What is an Orthodontist

An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed a minimum of two years full-time additional graduate training beyond dental school and general practice. Orthodontists are trained to evaluate and correct problems related to the development and positions of the teeth and jaws.

There is a lot more to orthodontics than retainers, braces and wires. That is why the specialty is actually known as Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics. During our training, a multitude of orthodontic patients are treated including those requiring jaw surgery, cleft lip and palate and those with complex dentofacial abnormalities.

Orthodontists are extensively trained, licensed and certified to have the skills, expertise and experience to provide consistent quality orthodontic care. In fact, both our doctors have years of training after orthodontic school to give you the smile you deserve. We work in conjunction with your family dentist, and if required other dental specialists, to provide comprehensive care in a team approach.