Braces....Dentist or Orthodontist?

Question

My child needs braces. My dentist does braces and quoted me a price. I went to an orthodontist to get a second opinion. The cost was more, but I was told by the orthodontist that they specialized in braces, but a dentist does not. Is it worth the extra money?

Answer 1

Absolutely! Most dentists will send patients to an orthodontist. Remember, you get what you pay for. Since an orthodontist is a specialist, he will know what to do if a problem arises.

Answer 2

definitely an orthodontist, actually i have never heard before of dentists making braces. he could be ok but i wouldnt take the risk because i am not in a position to judge by myself if the braces the dentist offers me are the right ones. besides after u put on the braces u need follow-ups, someone who will monitor the child's course and again the orthodontist is the expert here. if money is a very important issue for u why dont u try to negotiate the price a bit by telling him the actual price the dentist offered :)

Answer 3

I definitely think that the orthodontist is worth the extra money. They have a lot more training, and if something goes wrong, they would probably be better equipped to handle it. Also, they have likely handled many more cases than the dentist has, and experience always shows. Braces suck, and you want to get them off in the least amount of time with the best results.

Answer 4

You should see an orthodontist. Orthodontists specialize in fixing teeth/malocclusions. They are versed in the newest and latest treatments to make your smile perfect. The cost of going to an orthodontist is expensive, but it is worth it in the long run. If you do not take care of your teeth, it can cause serious problems and cause you more money and trouble in the long run. I would go to an orthodontist and get a consultation. You can ask other mothers and fathers who their child is seeing and consider seeing their orthodontist. If you start your child young, your orthodontist can coordinate a plan with your dentist and work together to get your child the best smile.

Answer 5

Nah... let your dentist do it!

Orthodontist.. naturally are going to be more expensive, thats their speciality.

Your dentist, has the creditals... he has to. A General Dentist, can not do braces on anyone without the proper schooling. More and more dentist are doing braces nowadays, so they can get that extra cash! It doesnt mean, he'll be bad at it just because its not his speciality. Trust me, he had to have training/schooling in it, just like all those others did.

Answer 6

it is definitely worth the extra money. Actually any amount is worth it to improve a child's self esteem. An orthodontist would know more than a dentist. Good luck

Answer 7

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Answer 8

We faced this exact same dilemma. My husband works in the dental field (not a dentist) and we chose the orthodontist because they are the ones who fix the dentists problems if/when the braces go wrong. In saying that, if it's not a complicated case a dentist is just fine (meaning just straightening a few teeth, not bite corrections or jaw problems). Also something to think about "If you had a brain tumor would you go to a brain surgeon or a gynecologist? They're both medical doctors. Get the point.

Answer 9

I'm adult who just got braces off. I went to an orthodontist and would never trust a dentist to take care of my orthodontic needs. Orthodontists specialize in straightening teeth and dentists are more general.

Answer 10

Don't know. I've never really heard of a dentist doing braces. Maybe ask him for references of people he has placed braces on in the past to see how they turned out.