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[Mission Statement] [What is Orthodontics?] [What is An Orthodontist?] [Examination]

As a team, our goal is to provide the highest quality orthodontic care and to achieve an excellent orthodontic result for each and every patient.

To accomplish this, we will strive:

• To give special attention to our patient's individual needs and wants
• To be knowledgeable about our profession and use the best products, technology, and techniques
• To be caring about our patient's comfort
• To be considerate of our patient's time
• To promote life-long excellent oral health
• To provide a pleasant orthodontic experience

Together, we will do our best to put the patient first and do everything possible to gain their trust and respect.

Thank you for choosing us to care for your orthodontic needs. Our office is designed for your comfort, and our trained professional staff works as a team to make your visits pleasant. We take pride in our ability to provide the finest orthodontic care for our patients.

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Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that is officially known as Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The purpose of orthodontics is to treat any type of malocclusion, which is simply another way of saying "bad bite".

When you have a malocclusion, that means your teeth, lips and/or jaws do not line up the way they should. As a result, your teeth may be crooked, your bite may not work correctly and your jaws may look unbalanced.

To fix bad bites, orthodontists - dentists who are specially trained - use braces and other corrective procedures, including materials often called "appliances," to achieve tooth and jaw alignment. This correction of the teeth and their supportive structures makes for a healthy, attractive smile.

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An orthodontist is a specialist in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. All orthodontists are dentists, but only about six percent of dentists are orthodontists. Admission to orthodontic programs is extremely competitive and selective. It takes many years to become an orthodontist and the educational requirements are demanding.

An orthodontist must complete college requirements before starting a three- to five- year graduate program at a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA). After dental school, at least two or three academic years of advanced specialty education in an ADA-accredited orthodontic program are required to be an orthodontist. The program includes advanced education in biomedical, behavioral and basic sciences. The orthodontic student learns the complex skills required to manage tooth movement (orthodontics) and guide facial development (dentofacial orthopedics).

Only dentists who have successfully completed these advanced specialty education programs may call themselves orthodontists.

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In consideration that many of our patients are coming quite a distance and wish as few trips to the orthodontist as possible, we will do a very thorough examination at this first appointment. If an orthodontic problem exists that is ready for correction, we will be able to take any necessary records (x-rays, study models of the teeth, etc.) discuss: treatment options, treatment times, fees, financial arrangements, and answer any questions you may have at the time. You can expect this initial appointment to take approximately 40 minutes to 2 hours. We will have you back every three to nine months to monitor the growth of the face for proper treatment timing. As a courtesy, this examination, the consultation, and the recall visits are done at no charge. However, if x-rays, photos, models or other diagnostic materials are needed, there would be a charge for these procedures.

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