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.
However, most General Dentists choose to exclude certain procedures that they do not do routinely and therefore refer patients to specialists like Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons or Periodontists. The specialist will usually confer with the General Dentist on where the implants are to be placed.