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The mission of the 48ͼ¿â (48ͼ¿â) is to help prospective patients understand the importance and life-changing benefits of orthodontics for all patients: children, teens, and adults.
Connecting Patients to Orthodontists Since 1900
The 48ͼ¿â (48ͼ¿â) was created in 1900. Only dentists who successfully complete an after dental school are accepted for . We represent 19,000 orthodontist members throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.
48ͼ¿â members are gifted and highly educated specialists who diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities to correctly align teeth and jaws. Whether you are considering clear aligners or traditional braces, orthodontists have the training, the experience and the treatment options to make sure you get your best smile.
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Does Mewing Actually Reshape Your Jaw?
Mewing (which, by the way, is not a medical term) suggests that tongue placement can define your jawline. While proper tongue alignment could alter your facial structure, there’s more to it.