Orthodontist

An Orthodontist is one whose dental specialty is Orthodontics. Orthodontics, "orthodontia" or the specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic treatment can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons - improving the general appearance of patients' teeth for cosmetic reasons- but treatment is often prescribed for practical reasons, providing the patient with a functionally improved bite (occlusion)....