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Conversation with Dr. David Sukoff Dr. David Sukoff discusses being a patient alongside his son What made you decide to go through orthodontic treatment with your son? My son, Josh, had a very narrow maxillary arch form and required palatal expansion. He also had a tendency for a Class III malocclusion. I knew that he would require orthodontic treatment from an early age. I had always wanted to improve my smile as well, so I thought there would be no better time than to do it with my son. We could both motivate each other to keep up with the weekly aligner changes. I also thought it was a cool way to “connect” with my son on a different level. It was actually a really fun experience.
Did you have similar clinical issues? We actually do have very similar issues. We both have some overcrowding and a Class III tendency, which the Invisalign® treatment works fantastic with.
Were there any concerns that you had about the process? I really had no concerns about my son and his treatment. He is a very responsible 14-year-old. He is also very much into technology so I knew he would be intrigued by the advanced technology that the Invisalign Dr. David Sukoff with his son, Josh
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Stage 10 David Sukoff, DDS, attended New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry, graduating at the top of his class. Following NYU, he performed his clinical residency in general and hospital-based dentistry at North Shore University Hospital located in Manhasset, New York. He was proud to return to New York University where he was accepted into the coveted Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Residency. Currently, he is a specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics practicing in Merrick, Long Island, New York. Dr. Sukoff can be reached at https://www.merrickortho.com/. Disclosure: Dr. Sukoff has no financial interest in Invisalign.
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