What is the difference between a specialist Orthodontist & general Dentist?

Orthodontics and dentists both help patients improve their oral health, but in different ways.
A specialist orthodontist has a special interest in mainly orthodontics and has undertaken
additional specialist training in orthodontics. They are more specialised and able to treat
patients with more complex needs. Another difference is that orthodontics specialise in
helping patients with the alignment of their teeth, improving their bite, or fitting them for
corrective braces and devices. A general dentist may be able to assist with the alignment of
your teeth but they are limited in the types of cases they can do.

What an orthodontist can help with?

Orthodontists help with crooked teeth, but they assist patients with other issues as well.
These include overbites and underbites, crossbites, spaces between teeth, overcrowding of
teeth, and the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

What brace options are available?

At All Saints Dental Clinic we offer a wide range of Specialist Braces including

• Damon
• Invisalign
• Fixed Ceramic Braces: Various Brands
• Fixed Metal Braces: Various Brands