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SmileAlign Orthodontics serves the New York City area with experienced orthodontic care. Their services include traditional metal braces, clear braces, Invisalign, and TMJ treatment. They treat children, teens, and adults. They have a 4.6-star rating on Google and patients speak highly of the professional, friendly service offered by SmileAlign Orthodontics.
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- 5.0 (4)
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- 3.5 (3)
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Dental Art Care provides complete dental care services from their Brooklyn office. Owner, Dr. Saleh Elahwal has more than two decades of experience in the dental field, including training in general and restorative treatments, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign, and TruDental headache relief. Dental Art Care was voted the 2015 Best Dentist in Brooklyn by Opencare’s People’s choice awards. They have a 4.6-star rating on Facebook and patients speak highly of the excellent customer service and patient care.
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- 4.0 (4)
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Advanced Dentistry provides dental services for the Brooklyn area. Cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, sedation dentistry and pediatric dentistry are among their list of comprehensive services. Owner and primary dentist, Dr. Mordehai Ahdut, received his degree from NYU school of dentistry in 1996. Together with his associates, the office has more than three decades of experience in dentistry.
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- 5.0 (20)
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Park Slope Orthodontics offers orthodontic care for the Brooklyn area. Their products include metal braces, clear braces, and Invisalign. The office is run by Dr. Jahn’Shahi, who specializes in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists. The office has a five-star rating on Facebook. Patients speak highly of Dr. Jahn’Shahi’s professionalism and caring nature.
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Hanson Place Orthodontics is a premier orthodontic practice located in Brooklyn. They provide braces services for adults and children through the use of Invisalign, In-Ovation braces, and traditional braces. They are also the sole provider of SureSmile in the Brooklyn area and one of only three providers in New York City. Their hi-tech facility uses advanced diagnostic and imaging equipment. They are members of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
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Dr. Laurence A. Langer, D.D.S. is a Brooklyn dental care provider with more than three decades of experience in dentistry. He provides patient treatment for cosmetic and general dentistry needs using state-of-the-art equipment. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Second District Dental Society, The American Academy of Osteointegration, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
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Brownstone Pediatric Dentistry is a full-service dental office located in Brooklyn Heights. Their board certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Cormac MacDermott, is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and A Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Patients of Brownstone Pediatric Dentistry can get assistance with the following services: cosmetic dentistry, guards, interceptive orthodontics, and traditional orthodontics.
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- 4.5 (32)
- 5.0 (3)
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Advanced Gentle Dentistry of Park Slope provides emergency, cosmetic, and general dentistry for the Brooklyn area. They also specialize in Invisalign, a revolutionary system for straightening teeth for adults and teens. The office was founded by Dr. Jim Sarji, who has more than twenty years of experience providing dental care. He received his degree from New York University College of Dentistry. Patients give the office a 4.5-star rating on Yelp. They speak highly of the thorough care provided by the doctor’s and hygienists.
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- 4.8 (313)
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Norman Dental Center is located in Greenpoint, New York. The office has been in business for over a decade providing preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. They also provide orthodontic services for children and adults, periodontics, and endodontics. They have a 4.9 rating with ZocDoc and received 4.5 stars on Yelp. Patients admire the doctor’s bedside manner, fair pricing, and high level of patient care.
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914 Smiles is a Tarrytown-based oral care clinic that offers teeth-straightening solutions for Brooklyn residents. It offers traditional metal clear braces as well as clear, removable, and BPA-free plastic aligners from Invisalign for teens and adults. Rishi Kothari, 914 Smiles' orthodontist, is part of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontics. He was exposed to the industry at a young age through his mother, who was an orthodontist for over three decades.
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Designer Braces is a New York City Orthodontist with locations in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. They have been in business since 1984 providing orthodontic services for children and adults. Their products include metal braces, clear braces, and lingual braces. They are members of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the American Board of Orthodontics. They are also an Invisalign certified provider.
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- 4.0 (10)
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Scantlebury Orthodontics provides orthodontic care for the Brooklyn area. Patients receive treatment through advanced technology such as ceramic braces, Invisalign, and digital imaging. The office is operated by Dr. Sophia Scantlebury, who earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Columbia University and completed the University of Florida Orthodontic Program. Patients speak highly of the doctor’s empathy for patients and the quality materials being used.
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Best Ortho NYC is an orthodontic practice located in Brooklyn. They provide a wide spectrum of orthodontic treatment for children and adults. Their services include sports and habit appliances, standard braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign, In-Ovation, and emergency orthodontic treatment. Orthodontist, Dr. Keith Cyrus Keller, has been recognized by Omicron Kappa Upsilon for his scholastic achievement. He is also an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, and the New York County Dental Society.
