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IF YOU WANT BEAUTIFUL STRAIGHT TEETH, MAKE SURE TO CALL AN ORTHODONTIST!
Advice
WHY CHOOSE AN ORTHODONTIST TO ALIGN YOUR TEETH?
Orthodontists are specialists who treat patients with jaw development and tooth alignment problems.
An orthodontist can treat all types of orthodontics problems from the least complex to the more challenging ones. The orthodontist is well trained to detect those problems that are not so obvious. They also treat simpler cases, like aligning a single crooked tooth.
As with all medical treatments, orthodontics comes with risks and side effects. To ensure safe treatment and avoid complications, it is important to see a health professional specially trained in tooth alignment at each stage of treatment.That’s what orthodontists do.
Education
ORTHODONTIST AND DENTAL SURGEON
Orthodontist
Dental surgeon
University education
8 or 9 years
4 or 5 years
Continuing education courses
Orthodontists mainly concentrate their training in orthodontics
Dental surgeons spread their training hours throughout the many dental disciplines
In Quebec
175
5175
Recommendation for children
Many children in Quebec require treatment to align their teeth. Seven is the ideal age for a first appointment with an orthodontist. No referral is required.
What about prices?
Orthodontist’s fees are comparable to those of dentists. Fees vary according to the complexity of the orthodontic problem.
Do I need a referral to see an orthodontist?
No, you don’t need a referral from a health professional to see an orthodontist. Just call the orthodontist closest to you. It’s as simple as that!
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