WHAT IS ORTHODONTICS?

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specialize in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental facial irregularities. The technical term for these problems is malocclusion; which means bad bite.

The practice of orthodontics requires professional skill in the design, application and control of corrective appliances (braces) to bring teeth, lips, and jaws into proper alignment and achieves facial balance.
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Why should you choose a specialist?

Orthodontic specialists limit their practice to orthodontics and den to facial orthopedics!
By completing an advanced education program following dental school, they have learned the special skills require d to manage tooth movement and guide facial development.

Advanced education programs in the orthodontics must be a minimum of two or more years of full-time formal training in a program sponsored by an institution properly chartered and licensed to operate and offer instruction leading to degrees, diplomas or certificates with recognized educational validity.

Orthodontics is the oldest of the dental specialties and celebrated its 100-year anniversary in the year 2000!

Dr. David Ray is an orthodontist specializing in giving you a gorgeous smile. At his office, Ray's World Orthodontics located in Westerville, Ohio, Dr. Ray will treat the whole family while striving to set the standards in orthodontics by continually updating materials, methods and service for the most extensive and current care possible.

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