What is an orthodontist?
Orthodontists are dentists, who after graduating from 4 years of dental school, continue on to 2 or 3 years of additional education in an accredited orthodontic residency program. By learning more about tooth movement (orthodontics) and the guidance of facial development (dentofacial orthopedics), orthodontists are uniquely educated dental specialists trained to straighten teeth and align jaws.
An orthodontist is a specialist in the field of dentistry. In addition to fulfilling all of the educational requirements to practice dentistry, an orthodontist must complete at least two years of training in an accredited residency program for orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Orthodontists straighten teeth (with braces and other appliances), correct unhealthy bites, and also provide some forms of orthopedic treatment, among other things. The orthodontic specialty was the first recognized specialty in all of dentistry and has existed for over 100 years. Q: What is new in the field of orthodontics? A: There are many recent technical innovations in the field of orthodontics that have made it possible for orthodontists to straighten teeth more efficiently, while also offering a variety of treatment options. For example, advanced computer imaging technology is a driving force behind the Invisalign® appliance. Patients who are candidates for treatment with the Invisalign® system can
