Read the travel blog below: I'm constantly practicing my Spanish! (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala) After returning from my time at the coffee plantation and Cuba I moved in with a new family. My experience here has been totally different and just as interesting.
An orthodontist is a specialist in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. All orthodontists are dentists, but only about six percent of dentists are orthodontists. Admission to orthodontic programs is extremely competitive and selective. It takes many years to become and orthodontist and the educational requirements are demanding. An orthodontist must complete college requirements before starting a three-to five-year graduate program at a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA).
A Dr. Dante A. Gonzales, DMD , Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, answered. Invisalign is an appliance just like braces. Any licensed dentist can provide orthodontic treatment, including using braces or Invisalign. Usually, it would be best to start with an orthodontist. Orthodontists are specialists in moving teeth. However, the doctor's ability to use Invisalign effectively depends upon their training and experience.