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
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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
Phase 1 Orthodontic vs. Phase 2 Treatment: Costs, Benefits, and What’s Right for Your Child
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
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?