Dental Information
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dentists who practice this specialty are called orthodontists. They are specialists
in the movement of teeth or the adjustment of relationships between and among
teeth and facial bones. They accomplish this through the use of bands, wires and
other devices to align the teeth to assure proper bite and to improve the smile
of patients.
Dental Tips & Questions
Periodic Oral Evaluation:
An evaluation performed on a patient of record to determine any changes
in the patient’s dental and medical health status since a previous comprehensive
or periodic evaluation. This may require interpretation of information acquired
through additional diagnostic procedures. Report additional diagnostic procedures
separately.