October
| Company: | American Assn. of Orthodontists |
| Contact: | Pam Paladin |
| Telephone: | (314) 993-1700 |
| Web site: | http://www.braces.org |
| E-mail: | ppaladin@aaortho.org |
A beautiful, healthy smile is only the most obvious benefit of orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic care plays an important role in dental health, overall physical health and emotional well-being. National Orthodontic Health Month is sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the oldest and largest dental specialty organization in the world, established in 1900. The AAO supports research and education leading to quality patient care, as well as increased public awareness of the need for and benefits of orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontics are largely about braces, but care can improve palatal spacing, tongue thrusting and damage from thumb-sucking as well. Provide resources for readers by spotlighting orthodontists in the area.
