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What is an Orthodontist

Santee Orthodontist, Mark S. Rothstein, D.M.D. proudly serves the communities of Santee, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lakeside, and families in East County San Diego.  He is a member in good standing with AAO.

Santee Orthodontist, La Mesa Orthodontist, El Cajon Orthodontist, Mark Rothstein DMD

Orthodontists are qualified dentists, who after graduating from dental school, go on to additional full-time university-based education in an accredited orthodontic residency program supervised by orthodontists.  That training lasts at least two to three academic years—sometimes more.  By learning about tooth movement (orthodontics) and guidance of facial development (dentofacial orthopedics), orthodontists are the uniquely educated experts in dentistry to straighten teeth and align jaws.

Orthodontists diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities.  Orthodontists limit their practices to orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.  That means that orthodontic treatment is what they do, and that is all they do.  Orthodontists treat a wide variety of malocclusions (misaligned aligned teeth and/or jaws).  They regularly treat young children, teens and adults.

Selecting an orthodontist who is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is your assurance that you have chosen an orthodontist: the dental specialist with at least two to three years of post-doctoral, advanced specialty education in orthodontics in a university-based program accredited by the American Dental Association.  Specialty education includes the study of subjects in biomedical, behavioral and basic sciences; oral biology; and biomechanics. 

Only orthodontists may be members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)


 

 

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Testimonials

My whole journey to get the smile I've always hoped for would not have happened had there not been great caring people to help me along the way. I just want to take this opportunity to say a big thank-you to Dr. Mark Rothstein and everyone at the office for their patience, kindness, and hard work...everyone has been amazingly kind and I am truly fond of everyone. It's the warm welcome and kind hearts that you people have that make patients like me feel really comfortable and happy to come to the orthodontist. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.

V.D.

Thank you so much for Taylor's beautiful teeth! They are so pretty, they actually glow. We appreciate all the consideration and help you and everyone in your office.

JC

...I am so happy with the way my teeth look! I appreciate everything you have done for me...! Again, Thank you VERY MUCH!
Sincerely,

A.N.

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