Whether being an orthodontist is a great career choice for you or not depends on your level of interest in the role and dedication to hard work. Orthodontics is rated as the 11th best job in the U.S. and the fifth best paying one. There’s also an anticipated job growth of 10% in the coming years. However, according to a survey by Orthodontics Associate, only 6% of dental students successfully undertake this advanced course. So, if you are to pursue this as a career, be ready to dedicate a lot of time and energy to it.