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Myths and
Facts
from the
America Association of Orthodontists
MYTH:
Orthodontists are appropriate only for the most challenging and
complex orthodontic cases.
FACT:
Orthodontists recognize the difference between a simple case and a
complex one. And, when a case is challenging, they are trained to
know what to
do.
MYTH:
My family dentist says he can straighten my
teeth.
FACT:
An orthodontist has 2-3 years of specialized training beyond dental
school and is a specialist in straightening teeth and ensuring
proper form and function. A dentist may see a handful of cases a
year amid drilling and filling. An orthodontist only practices
orthodontics and treats hundreds of
patients.
MYTH:
Braces are for kids.
FACT:
1 in 5 orthodontic patients is an
adult.
MYTH:
Orthodontists charge more than general dentists for orthodontic
treatment.
FACT:
It's not the same work. The value in seeing an orthodontist for
treatment is that the orthodontist is an expert, highly experienced
and understands form, function and a wonderful
smile. |
