Choosing an Orthodontist 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: If you’re looking for Invisalign in Frisco, the most important decision isn’t the brand, it’s who plans and supervises your treatment. At Elate Orthodontics we offer clear aligners, including Invisalign and our preferred Angel Aligners, across two… Continue reading Invisalign in Frisco, TX: An Orthodontist-Led Guide
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How to Check Who Owns Your Orthodontist, and Whether They Are Board Certified
Choosing an Orthodontist 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Two facts about an orthodontic office are genuinely useful and almost never appear on review sites: who owns the practice, and whether the doctor is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Both are checkable in about… Continue reading How to Check Who Owns Your Orthodontist, and Whether They Are Board Certified
Is It Better to See a Dentist or Orthodontist?
Choosing an Orthodontist 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Choosing an Orthodontist Short answer: It is not really one or the other. See your dentist for cleanings, cavities, and general oral health. See an orthodontist when the issue is how your teeth line up or how your… Continue reading Is It Better to See a Dentist or Orthodontist?
Can You Go Straight to an Orthodontist?
Choosing an Orthodontist 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Choosing an Orthodontist Short answer: Yes. You can go straight to an orthodontist without a referral from your dentist. Orthodontics is a self-referral specialty, so you can book a consultation directly. The only thing worth checking first is… Continue reading Can You Go Straight to an Orthodontist?
Orthodontist vs Dentist: Why Orthodontics Should Be Left to the Experts
Choosing an Orthodontist 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Choosing an Orthodontist Short answer: Every orthodontist is a dentist, but not every dentist is an orthodontist. A general dentist and an orthodontist both work in your mouth, yet only an orthodontist completes two to three extra years… Continue reading Orthodontist vs Dentist: Why Orthodontics Should Be Left to the Experts
What Questions to Ask During Orthodontic Consultations in Frisco, TX
Choosing an Orthodontist 7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Frisco has no shortage of places advertising braces and clear aligners, and on the surface a lot of them look the same. A consultation is where the real differences show up, if you ask the right questions. I sit… Continue reading What Questions to Ask During Orthodontic Consultations in Frisco, TX
How to Tell if Your Orthodontist Is Good, Once You Are Already a Patient
Choosing an Orthodontist 8 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Most advice about judging an orthodontist is written for people who have not started yet. This is for the harder situation: you are eighteen months in and quietly wondering whether this is going well. The useful signals… Continue reading How to Tell if Your Orthodontist Is Good, Once You Are Already a Patient
Who Finishes Your Case? Why Continuity Matters in Orthodontics
Choosing an Orthodontist 7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Yes, it matters, and the reason is less about skill than about time. Orthodontic treatment runs one to three years. Employment contracts frequently do not. Ownership consolidation across dentistry means a growing number of patients finish with… Continue reading Who Finishes Your Case? Why Continuity Matters in Orthodontics
How to Vet an Orthodontist Before You Book a Consultation
Choosing an Orthodontist 7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Most of the useful vetting happens before you book anything, and it takes about fifteen minutes online. Confirm the person completed an orthodontic residency, not just dental school. Check whether they are board certified, while understanding that… Continue reading How to Vet an Orthodontist Before You Book a Consultation