An orthodontist is a fully qualified dentist who gained a post-graduate masters degree in the field of orthodontics after having spent at least three to four years’ full time training at an accredited university.
Only those who have successfully completed this formal education may call themselves “Orthodontists” and be registered as a specialist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Orthodontics is part science, part engineering, and part art, and is not merely just “straightening teeth”.
Teeth should be aligned to: optimize their functional biting relationship, to be in harmony with movements of the jaw joint, and to be in an aesthetic balance with the face and the lips.
When you undergo orthodontic treatment, a myriad of factors has to be taken into consideration such as jaw alignment, growth, dental challenges (e.g. missing/malformed teeth), patient factors (e.g. maturity/age factors), logistic factors (e.g. long-distance treatments), and many others. Only a properly qualified Orthodontist is trained to deal with all these factors.
Orthodontists are therefore uniquely qualified in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of orthodontic problems. They dedicate their professional lives exclusively to create healthy, beautiful smiles in children, teens and adults. Orthodontic care is often also part of a comprehensive oral health plan and work in conjunction with dentists and other specialists.
Orthodontists use a variety of appliances including fixed braces, removable plates, clear aligners, lingual braces (orthodontic braces positioned on the inside of the teeth surfaces –hidden), and retainers to move or hold teeth in their correct positions.
Dr J is properly qualified to ensure that harmony and facial balance is achieved.
You do not need to be referred by your dentist to see an orthodontist and you may go directly to an orthodontist of your choice.
Thank you for being such an amazing team & for all you have done to make me smile again!!!
Love Liesl
Thank you for everything you did for Michael. Your service is highly appreciated always.
Lots of love, Chinaka family
I can truly recommend Dr JJ van den Berg, he and his very capable and professional staff has transformed not only my teeth but inadvertently my life.
Erik
Dear Dr J and team. Thank you for creating a perfect smile and bite. And that after 41 years. I dreaded orthodontic treatment, being an adult and all, but you made the process comfortable and worthwhile.
Sophia
I just wanted to let you all know I’m engaged to the first guy I kissed with braces! I hope I’m a good story for all the adults who are hesitant about getting braces. Life changing I tell you.
Lots of love, Helen
Please note that we are currently open and operational amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and have been since lockdown level 4 under strict precautionary measures (PPE, safety shields, screening, etc.) according to guidelines from the South African Dental Association (SADA) and South African Association of Orthodontists (SASO)..
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