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Dr. Kenneth Thompson Miller DDS, MS
Orthodontist
113 Foy Dr Rocky Mount NC, 27804About
Dr. Kenneth Miller practices Orthodontics in Rocky Mount, NC. 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. Miller may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Miller 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. Richard David Alston DDS, MSD120 Clinton Ct Rocky Mount NC 27804
- Dr. Kenneth Thompson Miller DDS MSCO113 Foy Dr Rocky Mount NC 27804
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