Dental Information Center

Orthodontic dentistry FAQs

"What is orthodontics?"

Orthodontics, also known as malocclusion or "bad bite," is described by the American Association of Orthodontics as the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.

"What is an orthodontist?"

An orthodontist is a dentist who has undergone specialized training to diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and facial irregularities in patients.

Over the past 20 years, Dr. Malivuk has taken several hundred hours of advanced training and continuing education courses in orthodontics and has treated thousands of orthodontic patients.

For more information about how we at Powers Dental Group can help you with dental braces, call us at (866) 609-8267, we will be happy to talk with you.

<< Back to Dental Information Center