
Dr. Robert Curtis Ferris DMD
Orthodontist
1 School St Suite 304 Glen Cove NY, 11542About
Dr. Robert Ferris practices Orthodontics in Glen Cove, NY. 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. Ferris may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Ferris 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Kenneth A Zipkin DDS MS30 School St Glen Cove NY 11542
- Joana Forsea DDS3 SCHOOL ST STE 202 GLEN COVE NY 11542
- Dr. Dorothy E Whalen DDS3 School St Glen Cove NY 11542
Nearest Hospitals
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
300 COMMUNITY DRIVE MANHASSET NY 11030GLEN COVE HOSPITALl
101 ST ANDREWS LANE GLEN COVE NY 11542ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, ROSLYNl
100 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD ROSLYN NY 11576