Parrish Orthodontics (ParrishOrthodontics)
Parrish Orthodontics 133 E Northpoint Ave. Huntington , IN 46750
smile@parrishorthodontics.com (260) 447-2568
You may have noticed that our doctor specializes in “Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.” While most people have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics part of the title. Every orthodontist starts out in dental school. Upon completion of dental school, some graduates immediately go into practice as dentists. Others choose to pursue a specialty, which requires additional schooling during a two- to three-year residency program. There are nine specialties sanctioned by the American Dental Association. Some you are likely familiar with: Pediatric Dentistry (dentistry for children), Periodontics (dentistry focusing on the gums), and Oral Surgery.
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is one of the nine specialties. Essentially, while orthodontics entails the management of tooth movement, dentofacial orthopedics involves the guidance of facial growth and development, which occurs largely during childhood. Appliances are frequently used — the more familiar braces for orthodontics, and other specialized appliances like headgear and expanders depending on what facial abnormalities are present. Sometimes orthopedic treatment may precede conventional braces, but often the two are used at the same time. So if your child gets braces and headgear, he’s actually undergoing orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
Being skilled in both areas, our doctor is able to diagnose any misalignments in the teeth and jaw as well as the facial structure, and can devise a treatment plan that integrates both orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic treatments.
Monday through Friday – 7:30 to 4:30 * we are closed for lunch each day from 12:30 to 1:30 but will immediately return your call if you leave us a message during this time. Saturday and Sunday – Closed
Locations: Maplecrest Road 5715 Maplecrest Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46835 (260) 209-6613
Jefferson Blvd 5215 North Bend Dr. Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (260) 436-2118
Tillman Road 223 E. Tillman Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46816 (260) 447-2568
Huntington 133 E Northpoint Ave. Huntington, IN 46750 (260) 447-2568
Churubusco 3985 N. US 33, Ste. 103 Churubusco, IN 46723 (260) 693-2656
Van Wert 1167 Westwood Dr., Ste. 100 Van Wert, OH 45891 (419) 238-2004
Bluffton 116 E. Dustman Road Bluffton, IN 46714 (260) 447-2568
Paulding 402 E Baldwin Street Paulding, OH 45879 (260) 447-2568
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