There are no ‘rules’ stating your general dentist can’t use aligners or braces to straighten teeth. However, just like with medical doctors, it is important to specialists – extra experience and training matter! Would you ever consider having your primary care physician deliver your baby? or do brain surgery on you? No way! Some general dentists dabble in orthodontics and may have some basic skills and training. However, Dr. Miller is an Orthodontic Specialist! Which means AFTER becoming a general dentist, he completed 3 additional years of residency training to become an orthodontist. He has been exclusively doing orthodontics for over 15 years. A primary care dentist simply cannot offer the same level of care.