Many people are a little confused about the difference between a dentist and orthodontist and who does what. Here’s an easy check list to make it all a lot simpler.

You don’t need a referral to go to a dentist or an orthodontist but sometimes your dentist may give you a referral if he/she thinks you need specialist orthodontic treatment. Similarly, an orthodontist may refer you to a dentist if you need general dental work or a tooth extraction.












