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About 48ͼ¿â<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t<\/span>\n\t48ͼ¿â<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u203aResource Center<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u203aSmile Insights: Empowering Informed Orthodontic Care<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Connecting Patients to Orthodontists Since 1900<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 48ͼ¿â (48ͼ¿â) was created in 1900. Only dentists who successfully complete an accredited orthodontic residency program<\/a> after dental school are accepted for 48ͼ¿â membership<\/a>. We represent 19,000 orthodontist members throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> or traditional braces<\/a>, orthodontists have the training, the experience and the treatment options to make sure you get your best smile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Our Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explore the site to find information on treatment options<\/a>, how to find an 48ͼ¿â orthodontist in your area<\/a>, information on what to expect during treatment and much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still have questions? Read our FAQs or e-mail us at info@aaortho.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Why an 48ͼ¿â Orthodontist?<\/h2>\n
48ͼ¿â members are gifted and highly educated specialists who diagnose, prevent and treat dental and facial irregularities to correctly align teeth and jaws.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Our Initiatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bullying Bites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each year, we partner with Stand For The Silent, the leading and most effective anti-bullying organization that aims to bring awareness to bullying and the real devastation it causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support FHA Increase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FSAs help Americans pay for a variety of out-of-pocket health care costs such as co-pays, deductibles, prescription drugs, vision care, hearing aids, and dental services, including orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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48ͼ¿âF Donated Treatments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gifted Smiles is a program of the 48ͼ¿â Foundation (48ͼ¿âF) that provides treatment from some of the best orthodontists in the U.S. for children of families with financial need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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