An orthodontist is not just your average every day dentist. It takes a great deal of dedication and focus to truly become a great orthodontist. On average, orthodontist spend up to 8 years more than dental school to become specialists. That alone shows you how much an orthodontist has to work for his passion.
That being said, while all orthodontists are great, it takes an extra something special to become the top Toronto orthodontist. Toronto is a big city, with hundreds of orthodontists to choose from. Follow our guide to know exactly what you have to look for.
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What makes an orthodontist earn the title of “top Toronto orthodontist” ?
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Credentials:
As we stated, studying for being an orthodontist is a grueling, and very long process. So imagine if your orthodontist had to go through all that in a fine dental school such as the University of Detroit Mercy. Dr. Hirsch graduated there in 1996, and since the have poured his heart and soul into the profession. Not only that, but he actually was a clinical orthodontics instructor in the university of Toronto up until 2012. So not only has he graduated from a fine institution, but also helped shape the minds and skills of future orthodontists.
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Vast experience:
Orthodontics is all about experience. The clinical part is rather simple, but the mental part is nothing like that. Only experience can tell an orthodontist when to push, when to pull, when to create spaces and when to close them. Having the know-how to properly move the teeth to the exact location required – up to the millimeter – takes not only great knowledge, but years and years of practicing. With over 25 years of experience, almost nobody possesses as much knowledge as Dr. Hirsch.
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Office setting:
Getting braces is a long journey. During the year or more of your treatment, you would be visiting your orthodontist at least once a month. That’s a lot of visits. If you are uncomfortable with his office, you will be uncomfortable for quite a while. So not only does the orthodontist you choose has to have great experience and knowledge, but you have to be comfortable with his office, his method of work and his overall workflow.
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Reviews and Pictures:
In today’s world of dentistry, everything is documented. All dentists – especially orthodontists – possess great knowledge in the field of dental photography. These photos are used mainly to showcase the patients they treated, and how well the results turned out. By searching through their websites, you can see for yourself how a case similar to yours turned out.
The same goes for reviews. They are considerd your window into that orthodontists world and how his patients view him. Someone like you probably went through the same process of searching for an orthodontist, so their input will greatly help your decision.
Where is Dr. Hirsch’s office located?
Forest Hill Village orthodontics, led by Dr. Hirsch and a wonderful team, is just around the corner at 740 Eglinton Ave W, #202, Toronto, ON M5N 1C4. Give us a call on 416-789-1231 to schedule your consultation.