When most people think of teeth, they think of dentists. However, while dentists do a wonderful job of helping you maintain strong teeth and gums and treating any associated health woes, they’re not the best team for helping you tackle problems with your bite. For issues like crooked or misaligned teeth, ask your dentist to refer you to the expert care of an orthodontist . Here are just a few of the reasons why your smile is in great hands when you choose an orthodontist for treatment of malocclusions.

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Specialty Training
There is a reason why your primary care physician refers you to a cardiologist if you have a heart problem or an endocrinologist if you have diabetes. He or she wants you to get care from someone who has specialized education and training in the problem you’re having, so you get the best treatment results possible. The same goes for orthodontic care. Your dentist will refer you to an orthodontist if you have tooth or jaw alignment issues because orthodontists have that specialized background. Orthodontists all go to dental school, but they continue on for two additional years of orthodontic education .

Precision Bite Care
Your bite is a very complicated thing. Your entire mouth of 32 teeth, jawbones, gums, and muscles must all line up just right for you to have a smile that not only looks good, but that doesn’t cause any kind of chronic pain. Orthodontics is about more than moving teeth so that they are straight. With an orthodontist on the case, you can rest assured that you’re getting care from someone who understands exactly how the components of your mouth work together.

Up-To-Date Knowledge
Because orthodontists are specialists in their field, they are likely to keep up with the latest advances in care. You can’t count on a non-specialist to do that. For cutting-edge care, trust your orthodontic care to an expert.

At Seligman Orthodontics, we deliver that specialist care to all of our patients. Let us show you how we can help you get the smile you desire by making an appointment at our Park Avenue orthodontic office . You can reach us by calling (646) 681-8519.