Our Orthodontic practice is committed to enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art orthodontic procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve.
Dr. Shank is a Board Certified Orthodontist - less than 17% of orthodontists are Board Certified. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use the most up to date orthodontic treatments and materials to help you achieve a beautiful new smile. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
Dr. Shank is a Board Certified Orthodontist - less than 17% of orthodontists are Board Certified. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use the most up to date orthodontic treatments and materials to help you achieve a beautiful new smile. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
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About Board Certification
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All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, but at this time only 1 in 3 orthodontists have continued on to complete Board Certification. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification process signifies a unique achievement-a significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics.
First Visit
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Dr. Duane Shank and his caring staff strive to coordinate every stage of your orthodontic treatment to make the experience as seamless and stress-free and possible. Here's what to expect during your initial complimentary consultation with Dr. Shank. Upon your arrival at the office of Smithtown Orthodontics, please notify our receptionist.
Easy Financing
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Our goal at the office of Smithtown Orthodontics is to make orthodontic treatment affordable for everyone. As a matter of convenience to patients, Dr. Shank also offers an automatic draft from checking accounts or credit cards. We review all the fees associated with treatment and the financial options available during your complimentary orthodontic consultation.
Before and After
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Browse our "Smile Gallery" to view 'Before' and 'After' photos of successful patient treatments. Our results with various patients show the thoroughness of our work. Please note patients depicted in photos have provided their consent to display their pictures online. Each patient is unique, and results may vary.
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Orthodontics is one of many dental specialties. The word "orthodontics" is derived from the Greek words "orthos" - meaning proper or straight, and "odons" - meaning teeth. Orthodontics is specifically concerned with diagnosing and treating tooth misalignment and irregularity in the jaw area.
Initially, orthodontic treatments were geared toward the treatment of teens and pre-teens, but these days around 30 percent of orthodontic patients are adults.There are many advantages to well-aligned teeth, including easier cleaning, better oral hygiene, clearer speech, ease in chewing and swallowing food, and a more pleasant smile.
Initially, orthodontic treatments were geared toward the treatment of teens and pre-teens, but these days around 30 percent of orthodontic patients are adults.There are many advantages to well-aligned teeth, including easier cleaning, better oral hygiene, clearer speech, ease in chewing and swallowing food, and a more pleasant smile.
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