At Hidden Valley Orthodontics, we believe everyone should love their smile. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped children, teens, and adults throughout North County achieve healthy, confident smiles through personalized orthodontic care.
Our team combines experience, advanced technology, and a commitment to doing what’s right for every patient. That means we don’t recommend treatment simply because it’s available. Instead, we only recommend it when it’s truly the best option for you.
Whether you’re exploring braces, clear aligners, or early orthodontic care for your child, we’ll help you find the right solution for your smile.
No two smiles are exactly alike, and your treatment shouldn’t be either. At Hidden Valley Orthodontics, every treatment plan is carefully designed around your goals, lifestyle, and orthodontic needs.
We are committed to providing expert care in a warm, welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and informed every step of the way. Our doctors continually evaluate emerging technology and treatment methods to ensure we’re offering solutions that truly benefit our patients, not simply following trends.
From your first consultation through your final appointment, our focus remains the same: delivering a positive experience and outstanding results through quality care and genuine relationships.
Today’s braces are smaller, more comfortable, and more efficient than ever before. At Hidden Valley Orthodontics, we offer advanced metal braces for reliable, effective treatment, as well as clear ceramic braces that provide the same trusted approach with a more subtle, tooth-colored appearance. Both options can address a wide range of orthodontic needs, from simple alignment concerns to more complex bite issues. Our team will help you compare your options and choose the type of braces that best fits your smile, goals, and lifestyle.
Invisalign clear aligners provide a comfortable, nearly invisible treatment option that fits seamlessly into busy lifestyles. As one of San Diego’s leading Invisalign providers, Dr. Fortney has successfully treated thousands of aligner cases and is continually evaluating new technology to ensure patients receive the most effective treatment possible. Many patients are surprised to learn that clear aligners can address concerns ranging from minor crowding to more complex bite issues.
Not every child who visits an orthodontist needs immediate treatment, and that’s exactly how we approach early care.
Through our Kids Club and 7 & Up Program, we monitor your child’s growth and development over time, allowing us to identify concerns and recommend treatment only when the timing is right. In many cases, observation is the best course of action.
Our goal is never to rush treatment. Instead, we focus on helping children receive care at the stage when it can provide the greatest benefit.
Your orthodontic journey doesn’t end when active treatment is complete. Retainers play an important role in maintaining the alignment you’ve worked hard to achieve.
We offer a variety of retainer options and will help you choose the solution that best protects your investment and keeps your smile looking great for years to come.
Breathing and sleep can be important parts of your child’s overall development. If your child snores, breathes through their mouth, sleeps restlessly, or struggles with daytime tiredness, our pediatric sleep apnea screening can help identify concerns that may warrant further evaluation.
Ready to give your smile a refresh? Teeth whitening can help reduce certain stains and discoloration for a brighter-looking smile, and our team can help you determine whether whitening is a good option for you.
If excess or uneven gum tissue makes your teeth appear shorter, or your gumline looks uneven, gum reshaping can create a more balanced appearance. By carefully contouring the gum tissue, more of your natural tooth structure can be revealed.
Opal® Seal™ is an orthodontic sealant designed to help protect your teeth while you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment. Hidden Valley Orthodontics is a certified Opal Seal provider, and our team can help you decide whether it could benefit your smile.
Protect your investment long after treatment ends. For a one-time fee, our Retainer Warranty Program provides up to four replacement retainers per year at a nominal cost for five years.
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From children getting an early start to teens and adults choosing treatment for themselves, we want every patient to feel comfortable, heard, and excited about their smile journey. See what our patients and families have to say about their experience with Hidden Valley Orthodontics.
Braces use fixed brackets and wires to move your teeth, while clear aligners use a series of removable trays. Both can be effective options, and exploring our Braces and Clear Aligners pages can help you understand how each fits into everyday life.
Yes! Hidden Valley Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults, with options designed to fit different needs, goals, and lifestyles.
Your consultation is the best place to start. We’ll evaluate your smile, talk through your goals, and explain your treatment options so you can make an informed decision about what works best for you.
Yes, clear aligners can be an option for many teens. Because aligners are removable and need to be worn consistently, we’ll consider both your teen’s orthodontic needs and daily habits when discussing whether Clear Aligners or Braces may be the better fit.
While an early orthodontic evaluation at age 7 helps us monitor how your child’s teeth and jaws are developing, active treatment may not be needed right away. Through our Kids Club, we can continue monitoring growth and recommend treatment when the timing is right.
Explore your options, then let our team help you find the treatment that makes sense for your smile, needs, and lifestyle.
