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.
If a general dentist feels that a person needs braces or other corrective devices, he or she will refer the person to an orthodontist. Orthodontists are dentists who have special training in the diagnosis and treatment of teeth and jaws that are misaligned.n orthodontist straightens teeth by applying directed,precise pressure through braces. The constant pressure makes the teeth move within the jaw bone and correct their alignment to a functionally and aesthetically desired location.