Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Orthodontic Care for Families in Temecula & Hemet
Since 1993, our specialist team has helped Temecula and Hemet families feel confident in their smiles with modern technology, clear guidance, and a warm, family-style approach. Our orthodontists bring decades of combined experience, offering personalized care for children, teens, and adults. We utilize advanced tools like iTero digital scanning to ensure precise, comfortable treatment planning. Our commitment to transparency means explaining options, timelines, and costs in plain English, while flexible scheduling accommodates busy lifestyles. With two locations and a team focused on both technical excellence and compassionate care, we prioritize long-term oral health and confidence-building results. 
Services
Invisalign
Braces
Orthodontic Appliances
TMJ Treatments
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Myofunctional Therapy
Airway-Focused Orthodontics
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience serving the Inland Empire
- Board-certified orthodontists with expertise in all age groups
- Top 1% Diamond+ Invisalign providers
- Compassionate team with multilingual support
- Advanced technology for precise, comfortable treatment
Associations and certifications
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics
What people say
Sweet and helpful staff
Great with special needs kids
Spotless office
Efficient and timely
Amazing transformations
Services
Invisalign
Invisalign clear aligners offer a discreet, removable solution for straightening teeth. Using custom 3D-printed trays, this treatment gently shifts teeth into alignment without brackets or wires. Ideal for mild to moderate cases, it combines comfort with flexibility, allowing removal for eating and oral hygiene. Our practice is a Top 1% Diamond+ Invisalign provider, ensuring expert care for kids, teens, and adults seeking subtle orthodontic improvement.
Braces
Traditional and ceramic braces provide durable solutions for correcting misaligned teeth and bite issues. Metal braces offer proven effectiveness for complex cases, while ceramic options blend with teeth for discretion. Treatment includes regular adjustments to guide teeth into optimal positions. Our team tailors bracket placement and wire tension to individual needs, ensuring reliable results for patients prioritizing long-term oral health over aesthetics during treatment.
Orthodontic Appliances
We provide specialized appliances to address spacing, bite correction, and jaw development. Retainers maintain post-treatment alignment, expanders correct narrow palates, and spacers create necessary tooth gaps before braces. These tools complement other treatments, guiding growth in children and stabilizing results for adults. Custom fabrication ensures comfort while addressing issues like crossbites, overcrowding, and TMJ discomfort through targeted orthopedic intervention.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth removal prevents and resolves complications from impacted molars. Early intervention minimizes risks of crowding, infection, and jaw pain. Our process combines diagnostic imaging with personalized surgical planning, performed in collaboration with oral surgeons. Recovery support includes detailed aftercare instructions to ensure smooth healing, protecting orthodontic results and maintaining long-term oral health through timely extraction of problematic third molars.
TMJ Treatments
TMJ-focused care addresses temporomandibular joint disorders causing pain and dysfunction. Custom splints and guards reposition the jaw to alleviate symptoms like clicking, headaches, and muscle tension. Treatment integrates bite analysis with orthodontic adjustments, improving alignment to reduce strain. This approach benefits patients experiencing chronic discomfort, offering non-invasive solutions that enhance both oral function and overall well-being through targeted jaw joint therapy.
People
Dr. Tal D. Jergensen
Orthodontist
Board-eligible orthodontist with 30+ years experience, specializing in cleft lip/palate and surgical orthodontics. Graduated cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University, active in professional societies, and community-oriented with six children and ten grandchildren.
Dr. Scott I. Hope
Orthodontist
Practicing since 1981, Dr. Hope holds awards from Washington University and St. Louis University. Member of AAO, CDA, and ADA, with 25+ years serving Murrieta families. Committed to community service through schools and civic organizations.
Dr. Kaileen Rodriguez
Orthodontist
Navy veteran and Temecula native, Dr. Rodriguez specializes in orthodontics after serving as a Dental Department Head in the USS ESSEX. Active in professional associations and passionate about serving her hometown community.
Questions
When should my child get an orthodontic evaluation?
We recommend initial evaluations around age 7 to address potential issues early, though urgent cases with pain or developmental concerns warrant immediate attention regardless of age.
Do you offer flexible payment options?
Yes, we accept most insurance plans and provide in-house financing to make orthodontic treatment affordable while maximizing available benefits.
Are there discreet options for adult orthodontics?
Absolutely! We offer Invisalign, ceramic braces, and lingual braces designed for adults seeking subtle yet effective teeth alignment solutions.
What technology do you use for treatment?
We utilize iTero digital scanning, 3D imaging, and I-CAT diagnostics to ensure precise, comfortable treatment planning without traditional goopy impressions.
How do you handle emergency orthodontic visits?
We prioritize prompt emergency care for issues like broken retainers or urgent discomfort, with staff trained to resolve problems efficiently while maintaining treatment progress.
