Giridhar Ponnam
Dentist
8920 Hwy 50 Brampton ON, L6P 3A3About
Dr. Giridhar Ponnam graduated with honours from University of Toronto and specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health.. He has extensive experience in General, Cosmetic dentistry and Orthodontics (Braces). He has special interest in Endodontics (Root canal treatment), Orthodontics (Braces & Invisalign) and Cosmetic dentistry procedures. He is a strong believer of life long learning and keeps himself abreast of the latest dental advancements and training
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Can a normal dentist replace my braces and filling?
Fillings should be general dentist scope of work. Braces obviously should be an orthodontist's work. General dentists like me who had training and experience can do braces, too. But if you want to replace braces, then you should seek an orthodontic consultation first.. READ MORE
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- Academy of General Dentistry
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