Crooked teeth, crowded teeth, overbites, and underbites are all reasons not to smile. In addition to lowering your self-confidence, those smile imperfections can also cause chewing discomfort and place your health at risk. At Butterfly Dental Care in San Jose, Dr. Chen and Dr. Andrew specialize in orthodontic treatments that create beautiful, long-lasting, natural-looking smiles that our patients can’t wait to show off to others.
Is an Orthodontist Different from a Dentist?
What is Orthodontics?
Both orthodontists and general dentists are doctors that focus on a patient’s oral health and care. But there are differences, as an orthodontist like Dr. Andrew has had additional schooling that’s specific to the use of traditional fixed braces and other treatments to address issues like misaligned teeth, teeth overcrowding, and over and underbites.
A general dentist like Dr. Chen is licensed to provide preventative and emergency dental care, along with cosmetic and restorative procedures. With respect to orthodontic treatments, Dr. Chen is licensed to offer her patients newer teeth straightening alternatives like Invisalign and ClearCorrect.
Orthodontics is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, along with misaligned bite patterns. Although nearly 30 percent of all orthopedic patients in the U.S. are adults, the American Dental Association recommends that children receive their first orthopedic screening by age seven.
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