What kind of doctor to i see for the correction of a malocclusion ?

Possible trilogy.: For malocclusion you should start with a gp dentist. They can then send you on to an orthodontist or they may keep you in office to do the braces themselves. If after analysis and x rays you have a jaw alignment problem...You would then be sent on to an oral surgeon. So you can have may 1, 2 or 3 dentists you are dealing with to correct your malocclusion.

Dentist or Ortho: Any general dentist trained and experienced in orthodontics or an orthodontist specialist can diagnose and treat malocclusion.

Dentist : You could see a general dentist that provides orthodontic services, or you could go to an orthodontist. If your malocclusion is severe you might be better off seeing an orthodontist, but it will likely cost you more.

An orthodontist: I recommend you see an orthodontist to treat your malocclusion. An orthodontist is a specialist in the treatment of malocclusions. An orthodontist has three years post graduate training in orthodontics and is best trained to treat all types of malocclusions. A general dentist can treat you, but that person may not have the in-depth training an orthodontist has.

Dentist: See your dentist first and then get a referral to an orthodontist.

Specialist?: A general dentist is the place to start. He will evaluate your malocclusion and decide if it is minor and easily treated by slightly recon touring some of your teeth. If it is more involved he may refer you to an orthodontist or a periodontist. There are a few general dentist who limit there practices TMJ and its causes, malocclusion being one possibility.

Dentist: See a whole body dentist or orthodontist who looks at how the whole body is aligned. You don't want to deal only with alignment because your body can be affected negatively.

Orthodontist: A general dentist is a great place to ask questions about your malocclusion. He or she can provide referrals to well known and certified specialists in orthodontics.

Orthodontist: See your family dentist for referral to orthodontist. Although some general dentists do braces, it's not the same as seeing a specialist with at least 2 years (5, 000+ hours) of concentrated training in a supervised residency program after completing dental school, who then limits his practice to just that specialty. So ask your dentist for referral to the best orthodontist he knows.