Have you ever been to the dentist or orthodontist? If so, you know they both help people take care of their teeth. Regular dental checkups keep people healthy. After all, how could we enjoy nutritious foods without our teeth? Everyone needs to see a dentist from time to time. But the same can’t be said for the orthodontist. Why not? What’s the difference between these two doctors?
A dentist is a primary dental care provider. Your dentist oversees your overall oral health. They do regular checkups and diagnose problems. They also treat issues such as cavities. People might see a dentist for fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and root canals.
How does someone become a dentist? First, they graduate high school and go to college. There, they earn an undergraduate degree, such as a B.S. (Bachelor of Science). After college, they attend four years of dental school. In the end, they’ll have either a D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree. These degrees are the same—the name just varies from school to school.
How about orthodontists? They are oral healthcare specialists who deal primarily with the treatment of crooked teeth and malocclusions, or “bad bites.” These usually result from crowded, missing, or extra teeth or misaligned jaws.
Orthodontists straighten teeth and treat “bad bites” in a number of ways. They may use braces, retainers, wires, and bands. These devices move the teeth through your jawbones to help align them.
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