What Is an Orthodontist and Why Go See One?

Orthodontia is the dental specialty dealing with the movement, realignment or space maintenance of the teeth. Braces or orthodontic procedures vary from person to person, but we will discuss them here at length. Firstly, we will talk about how a dentist becomes an orthodontist. A dentist has to get a four-year degree then go on to dental school to obtain the doctorate in dentistry. This is another four-year degree. Once that is completed the dentist may choose to go on to a dental specialty.

If they decide to go on to be a specialist, they will need to go an …