What kind of training does a pediatric orthodontist do? Dr. Adam Schulhof, DMD is a pediatric orthodontist with offices in New Jersey and New York and is the founder of The Schulhof Center. Dr. Schulhof attends to patients of all ages, both children and adults. He is a graduate of University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (with honors). He received his specialty education at Columbia University. Let’s take a look at what that means…
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What to expect when seeing an orthodontist. Many kids and adults need braces and are referred to a specialist called an orthodontist. In fact, over four million people in the United States wear them each year. These appliances can help to straighten crooked teeth or fix a misaligned jaw. It is helpful to know what to expect at each appointment. Knowledge helps to alleviate any fears you may have about the process and procedures.
Bad dentition can be frustrating, uncomfortable and sometimes painful. It can be an embarrassing problem too as it affects a person’s appearance. Orthodontists specialize in correcting oral problems with the aid of devices such as braces. They fix overbites in teeth, underbites, gaps, alongside other dental issues that involve the jaw, teeth and facial muscles.