text: Orthodontic FAQ - Houston TX | Sordelli Orthodontics and Periodontics
  From the greek orthos "straight or proper or perfect"; and odous "tooth", orthodontics is the first specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics"
  An orthodontist is a dental specialist who has received two to three years of additional education and training from an accredited school. Your orthodontist is able to straighten teeth, correct misaligned jaw structure, and improve the function of your smile.