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.
While all dentists must pass board exams, this is only the first level of boards. General dentists can perform any dental procedure, they are held to the standard of care of the specialist in that discipline. What this means is that if a dentist does a root canal, they must do as well as a specialist (an endodontist).