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.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: General dentists perform general dentistry, but some like to 'spread their wings' and do some specialty treatments, like surgeries and orthodontic treatments... an orthodontist is a dentist who 'went the extra mile' to perfect his ortho skills, and does nothing else... Yes, go to an orthodontist.
Many general dentists perform orthodontic treatment routinely, even though they have not completed residency training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics nor are they board certified. Because of this, it is important for patients to determine if they should receive their orthodontics treatment from a general dentist or an orthodontist.