In Quebec, there is a great variety of interesting professions. In recent years, orthodontics has begun to interest me a lot. That's what I want to do when I'm older. In this article, I will describe this career, the education required, the tasks involved and how I see this career evolving in the future.

Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the development, diagnosis, prevention and correction of abnormalities, dental positions and dental malocclusions for functional and aesthetic purposes. According to Imaginetonfuture.com, this job requires 10 years of study. First, you have to become a dental surgeon of the Faculty of Odontology. The duration of these studies is six years. You must pass the medical examination at the end of the first year. Then you have to apply for the Certificat d'Etudes Cliniques Spéciales Mention Orthodontie (CESMO), which is another four years. It is also possible to go through a Centre d’Éducation Spécialisé (CES) for two years with a specialization in orthodontics. This way is less formal, but still leads you to this profession and maintains the standards of dentistry and orthodontics.

Second, the orthodontist's job is to correct dental malpositions and jaw malformations to restore functionality and aesthetics. Orthodontists perform examinations and X-rays, perform diagnostics, establish treatment plans, prepare descriptive specifications for correcting devices and perform periodic device fitting and adjustments. Orthodontists ensure regular monitoring of patients to track the progress of treatment and ensure it produces the desired effects. According to Progress News's Nathalie C., the orthodontics of the future is to align the teeth with Invisalign braces.

The transparent aligner is an imperceptible solution to straighten teeth without an unpleasant metal device, such as pins. These aligners are custom made with a 3D computer model. This treatment is shorter and gives less pain than the traditional option.

In conclusion, orthodontics is a profession that focuses on the development, diagnosis, prevention and correction of abnormalities, dental positions and dental malocclusions for both functional and aesthetic purposes. This career requires 10 years of study. Later, I would like to become an orthodontist because it is a job that helps people and provides a secure salary.