"Dentists, Orthodontists, they're all the same right?" Dr. Dau and our team hear our patients asking this question as they wonder about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. Before becoming an orthodontist Dr. Dau started out in dental school and earned a DDS (dental degree), just like your dentist. After dental school however, Dr. Dau decided he wanted to learn more about orthodontics, which is one of nine specialties within the dental field. So he stayed in school for a few more years and became an expert in orthodontics; which focuses on tooth and jaw alignment and bite problems like overbites and under bites.Other dental specialties you may have heard of include endodontic (focusing on the soft tissue inside your teeth), periodontic (focusing on the gums and other tissues surrounding your teeth) and prosthodontic (focusing on restoring and replacing damaged teeth). Dr. Dau is committed to being a leader in his profession. He sets high treatment standards and continually attends seminars and courses to keep current with the latest advances in orthodontics such as self-ligating braces, orthodontic implants, ceramic braces and Invisalign.
Isn't it nice to know there's a dental expert here to help you through any type of treatment your teeth, jaw and gums might need?
Happy New Year from the entire team at Dau Orthodontics!
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