Cosmetic Dentist In Ellicott City Is An Invisalign Preferred Provider

Dr. Ray Becker, Ellicott City cosmetic dentist, offers Invisalign for improved orthodontic care for adults and teenagers.

2013-05-12

ELLICOTT CITY, MD, May 12, 2013 (Press-News.org) Experienced cosmetic dentist in Ellicott City, Dr. Ray Becker, is highly qualified to provide Invisalign's clear aligners for his patients. He earned Invisalign Preferred Provider status, a national recognition that can only be achieved by completing continuing education and a proven level of case experience with Invisalign products.

The pioneer in invisible braces, Invisalign carefully selects which dentists will be their Preferred Providers every year. Dr. Ray Becker earned this status based on his successful history of Invisalign treatment and commitment to continually completing Invisalign training, thus qualifying him as one of the most experienced Ellicott City cosmetic dentist.

Dr. Becker, dentist in Columbia, MD, delivers a superior smile experience to patients with crowded, gapped or misaligned teeth. Unlike traditional braces with wires or metal brackets, the Invisalign system uses a series of clear, removable aligners to gradually move teeth into their desired position over the course of treatment. Patients can easily remove the Invisalign trays for everyday activities like eating or brushing teeth without suffering social embarrassment. Most Invisalign total treatment time averages between 9 and15 months, and both teens and adults can benefit from the Invisalign treatment.

"Exceptional smiles are achieved when experience is combined with cutting-edge technology. Invisalign eliminates the discomfort and social stresses that are often associated with traditional braces. It's a remarkable product that has transformed many of my patients' smiles," said Dr. Ray Becker, family dentist in Columbia, MD.

A highly regarded and sought after international lecturer, Dr. Becker also provides information on CEREC and has been on the developmental team of Sirona, which is the manufacturer of CEREC, to develop the next generation of CAD/CIM technology since 2003. He was one of the original users of CEREC in the entire United States and the first in Maryland, having used the system since 1991.

Recently, Dr. Becker even took on the role as the sole international interpretation and certifying instructor for the Total BioPAK system. This system includes the Tscan 3 System from TekScan which analyzes the bite far more accurately than with "carbon paper" alone. He is one of the few dentists in the area using these advanced technologies for better diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of uncomfortable bites, restorations, occlusion, or temporomandibular dysfunction issues.

Dr. Becker, dentist in Ellicott City, offers Invisalign as well as other custom treatment plans at his dental office for improved dental care for his patients of all ages. To view before-and-after patient photos or to learn more about Invisalign, visit Dr. Ray Becker's practice website at http://www.howardcountysmiles.com.

About Dr. Ray Becker, DDS, FAGD: Dr. Ray Becker is a solo practitioner and has been practicing in Howard County since 1987. He specializes in cosmetics and comprehensive care in a general practice environment. Dr. Becker is also one of the first users of CEREC all ceramic, one visit crowns. He studied dentistry at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery (University of Maryland Dental School) in 1986 and graduated with various honors and awards including receiving the Omicron Kappa Upsilon gold key. Dr. Becker continued training with his post-doctoral residency at Prince George's Hospital and Medical Center.

Media Contact:
Dr. Ray Becker
contactus@howardcountysmiles.com
5096 Dorsey Hall Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042-7711
(410) 730-4674
http://www.howardcountysmiles.com

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