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Dr. David Lawson Forrest

Orthodontist

4/5(7)
729 Thimble Shoals Blvd 7a Newport News VA, 23606
Rating

4/5

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Dr. David Forrest practices Orthodontics in Newport News, VA. 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. Forrest may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Forrest 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. David Lawson Forrest's Practice location

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729 Thimble Shoals Blvd 7a -
Newport News, VA 23606
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New patients: 757-873-8800
Fax: 757-873-2027

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Dr. David Lawson Forrest Other has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 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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RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601

Head northwest on Thimble Shoals Boulevard 254 ft
Make a U-turn onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard 2885 ft
Turn right onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard (US 17) 3582 ft
Continue straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard (VA 312) 4927 ft
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3000 COLISEUM DRIVE HAMPTON VA 23666

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MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITALl

2 BERNARDINE DRIVE NEWPORT NEWS VA 23602

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