Dr. Mark Pelletier |
| 900 Lake Murray Boulevard = Irmo SC = 29063 = 803 781-7901 |
| Irmo, SC Columbia Premier Dental Care Sedation Dentist | ||||
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Orthodontic dentistry FAQs
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"Dr. Pelletier, what is orthodontics?" |
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Orthodontics, also known as malocclusion or "bad bite," is described
by the American Association of Orthodontics as the branch of dentistry
that emphasizes the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental
and facial irregularities. |
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"What is an orthodontist?" |
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An orthodontist is a dentist who has undergone d training
to diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and facial irregularities in
patients. Within the U.S., orthodontists are required to complete a two-
to three-year advanced residency program in orthodontics following the
completion of their four-year graduate dental program. Each of these
programs must be accredited by the American Dental Association's
Commission on Dental Accreditation. For more information about how we at Columbia Premier Dental Care can help you with dental braces, call us at 803 781-7901, we will be happy to talk with you. |
