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.
Orthodontists are dentists who went on to complete a two-year residency program in orthodontics. They deal with more serious dental problems like issues with tooth and jaw alignment. Most people who have visited an orthodontist did so because their dentist advised them that they needed braces. Both are doctors who specialize in oral care, and both are technically dentists. 2  Orthodontists complete an additional two years of training in orthodontics, the treatment of irregularities in the teeth. 3  All orthodontists are dentists, but only 10 percent of dentists are orthodontists.