Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Ruby Raj?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Ruby Raj for Invisible Orthodontics, Scaling / Polishing, Orthodontic Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Ruby Raj's education qualification?

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Dr. Ruby Raj has the following qualifications - BDS, MDS - Orthodontics.

Question 3

What does Dr. Ruby Raj specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ruby Raj specialises as Orthodontist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Ruby Raj have?

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Dr. Ruby Raj has an overall experience of 10 years. View where has Dr. Ruby Raj practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Ruby Raj?

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A very friendly, cool and confident person who can manage family and profession with passion. Areas of interest include myofunctional orthopedics, accelerated orthodontic treatment using TAD’s and corticotomy, cleft, surgical and oral sleep apnea cases. Have been exposed to unique cases like Anterior Maxillary Distraction. Certified Invisalign Provider.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is an orthodontist?

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An orthodontist is a dentist who deals with prevention, diagnosis and correction  of malpositioned teeth and jaws. They help in correction of improper bite, and malocclusion.

Question 7

Which treatments are given by an orthodontist?

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An orthodontist gives treatments for correction of malocclusion, underbite, crossbite, overbite, spacing, crowding of teeth. He uses many appliances for correction like
- braces
- aligners
- space maintainers
- palatal expander, headgear
- jaw repositioning appliances
He also performs jaw surgery to fix severe malocclusion.

Question 8

What is the education qualification required to become an orthodontist?

Accepted Answer

An orthodontist completes a postgraduate course of 3 years in orthodontics after completion of basic undergraduation in general dentistry (4 yrs).

Question 9

Can an orthodontist perform surgery on my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an orthodontist can perform surgery on your teeth. He can perform jaw surgery to fix severe malocclusion.

Question 10

What is the difference between a dentist and orthodontist?

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An orthodontist has more experience and knowledge regarding treatment of malocclusion, alignment of teeth, and corrective appliancesthan a general dentist. An orthodontist completes a postgraduate course of 3 years in orthodontics after completion of general dentistry, whereas a dentist only deals with tooth caries, gum diseases, and simple root canals.