If you want to attain straight and properly aligned teeth, you need to see an orthodontist. This dental specialist is highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of common dental irregularities. They provide a wide variety of treatment options, including fixing bad bites, straightening crooked teeth, and aligning the jaws. But, how do you select the right person for an orthodontic procedure?
Here are five guiding questions:
1. Are They Specially Trained and Experienced?
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Considering having your wisdom teeth removed? It may not be at the top of your list, and not everyone needs this done, but your dentist or oral surgeon may recommend you have your wisdom teeth extracted. Anxiety can easily accompany the prospect of having your wisdom teeth removed, between fear of the dentist or having a serious dental procedure performed. Here are some ways to prepare and cope if you are feeling nervous about your wisdom teeth extraction.
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Your dentist might have recently recommended that you visit an oral surgeon. You might have never been treated by one of these surgeons before, and you might be a bit curious about what types of surgeries they perform. Different oral surgeons have different specialties, of course, so this varies from surgeon to surgeon. A few examples of some of the more common surgeries that these professionals perform are outlined below.
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