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Invisalign & Damon BraceOrthodontic Blog with Topics from Invisalign and Damon to Metal Braces
Blogger: Doctor McDowell
Dr. Ernest H. McDowell has been creating beautiful smiles and enhancing self confidence in thousands of patients since 1987 in the Seminole Florida and Clearwater Florida area.
"My greatest passion for creating beautiful smiles comes from the positive difference it makes in peoples lives." "It's always amazing and fulfilling to see what a difference a stunning smile makes in overall self-esteem and self-confidence. A person who smiles is always happier!" Dr. McDowell, as a Board Certified Orthodontist, is committed to remaining current and at the cutting edge of techniques and technologies available. Only a small percentage of orthodontists are board certified, and he and his staff are uniquely qualified and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all malocclusions. This is a question I'm asked quite frequently, usually with a follow up question- what's the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist? The answer is quite simple, and has to do with training, experience, and value. Orthodontists are highly trained specialists that have received additional education for 2-3 years full time after dental school in an accredited orthodontic residency program (as opposed to a few weekend courses). Latest comment(s) in this post. Show allIf you have been told that you are not a candidate for Invisalign, even after asking for this treatment option, then you should get a second opinion. This should preferrably be from an othodontist that has a significant amount of experience with Invisalign. The reason is simple. Virtually all cases, no matter how difficult, can be treated with Invisalign. So, why are patients still told they can't use Invisalign, and must instead wear full braces for their entire treatment? We have broken this down into the following reasons, based on patient interviews presenting for second opinions. |
