Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and facial irregularities. They receive an additional two to three years of specialized education beyond dental school to learn the proper way to align and straighten teeth. Only those with this formal education may call themselves an “Orthodontist”, and only an orthodontist may be board certified by the American Board of Orthodontists (ABO).

Snyder Orthodontics has been creating beautiful smiles in southside Virginia community since 1987. Orthodontic treatment is part of modern day dentistry that not only gives you a lifelong smile to be proud of, but a functional bite that creates the optimum environment for wear and tear on the teeth and jaw. Orthodontic treatment allows teeth to function better together and as a result they are easier to keep clean, withstand decay and avoid other dental problems.

Thanks to today’s technology, patients now have more options when it comes to wearing braces. While regular metal braces are still widely used, clear braces are becoming increasingly popular along with removable appliances that can be used for mild cases of misaligned teeth.