Question 1

What does an orthodontist do?

Accepted Answer

An orthodontist is a dentist with two to three additional years of specialty training in straightening teeth and aligning jaws. They treat crowding, gaps, overbites, underbites, and bite problems using braces, clear aligners, retainers, and other appliances — for kids, teens, and adults.

Question 2

At what age should a child see an orthodontist?

Accepted Answer

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check-up by age 7. Most kids won’t need treatment that early, but a quick evaluation lets the orthodontist catch jaw-growth or bite issues while they’re easiest to guide — and time treatment for the best result with the least hardware.

Question 3

How do I book an orthodontist consultation?

Accepted Answer

Most orthodontists offer a free or low-cost initial consultation — pick a practice above and call, or book online at offices marked "on Intake.Dental." Intake-verified offices also handle your new-patient forms digitally and accept the free Patient Passport, so your records and treatment history move with you between providers.

Orthodontists in Augusta, GA

Carter Orthodontics

David Carter, DMD

Eladio Deleon, DMD, MS

Ellene Craig, DMD

Emily Howell, D.M.D.

Farnaz Namazi, DDS

Isaac Holton, D.M.D.

John C. Martin D.M.D., M.S.

John Stockstill

Lee Andrews, D.M.D.

Michael Rogers, DDS

Paul Trotter, D.M.D.

Robert Crawford, D.M.D.

Rogers And Andrews Orthodontics Partnership

Sajitha Kalathingal, BDS, MS

Sangha Smiles Llc

T. Barrett Trotter, Dmd, Pc

Tobin Trotter, D.M.D.

Veerinder Pannu, BDS, MS

Weston Fortson, DMD

Common questions about orthodontists

What does an orthodontist do?

At what age should a child see an orthodontist?

How do I book an orthodontist consultation?