I'm an orthodontist and when people hear what I do for a living, they almost automatically...Cringe!
They try not to be too obvious about it, (hey, orthodontists have feelings, too!), but it's usually there, if only for a brief moment. That's okay, I'm used to it.
The fact is, the less you know about orthodontics, the more reason you have to be afraid of it.
Once upon a time, ortodontists meant one thing: heavy, ugly, tight and painful metal braces.
But orthodontics is more than just braces.
How much more?
Orthodontics is the specialty of dentistry devoted to building beautiful smiles by bringing teeth, lips, and jaws into proper alignment.
Below you will find information on the 5 most frequently asked questions that I hear.
If you have any other questions just ask.