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What is an orthodontist?

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What is an orthodontist? Orthodontists  is a dental specialist who undergoes 3+ years in the field of orthodontics which is a branch of dentistry treat patients with conditions such as crooked teeth which are also called dental malocclusions. An orthodontist will diagnose a case using study models and orthopantomogram which are very essential in deriving the right treatment plan for the patient. The department of orthodontics also includes dentofacial orthopedics involving the study and correction of any abnormalities in the growth phase of the dento facial apparatus. What is the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist? Orthodontists and dentists deal with patients to resolve many dental and oral health problems. Orthodontics is one of the eight dental specializations and it deals with the correction of various malocclusions. Orthodontists treat many malocclusions such as underbite,

What is a pediatric dentist?

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What is a pediatric dentist? Pediatric dentists  are specially trained in MDS which is a post-graduate programme in India to handle kids from early infancy to the age proceeding up to their teenage. They are specially trained for three years to administer dental and oral health care with respect to your child s teeth. Parents usually see the deciduous dentition (baby teeth) appearing in the oral cavity at about the age of six to seven months. The primary dentition usually exfoliates around the age of seven or eight to give way to the permanent dentition. Space maintainers can be placed by the pediatric dentists in case of early exfoliation to allow the permanent teeth to erupt in a proper direction. Comprehensive pediatric dental care for children is required for your child at this stage to prevent any caries or gum diseases. This branch is also called preventive dentistry as the main aim of a pedodontist would also involve in preventing future dental problems such as malo