Why an Orthodontist?
An Orthodontist has 2-3 years of additional education - just in Orthodontics.
After graduating from four years of dental school (upon completing four years of college) and receiving their Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree (DDS) – Orthodontists go on to complete 2-3 more years of education – just in orthodontics – at an accredited orthodontic residency program. Only after this formal education can one be called an orthodontist. Read more about What An Orthodontist Does from the American Association of Orthodontists: What is an Orthodontist Flier.
An Orthodontist is a specialist who’s practice is devoted solely to Orthodontics.
Like medical specialists who study their specialty areas after their general medical education, orthodontists devote additional years of study to orthodontics after they graduate from dental school. And like their medical counterparts-orthodontists limit their practices solely to their specialty area.
Orthodontists have in-depth experience in orthodontic care to deliver an individualized & comprehensive treatment plan to best meet your needs. Orthodontists also devote time for continued training & education – specifically orthodontics – along with dental care and advancements in technology – to ensure that we are able to deliver the best possible treatment options & results for our patients.
There are a lot of treatment options available, from clear aligners to modern braces. An orthodontist has the specialized in-depth knowledge to identify and plan for all the variables in your mouth to provide you with your best treatment options and customize your treatment plan accordingly. Orthodontists keep abreast of the full range of orthodontic appliances, along when each one is best utilized – to provide the best possible results.
An Orthodontist understands that both function & aesthetics – creates a beautiful & sustainable result.
An orthodontist sees the aesthetic problems, along with the functional problems of an incorrect bite in all three dimensions. Our teeth are function together with the upper and lower jaws, gums and facial muscles. The goal is not only to straighten the teeth, but to make sure that all factors are taken into account, for optimal function & longevity. Orthodontists are trained to diagnose and treat the root problem of your malocclusion – to deliver a healthy, beautiful smile and a lasting result.