Meet Your Modesto Orthodontist
Dr. Phillip Ha is a board-certified orthodontist with years of experience transforming smiles. He knows how life-changing orthodontic treatment can be and strives to give others around Modesto that same experience.
Dr. Ha feels deep fulfillment and satisfaction from the relationship he builds with you, the ability to change your life for the better, and the chance to build your confidence through a beautiful, healthy smile.
Why an Orthodontist in Modesto?
Orthodontist vs. Dentist
An orthodontist is a dentist, but a dentist is not always an orthodontist. All orthodontists are dentists first, but not every dentist has the qualifications to be an orthodontist. Dr. Ha continued his formal education for 2 or 3 additional years before receiving the necessary license and certification. As an orthodontist, Dr. Ha has 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 Modesto orthodontist?
Specialists receive additional training to give them the skills needed to deal with more complex orthodontic problems. General dentists receive only basic orthodontic training in dental school, and their day-to-day focus is on cleanings, fillings, crowns and the overall health of your teeth and gums.
Seeing a specialist like your Modesto orthodontist may change your experience in braces by:
- Providing additional treatment options.
- Giving you more efficient treatment and visits, because it is the office's primary area of care.
- 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.
- Personal experience treating multiple cases that share your unique concerns.
- 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 Modesto orthodontist's office every six to eight weeks.
Ready to see what treatment could look like for you? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Ha at our Modesto office.