Why choose an orthodontist?

Name: Neo Orthodontics
Telephone: 01665 517855

Transforming your smile is a big decision - and you want to do it with a qualified specialist. While some dentists offer braces at their practice, only an orthodontist has the experience to create a custom treatment programme that will be the most efficient and accurate for your smile.

What is the difference between
a dentist and an orthodontist?

All orthodontists once started out as dentists. A dentist’s job is to look after the health of your teeth, and provide restorative and cosmetics procedures like fillings and crowns.

A Specialist Orthodontist has undergone an additional 3 years of training to get their Masters in Orthodontics. This gives them unique knowledge of the development and management of tooth, jaw and facial irregularities.

Specialist Orthodontists can help you achieve a healthy, functional and symmetrical smile through custom orthodontic appliances like braces and aligners.

What is the difference between
a dentist and an orthodontist?

Orthodontics vs cosmetic dentistry

Orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry are two very different approaches to enhancing your smile.

ORTHODONTICS	COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Solves the problem	Disguises the problem, rather than solving it
Permanent solution (though you may need to wear a retainer at times)	Temporary solution – treatments generally last for 7 to 15 years
Completely natural – all of your natural tooth is conserved	You may need to remove some of your natural tooth material to prepare for treatment

What are the benefits
of orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontic treatment is an investment in your health. Straight teeth are easier to keep clean, so there will be less risk of decay or gum disease. It also protects you from uneven wear and tear, tooth injury, and jaw joint issues like TMJ.

In addition to improving the overall look and symmetry of your smile, orthodontic treatment can improve the function of your teeth. This helps to fix issues with speech, breathing, chewing, and digesting.

As you can see, orthodontic is about a lot more than a pretty smile - but we’re sure you’ll enjoy that too!