When Dr. Rutrick evaluates your child and/or yourself, he prefers to enhance the development of dental/facial bones non-surgically. It may eliminate the need to extract permanent teeth. It's not just braces anymore. Gentle orthopedics are inclusive of techniques from around the world. A deficient jaw can be grown bigger and will be healthier later on in life.
When a orthodontist removes permanent teeth, it makes the tongue space smaller and this may be a factor in a healthy airway later on in life. While this is not true in all cases, it should be considered before permanent teeth are removed.
Our goal is to create a beautiful smile, a good bite, and healthy pain-free functioning jaw joints.
If you don't have time to do it right the first time when are you going to have time to do it again?
Why Should You Choose Dr. Rutrick?
Dr. Rutrick has been practicing orthodontics in Atlanta for over 30 years, and is a pioneer in the the field of surgical and non-surgical distraction osteogenesis. He strives to achieve excellence in both aesthetic beauty and pain-free function. His specializes in treatment of TMJ and migraines.
Dr. Rutrick provides orthodontic treatment for a variety of situations, including:
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Early Orthodontic/Orthopedic Intervention (beginning age 3)
Robert E. Rutrick D.M.D, M.Sc.D
Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics
American Academy of Crainio-facial & Cervical Pain
Member American Association of Cleft Lip & Palate
Cases that are out of the ordinary are accepted as challenges by Dr. Rutrick,
and he brings unique creativity, innovation and dedication to resolve the specific orthopedic/orthodontic needs presented.
Complex cases may require the services of other dentists, physicians or specialists (e.g. ENT, oral surgeon, plastic surgeon, speech pathologist, etc.) and when indicated a team will be brought together to evaluate the case, confirm a diagnosis, and establish a treatment plan for the patient.
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