Orthodontists Are Specialists
In Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
As an orthodontist, Dr. Shayesteh specializes in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. While the subject of orthodontics has to do with managing tooth movement, dentofacial orthopedics involves the guidance of facial growth and development. This mainly happens during the childhood and teen years.
Dentofacial Orthopedic Appliances
Dentofacial orthopedics direct the face as the jawbones, facial muscles, and teeth grow and develop. Since facial growth happens mainly during the younger years, children commonly receive dentofacial orthopedics.
Don’t worry—headgear, with its neckstraps and big bars, is a thing of the past. Dr. Shayesteh uses special appliances, including expanders, the Herbst appliance, and other devices to move any facial irregularities into better condition.
Sometimes, orthopedic treatment comes before conventional orthodontics with braces or aligners, but often, Dr. Shayesteh performs both treatments at the same time.
Patients who get traditional braces or orthopedic appliances can benefit from the full range of our dental specialty—orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.