WHO/Godfrey Xuereb. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. Once associated with high-income countries, obesity is now also prevalent in low- and middle-income countries.
Well the same goes for you teeth. An Orthodontist is specialized just in braces and such. A general dentist is more for fillings, extractions, cleanings, crowns, etc.
The simple answer, and the truth is: there is no difference. Both are professionally-trained doctors who have gone through medical training to become dentists. The only difference is in the name. That said, it is interesting to think about the two different professional titles, and how they imply slightly different things. A Doctor of Dental Surgery, such as our own Dr. Wes Mullins, implies a specialty in operating on our mouths to correct dental ailments.