\n| Feature<\/b><\/td>\n | Dentist <\/b><\/td>\n | Orthodontist<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Def.<\/b><\/td>\n | General professional who deals with oral health issues.<\/td>\n | A dental specialist expert in correcting jaw alignment and teeth problems.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Education<\/b><\/td>\n | A dental degree such as (DDS, DMD, BDS, or equivalent).<\/td>\n | Dental degree plus an additional 2-3 years of specialization in orthodontics.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Main Focus<\/b><\/td>\n | Diagnoses, prevention, and treatment of different dental issues like cavities, gums, root canals, etc.<\/td>\n | Jaw alignment, Teeth straightening, gap filling, and bite correction, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Treats Tooth decay<\/b><\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n | No, refers patients to a dentist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Crooked Teeth<\/b><\/td>\n | Might offer minor solutions<\/td>\n | Specialized in treating crooked teeth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Bite Issues<\/b><\/td>\n | Limited treatments<\/td>\n | Expert in dealing with underbites, overbites, cross bites, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Braces Use<\/b><\/td>\n | Rarely<\/td>\n | Yes, offer braces such as metal. Ceramic, lingual, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Treats children?<\/b><\/td>\n | No<\/td>\n | Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Jaw alignment<\/b><\/td>\n | Doesn\u2019t deal with it<\/td>\n | Yes works with oral surgeons.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Treatments offered<\/b><\/td>\n | Dentists offer crowns, bridges, fillings, gum care and extractions.<\/td>\n | Invisalign, braces, retainers, lingual braces, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| When to visit?<\/b><\/td>\n | For the usual routine dental care<\/td>\n | When you face bite problems or alignment issues.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | |