When considering orthodontic treatment for yourself or your child, schedule a consultation visit with an orthodontist. As a specialist with several years of advanced training in the field of dentofacial orthopedics and methods of tooth movement, your orthodontist has a comprehensive knowledge of facial growth and development as well as the expertise to align teeth and improve jaw relationships. Skilled and experienced in using all types of braces and appliances, your orthodontist is well equipped to achieve the most attractive and stable outcome of care. Whether an orthodontic case requires minor tooth movement, interceptive care, comprehensive orthodontic treatment, or complex orthognathic surgery to correct significant problems with jaw development, your orthodontist is trained to provide the highest level of care.
The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only specialty certification board for orthodontics recognized by the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Cronauer took a written exam and attended a clinical examination session in St. Louis, MO, where he presented 6 clinical cases to board examiners. These exams required hours of additional preparation beyond his 4 years of dental school training and 3 years of residency. Less than a third of all orthodontists are board-certified.