Meet Dr. Freedman & Dr. Haas, Your West Palm Beach Orthodontists
YOUR BOARD-CERTIFIED ORTHODONTISTS
Dr. Douglas Freedman &
Dr. Sharon Haas
Dr. Sharon Haas is a distinguished orthodontics expert with a strong academic background, recognized for her published work in reputable trade journals and frequent invitations as a speaker at prestigious conferences like the American Association of Orthodontics Annual Session.
Dr. Douglas Freedman, a New York native, has been dedicated to serving smiles in West Palm and Wellington for over three decades. As a lifelong educator, he also contributes to training new orthodontists at PBSC's Dental Research Center.
Why an Orthodontist in West Palm Beach?
Orthodontist vs. Dentist
An orthodontist is a dentist, but a dentist is not an Orthodontist. All orthodontists are dentists first, but though not every dentist has the qualifications to be an orthodontist. Dr. Freedman & Dr. Haas continued her formal education for 2 or 3 additional years before receiving the necessary license and certification. As an orthodontist, Dr. Freedman & Dr. Haas has spent years studying nothing but how and why to move teeth. This includes what to do, how to plan, and how to execute the appropriate treatment plan.
Why does it matter if you see your West Palm Beach Orthodontist?
Specialists receive additional training to give them the skills needed to deal with more complex orthodontic problems. Dentists receive basic orthodontic training which allows them to perform root canals, extract wisdom teeth, and treat young children who do not need to see an orthodontist yet.
Seeing a specialist like your West Palm Beach orthodontist may change your experience in braces by:
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- Providing additional treatment options.
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- Giving you more efficient treatment and visits, because it is the office's primary area of care.
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- Knowing that you'll receive the best possible outcome on your treatment plan, especially if you have severe bite problems that need to be addressed.
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- Personal experience treating multiple cases that share your unique concerns
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- Being seen more quickly, as a family dentist will be focused on longer patient cases or emergencies throughout the day.
You may think it's easier to have your orthodontic work completed by your dentist. Convenience shouldn't be a concern, because you will only be stopping by your West Palm Beach orthodontist's offices every six to eight weeks.
And don't let price be a problem either! Freedman & Haas Orthodontics is proud to provide affordable treatment in the West Palm Beach area.
Testimonials from your West Palm Beach orthodontist patients
Highly recommend Dr. Hass and Dr. Friedman for braces. They both paid close attention to detail to perfect my smile. The staff was wonderful and welcoming. Will continue recommending them to family and friends.
-Mildred Castro
I have been going to Friedman and Haas since my kids were little and they are adults now, and they have always been very professional and have always done great work. Now I use them for Invisalign’s (for myself) and they’re always available when I need them, if I need to come in and get something fixed and or looked at they’re always available everybody that works there is so friendly. They always do such a good job, and the entire office is a very clean environment.
-Shannon McWilliams
It’s been five years since I wore braces but I still remember how helpful and caring they were every step of the way, they always were so happy to have me in their office every time I had to go in for a check-up. I highly recommend them!
-Ben