Without knowing much else about either profession, most people at least understand that dentists and orthodontists both work with teeth. However, it is very important to appreciate that both professions specialize in very different aspects of the teeth.
In other words, just because you have a dentist doesn’t mean you don’t also need an orthodontist. While there are some similarities between the two, chances are good that you may need to make good use of both over the course of your life or the lives of your children. Knowing the difference between the professions may help you make a smarter decision about where to go for which services. Continue reading “Orthodontists and Dentists: Why You Need Both”