About . Dr.Shaik Farhatulla,MDS
Orthodontist and Dentofacial Orthopeadist
I began dental school at age 2.
Well, not officially at age two ... but I did show an early talent for creating houses and rolls with cekmet and wheat flour during my mom's kitchen time
After this early stint in dental school, as I used to stay with my seniors, I earned thousands more hours of continuing education with our dinners. My roommates would talk about general dentistry, and my seniors other would discuss orthodontics. Holiday dinners with extended family were like tight-knit dental conferences
From dinner time dental stories to mastering the art of the smile
Bachelor and Masters in NTR University of Health and Sciences
I used to think about what a normal dentist couldn't do, as they performed procedures like RCTs, crown cuttings, flap surgeries, and even implants. However, no one could specialize in orthodontics, which made me choose this path. While other specializations typically focused on older adults, in orthodontics, the target sample included both adults and teens, which fascinated me. I was mesmerized by the opportunity to make a significant impact by changing their smiles, which reflected on their lifestyle and self-esteem.
After dental college, I spent 3 years in a postdoctoral residency being mentored by some of the preeminent clinicians on the East Coast of Andhra Pradesh and became a certified specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
That's where I learned the art and science of turning adult and adolescent crooked teeth into self-confident smiles.
Treatment philosophy
Some guys like to putter on the golf course. Some get jazzed building cars from scratch. For me, creating logical orthodontic plans and guiding them to fruition over the one to two years your child (or you) are in my care is my passion.
From placing braces left-to-right, to choosing when to begin treatment, there is a method behind each decision.
How old is too old for braces?
The oldest patient I ever placed braces on was 71 years old. She said she wanted to do whatever it took to keep her teeth healthy and looking good for another 30 years.
That said, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends you have an orthodontist evaluate your child for budding orthodontic problems at age This is the best age to identify issues before they become costly problems one or two years later.There are other benefits of starting early, too. Your child will have more confidence before hitting middle school and can avoid bad dental habits now.
Why I started as Consultant Orthodontist
Patients ask me, “why didn’t you name your practice after yourself?”
Today, this website represents the way I practice orthodontics. I pay attention to the appearance of the smile and back it up with methods and systems to get it just right.
The result are great - our patients get an attractive smile with teeth that function the way they should.
My team is here to help
If you are just getting to know us, I appreciate you checking us out!
To learn if it is the right time for your child to get started with braces, you will want to book a braces consultation.
Your braces consultation is a checkup where we identify the problems present and what your child’s treatment would look like.
If treatment is recommended, then we can talk about getting braces and the investment involved. For any portion of treatment your insurance does not cover, there is zero-interest, in-house financing available.
Make it a great day!
Dr. Farhatulla (pronounced as Farha-tulla)
