When you visit Grand River Orthodontics, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their or their children's orthodontic needs.
This website is a resource we hope you'll find both useful and interesting. We genuinely hope this site is helpful to you in learning more about Grand River Orthodontics and orthodontic treatment. Please browse through our website and be sure to give us a call if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
This website is a resource we hope you'll find both useful and interesting. We genuinely hope this site is helpful to you in learning more about Grand River Orthodontics and orthodontic treatment. Please browse through our website and be sure to give us a call if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Heather Gietzen completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Wayne State University. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) at the University of Pennsylvania. She then spent 3 years furthering her studies at the University of Michigan where she received her Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and a Masters of Science in Orthodontics.
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of jaw, face and bite irregularities (malocclusions*). Orthodontic treatment is provided by an oral health care provider known as an Orthodontist, who has typically completed two to three years of additional training beyond dental school.
In much the same way as doctors choose to specialize in areas such as cardiology and neurology, dentists can also choose to specialize. Orthodontics is a dental specialty which aims to prevent, diagnose and treat facial and dental irregularities, such as malocclusions (bad bites). Orthodontic specialists can successfully treat patients of any age.
A malocclusion is an incorrect relationship between the maxilla (upper arch) and the mandible (lower arch), or a general misalignment of the teeth. Malocclusions are so common that most individuals experience one, to some degree. The poor alignment of the teeth is thought to be a result of genetic factors combined with poor oral habits, or other factors in the early years.
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