Our doctor specializes in both orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Orthodontics focuses on aligning teeth, while dentofacial orthopedics involves guiding facial growth and development, which is important in childhood. After dental school, orthodontists may further specialize by completing a two—to three-year residency, which is recognized among nine dental specialties by the American Dental Association.
In practice, this dual specialization allows our doctor to diagnose and treat misalignments of the teeth, jaw, and overall facial structure. Treatment often combines traditional braces with other appliances like headgear and expanders to correct facial abnormalities, integrating both orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic approaches.