Orthodontics is a Dying Field!? (or is it?) | Orthodontists out of business?

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Is orthodontics a dying field? Are orthodontists all going to be out of work soon?
We got this question just a couple days ago but I have continuously heard this for the past decade or more. I love talking about this because I hear it in my own field as well. There are a lot of Orthodontist who have been saying for ages that the field is shrinking/dying.
To that I say "you're mad!". I believe the field is getting exponentially bigger due to all the insane marketing from all of these larger corporations. I can't image how much Invisalign spends on marketing but believe me that helps bring in more patients.
In this video I go through my beliefs about the Orthodontic field. I love this profession and I hope I convey this feeling.
As always if you have questions or comments please leave them below and I'll do my best to answer. Thanks for watching and please subscribe to hear my weekly videos.
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@felixgomez6678 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 13 and I really want to be one. Every time I go to my appointment for my braces I just love talking to the workers and orthodontist on what they do and it makes me so excited. I do know it’s a lot of work but it’s a pretty cool job to me

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

I think so too:)

@nandikasavaskar607 Жыл бұрын

Love this video! Such an inspiration ✨️ 💖

@eventhewhitekid101 4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Coughlin, Thank you so much for this refreshingly optimistic and honest video on the future of orthodontics. This question has certainly been on my mind as a discerning new dental school grad. Thank you for this perspective!

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@garrisonwilliams4839 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the detailed video!👍

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@nashwanasr6396 Жыл бұрын

I really like the positivity 👍👌

@hollyerwin-qw6hv 6 ай бұрын

I'd never go to an online provider where you don't get IPR and you don't even see your dentist. I'm going to see the best orthodontist I can find in my city. Totally worth it for a high quality experience and a skilled professional. I'd never take risks with my teeth. I live in UK.

@cardiacmyxoma4073 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. Nate, could you make a video on opening a practice? I know that it's a vast topic but I (and others perhaps) would greatly appreciate an introductory-style video. Thanks again for all you do, take care!

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Angela. Love that idea and I've got that question asked a lot. Actually in the midst of opening 2 at the moment so would be a good refresher for me too!

@makaniross823 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for answering my question!! Love your videos

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the question!

@billrussell4832 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for touching on this topic doc. There is alot of doom and gloom on sdn.

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

Yes there is but Ortho is amazing!

@user-fh7lc4ix5s 11 ай бұрын

Although some people say ortho is dying due to emerging aligner market, another side argues that ortho now only brought down on par with other specialties, because ortho used to do "all" cases (including easy ones), but now GP's do the easy ones and refer complex cases just like all other specialties have been doing. Do you agree with this?

@mykenziehoffman3145 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your perspective. I’ve been interested in ortho for as long as I can remember. But the implications of Invisalign and other aligner companies concerned me into reconsidering specializing in ortho. I would love to hear your perspective in how competition of general dentists providing Invisalign affects an orthodontic office. An orthodontist I work with warned me that the field is difficult to find full time jobs out of residency, so I would love to know how the competition with general dentists adds to this

@ThriveDentist 3 жыл бұрын

Hey MyKenzie. I think having Invisalign and more people doing it/interested in it is great even if DDS are doing it. The more people have access to ortho the better I believe. I'm not sure as far as job opportunities straight out of school but the transition from school to work is tough no matter what direction you choose.

@Sam-rg7tg 7 ай бұрын

How are you doing now?

@jeremic63 4 жыл бұрын

Is it difficult to open your own practice? How difficult and how did you over come it? What kind of situation were you “stuck” on?

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

Yes not gonna lie it's tough. You have to change your psychology from being an operator to a business owner. Takes a lot of practice and time.

@suzannejacobs757 Жыл бұрын

I had crowded bottom teeth. So did my friend “Kate”. I went to orthodontist, she did a direct to consumer aligners. I paid 2k more, but two years later I love my smile. I can floss and just sleep in retainers. Kate is happier with her teeth but she is thinking about going to see an orthodontist.

@nicholaschoi8096 Жыл бұрын

Is this a lucrative field? How much can you expect to make starting out? 200-300k? Thanks

@dzingunyte Жыл бұрын

definitely not. in Lithuania it's like tons of people coming to ortho offices. but you need to have a lot of money for the treatment too. it's private business.

@erinfitch4656 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. Nate! Do you think there is an age limit to becoming an orthodontist? I recently became interested in the field and am planning on applying to dental schools next year. However, I am 25. This would mean I would not begin practicing until age 35. As an orthodontist, do you think this would be too old?

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Erin is 35 is too old I guess I'm over the hill! Definitely go for it and I know people who started their undergrad in their 40s so you are never too old!

@ashleighcoster 3 жыл бұрын

During dental school is there separate classes for people who want to become oral surgeons vs orthodontics, etc.? Or does everyone learn the same thing then learn different post-dental school?

@ThriveDentist 3 жыл бұрын

All the same schooling in dental school.

@ibatheinfijiwater 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a senior in highschool interested in becoming an orthodontist but after research I've realized that dental school alone can cost over 90,000 alone not including cost of residency to specialize. Could u please give information about how you made a plan to pay off your loans while also saving money

@ThriveDentist 3 жыл бұрын

Hey try this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNiGdpmi1t3JeHU.html

@rabiazafaar 4 жыл бұрын

Plz do an office tour I would love to see it

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rabia. I did a tour a year or so ago of our Frisco, Texas office. You can find it here facebook.com/watch/?v=2719825504734925

@rabiazafaar 4 жыл бұрын

Nathan Coughlin okay I’ll check it out thank you 🙏

@carablake5456 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, if I have back and neck tightness could I still be a dentist or orthodontist? Or is it a bad idea to go into this field?

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

You'll probably be fine but like everyone we need to take care of our bodies because without good health nothing else matters:)

@gracychery4525 4 жыл бұрын

Do orthodontists have time for their families?

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. Yes they do. You can work as much or little as you want. You can still have a great lifestyle and only work 2-3 days a week.

@shahumar8599 Жыл бұрын

Can u plzz tell how do u make per month approx

@shahumar8599 Жыл бұрын

How much

@rabiazafaar 4 жыл бұрын

How did u study for the DAT

@ThriveDentist 4 жыл бұрын

Ooh hard to fully remember but I believe the math portion was not that difficult but reading comprehensive and carving (yes in Canada we had a carving portion) was the most difficult. I just basically carved all day and took a ton of reading comprehension tests.

@rabiazafaar 4 жыл бұрын

Nathan Coughlin oh okay thank you 😊 so much