Orthodontist

An orthodontist is a dental specialist who straightens teeth and corrects bite and jaw alignment. You examine patients, take X-rays and digital scans, plan treatment, and place and adjust braces, clear aligners, retainers, and other appliances over months or years. Many of your patients are teenagers, but a growing share are adults. Your days are made of short, repeated appointments, and you work with dental assistants and office staff who help run a steady, patient-centered schedule.