Orthodontist

An orthodontist is a health care professional who specializes in correcting and preventing crooked or misaligned teeth and jaws. Patients may visit an orthodontist for cosmetic or health reasons. Misaligned teeth and jaws can inhibit chewing, speech, and cause sleep apnea, and snoring. An orthodontist typically uses X-Rays to determine a diagnosis and correction methods. Some correction methods an orthodontist may use include braces and retainers.