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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
Composed of brackets that are affixed to teeth and wires that are threaded through slots in the brackets.
Offers Warning about Mail Order Orthodontics ST. LOUIS, December 14, 2023 – The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is offering guidance to patients impacted by the recent closure of SmileDirectClub and patients being approached by other “mail-order” teeth straightening companies. Given SmileDirectClub’s abrupt shut down, patients have been left with questions and concerns about their … Continued
Contact the department within your state’s government that administers the Medicaid program and request a list of providers who are orthodontists. If you have a Medicaid card, there may be a phone number to call for information. Your state’s Medicaid contact information might also be available online. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is open … Continued
The American Association of Orthodontists brought the orthodontic community together for its premier online event – AAO 2020: A Virtual Experience – May 2-3. The record-breaking event had the highest number of doctors registered in AAO history. With a total of 11,222 registrants and 93 countries represented, the event lived up to the title of the largest … Continued
Your dentist may even offer orthodontic services, leading you to assume that he/she is an orthodontist. But the truth is that putting aligners or braces on teeth does not make a doctor an orthodontist.
Orthodontists Respond to Frequently Asked Questions from Adults Considering Treatment NATIONAL ORTHODONTIC HEALTH MONTH BEGINS OCTOBER 1: Orthodontists Respond to Frequently Asked Questions from Adults Considering Treatment ST. LOUIS, October 3, 2022 — October is National Orthodontic Health Month. The observance is in part a celebration of healthy, beautiful smiles and the benefits of orthodontic … Continued
Orthodontists Offer Timely Advice for Parents of Children and Teens NATIONAL ORTHODONTIC HEALTH MONTH BEGINS OCTOBER 1: Orthodontists Offer Timely Advice for Parents of Children and Teens ST. LOUIS, October 3, 2022 — October is National Orthodontic Health Month. The observance is in part a celebration of healthy, beautiful smiles and the benefits of orthodontic … Continued
About AAO The mission of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is to help prospective patients understand the importance and life-changing benefits of orthodontics for all patients: children, teens, and adults. Connecting Patients to Orthodontists Since 1900 The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) was created in 1900. Only dentists who successfully complete an accredited orthodontic … Continued
Adult Orthodontics: Embrace Your Smile at Any Age Have you ever noticed that there seem to be more adults getting orthodontic treatment, whether it be with clear aligners or braces? You’re not alone. In fact, 1 in 3 orthodontic patients today are adults. Orthodontic treatment is not just for improved cosmetics. Misaligned teeth can cause … Continued
