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What Is An Orthodontist?

Many people often ask, what is an orthodontist? At House of Orthodontia our goal is to provide the highest quality orthodontic care and treatment from the most qualified professionals available throughout Brooklyn, Cobble Hill,  Manhattan, East Village, and surrounding NYC areas. Many people believe a dentist and orthodontist are the same thing but that’s not quite the case. The two professional titles certainly have some similarities, and they do work together, but orthodontics is a specific type of dental care. An orthodontist is a specialist that treats certain types of dental problems. Orthodontist in Manhattan NY What Does An Orthodontist Do? An orthodontist such as Dr. Alikhani is a fully qualified dentist who takes on an additional 2-3 years of orthodontic schooling and gains extensive clinical experience in an orthodontic residency program. The American Association of Orthodontists is the overseeing body for this branch of elite dentistry. The most important job for an...
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Orthodontist Greenpoint NY

Orthodontists specialize in correcting irregularities and misalignment in teeth and jaws. Dr. Mani Alikhani and Dr. Tom Lien of The House of Orthodontia are each an expert orthodontist near Greenpoint NY. They provide treatment to countless patients who are suffering from a variety of dental conditions. Treatment for any dental condition is evaluated during the initial consultation with Dr. Lien or Dr. Alikhani of the House of Orthodontia. The most common form of orthodontic treatment is braces. You may think of braces as metal headgear, but advancements in orthodontic technology have helped to develop a broad range of choices in braces. Types of Braces Traditional, metal braces Clear/Ceramic braces Invisalign Invisalign Teen Self-ligating braces There is a lot to consider when choosing the type of braces that are most appropriate for you. Dr. Alikhani, Dr. Lien, and the team at the House of Orthodontia can help pinpoint the best option...
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