What Is An Orthodontist?

A healthy, beautiful smile is PRICELESS. So seek out an expert to learn about the different teeth-straightening options available for yourself or your child.  ONLY orthodontists receive an extra 2-3 years of specialized education and training beyond dental school to learn the proper ways to align and straighten teeth.

Orthodontists are  highly trained specialists who partner with your dentist to provide you with the best oral health care.

Orthodontists are qualified dentists, who after graduating from dental school, go on to additional full-time education in an accredited orthodontic residency program supervised by orthodontists.  That training lasts at least two academic years-somestimes more.  By learning about tooth movement (orthodontics) and guidance of facial development (dentofacial orthopedics), orthodontists are the uniquely trained experts in dentistry to straighten teeth and align jaws.

Orthodontists diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities.  The majority of members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) limit their practices to orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.  Orthodontists treat a wide variety of malocclusions (improperly aligned teeth and/or jaws). They regularly treat young children, teens and adults.

Dr. Cushner is a certified specialist in orthodontics treating dental malocculsions in children and adults. Dr. Cushner attends continuing education courses annually which addresses the latest technologies and procedures in orthodontics to correct esthetic and functional disharmonies in patients from age six and beyond.