Dentists and orthodontists have more in common than you might think, but the few differences between them are very important. Both professionals undergo broad training in dentistry for four years that leads either to a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or a DDM (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree. Dentists often stop here; however, orthodontists continue their education to achieve greater specialization in the movement of the teeth, jaw, and oral structures (orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics). Highly trained and experienced orthodontists will then go on to earn certification from the American Board of Orthodontics, as Dr. Kenneth Banasiak and Dr. Roger Nettune, our skilled orthodontists, have done. Dentists offer a wide range of dental treatments, including routine teeth and gum care, […]
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