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Dr. Kent Wingard Washington D.D.S., Orthodontist
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Dr. Kent Wingard Washington D.D.S.

Orthodontist

5/5(7)
7621 Trenholm Road Ext Suite B Columbia SC, 29223
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5/5

About

Dr. Kent Washington practices Orthodontics in Columbia, SC. 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. Washington may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Washington 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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Dr. Kent Wingard Washington D.D.S.'s Practice location

Dr. Kent Washington, DDS

7621 Trenholm Road Ext Suite B -
Columbia, SC 29223
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New patients: 803-699-9989
Fax: 803-699-8035

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5.0

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Dr. Kent Wingard Washington D.D.S. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthodontist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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