“They both deal with teeth aren’t they the same thing
basically?”…. the answer is NO!
While they both work to keep your mouth nice and healthy,
they both specialize in different things. Your dentist helps you keep your
teeth clean, checking for cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. On the other hand your orthodontist focuses
on development of the face, teeth and jaws which is done by orthodontic
appliances; ie braces.
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Here’s the breakdown:
A dentist helps you maintain your overall oral health care
which includes,
- Check-up every 6-month
- Removing/ repairing problem teeth
- Filling cavities
- & teeth whitening
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An orthodontist helps with issues such as overbites,
underbites, gaps and crowded teeth and determines a treatment that fits your
case which is usually fixed by
- Braces
- Wires
- Retainers
- & other appliances
While you visit our orthodontics office to help maintain
your braces, you still need to visit the dentist. You’re working hard to get
that perfect smile and need to work just as hard to make sure your teeth and
gums are healthy. You can still get cavities while having braces so in addition
to brushing and flossing, remember to visit the dentist two times a year to
keep good oral health.
