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Dentist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223X0400X
As of today, the following are the total number of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentists who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry do?
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics focus on correcting misaligned teeth, bite problems, and facial growth issues in dentistry. Orthodontics specifically addresses tooth alignment using tools such as braces and aligners.
At the same time, dentofacial orthopedics guides the growth and development of the jaw and facial bones, often in children, using appliances such as expanders and headgear to achieve a harmonious balance.
What Orthodontics Does
Corrects tooth alignment: Addresses issues such as crooked, overlapping, or crowded teeth.
Treats malocclusion: Corrects “bad bites” or irregular alignment between the upper and lower jaws.
Uses appliances: Employs devices like braces and clear aligners (e.g., Invisalign) to move teeth into their proper positions.
Improves function: Helps restore normal oral function, including chewing and speaking, and can improve facial aesthetics.
What Dentofacial Orthopedics Does
Guides jaw growth: Focuses on correcting problems with the development of the jaw and other facial structures, particularly in growing children.
Treats skeletal and facial abnormalities: Addresses issues where the jaws are not the correct length or position relative to each other.
Uses orthopedic appliances: Utilizes devices such as maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) jaw expanders, as well as headgear, to influence bone growth.
Aims for harmony: Seeks to achieve proper skeletal relationships between the upper and lower jaws for better bite and facial balance.
The Relationship
Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics are often performed by the same specialists, who complete advanced training in both areas.
Dentofacial orthopedics often precedes or is combined with orthodontic treatment to create a foundation for proper bite development before or during tooth straightening.