Welcome to Laguna Niguel Orthodontics! Meet Dr. Nooshin Majd, our esteemed and highly renowned dental specialist and orthodontist. Dr. Majd brings over 20 years of dental experience, a doctorate in dental medicine and orthodontic training from an internationally recognized program to you here in Laguna Niguel. Shes uniquely positioned to offer world-class care to her patients and brings an unmatched passion and dedication to her role.

It has always been my goal to make each patient feel at ease when they come to me for their orthodontic treatment, I work very hard to give all my patients the high-quality care and the personal attention they deserve. - Dr. Nooshin Majd

Since earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1994 and going on to study the specialty of Orthodontics at Boston University, Dr. Majd has demonstrated an exceptional passion for providing the highest caliber of orthodontic expertise. She shares her talent and time with families in the city of Laguna Niguel and neighboring area for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Dr. Majd has been involved in clinical orthodontic research throughout her career. Her findings in the area of pain management using combination medications following dental surgical procedures have been published in several professional journals.

Dr. Majd is proud to be an advocate and care provider for all patients. She has demonstrated this value through more than 20 years of clinical experience in dentistry and special involvement with disabled and autistic patients as well as those with cleft lip and palate.

Dr. Majds method involves a precise focus on the patient's smile and facial proportions in addition to their teeth and bite. Any orthodontist can deliver straight teeth. Dr. Majd focuses on the aesthetic details of teeth positions and proportions to create truly exceptional smiles.

Dr. Majd and her husband of more than 25 years, Dr. Saman Malkami (Endodontist), are strongly rooted in Southern California. After several years in Boston where they completed their dental and specialty training, they returned to the sunny So Cal to live and raise their two children in Orange County.

Their passion for giving back and serving the community is reflected by their annual contributions to community service and charity organizations such as the Childrens Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Child Foundation and several local schools and youth education organizations.

Dr. Majd graduated from Boston Universitys Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 1997 with the first rank in her class of advanced standing. She practiced as a general dentist for three years before returning to Boston University for residency to fulfill her dream of becoming an orthodontist. During her three-year post-doctoral residency, she had the privilege of being trained by one of the most famous orthodontists in the world, Dr. Anthony Gianelly. He is nationally and globally regarded for his work, research and publications in the field of orthodontics.

Dr. Choi attended Columbia University School of Dentistry and completed his pediatric dentistry training at Yale in 2016. He has lived in New Jersey and Orange County, coming back here to start his family in OC.

Dr. Hanieh Hassani graduated from Loma Linda School of Dentistry. Knowing her passion in working with children she continued her training in Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry at Loma Linda School of Dentistry. She has extensive experience in all aspects of pediatric dental care, including caring for infants and patients with special needs. Despite being serious about fighting cavities, she enjoys trying to make each child's dental experience fun and memorable. Before and after graduation she has been involved in community service, mission trips and leadership. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Hassani stays current with advancements in pediatric dentistry by maintaining active memberships with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association.

Dr. Meschi graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelors degree in human development. At UCSD, she was an active member of the San Diego Pre-Dental Society and the Dental Clinic Project, where she would help provide dental care to many within the community.

She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Her advanced training included courses at the renowned A.T. Still University School of Health Management and culminated in her certification in public health with dental emphasis. Dr. Meschi has also actively contributed to many community events. Dr. Meschi served as president of the Pediatric Study Association and was a team leader within the Give-Kids-A-Smile Committee of the dental program.

She has pursued and completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Texas A&M Universitys Baylor College of Dentistry. Baylor is a dual university- and hospital-based training program that has a strong emphasis on working with many types of children, including those having special needs and those who are medically challenged. During this rigorous training, she also served as a teacher of pediatric dentistry to other Baylor dental students.

Dr. Meschi currently holds active standing in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association. Dr. Maryam Meschi is an incredible specialist in pediatric dentistry. From a young age, she planned to enter a profession where she could help and work with children. Her goals have always included making sure her patients have a superior experience at their dental visit and giving each patient the utmost in care and comfort. In fact, Dr. Meschi routinely goes beyond the call, to make sure that each patient has a superior and positive dental experience. In her free time, Dr. Meschi enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, and skiing, scuba diving, and experience-based traveling. She also loves quality time with Cody, her special black-and-white Pomeranian.

Dental care is often overlooked as a crucial part of a child's overall health. Many parents don't realize just how important it is to find a pediatric dentist you can trust with your child's developing oral health. Quality care from skilled, compassionate specialists can set your child up with a healthy smile for life.

At Laguna Niguel Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry, we are proud to be the provider of choice for your child's orthodontic and pediatric dental care in Laguna Niguel and Laguna Hills, Orange County, CA.

Proper dental care should start with the eruption of the first tooth. That's why children should visit the dentist by their first birthday by their first birthday, or within six months of their first tooth erupting. However, one in six parents mistakenly believe that kids don't need to go to the dentist until they reach age four or older. This misconception is part of the reason one in five kids ages 5 to 11 have at least one untreated decayed tooth.

If you wait too long to start taking your child to the dentist, cavities and other dental problems may have already set in, making it more challenging to treat issues quickly and effectively. Taking your child to the dentist fulfills three key needs for oral health.

A basic level of preventative care such as dental cleanings and checkups is necessary to make sure your child's teeth are developing in a healthy manner. Regularly visiting the dentist means any issues beginning to occur can be treated promptly. For example, you might believe your child is brushing and flossing adequately only for the dentist to find cavities. Our pediatric dental specialists review your child's nutrition, genetic and oral habits to address any issues and prevent dental problems in the future.

