There are a lot of different oral problems people encounter. No one is exempted from it (except those who are orally hygienic). The most common problem people suffer from is that of tooth decay. This can be very painful (depending how grave the decay is) but of course, there are the dentists and orthodontists who can and will save you from your torment.
In the academe, Orthodontics and Dentistry are two separate courses. Orthodontics is a branch of Dentistry that deals with malocclusions that may or may not result to the irregularity of the teeth. Dentistry on the other hand, has a much more general scope and is defined as the treatment of all oral cavities.
No matter what their profession is defined, it is a fact that both of them are vital for our teeth care—we need them in order for us to maintain healthy teeth and gums
As they say, all doctors have their own specialization and yes even dentist! Specialized dentist or orthodontics, dealt with straightening and alignment of teeth. On a regular basis, the patient is advised to wear braces or retainer over a long period of time. Before proceeding to such operation, the orthodontist, as a rule, assess the patient’s teeth if it really needs such procedure.