What's the difference between orthodontists and dentists?

Orthodontists work with teeth straightening (braces, retainers, pallet expanders, etc.)





Dentists work with the health of your teeth.(teeth cleaning, cavity fillings, tooth pullings, etc.)





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What's the difference between orthodontists and dentists?
Orthodontists = braces.
Reply:no difference they are the same person. They work with teeth.
Reply:the only thing an orthodontist can do is put on braces and make appliances. a dentist can drill and fill teeth sometimes pull. do root canals. make dentures and partials.
Reply:Orthodontist specialize in the straightening of your teeth to give


U a better bite %26amp; smile. Dentist mostly check teeth for cavities


and other teeth, gum related problems.
Reply:Orthodontists put on braces


Dentists make you teeth look better
Reply:An Orthodontist has a Specialty Ed, in addition to General Dentistry. In other words, they have studied a lot more than a general dentist who does Cleaning, Root Canals, Crowns etc.





Their Specialty is to correct teeth, and biting issues with the use of "appliances" (braces).
Reply:an orthodonists specializes in braces ect. a dentist pulls teeth, does root canals ect. an orthodontist gets a lot more money!that is the biggest difference.