Towncrest Dental Offices      
1039 Arthur Street = Iowa City = IA 52240 = 319 337-2114
 

Questions about orthodontic dentistry

"Towncrest Dental, what is orthodontics?"
  Orthodontics, also known as malocclusion or "bad bite," is described by the American Association of Orthodontics as the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.
"What is an orthodontist?"
  An orthodontist is a dentist who has undergone specialized 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 Towncrest Dental Offices can help you with dental braces, call us at 319 337-2114, we will be happy to talk with you.


Orthodontic - Braces
 In Iowa City Iowa and the surrounding
Coralville - Washington - Liberty - Kalona IA areas.


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