Have you been considering straightening your teeth to improve your smile? Deciding where to go to straighten your teeth, how to pay for it, and what type of braces or aligners to choose can seem endless. When you’re making the decision of who to choose for your orthodontic provider, consider these reasons for choosing an orthodontist.
Choosing Your Doctor
Would you ever consider not seeing a cardiologist if you had been diagnosed with cardiac problems? An orthodontist’s education goes beyond general oral health care and offers specialized training in straightening teeth, correcting bite problems and jaw alignment issues, just as a cardiologist is a medical doctor who has completed additional training focused on diagnosing and treating heart problems. An orthodontist is an expert in diagnosing maxillofacial growth and tooth eruption problems and in correcting tooth and bite alignment. Choosing an orthodontist to perform your braces or clear aligner treatment means you are selecting a professional that has devoted their education and career to creating beautiful straight smiles.
Specialized Training
Did you know that all orthodontists are licensed dentists? In order to become an orthodontist, a doctor must first go through dental school before they complete an orthodontic residency program. A full-time residency requires a budding orthodontist to complete over 40 hours per week for a couple of years, to ensure they are properly trained. This education gives an orthodontist the opportunity to hone their skills with many different cases and treatment plans under the guidance of expert orthodontic professors. When you choose to invest in straight teeth, you want to make sure it’s done right. An orthodontist is a specialist that specializes in straightening teeth and has undergone rigorous training for orthodontics. Dr. Elena Black completed her orthodontic training at Boston University under the mentorship of world renowned orthodontists.
Expertise
Orthodontists have knowledge of the latest diagnosing and treatment planning techniques and technology, and can therefore choose the best treatment plan for your teeth. Only orthodontists offer the specific cephalometric xrays necessary to evaluate jaw position and to fully diagnose the orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic problems. An orthodontist can offer a wide variety of treatment options and have the skills to treat even the most severe cases.
Considering Clear Aligner Therapy?
If you are an adult or a teenager interested in discreetly straightening your smile, you have come to the right place. Dr. Elena Black at Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg is pleased to be a Prefered Provider of Invisalign and Suresmile. We are able to effectively treat very challenging cases with clear aligners. Dr. Elena Black’s previous experience with Invisalign and Suresmile aligners ensures you will have a successful orthodontic treatment journey.
We Can Help!
Dr. Elena Black at Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg specializes in providing individualized, caring service–the type of service every patient needs. When you schedule your complimentary consultation, we will walk you through all of the treatment options available. We partner with you in choosing the best treatment plan for the best possible outcome. We look forward to starting your smile journey, so schedule a complimentary consultation today!