As kids get older, their teeth may develop problems like misalignment, crowding or significant bite problems. Your pediatric dentist can identify these issues in their earliest stages so you can ensure your child receives the appropriate orthodontic intervention.

For optimal lifetime health, your child will need to have regular dental visits. These regular visits during childhood help kids get used to the dentist and see it as a positive part of a healthy lifestyle. Our pediatric dental specialists have the skills to make your child's visit more comfortable and fun, therefore eliminating the anxiety that can sometimes be associated with dental visits.

Both parents and kids need guidance on how to achieve optimal oral health. Your child's dentist can help you with simple things like tips for better tooth brushing as well as explain more complicated concepts like nutritional or mouth habits that may be affecting your child's dental health. For example, your pediatric dentist can explain the different types of preventative tooth sealants you can choose to help keep cavities at bay.

If you're looking for the right pediatric dental specialist for your child, you'll exceptional kids' dental specialist in Laguna Niguel Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry. Not every dentist has the temperament or experience to create a positive atmosphere for kids and parents. Our specialists are dedicated, skilled and have a passion for helping kids thrive.

Katie has been in dental field for more than 15 years. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge about orthodontic and dental services and loves to educate patients about their treatment needs, options and how to maximize their insurance benefits.

Jill's husband works in the dental manufacturing and sales, they have lived and raised their two children in Laguna Niguel and her son played football in high school. Outside work, she likes to travel and visiting new places.

Darlain has worked in general dentistry and orthodontics for several years throughout her career. She finds orthodontics interesting because of how it affects the patients in a positive way, by improving their health and confidence. Darlain enjoys the great friendships built with patients during the course of their treatment.

With more than 20 years of experience as an RDA, Sue lives and breathes orthodontics. She is a perfectionist and loves to take on decorating and organization projects around the office, we call her our 'Martha Stewart'!! She loves to have conversations and laugh with the patients and is always asking them about what is going on in their life.

Dereen has worked in dentistry for more than 2 years. She has found Orthodontics to be her favorite part of dentistry and has decided she wants to be an orthodontist. Dereen is a pre-dental student at UC Riverside and despite her busy schedule of school and work, she is always energetic and enthusiastic about taking care of patients.

Orthodontics goes beyond straight teeth and a beautiful smile. Orthodontists certified by the American Association of Orthodontists focus on maintaining the health of teeth and jaws and improving overall dental function and aesthetics. Orthodontic treatment goals include establishing facial balance and esthetics, healthy function in speech, chewing and neuromuscular balance in the area of head and neck.

At Laguna Niguel Orthodontics, we offer a wide range of orthodontic treatment options for both adults and children. Your children can receive the orthodontic and pediatric dentistry care they need by our specialists team in one comfortable, friendly and convenient place.

At Laguna Niguel Orthodontics, youll find highest standards of care and attention to detail from the beginning and throughout your orthodontic care with us. Our team of professional specialists can treat many common orthodontic issues, such as overbite, underbite, teeth crowding and spacing, TMJ-TMD, sleep apnea and more.

Many teeth alignment issues can cause jaw pain, discomfort and dissatisfaction with the appearance of one's smile as well as damage to the health and longevity of the teeth and gums. Our orthodontic specialist creates a treatment plan to address any issues such as overbite, underbite, missing teeth space and shifting of adjacent ones, crowded or overly spaced teeth. These treatment plans may involve special orthodontic appliances, braces, Invisalign and for severe cases tooth extraction or jaw surgery may be necessary.

Some patients experience misalignment of their temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jawbone to the skull. Issues with this joint can cause chronic facial and neck pain and symptoms known as TMJ-TMD. Our specialist can diagnose TMJ issues and create customized treatment plans to help resolve this issue and relieve associated pain and discomfort.

Sleep apnea refers to interrupted breathing and not getting enough Oxygen to the brain during sleep. It can cause choking noises, heavy snoring and disrupted sleep, resulting in fatigue and health issues. At Laguna Niguel Orthodontics, we diagnose the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea and offer some treatment options or refer some patients to a sleep apnea specialist.

In Laguna Niguel orthodontics, we dont believe in cookie-cutter solutions youre unique, so your treatment plan should be too. Our orthodontic treatment options include classic fixed appliances like basic metal braces or other esthetic or most advanced variations such as Invisalign. We also offer world-class orthodontics associated with jaw surgery and provide emergency orthodontics to take care of any issues that may arise when wearing braces.

We specialize in braces of all types, from conventional orthodontic appliances like metal braces to self-litigating, clear brackets, Lingual (inside braces), braces that are virtually invisible and Invisalign. We tailor your treatment plan to your unique case, expectations and needs, resulting in your desired outcome and dream smile.

Laguna Niguel Orthodontics was one of the first practices in the area to specialize in Invisalign treatments. These clear, invisible trays are customized to each patients teeth and can be removed whenever necessary. Our specialists use 3D technology to ensure the perfect fit, flexibility and discretion.

Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) are small screw-like anchors often used in addition to braces to help realign teeth comfortably and quickly. Our orthodontist, Dr. Majd uses TADs in some cases in which they serve as an anchor point for control and maximizing tooth movements and achieving ideal results.

Our emergency orthodontic services take care of any issues that may arise, including fixing broken or loose braces (brackets) , repair of broken or loose orthodontic expanders or other appliances and fixing sharp or loose wires.

We treat each of our patients with the utmost respect, care and individuality. At Laguna Niguel Orthodontics, we tailor each treatment plan to your needs and goals. Each of our patients walks away with healthier, happier smiles. To see real-life examples of our patients' journeys, check out our before and after photo gallery.