Frequently Asked Questions

Orthodontics

Date Posted: 12/1/2001

Question Who does Orthodontics?

Answer Any dentist may carry out orthodontic treatment, but the vast majority of cases are handled by specialist orthodontists who have restricted their practice to orthodontics exclusively. A specialist orthodontist has gained additional qualifications and experience to satisfy the requirements of the State Dental Board and therefore use the title "Orthodontist". Orthodontia requires a teamwork approach that involves, at the very least, a general practitioner dentist and an orthodontist. Some severe orthodontics cases also require oral and maxillofacial surgery, which may involve considerable extra cost. The coordination of the course of care must be through a referring dentist.

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