What is the CAO?
The California Association of Orthodontists (CAO) is the Californian component of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)—the largest and oldest dental specialty organization. The CAO represents nearly 1,500 orthodontic members who practice in California. CAO members are specialists who have completed dental school and then successfully completed 2–3 years of additional training at an accredited orthodontic residency program. Our members are experts in diagnosing and treating all orthodontic problems in patients of all ages—from child to adult. Whether you are considering clear aligners or traditional braces, orthodontists have the training, the expertise, and the treatment options to make sure you get your best smile. Why trust your smile to anything less than a specialist?
Become A Member
CAO is a component of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO). Members are entitled to the benefits of numerous on and off-line resources for the building and maintaining of their orthodontic practices. Learn more about joining or renewing membership, as well as key AAO benefits below.
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DO YOU listen to music or podcasts more often? 🎧📱🎵 #poll #music #podcasts #commentbelow
THOSE OF YOU that have gotten your braces off this year know the pain. 😷Comment below if this has been you! #braces #bracesoff #orthodontics
IN CASE YOU NEEDED IT, here’s your reminder to switch to water for the day!💧#water #healthyteeth #bestdrink
ADVANCEMENTS IN orthodontics have made the use of headgear pretty rare! 😮 It’s still prescribed for some patients, but not as often as it used to be. #headgear #orthodontics #funfact
IT'S MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. Day, and we're celebrating his life and legacy. #mlk #martinlutherkingjr #mlkquote
YOU ARE the most valuable investment you’ll ever make. ⭐#selfcare #bestinvestment #youarevaluable
DON’T WORRY, braces can’t rust. 🚫Just a reminder that the metals used in braces are stainless steel and titanium so they’ll remain rust-free. 👍 #braces #orthodontics #funfacts #rustfree
IF YOU SKIP WEARING YOUR RETAINER, your teeth may shift enough to need braces again! 👎Retain and maintain your beautiful smile! 😁#smile #straightteeth #retainer #maintain #orthodontics
IT'S A NEW YEAR and with our help, we know your smile has a bright future! 😁🔮 #smile #brightfuture #orthodontics
DENTAL IMPRESSIONS have been around for a long time! Surgeons in the 17th century appear to have used sketches or wax models to create appliances to fit patients' mouths. #funfact #dentalimpressions #orthodontics
WE ARE HAPPY to help anyone have their best and brightest smile, even Santa himself. Santa, make sure you brush after all of those cookies this year! 😉🍪#santa #holidayseason #healthysmile #orthodontics
SOME ORTHODONTIC problems are genetic, so everyone should know their family's oral health history to understand their own teeth better! #healthhistory #family #genetics #orthodontics
PEANUT BRITTLE, CARAMEL, and pretzels are just a few holiday foods to avoid with braces. 🥜 Don’t break a bracket this holiday season. 👍#holidayfoods #orthodontics #braces #bracket
WE'VE SEEN this trend going around and want to make it clear that filing your own teeth is very dangerous and will cause permanent damage to the enamel. 🙅🏼🚫#warning #orthodontics #teethtip
WE WANT all of our patients to feel like their smile sleighs and achieve a healthy, confident smile this holiday season. ❄️#smile #confidence #orthodontics #hoidayseason
WHAT SOFT SNACK do you choose after getting your braces tightened? We'd recommend something soft, cold, and delicious!🥤😃 #softfoods #braces #orthodontics #cao
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃 This year and every year, we're thankful for you! 🧡#thanksgiving #thankful #cao
IF THEY DON'T fit together, they can’t do their job effectively! 🦷😄#teeth #orthodontics #fittogether
YES! It's typically considered safe, with some precautions that orthodontists can go over with expecting moms beforehand. 🤰#orthodontics #pregnant #oralhealth
NOVEMBER IS MEN'S HEALTH AWARENESS Month and in honor, will you be growing your ‘mo this year? 👨🏻Comment below and let us know! 😃#growyourmo #menshealthawarenessmonth #movember