Orthodontist is a specialist who takes care of erupted or erupting tooth alignment i.e. occlusion. His role ideally starts from six years of age. But most often parents take their ward for treatment at the age of 12 years to an Orthodontist. There is another specialist Pedodontist or Peadiatric Dentist who is trained into oral health problems of kids. Unfortunately very few dentists stick to speciality practice. Since every specialist is a dental graduate first, so he is capable of treating a lot of dental ailments. So an Orthodontist can treat oral problems of both a kid or an adult apart from his expertise.
Orthodontist is a specialist who takes care of erupted or erupting tooth alignment i.e. occlusion. His role ideally starts from six years of age. But most often parents take their ward for treatment at the age of 12 years to an Orthodontist. There is another specialist Pedodontist or Peadiatric Dentist who is trained into oral health problems of kids. Unfortunately very few dentists stick to speciality practice. Since every specialist is a dental graduate first, so he is capable of treating a lot of dental ailments. So an Orthodontist can treat oral problems of both a kid or an adult apart from his expertise.