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Dental Specialists of New York offers comprehensive dental care from their locations in Brooklyn and New York, NY. Services include family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontic care. The doctors are board certified specialists in orthodontics and members of the American Association of Orthodontists, the New York Academy of Dentistry, and the North Eastern Society of Orthodontists. Collectively, the doctors at Dental Specialists of New York have more than forty years of experience in dentistry.
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- 5.0 (21)
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- 4.5 (17)
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Fresh Orthodontics is a Brooklyn orthodontist office. They offer braces for children, teens, and adults. Founder, Dr. Ankush Khanna, received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and served as the chief resident at New York University. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. He is also a premier provider for Invisalign clear braces for adults.
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Midwood Orthodontics has more than a decade of experience providing dental care in the Brooklyn area. They offer comprehensive orthodontic treatments for children and adults. This includes traditional braces, Invisalign, Incognito lingual braces, and Wilckodontics. In addition to in-office treatment, the doctors also make house calls. Patients rate Midwood Orthodontics at 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Brooklyn Heights Orthodontics provides dental services for Brooklyn and the surrounding New York area. Their board certified orthodontist, Dr. Susan Liebman, has more than two decades of experience in the dentistry field. They offer metal, clear, and ceramic braces for adults and children, specializing in Invisalign. Patients compliment the doctor’s kindness, patience, and thorough explanations.
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For over 40 years, Impressive Orthodontics has been catering to the dental health needs of children, teenagers, and adults in Brooklyn and its nearby areas. Its team of professionals comprises board-certified orthodontists, which gives them the advantage of performing various treatments, such as Invisalign teen, children orthodontics, phase I treatment, and rapid palatal expansion. They utilize the iTero intraoral scanner that uses laser and optical scanning to produce an accurate alignment of teeth to customize the Invisalign treatment plan.
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- 5.0 (5)
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- 5.0 (3)
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Brooklyn Family Orthodontics has two locations in the Brooklyn area: one in Brooklyn Heights and another in Park Slope. They specialize in traditional braces, colored braces, Invisalign, lingual braces, early intervention treatment for children, and surgical orthodontics for adults. The doctors at Brooklyn Family Orthodontics are members of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northwest Society of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the New York State Dental Association.
Compare our Top Orthodontists
| Name | Expertise Rating | Address | Promotions | Learn more |
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| SmileAlign Orthodontics | View More | |||
| Dental Art Care | View More | |||
| Advanced Dentistry | View More | |||
| Park Slope Orthodontics | View More | |||
| Hanson Place Orthodontics | View More | |||
| Dr. Laurence A. Langer, D.D.S. | View More | |||
| Brownstone Pediatric Dentistry | View More | |||
| Advanced Gentle Dentistry of Park Slope | View More | |||
| Norman Dental Center | View More | |||
| 914 Smiles | 131 Central Avenue, Tarrytown, NY10591 | View More | ||
| Designer Braces | View More | |||
| Scantlebury Orthodontics | View More | |||
| Best Ortho NYC | View More | |||
| Dental Specialists of New York | View More | |||
| Fresh Orthodontics | View More | |||
| Midwood Orthodontics | View More | |||
| Brooklyn Heights Orthodontics | View More | |||
| Impressive Orthodontics | 7505 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY11228 | View More | ||
| Brooklyn Family Orthodontics | View More |
FAQs
Introduction
Dentistry is a broad type of medical specialty that focuses on the care and treatment of the mouth, gums, throat, and overall oral care. An orthodontist is a type of dentist that specializes in fixing misaligned teeth, jaw alignment, and bite patterns. One way to distinguish between the two is that all orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are orthodontists. In their lifetime, everyone should regularly see a dentist. However, only people with specific dental problems will need to see an orthodontist.
What is an orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a specialty dentist who receives advanced training to diagnose and treat overbites, overcrowded mouths, misaligned teeth and jaws, and occlusions. After diagnosing the issue, an orthodontist will recommend a treatment course that may include surgery, braces, retainers, tooth removal, and more.An orthodontist receives more training than a general dentist to become an expert in their specific field of dentistry.
Are orthodontists doctors?
Yes, all dentists are doctors of oral health. Dentists receive a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree or a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS). As orthodontists are a type of dentist, they qualify as a doctor.
What is the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist?
A dentist treats a wide variety of issues. An orthodontist is a specialist who has received extra training to focus on one aspect of dentistry — teeth and jaw alignment. An orthodontist has all the training the dentist has and could drop orthodontics and practice general dentistry. In comparison, a dentist would need to have the additional education to become an orthodontist.
What does an orthodontist do?
