Why is an orthodontist not an orthodentist?

Answer 1

The difference between a dentist and orthadontist is basicly that an othadotist speacializingin the science of realining the jaw and teeth which is why thry slap braces on your face, a dentist just helps you with overall dental health ex plaque removal teeth whitaning etc

Answer 2

Orthodontics is dentistry, and orthopaedics is for bone care Orthodontics is a special field of dentistry that aims to treat bad bites and to correct teeth alignment through braces, corrective procedures and other appliances.

Dental-facial Orthopaedics is a dental specialty that includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception and correction of bad bites, as well as neuromuscular and skeletal irregularity of the developing or mature oral-facial structures.

Answer 3

No, Orthodontist and dentist do not do the same work, A orthordonist will help your teeth by giving you braces or ratanier. but a denist will pull teeth, clean them etc, a othordontist does not touch you teeth.

Answer 4

Both are dentists, however, the orthodontist has specialized in the alignment of teeth and treatment for disease & disorders involving the alignment and positioning of teeth (called anomalies).

Answer 5

The orthodontist is a dentist, but not all dentists are orthodontists. Dentist diagnoses and treats problems in the cavity of the mouth. Orthodontists treat misalignments in the mouth, called malocclusions, such as extra teeth, crowded teeth, congenitally missing teeth, and spacing problems.

Answer 6

Well, an orthodontist works on braces, spacers, and retainers those kind of things. Whereas, a dentist cleans teeth, fills cavities and informs you with knowledgeable facts about teeth.

Answer 7

in orthodontist is not better than a dentist he just makes more money!

Answer 8

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