“Hmmmmmm. Let me see. It looks like you have an overbite. You have many choices so you can get it fixed.”. There are a lot of things that are done and the orthodontist does more than just put braces on.  The Orthodontist do a lot of things and their are special things that are done.

Educational background
Some things that are needed to become a orthodontist is to have a bachelor's degree, you are also required to have your GED and high school diploma. Some things that aren't required but may help is “coursework in anatomy, chemistry, physics, biology and anatomy is encouraged. Taking a foreign language is also helpful, since orthodontists treat patients from various nationalities”(“Does The Orthodontist Really Do Anything Except Braces?”). Also you need to go to dental school dental school is for 4 years you will have to graduate and have a certificate.

What is a orthodontist
The orthodontist does more than just put braces on and tighten them. A orthodontist a first step into fixing your teeth before you even try and go to a oral surgeon. The orthodontist can fix your teeth before you even try to get surgery on your teeth or anything else. “If you have a tooth that may be impeding another tooth and the Dentist wants to pull it you might think "No way!" but feel like you have no other choice. Perhaps an Orthodontist can straighten that tooth through "non-removal" means so you don't have to get it pulled”(“Educational Skills Required to Become an Orthodontist”).

How much money orthodontist do make
  Orthodontist get an average wage of 160000 and 240000 depending on their work and level of experience. “Orthodontists will most likely receive an average wage of Two Hundred Thousand Five Hundred dollars per year”. “Orthodontists are compensated most highly in Georgia, where they earn a compensation of close to $22749” (www recruiter.com)

Conclusion
There are many things that orthodontist do they put braces on and they should be your first choices to go to before you go to a oral surgeon. Orthodontist have to go to dental school and have many degrees and should know many things because of their patients.