Kids & Early Treatment 7 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: Phase 1 is early, limited treatment while a child still has baby teeth, usually to guide jaw growth or fix a developing problem. Phase 2 is the full alignment of the permanent teeth, typically in the… Continue reading Phase 1 Orthodontic vs. Phase 2 Treatment: Costs, Benefits, and What’s Right for Your Child
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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?
Everything You Need to Know About Becoming and Working as an Orthodontist in Texas
Practice & Industry News 7 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Practice & Industry News Short answer: Becoming an orthodontist in Texas takes about 10 to 11 years: a bachelor’s degree, four years of dental school, and a two to three year orthodontic residency, followed by Texas licensure.… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Becoming and Working as an Orthodontist in Texas
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