Are All Orthodontic Treatments [the Same]?
A lot of people who need work on their teeth are confused about who they need to go to. There are a few different types of professionals to seek for work on the teeth. First of all, there are dentists. Dentists mostly specialize in aspects like the cleanliness of the teeth, the health of the teeth, and the removal of unnecessary or damaged teeth. You should go to your dentist every year or every 6 months to have them inspected and cleaned. Another professional that specializes in the care of teeth is an orthodontist. Orthodontists focus their time on straightening the teeth. You have probably noticed people with metal brackets in their mouth called braces. This is one of the things that you will have to go to an orthodontist to have done. Because there are different types of dental professionals, some people are confused about them. In this article, we will specifically discuss orthodontic procedures and why they aren’t the same as the procedures you will have at a dentist.
Dr Patti Panucci attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry for four years, where she graduated with a DMD degree (May 2000) among the Top 10 in her class. Following that, she headed west to Los Angeles to complete her three-year residency at one of the top-ranked orthodontic programs in the country – the University of Southern California.
Along with her certificate in orthodontics, Dr. Panucci earned a master’s degree in craniofacial biology. During those three years, she fell in love with Southern California beach life and decided that this was where her future lay.
