orthodontists
Braces-fitting specialists
Orthodontists are dentists who specialize in correcting misaligned teeth and jaws.
They fit braces, retainers, and other devices to straighten teeth and improve bite alignment.
While all orthodontists are dentists, not all dentists are orthodontists—the specialty requires additional training beyond dental school.
My orthodontist says I'll have braces for two years.
Dental alignment devices
- alignersDevices that straighten teeth
- dentistOral care physician
- specialistExpert in one field
- InvisalignTransparent removable orthodontic system
retainers · dental · practice · certification · residency · training · license · referral
Improper dental alignment
- overbiteExcessive incisor overlap
- underbiteLower jaw extends past upper
- crossbiteLateral jaw misalignment
- crowdingExcessive gathering in limited space
spacing · alignment · bite · jaw · headgear · rubber bands · archwire · brackets
People aged thirteen to nineteen
- adolescentsYouth approaching maturity
- childrenYoung human beings
- adultsFully mature individuals
- smilePleased facial expression
self-esteem · appointments · follow-up · compliance · discomfort · soreness · dietary restrictions · oral hygiene
Contractual risk coverage
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- payment planArranged installment schedule
- costRequired payment amount
- expensiveCosting much money
financing · fees · copay · deductible · out-of-pocket · flexible spending · estimate · investment
braces
Dental alignment devices
- alignersDevices that straighten teeth
- dentistOral care physician
- specialistExpert in one field
Invisalign · retainers · dental · practice · certification · residency · training · license · referral · consultation
malocclusion
Improper dental alignment
- overbiteExcessive incisor overlap
- underbiteLower jaw extends past upper
- crossbiteLateral jaw misalignment
crowding · spacing · alignment · bite · jaw · headgear · rubber bands · archwire · brackets · bonding
teenagers
People aged thirteen to nineteen
- adolescentsYouth approaching maturity
- childrenYoung human beings
- adultsFully mature individuals
smile · self-esteem · appointments · follow-up · compliance · discomfort · soreness · dietary restrictions · oral hygiene · before-and-after
insurance
Contractual risk coverage
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- payment planArranged installment schedule
- costRequired payment amount
expensive · financing · fees · copay · deductible · out-of-pocket · flexible spending · estimate · investment · affordable
- dental professionals
- health insurancepremium, deductible, copay, coverage, health insurance card