Okay, first things first!  It is important to note that all orthodontists are dentists, but very few dentists are orthodontists.  What does this actually mean?  Well, all dentists must attend an accredited dental school for four years and they must pass the dental board examinations afterward to be licensed to practice dentistry in their state.  Once they are licensed, they can “technically” do anything within the realm of dentistry.  This includes orthodontics (braces and Invisalign), oral surgery (extraction of teeth ...