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Why An Orthodontist?

We Give You Your Best Smile

Dr. Bronsky and his team work closely with you to create smart treatment options—keeping your particular healthcare needs and comfort level as essential parts of the plan. Our doctors are Board Certified (Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics), proving their highest levels of skills, judgment, and quality of care.

Our expertise will not only improve your teeth, bite, and smile; you’ll also notice a positive change in your health and well-being. Properly aligned teeth promote healthier gums and are easier to care for when it comes to brushing and flossing. With a healthy bite and an attractive smile, you feel better and more confident.

At Bronsky Orthodontics we believe that everyone deserves a healthy and beautiful smile and we want to be part of your journey!

Dentists vs. Orthodontists: What’s the Difference?

Both dentists and orthodontists care for your mouth and teeth, but there are clear differences between each profession and specialty.

• Dentists keep your mouth healthy with periodic oral hygiene appointments. They diagnose and treat any dental disease including periodontal disease and dental decay. Dentists fabricate and place crowns, bridges, implant restorations, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding restorations, and much more. They will also extract failed teeth and teach patients how to prevent dental disease.
• Orthodontists are dental specialists who attend an additional 2-3 years of training following dental school to focus on bite correction and tooth movement. Orthodontists learn how to modify development of the teeth and jaws in growing patients—a process called dentofacial orthopedics—to favorably modify growth while creating space for the teeth to grow naturally. Orthodontists also are trained in the treatment of adolescent and growing patients and adults. Straight teeth with stable jaw foundations lead to a lifetime of dental health, optimal function, and exceptional dentofacial esthetics.
• Whether utilizing expanders, bite planes, braces, or clear aligners (Invisalign®), orthodontists are extremely qualified in handling all things related to jaw development, tooth movement, bite correction, and cosmetic appearance of the teeth. Think of orthodontists as the “structural engineers of dentistry” who provide the solid foundation for all other dental work.