You may have noticed that Dr. Matt Freeman specializes in “Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.” While most people have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the “dentofacial orthopedics” part of the title. We can explain! Every orthodontist starts out in dental school. Upon completion of dental school, some graduates immediately go into practice as dentists. […]
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What is surgical orthodontics? Just as orthodontics repositions teeth, surgical orthodontics (also known as orthognathic surgery) corrects jaw irregularities to improve the patient’s ability to chew, speak, and breathe and for improved facial appearances. In other words, surgical orthodontics straightens your jaw. Moving the jaws also moves the teeth, so braces are always performed in […]
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