Meet Your Albuquerque Orthodontists
Dr. Ryan Gardiner
Dr. Gardiner is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, and all of their constituent societies. He loves orthodontics and treats every patient the way he would treat a member of his own family.
Dr. Devan Vest
Dr. Vest always works to stay current with evolving orthodontic methods and technologies. He has a passion for mentoring or coaching individuals, and he approaches the orthodontist-patient relationship with this same passion.
Dr. Klingler
With his academic background and compassionate demeanor, we assure you that Dr. Klingler will provide you with the outstanding orthodontic care you deserve and help you reach your smile goals.
Dr. Stephen Kellam
Dr. Kellam discovered his passion for dentistry, graduating at the very top of his class at Oregon Health Sciences University. He then went on to his orthodontic residency at Baylor College of Dentistry, where he used his mediocre engineering skills to develop a computer model simulating how braces move teeth.
Why an Orthodontist in Albuquerque ?
Orthodontist vs. Dentist
An orthodontist is a dentist, but a dentist is not an Orthodontist. All orthodontists are dentists first, but though not every dentist has the qualifications to be an orthodontist. Our doctors continued their formal education for 2 or 3 additional years before receiving the necessary license and certification. As an orthodontist, Our doctors have spent years studying nothing but how and why to move teeth. This includes what to do, how to plan, and how to execute the appropriate treatment plan.
Why does it matter if you see your Albuquerque Orthodontist?
Specialists receive additional training to give them the skills needed to deal with more complex orthodontic problems. Dentists receive basic orthodontic training which allows them to perform root canals, extract wisdom teeth, and treat young children who do not need to see an orthodontist yet.
Seeing a specialist like your Albuquerque orthodontist may change your experience in braces by:
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- Providing additional treatment options.
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- Giving you more efficient treatment and visits, because it is the office's primary area of care.
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- Knowing that you'll receive the best possible outcome on your treatment plan, especially if you have severe bite problems that need to be addressed.
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- Personal experience treating multiple cases that share your unique concerns
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- Being seen more quickly, as a family dentist will be focused on longer patient cases or emergencies throughout the day.
You may think it's easier to have your orthodontic work completed by your dentist. Convenience shouldn't be a concern, because you will only be stopping by your Albuquerque orthodontist's offices every six to eight weeks.
And don't let price be a problem either! Rio Grande Orthodontics is proud to provide affordable treatment in the Albuquerque area. Call today for a free consult!
Testimonials from your City orthodontist patients
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