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Chances are that if you've had braces, an orthodontist took care of your teeth during that time. Essentially, an orthodontist's job is to correct a bad bite, known as a malocclusion. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) describes its field of dentistry as specializing in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.

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