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ABO Certified Smyl Co Orthodontists vs. Non-ABO Certified Orthodontists

Smyl Co.’s orthodontists are all board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO).  The ABO was created to continually improve the overall quality of orthodontic specialty care.  To be certified by the ABO, a dentist must have completed an orthodontic program that is accredited, complete a written exam, submit several cases for at clinical exam, undergo a peer review, and are under continued re-evaluation.  This re-evaluation, or continued re-certification, is to ensure improvement of skills.  Nonmembers go unevaluated for years, and skills can decline rather than improve.

Dr. Tal Masserman, Dr. Michael Feinberg, and Dr. Bruce Goldstein are highly reputable, honored as Phoenix Magazine Top Dentists, and winning the 2016 and 2017 Best Orthodontists in Arizona Foothills Magazine. The doctors teach, lecture internationally, are considered experts in the field of digital orthodontics, and are leaders in utilizing and offering the latest in orthodontic technology. 

Adult Orthodontics vs. Kids’ Orthodontics

Smyl Co. delivers a personalized, precise, efficient, and comfortable treatment experience, while simultaneously offering the flexibility and convenience that busy professionals demand. The pediatric dentists at APDO can only treat patients until they are 26 years old, on-the-other-hand there is no age limit for orthodontic treatment at APDO; so our orthodontists have been treating adults for years.  “The majority of our orthodontic patients at APDO are under 18, but we have seen a significant increase in demand for adult orthodontics in the last 5 years”, said Dr. Michael Feinberg.  “That was the impetus to bring Smyl Co to downtown Phoenix and offer this new concept in orthodontic care”, added Dr. Tal Masserman.

There are differences between adult orthodontics and that of children and teens. Among other complexities, adults often have existing restorations, their bone is less reactive to mechanical forces, and tissue remodeling associated with tooth movement is slower than in younger patients.  Pretreatment concerns include: ‘How will I look?’, ‘Will it be painful?’, ‘How long will it take?’, ‘How will I keep my teeth clean?’, ‘What will others think?’ The Smyl Co.’s hi-tech answers include: virtual consultations, digital intraoral scans that eliminate messy putty impressions, 3D computer imaging to customize clear aligners, portable soft-pulse appliances used to gently accelerate the movement of teeth, and an LED whitening system.

Smyl Co.’s patients benefit from board certified, highly reputable and experienced orthodontists, combined with today’s most innovative orthodontic solutions.  Smyl Co gladly accepts most major insurance plans.  Call 602-362-2444 today to schedule your complimentary initial examination.