Education Requirements
How many years of college do you need before dental school?
4 years
How many teeth does an adult human have?
32
What's the main tool an orthodontist uses to tighten braces?
Wire
How many people are typically on a team at an orthodontic office?
Typically 5-10 people including front desk, assistants, and the doctor
What are the metal squares glued to your teeth called?
Brackets or Braces
What is the next step in schooling after college to become an orthodontist? How many years?
Dental School, 4 years!
Which teeth are the strongest and designed for crushing food?
Molars!
How often do patients usually come in to see an orthodontist?
Every 4-8 weeks
On average, how much does an orthodontist make per year in the United States?
$200,000
What's the clear, removable alternative to metal braces?
Aligners or Invisalign
What's the name of the special dental school that orthodontists attend?
Orthodontic residency
What's the white protective coating on your teeth called?
Enamel
Besides treating patients, what else does Doctor Lane do during his day?
Reviewing treatment plans, consulting with patients, or running the business
Besides the orthodontist, name one other job that exists inside an orthodontic office
Orthodontist assistant, office manager, receptionist, treatment coordinator, or social media/marketing,
How many different types of braces exist?
Several — metal, ceramic, lingual
Besides schooling, what's one big requirement to become a licensed orthodontist?
Passing state board exams
If you never brush your teeth, what builds up and causes cavities?
Plaque
What's one thing that makes being an orthodontist rewarding besides the money?
Seeing people gain confidence
True or false — an orthodontist also has to run a business on top of treating patients
True — they manage staff, budgets, and patient schedules
True or false — you can eat whatever you want while wearing braces.
False
Doctor Lane went to college for four years, then dental school for four years, then orthodontic residency for how many years?
2 years!
How long do braces usually stay on your teeth?
2-3 years
Doctor Lane has been an orthodontist for how many years?
1 1/2 years!
How many patients can an orthodontist see in a single day?
30-50
After braces come off, what do you have to wear to keep your teeth straight?
Retainer