Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Orthodontist in San Diego for Braces & Aligners
Since 1971, Team Braces has been dedicated to designing exceptional smiles for San Diego families. Located in Kearny Mesa with convenient freeway access, our team prioritizes personalized orthodontic care for children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in traditional braces, clear aligners, and comprehensive treatment for facial differences, including cleft and craniofacial conditions. Our experienced professionals, including specialists in infant orthopedics, provide tailored solutions for complex cases requiring surgical intervention.We emphasize early evaluation at age 7 to optimize treatment timing while maintaining transparency about insurance navigation and treatment processes. Our practice combines decades of expertise with compassionate care to deliver lasting results that enhance both dental function and confidence.
Services
Traditional Braces
Clear Aligners
Surgical Treatments
Infant Orthopedics
Cleft Care
First Visit Evaluation
Adolescent Treatment
Adult Orthodontics
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience designing smiles in San Diego
- Our team specializes in complex care including surgical treatments
- We provide early evaluation for optimal orthodontic timing at age 7
- Our treatment coordinator has extensive experience with all major insurance plans
- We offer comprehensive care for patients with facial differences
Services
Traditional Braces
Customized orthodontic treatment using metal or clear brackets for complex cases requiring extraction or surgical intervention. Our specialists provide comprehensive alignment solutions for children, adolescents, and adults seeking durable, effective results. This treatment addresses severe misalignment and bite issues through precision-guided adjustments.
Clear Aligners
Discreet orthodontic solution using removable, transparent trays for gradual tooth movement. Ideal for adults and teens seeking aesthetic alternatives to traditional braces, this treatment offers comfort and convenience while correcting mild to moderate alignment issues through personalized digital planning.
Surgical Treatments
Integrated orthodontic and surgical approach for correcting severe skeletal discrepancies. This treatment combines pre-surgical alignment with post-operative adjustments to improve both functional bite relationships and facial aesthetics for patients with complex structural concerns requiring multidisciplinary care.
Infant Orthopedics
Specialized care for infants born with cleft lip/palate using nasal-alveolar molding techniques. Our team works with craniofacial specialists to guide proper facial development before surgical repair, improving long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes through early, non-invasive intervention.
Cleft Care
Comprehensive orthodontic management for patients with cleft and craniofacial conditions. Our specialists coordinate multidisciplinary treatment across all stages of development, providing specialized appliances and surgical support to address unique dental alignment challenges associated with facial differences.
People
Dr. Robert Jacob, DDS
Orthodontist
Specializing in orthodontic treatment since 1979, Dr. Jacob brings over four decades of experience in traditional braces and facial difference care. He completed training at Northwestern University and NYU, focusing on complex pediatric cases.
Gaby
Treatment Coordinator
With a decade of service since 2013, Gaby guides patients through treatment planning and insurance navigation. She specializes in coordinating care with HMO and PPO insurance providers to ensure accessible orthodontic solutions.
April
RDA
As a registered dental assistant since 1999, April provides technical support for orthodontic procedures. She specializes in patient education and gentle smile formation techniques for children and adolescents.
Questions
When should children first visit an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends evaluation at age 7 when permanent teeth begin erupting to identify potential alignment issues early.
Do you treat adults with orthodontic concerns?
Yes, we provide comprehensive treatment options for adults seeking smile improvements, including discreet clear aligners and traditional braces for complex cases.
How do you handle emergency orthodontic situations?
We offer emergency care for urgent issues with braces or appliances through our dedicated after-hours line at 619 972-7167.
What insurance options do you accept?
Our treatment coordinator works with all major HMO and PPO insurance plans to maximize benefits and simplify financial arrangements for orthodontic care.
Do you treat patients with facial differences?
Yes, we specialize in comprehensive orthodontic care for patients with cleft and craniofacial conditions, coordinating treatment with multidisciplinary medical teams.
