3 Ways to Prioritize Your Family’s Smiles This Year
Prioritize your family’s smiles this year with these three easy steps from the American Association of Orthodontists.
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Find an Orthodontist
Find an Orthodontist Near You Considering orthodontic treatment? Take the next step towards a confident smile by contacting an AAO orthodontist for a consultation. Receive expert care from highly trained professionals. Your Smile Deserves the Best Searching for the best orthodontic care in your area? AAO Orthodontists are highly educated specialists with advanced clinical expertise. … Continued
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Braces
Composed of brackets that are affixed to teeth and wires that are threaded through slots in the brackets.
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Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy This policy describes how the American Association of Orthodontists (“AAO”) collects, uses, and shares personal information that it receives from the public. If you are a member of AAO, you can find a separate discussion of how it collects, uses, and shares personal information about members here. Types of Information We Collect The … Continued
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Treatments
Learn More About Orthodontic Treatment Options The day you begin orthodontic treatment is a special day. Explore each treatment option below to learn more about which fits you best! What Exactly is Orthodontics? The oldest of the dental specialties, orthodontics is a revered branch of dentistry dedicated to diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental malocclusions and … Continued
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Teeth Alignment 101: Are Your Teeth Supposed To Touch?
Even if your front teeth are straight, there can be a problem with how all your teeth fit together – a problem that can be bad for your overall oral health.
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Child Orthodontics
Orthodontics for Children: Developing a Healthy Smile Are you considering orthodontic treatment for your child? The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) can guide you through the orthodontic process and connect you with an experienced, trusted doctor for your child. Your Guide to Child Orthodontics To bite and chew properly, you need teeth that work together, … Continued
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A custom smile created just for you by an AAO orthodontist Guidance for Byte Customers, from the AAO AAO Warns Against “Mewing” Trend Adult Orthodontics Today, one in four orthodontic patients is an adult. Child Orthodontics Your child should have a check-up with an orthodontist by age 7. Orthodontic Treatment Options
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The Aging Smile: Embracing Changes With Grace
It’s no secret, as you age, so does your smile. Here’s a roundup of 4 common changes orthodontists see in patients as they age.
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Orthodontic Staff Careers
Crafting Smiles: Careers in Orthodontic Offices Consider a rewarding career in an orthodontic office Do you love working with people, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have strong customer skills, and want to be part of a rewarding life-changing team? Working in an orthodontic office could be the career for you! Orthodontic offices offer … Continued
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