Question 1

are orthodontists wealthy?

Accepted Answer

Not really: I guess that all depends upon what your definition of wealthy is. Most orthodontists make a good living, but they wouldn't be considered wealthy. However, some orthodontist do make a great deal of money. There are many factors which determine what the orthodontist makes. I would place orthodontists in the upper middle class as far as yearly salary goes.

Question 2

i need a list of contracted orthodontists?

Accepted Answer

Health Insurance : Hello. HealthTap's free, public site is for education. We don’t have knowledge about coverage from individual health insurance agencies. Recommend that you contact your health insurance company to obtain a list of contracted orthodontists. I don't even have a clue what health insurance agency you use. You live in South Africa - most HealthTap doctors are in the USA.

Question 3

what are the different kinds of orthodontists?

Accepted Answer

Officially 1 kind: An Orthodontist is a Dentist who has completed at least 5,000 hours of additional training, beyond Dental School, in an approved residency program, in all phases of Orthodontic Care, who has passed all the requisite tests, and who limits his/her practice to just the Specialty of Orthodontics.  There are many non-Orthodontists who provide Orthodontic Care, but not with the same level of expertise.

Question 4

my orthodontist is not fixing overbite? im am adult. why?

Accepted Answer

May be best for you: Your orthodontist may have determined that  either correction of your overbite would require jaw surgery ( and the risk/benefit ratio is not favorable), or that extraction of teeth to address the overbite problem might be detrimental to your facial profile and/or jaw joint and dental health. Your orthodontist is in the best position to answer your question based upon your records. Ask him/her.

Question 5

could an orthodontist cancel your treatment?

Accepted Answer

I suppose so...: .... But more info is needed. What was the reason given to you regarding the termination of care? A discussion with your provider is in order.

Question 6

could a dental assistant work for an orthodontist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most orthodontist have dental assistants working in their office. They will need to be trained in certain orthodontic procedures.

Question 7

why did my orthodontist tighten my braces every 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

To move your teeth: As your teeth move from the pressure the wires are placing on them, the wire no longer exerts adequate force. The wires are "tightened" to continue the moving process.

Question 8

i need some help please! why won't my orthodontist tighten my braces anymore?

Accepted Answer

Ask him: Is it at a stage in rx where treatment is progressing smoothly and therefore no "tightening"discomfort felt.  Is there a cooperation problem such as missed appointments or repetitive appliance damage.  Is there a problem wit the fee.  We can't answer this question for you.  You'll have to talk to your othodontist.

Question 9

if i smoke on the occasion (not all the time) will my orthodontist tell my parents?

Accepted Answer

: It will be difficult to know if you are not smoking daily and even if your orthodontist suspects there is no reason he or she will tell your parents.

Question 10

my orthodontist office closed due to covid- 19 i'm about run out wires soon what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Call: Call the Orthodontist's office. Leave a message. They will return your call. I assume your are about to run out of rubber bands. If you are about to run out of rubber bands the specialist Orthodontist can make a decision as to whether to send you more or have you old up until he/she can see you again for a progress evaluation.

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Could a dental assistant work for an orthodontist?

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Why did my orthodontist tighten my braces every 2 weeks?

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I need some help please! why won't my orthodontist tighten my braces anymore?

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If i smoke on the occasion (not all the time) will my orthodontist tell my parents?

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My orthodontist office closed due to covid- 19 i'm about run out wires soon what do i do?

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