Dr. Swapp loves almost all aspects of dentistry, but he chose to dedicate his life to the science of orthodontics (what a great headstone quote:). This commitment required him to finish dental school at the top of his class, and then complete an additional 3 years of orthodontic specialty training. Most general dentists are very good at performing a wide variety of dental procedures, but only orthodontists can dedicate 100% of their attention to idealizing your tooth alignment, bite correction, and facial esthetics. There are several factors to consider when choosing the right orthodontist for your family. Scroll down to learn more.