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Meet the Orthodontist \| Meet Our Team \| Office Tour \| Office Policies Why Braces? \| For Children \| For Adults \| Two-Phase Treatment Orthodontic Treatments \| Ortho Dictionary \| Ask the Orthodontist \| Resources Life with Braces \| Types of Braces \| Types of Appliances \| Braces Diagram Oral Care Video \| Retainers \| Invisalign® \| Surgical Orthodontics Location \| Comment Form \| Referrals \| Appointment Request Contests \| The Game Room \| Brace Painter \| Recipes \| Smile Gallery \| Updates About John T. Eli Recognized by patients and colleagues alike, Dr. John T. Eli is a board certified and highly regarded orthodontist. His practice prides itself in excellence in technical acumen, patient rapport and orthodontic treatment for adults, adolescents and children. Native of Southern California, Dr. Eli was born and raised in Whittier. The commitment to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others was instilled at an early age by his father, Dr. Don T. Eli. After graduating from Whittier Christian High School and following family tradition, he attended the University of South Dakota where he received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Natural Science degree in Biology. Recognizing that oral health and attractive smiles contribute to positive self-esteem, self-confidence and self-image, Dr. Eli chose the field of
dentistry as a means towards improving people’s lives. His decision led him to Nova Southeastern University-College of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he received a Doctor of Dental Medicine. Graduating with honors and inductee of the national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon he attended the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University where he received specialty training in orthodontics. After completing his orthodontic residency and with his Master of Science in Dentistry degree, Dr. Eli returned home to Southern California to raise his family and build his new practice in Lake Forest. Professional Associations and Membership: American Dental Association - California Dental Association - Orange County Dental Society - American Association of Orthodontists - Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists - California Association of Orthodontists - American Board of Orthodontics - Invisalign Certified Provider Eli Orthodontics is the unique vision of Dr. Eli, a family centered practice where your health and well being is priority. Every team member is relationship driven to warmly care for all patients. Dr. Eli believes that one of his greatest professional accomplishments is his selection and coaching of a successful, dynamic team and that it is the dedication of his staff that allows him to be his best.
Dr. Eli and his wife, Jennifer (who he met at dental school), reside in Mission Viejo where they have three children, Katherine, Emily, and Blake. Jennifer is a general dentist and also practices in Lake Forest. Outside of the office Dr. Eli enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and anything and everything about cars. Most importantly, his absolute favorite pastime is spending time with his family.

Meet the Orthodontist

Orthodontist John T. Eli; Braces for Children & Adults in Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Irvine and all of South Orange County, California (CA).