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SCHRATZ
ORTHODONTICS
ORTHODONTIC
EXPERTISE
THAT WILL
MAKE YOU
SMILE
W
ith orthodontic care being such an ubiquitous part of growing up,
it’s important that you choose the best orthodontist you can find
to entrust your child’s smile. At Schratz Orthodontics you are not
only going to receive the best care available, but you will be seen
by a team of professionals who believe in lifelong learning and have the benefit
of advanced degrees in their fields to treat even the most difficult orthodontic
problems.
Yet, despite their individual talents as professionals, Dr. Walter Schratz believes
the key to good orthodontic care is in starting young and addressing problems as
they arise, not after they grow into an adult-sized issue.
“We recommend that
parents come in for a free
evaluation when their child
is around age 7 or so,” he
said. “A simple evaluation
can be very informative in
terms of providing a parent
with somewhat predictive
information. Problems such
as a skeletal crossbite or
an improper relationship
between upper and lower
jaws are best treated at an
early age. Treating patients early leads to fewer problems later on, and, in some
cases, can even save a tooth from extraction.”
Dr. Schratz, who is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and is
a member of both the Pennsylvania Association of Orthodontics and the Western
Pennsylvania Society of Orthodontics (where he serves as Treasurer), added that
fixing orthodontic problems early on can also prevent psychological trauma
that kids may endure by being bullied or made fun of because of issues such as
protruding or “buck” teeth.
“Orthodontics serves both a functional and a cosmetic purpose,” he said. “It’s a
sad truth that many kids are made fun of or teased because of something they have
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no control over, which can have a profound
effect on their emotional well-being.”
As a full-service provider, Schratz
Orthodontics can provide your child with
aesthetic brackets or clear liners, depending
on need. The office is on the cutting edge
of technology, with digital X-ray machines
and impressionless scanners that can create
a mold of your teeth without the sloppy
and time-consuming casting process that
many people associate with getting braces.
And Schratz Orthodontics is happy to work
with your regular family dentist to provide a
comprehensive plan for your optimal dental
health.
With October being National Orthodontic
Health Month, there’s never been a better
time than now to schedule a complimentary
consultation for you or your children.
For more information on Schratz
Orthodontics, or to schedule your
complimentary consultation today, go to
schratzorthodontics.com, where you can
also read up on treatments for common
orthodontic problems. You can also call
directly at 724.941.4455 to set up your
appointment. Schratz Orthodontics is located
at 505 Valley Brook Road, Suite 101, in
McMurray, 15317.
www.schratzorthodontics.com
505 Valley Brook Road, Suite 101, McMurray
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