Finding the right orthodontic care close to home matters more than most people realize. Whether you’re looking into options for your kid or finally ready to do something about your own smile, we see patients at all stages of that decision. Browse the services below and find what fits.
Traditional braces still work. After everything that’s come along in orthodontics over the past two decades, they remain one of the most effective ways to move teeth, correct bites, and get lasting results across a wide range of cases. Teens, adults, complicated bite problems, simple crowding, braces handle all of it.
We see a lot of patients from Glen Cove and Hiddenbrooke who’ve been putting off care partly because they didn’t want to drive to Benicia or cross the Carquinez Bridge every few weeks for adjustments. That’s a real friction point. Having an office right here in Vallejo means those every-four-to-six-week visits don’t eat up half a day.
Here’s what the process actually looks like. We start with a consultation, digital X-rays, impressions, a look at your bite, and build a treatment plan from there. Small brackets get bonded to each tooth, an archwire threads through them, and that wire applies steady, gentle pressure that moves your teeth over time. You come back every four to eight weeks so we can adjust the wire and keep things progressing. It’s not complicated, but the consistency matters.
Most cases wrap up somewhere between 12 and 24 months. Minor crowding can move faster. Deep overbites, crossbites, or teeth that are rotated take longer. We’ll give you an honest timeline at your first visit, not a best-case scenario, an actual one.
On bracket options: metal is the classic choice for a reason. Durable, effective, and usually the most affordable. Ceramic brackets are also available for patients who want something less visible. They’re designed to blend with your tooth color, which is why they’re popular with adults and older teens who want the reliability of traditional braces without the metallic look. Both work well. We’ll help you figure out which makes more sense for your situation.
Oral hygiene during braces takes a little more effort, we won’t pretend otherwise. We’ll walk you through how to brush and floss around brackets and wires, and which foods to skip, sticky candy, hard nuts, popcorn, the usual suspects. We also stock floss threaders and interdental brushes at the office if you need them.
Braces aren’t just cosmetic. Aligned teeth wear more evenly, put less stress on your jaw, and are easier to keep clean. Crowding creates spots where gum disease likes to hide. Fixing alignment now can prevent real problems later, the kind that cost a lot more to treat. If you’re ready to get started, learn more about braces in Vallejo and schedule your consultation.
Clear aligners are a good fit for a specific kind of patient: someone who needs orthodontic work but isn’t willing to wear visible metal brackets through their daily life. Working professionals, students at Solano Community College, people who present to clients or show up on camera, this is who we see choosing aligners most often.
The trays are removable. That’s the part people care about most. No food restrictions, no wrestling with floss threaders, no bracket poking the inside of your cheek at 11pm. You take them out to eat, brush, and floss like normal, then put them back in. (the freedom around food alone is what sells a lot of our patients on this option.)
The process starts with a consultation at our Vallejo office. We take digital scans of your teeth, build a computer-generated treatment plan, and you actually get to see a preview of your projected results before we start. Each set of trays is built to move specific teeth in a specific sequence. The precision is real, this isn’t just “wear a tray and hope for the best.”
You’ll wear the trays 20 to 22 hours a day. Every one to two weeks, you move to the next set. Most patients start seeing visible changes within the first few months, which helps with motivation during the longer middle stretch of treatment.
Check-in appointments are quick, usually 15 to 20 minutes. We confirm your teeth are tracking with the plan, hand off your next sets of trays, and you’re back out the door. Patients who work downtown or near the waterfront tend to pop in during a lunch break. That’s by design. your schedule doesn’t have a lot of slack in it.
Treatment length depends on the case. Mild to moderate alignment issues often finish in 6 to 18 months. More complex cases take longer. You may feel some pressure for a day or two after switching to a new tray, that’s normal, it means the aligners are doing their job. It fades fast.
Because the trays come out, brushing and flossing stay exactly the same as before treatment. No around brackets, no worrying about staining or inflammation building up in hard-to-reach spots. For health-conscious patients who care about their gum health as much as their smile, that’s not a small thing.
If you’re a professional in Vallejo who needs a low-profile way to fix your bite, or a student who doesn’t want braces in every photo for the next year and a half, clear aligners might be exactly what you’re looking for. Explore clear aligner options in Vallejo and schedule a consultation to find out if this is the right fit.
After completing braces or clear aligner therapy, it’s important to wear a retainer to maintain your results long-term. Without a retainer, even perfectly aligned teeth can shift back to their original positions. We offer:
Your orthodontist will recommend the best options for you, provide care and handling instructions, and set up regular check-ins to ensure your straightened smile lasts a lifetime.
When decay or injury causes early loss of baby teeth, space maintainers hold the gap open for erupting adult teeth. This prevents surrounding teeth from shifting and reduces the need for future orthodontic intervention.
Our friendly pediatric dental team ensures children feel safe, informed, and comfortable with every visit.
Digital imaging and 3D treatment planning for accuracy and comfort
Multilingual staff (Spanish, Tagalog, Hindi, Japanese, Vietnamese) supporting every family
Flexible financing, affordable payment plans, and transparent pricing
Protect overall health—untreated dental issues can impact systemic well-being
We believe that every patient deserves a healthy, brilliant smile—at any age. We design our orthodontic care for real life and embrace your unique needs, goals, and timeline.
Yes, we see patients from all across Vallejo, including Glen Cove, Hiddenbrooke, and the waterfront area. Many families choose us because they don’t want to drive to Benicia or cross the Carquinez Bridge for every appointment. Having orthodontic care right here in Vallejo keeps those regular visits manageable for busy schedules.
Your first visit includes a consultation, digital X-rays, and a look at your bite. We build a real treatment plan from that information. You’ll leave knowing exactly what needs to happen and a realistic timeline — not a best-case guess. The whole visit is straightforward and low pressure.
Age seven is the right time for a first orthodontic check. That doesn’t mean braces at seven. It means we look at the jaw while it’s still growing. Problems like crossbites and crowding are much easier to fix early. Catching them now can shorten or even eliminate the need for full braces later.
Braces use brackets and wires bonded to your teeth. Clear aligners are removable trays you take out to eat and brush. Braces handle a wider range of complex cases. Aligners work well for mild to moderate issues and are popular with adults and students who want a low-profile option. We help you pick what fits your life.
Most braces cases finish in 12 to 24 months. Clear aligner treatment for mild to moderate cases often wraps up in 6 to 18 months. Complex bite issues take longer. We give you an honest timeline at your first visit based on your actual situation — not the fastest possible outcome.
Adults get orthodontic treatment all the time. We see working professionals, parents, and students at Solano Community College — all ages. Teeth can be moved at any point in life. Many adults choose clear aligners for a less visible option, but traditional braces work just as well if that’s the better fit for your case.
Are you prepared to begin your journey toward a confident, healthy smile? Schedule a free orthodontic consultation in San Francisco, Vallejo, or Fairfield. Dr. Maggie Thai, Dr. Quincy Tan, and their caring team will help you explore every option, clearly explain the process, and walk with you from planning to your brilliant new smile.
This page reflects our full orthodontic menu, current technologies, and team approach to lifelong smile health. Visit us for updated services and personal recommendations tailored to your needs.
