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Dr. Douglas M Palaganas DDS, Orthodontist
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Dr. Douglas M Palaganas DDS

Orthodontist

3306 Jerusalem Ave Wantagh NY, 11793

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Dr. Douglas Palaganas practices Orthodontics in Wantagh, 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. Palaganas may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Palaganas 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. Douglas M Palaganas DDS's Practice location

Practice At 3306 Jerusalem Ave

3306 Jerusalem Ave -
Wantagh, NY 11793
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New patients: 516-221-0925
Fax: 516-221-6395

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NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl

2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE EAST MEADOW NY 11554

Head west on Jerusalem Avenue (NY 105) 1.5 mi
Turn right onto Newbridge Road (NY 106) 2.3 mi
Turn left onto Hempstead Turnpike (NY 24) 2646 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

PLAINVIEW HOSPITALl

888 OLD COUNTRY ROAD PLAINVIEW NY 11803

Head east on Jerusalem Avenue (NY 105) 1.1 mi
Turn left onto Alken Avenue 558 ft
Take the ramp on the left 578 ft
Merge left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway (NY 135) 5.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Old Country Road 1119 ft
Turn right onto Old Country Road 616 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

ST JOSEPH HOSPITALl

4295 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE BETHPAGE NY 11714

Head east on Jerusalem Avenue (NY 105) 1.1 mi
Turn left onto Alken Avenue 558 ft
Take the ramp on the left 578 ft
Merge left onto Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway (NY 135) 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards NY 107: Hicksville 944 ft
Turn left onto Hicksville Road (NY 107) 2346 ft
Make a slight right onto Stewart Avenue 1.1 mi
Turn right onto Arthur Avenue 1018 ft
Turn right onto Broadway 1650 ft
Turn right onto Windhorst Avenue 272 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left