General Info

American Association of Orthodontists offers dental health services for adults and children. The majority of members of the association focus their practice on orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Its orthodontists diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and facial irregularities, treat a wide variety of malocclusions, and provide treatment in different stages, including corrective stage, and a retention stage. Its orthodontists use different types of common orthodontic and orthopedic appliances, such as fixed and removable braces. American Association of Orthodontists recommends dental checkup for children below the age of 7. Its orthodontists guide the child s jaw growth, lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth, correct harmful oral habits, improve appearance, guide permanent tooth into a more favorable position, and appropriate arrangement of teeth, lips and face. The orthodontists at the association are accredited by the American Dental Association. American Association of Orthodontists is headquartered in St. Louis.