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Why Is a Dentist NOT an Orthodontist?

In this post we will examine why a dentist is not an orthodontist. Dentists and orthodontists have some similar responsibilities, but the two professions are also very different. Many people use the terms “dentist” and “orthodontist” interchangeably, but there’s a big difference between the services a dentist provides and the services an orthodontist offers. Read more

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Orthodontists Membership Site Launch

Be Local Be Social - Orthodontists Membership SitePerry Stevens (Blend Local Search Marketing) and Giovanni Greenard (Local SEO and Social Media Consultant) are launching an exclusive new membership site for serious business owners (Dental Health Professional ONLY) who want to learn and take easy actionable steps to market their business online, the right way. Read more

Is Your Orthodontist Offering Virtual Consultations?

Does Your Orthodontist Offer Virtual Consultations?

Is your orthodontist offering virtual consultations during the shelter-at-home Covid-19 crisis?

If you are currently in treatment but can’t visit your orthodontists office, check out their website to see if they have the new SmileSnap app installed. If they haven’t, ask them to install it.

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Is Your Smile the First Thing People Notice About You

Is Your Smile the First Thing People Notice About You?

The way that you look matters more than it probably should because people judge you on your appearance and your smile. One of the most critical issues in how you look is whether you have a healthy set of teeth. A recent survey is out that reports that 37% of people say the first thing that they notice when meeting someone is their smile.

Badly shaped, missing, crooked or yellowed teeth can be off-putting, but it’s even worse if your teeth cause embarrassment that prevents you from smiling.

Serious tooth alignment problems can prove tremendously embarrassing. Genuine smiles make you approachable and enhance your appearance.

Even if you have tooth problems, smiling is more important to social and business success than not smiling to hide some dental imperfections.

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What is Smiles Change Lives - Best Orthodontists USA

What is Smiles Change Lives?

If your child is struggling with crooked, crowded, or misaligned teeth, braces can help. They can also go a long way toward boosting a child’s self-esteem as dental problems are known to be a source of insecurity for many children. Unfortunately, for many parents, the cost of braces is more than they can afford.

If any of this resonates with you, you will be happy to know that organizations like Smile Change Lives, for example, can provide your child with the braces that they need to achieve a healthy, beautiful smile at a reasonable cost.

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How Much Are Braces?

The Cost of Braces

How much are braces?

Your final cost for braces will depend on several factors, including:

  •  Your age
  •  The degree of your malocclusion or misalignment
  •  Your health dental insurance policy
  •  Additional dental work you may need
  •  The type of braces you select

During your initial visit, your dentist or orthodontist will thoroughly examine your teeth to determine the scope of work that you need. You’ll then be provided with a detailed breakdown that will specify the amount of work to be done and your final cost.

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How Much Does an Orthodontist Make

How Much Does an Orthodontist Make?

If you’re thinking about becoming an orthodontist, you might be wondering what the average orthodontist salary is. Like most specialties related to dental care and health care, the salaries for orthodontists are usually on the higher end. These salaries have also increased substantially over the past decade. For orthodontists who are still in training, the lowest salary that you’re likely to make is just under $70,000 to upwards of $303,000 for an experienced orthodontist in NYC.

However, there are a number of factors that determine what an orthodontist makes, which include the location of the orthodontist and the type of medical facility that the orthodontist works at.

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Orthodontics for Kids

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Seeing an orthodontist around the age of seven or eight years old can help to give a child more options

As we develop and our adult teeth begin to come in, reversal of certain orthodontic conditions can become more difficult. Identifying issues early on in the stages of life can help to increase the number of treatment options that are available and also allow kids to take advantage of nonsurgical options. Many adults did seek orthodontic care will require the surgical options because their teeth, bones and jawline have all set in place. With orthodontics for kids, there are more non invasive options that can help children to get the perfect smile.

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Why is it Necessary to Visit Your Orthodontist Regularly?

Not everyone is born with a perfect dental formation, thus you may encounter different orthodontic problems like overbite, underbite, crowded teeth, and gaps. The good news is that these problems can be corrected through seeing an orthodontist specialist for the right treatment that matches your orthodontic case. Read more

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