People go to an orthodontist when they have teeth or jaw abnormalities. An orthodontist treats:
- Crooked teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Overly spaced teeth
- Bite alignment issues, such as an overbite or an underbite
- Jaw misalignment
- Facial symmetry issues
The orthodontist's objective is to improve the patient's teeth so they have a straight and functioning smile that allows them to speak, eat, and look normal.
Do you have to be referred to an orthodontist?
Most orthodontists today don’t require a referral to book a consultation appointment with a new patient. However, you may wish to get a referral from your dentist to get a recommendation. If you’re hoping to get your orthodontic care covered by insurance, your insurance may require a referral. Contact your insurance provider to confirm your coverage and details.
Do orthodontists keep retainer molds?
People often lose or break their retainer. If that happens, they’ll need to visit their orthodontist and pay for a new retainer. Luckily, since orthodontists know this happens so frequently, most keep retainer molds on file to get a new one made for you immediately.
Do orthodontists pull teeth?
Yes, orthodontists can extract teeth in their treatment process. Pulling teeth is common for overcrowded teeth, braces, facial symmetry, jaw alignment, and other cases. Most often, if they think it's necessary for tooth extraction, they refer the patient to a general dentist or oral surgeon.
Do orthodontists remove wisdom teeth?
An orthodontist can recommend you have your wisdom teeth removed within their treatment plan, but they don't typically do this procedure themselves. Instead, wisdom teeth removal is usually done by a general dentist. If the case is particularly complicated, the patient may be referred to an oral surgeon for their wisdom teeth removal.
Do orthodontists reshape teeth after braces?
After doing all that work to align your teeth, your straight smile could sometimes be further improved with teeth contouring or reshaping. Both a general dentist and an orthodontist have the education and training necessary to offer these procedures to their patients.
Can you switch orthodontists when you have braces?
Yes, you can switch orthodontists when you have braces. You'll need to notify your orthodontist of your intentions, ask them to send your records to your new orthodontist, and make sure the new orthodontist has the same type of braces and treatments. Your current orthodontist may charge you a fee for leaving without finishing treatment.
Can you transfer orthodontists?
Yes, you can always transfer orthodontists. This is a service you're paying for and you reserve the right to work with someone new. But, ideally, you'll want to find a new orthodontist that is comfortable taking on your specific case before you notify your old orthodontist that you're leaving.
Do orthodontists clean teeth?
An orthodontist doesn’t typically clean their patient’s teeth. Patients will need to continue to see their regular dentist for check-ups and cleanings while receiving treatment with an orthodontist. However, at the beginning of your appointment, your orthodontist might do a light cleaning if necessary.
Can you get a new retainer from any orthodontist?
Yes, you can go to any orthodontist for a new retainer. However, it will likely cost more money. This is because your orthodontist will already have your impressions on file, while a new orthodontist will take a new impression of your teeth. This will also delay the process of getting the new retainer.
Does insurance cover orthodontics?
Most employers offer dental coverage. However, orthodontic coverage is usually limited (if provided at all) to children under the age of 18. You might be able to receive coverage if you can make a case that you need orthopedic care for your overall health, but this is rare.To be sure, contact your insurance provider directly.Many orthodontists offer payment plans for long-term treatment plans.
How do I become an orthodontist?
It typically takes between 10-11 years to become an orthodontist. The steps include:
- Completing an undergraduate degree
- Passing the Dental Admission Test
- Graduating from an accredited dentistry school
- Completing 2-3 years at an accredited orthopedic residency program
- Passing the National Board Dental Examination
- Obtaining a license to practice orthodontics. In some states, this means passing a special state exam.
How much do orthodontists make?
The national average salary for an orthodontist in the USA is $256,491. However, this salary can greatly vary depending on the state, hours worked, if the person owns their own practice, and other factors. Orthodontists also receive excellent benefits, such as license reimbursem*nt, flexible schedules, and loan assistance.
How do I become an orthodontist assistant?
An orthodontist assistant will need to complete a certificate or associate’s degree in dental assisting and get certified to practice. Each state might have slightly different requirements, such as state exams, to become an orthodontist assistant. You’ll need to:
- Review your state’s requirements
- Choose a certification or associate's degree program in your area, enroll, and graduate
- Pass the certification exam
How much does an orthodontist assistant make?
According to Payscale.com, the median annual salary for an orthodontist assistant in 2020 was $34,477.However, this salary can vary greatly depending on the state the orthodontist assisting is working in, the total hours worked, level of experience, and other factors.
Can a dental hygienist become an orthodontist?
A dental hygienist completes a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene to receive their accreditation. After this, they can choose to continue their education to become an orthodontist.They'll first need to complete a four-year doctoral program to get a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. After which, they'll continue on to an orthodontist specialty.
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