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The public should be better informed regarding the difference between an orthodontic specialist and those practicing orthodontics without specialty training.
Over the years, I have had too many people come to my office unhappy with the orthodontic care they received outside of a specialist’s office. When these patients are educated about the difference, they feel let down by the dental community.
These are the comments that I often hear…
“I thought my dentist was an orthodontist…”
“Maybe they were just trying to save me money?”
“My doctor does dentistry AND orthodontics! I thought they were the experts!”
Who can focus more on your orthodontic care?
A dentist’s predominant role as a dental professional is to maintain oral health by cleaning teeth, removing decay, placing fillings, and replacing missing teeth with crowns, bridges, and dentures. In addition, a dentist is responsible for tooth bleaching, cosmetics and veneers, simple root canals, minor surgeries and extractions, oral diagnosis, preventive care, and more.
An orthodontic specialist focuses on one thing every day... the alignment of teeth and jaws. This exclusive work allows a specialist to accumulate vast knowledge and experience and to become a master at their trade.