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Many people today are looking for ways to improve their appearance. Dr. Bob Good, an American Association of Orthodontists member from Washington, Penn., explains why orthodontic treatment, not cosmetic quick fixes, should be the foundation on which a beautiful smile is built.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_WpgQpyGUw

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An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed an American Dental Association accredited graduate program in the specialty of orthodontics. A dentist who graduates from a specialty program becomes an orthodontic specialist who is eligible to become board certified through the voluntary examination process of The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). Involvement in the certification process is a demonstration of the orthodontist's pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence.
The certification process involves a thorough Written Examination covering all areas of information on which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful passage allows the orthodontist to present treated cases which will be evaluated by expert examiners of the Board during a Clinical Examination. Certification is now awarded for a time-limited period and the orthodontist must re-examine on a periodic basis to retain the board certified status.

Always verify the certifying board when an orthodontist does not provide this information. The ABO is the only certifying board recognized by the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association.

Both Dr. Spencer Pope and Dr. Anthony Maoloni are proud to be Board Certified Specialists in Orthodontics.

For more informaiton, follow the link below.

http://www.americanboardortho.com/

This is an excellent question. The answer at Orthodontic Associates is 'absolutely not'. It is our belief that each patient should be provided with their own braces to achieve the best orthodontic result possible. We use specialized brackets from 3M Unitek that come individually pre-packaged to avoid contamination and maintain the highest level of hygiene for our patients.