Orthodontists and dentists are often used back and forth or thought of as the same. While both orthodontists and dentists often provide similar services and may specialize in the same medical field by practicing oral health, the roles of an orthodontist and dentist, as well as their education, are much different.   At Smile Dental, our clinic provides a distinctive difference as we have integrated our dental services and orthodontic treatments together. With both dentists and orthodontists working together in our clinic, as well as our other dental staff, we work towards the best interests of our patients, and each day we strive to deliver top-quality dental care in our safe, comfortable, and caring environment.   Orthodontists are a special type of doctor that provides specific dental treatments to prevent and treat teeth and jaw issues. Often, orthodontists will use either fixed or removable dental devices like bands, braces, and retainers like Invisalign to change the positioning of the teeth within the mouth. Often, orthodontists will treat the following with Invisalign:   - Crooked teeth - Underbite or overbite issues - Crowded teeth - Jaw misalignment - Spaced out teeth