Why Should I See an Orthodontist?

LANGLEY, British Columbia - July 28, 2013 - PRLog -- Langley, British Columbia - Today, many general dentistry offices provide treatment such as braces, so why should you take the time to visit a Langley orthodontics (http://www.langleyorthodontics.com/) practice instead? Dr. Aly Kanani, Langley-area orthodontist, explains the reasons why you should trust your smile to a certified orthodontist.

"The first reason is simple - orthodontists have an extensive education dedicated specifically to the field of orthodontics," says Dr. Kanani, a Langley Invisalign (http://www.langleyorthodontics.com/invisalign.htm) provider. "After dental school, we continue on for two or more years of additional education that is specific to orthodontics. Then we complete an orthodontic residency program. One can only be called an orthodontist after this is done."

That means that an orthodontist has dedicated years of his training to learning about how patient's teeth and jaws work together. This helps them ensure their patients can speak, bite and chew properly and effectively. Orthodontists understand how the teeth and jaws work in unison with the facial muscles. A properly working mouth not only looks better, it helps your overall health, as well.

When you need specialized care for other issues, you turn to a specialized doctor. You trust your heart to a cardiologist, your bones and joints to an orthopedist. Your teeth and jaw should be no different. Orthodontists, just like cardiologists and orthopedists, limit their practices to their specific area of specialty, so you know that you are getting in-depth care from someone who really understands how the jaw and mouth work together.

Whether you need a child or adult orthodontist (http://www.langleyorthodontics.com/right-age.htm), you can trust that he or she will understand how to get your mouth working properly to look its best, but also to provide maximum efficiency and comfort for you. The goal of every orthodontist is not just to create a beautiful smile, but to give his patient a healthy smile. That means making sure each element of the mouth works together properly.

"When patients come to us, they might just see crooked teeth or gaps they think need to be fixed," says Dr. Kanani, whose patients benefit from his knowledge in invisible braces. "But as an orthodontist, I am able to tell why those teeth became crooked and how that is affecting your overall bite and oral health. Not only can I give you a pretty smile, I can ensure you have a proper bite that relieves jaw, neck and head pain and allows you to eat, sleep and talk properly."

Orthodontists know the treatment options that are out there, and most importantly, which treatments are correct for each patient. Invisalign may be the right option for one patient, but not for another. An orthodontist knows that treatment cannot be one size fits all, and instead focuses on working with the patient to choose the best treatment that will provide the best results based on the orthodontic goals of both patient and doctor.

"Quite simply, you deserve a mouth that looks and works its best," says Dr. Kanani. "While there are many general dentists who may be able to help, seeing a specialist is always the best course of action. To get the smile you deserve, always see a certified orthodontist for orthodontics care and treatment."

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