_phone=”384px” min_height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”32px|32px|32px|32px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|16px||16px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|16px||16px|true|true” custom_css_free_form=”selector {|| display: flex !important;|| align-items: center;||}” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Why Choose an Orthodontist” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”48px” title_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”36px” title_font_size_phone=”36px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”24px” text_line_height=”1.5em” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”20px” text_font_size_phone=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ width=”69%”]<\/p>\n

Orthodontists complete years of advanced specialty training beyond dental school, so they can treat the full range of conditions affecting your teeth, bite, and facial development.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”64px|32px|64px|32px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|16px||16px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|16px||16px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1152px” custom_margin=”||32px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”3 Reasons to Choose a Specialist for Your Orthodontic Care” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_font_size=”31px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|32px|64px|32px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|16px||16px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|16px||16px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1152px” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_css_free_form=”selector {|| display: grid !important;|| grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);|| gap: 32px;||}||selector::after {|| display: none;||}||||@media screen and (max-width: 980px) {|| selector {|| grid-template-columns: 1fr;|| }||}” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”24px|24px|24px|24px|true|true” custom_css_free_form=”selector {|| width: 100% !important;||}” border_radii=”on|14px|14px|14px|14px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”15px” box_shadow_spread=”-3px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” global_colors_info=”{}”][dnxte_blurb blurb_pre_switch=”on” blurb_pre_heading=”Reason #1″ blurb_heading=”Specialized Training” heading_tag=”h4″ blurb_description=”<\/p>\n

Orthodontists complete dental school and then go on to an accredited orthodontic residency, typically two to three years of full-time, specialty-focused training.<\/p>\n

That residency covers far more than braces and aligners. Orthodontists are trained to treat the full spectrum of conditions that affect the teeth, jaws, and face, including complex malocclusions, growth modification in developing patients, orthognathic (jaw) surgery in coordination with oral surgeons, and care for patients with craniofacial conditions such as cleft lip and palate. That breadth of training is what separates an orthodontic specialist from a general dentist offering orthodontic services on the side.<\/p>\n

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4 years dental school + 2-3 years accredited orthodontic residency = Orthodontic specialist<\/p>\n

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Orthodontists dedicate 100% of their practice to orthodontics, it’s not a side service. Their entire focus is on helping patients achieve healthier smiles and better function through proper teeth alignment and bite correction.<\/p>\n

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When orthodontics is all you do, you get very good at it.<\/p>\n

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Orthodontists are trained to identify, prevent, and treat a wide range of bite problems and dental irregularities, many of which go undetected without a specialist’s eye. Their training allows them to develop treatment plans that account for not just where the teeth are today, but how the bite and face are developing over time, and what the outcome should look like years from now.<\/p>\n

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From early evaluation through retention, one specialty, from start to finish.<\/p>\n

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California Association of Orthodontists members represent the highest standards of orthodontic care in the state.<\/p>\n

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Rigorous education beyond dental school<\/p>\n

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Adherence to strict ethical guidelines<\/p>\n

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Ongoing learning and skill development<\/p>\n

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The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children see an orthodontist by age 7 to evaluate early dental development and identify potential concerns. Early orthodontic care can help address common childhood issues such as crowding, deep bites, open bites, crossbites, large or reverse overjets, expansion needs, and blocked-out or missing teeth. Parents should also watch for habits like thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, or mouth breathing, which can affect how the jaws and teeth develop. Identifying these concerns early allows for timely treatment and can guide proper growth and development of your child\u2019s smile.<\/p>\n

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Specialty training matters. Find a CAO orthodontist who has spent years focused on exactly this, and who can give you a complete picture of your treatment options from the start.<\/p>\n

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Orthodontists complete years of advanced specialty training beyond dental school, so they can treat the full range of conditions affecting your teeth, bite, and facial development.

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