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Dr. Ernie Ricardo Banks DDS

Orthodontist

4/5(27)
6009 Oxon Hill Rd Suite 220 Oxon Hill MD, 20745
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4/5

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Dr. Ernie Banks practices Orthodontics in Oxon Hill, MD. 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. Banks may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Banks 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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6009 Oxon Hill Rd Suite 220 -
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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New patients: 301-839-4965
Fax: 301-839-4966

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Dr. Ernie Ricardo Banks DDS has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 27 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthodontist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Head northeast on Oxon Hill Road (MD 414) 1288 ft
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Merge left onto Indian Head Highway (MD 210) 1.4 mi
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