
Dr. Alfred Jerome Terp D.M.D.
Orthodontist
6900 Georgia Ave. Nw Building 2, Room 1d0 Washington DC, 20307About
Dr. Alfred Terp practices Orthodontics in Washington, DC. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Terp may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Terp must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
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