(by Catherine Murphy, DDS, MSD ) Orthodontics is more than straightening teeth. It also addresses modification of facial growth, referred to as dentofacial orthopedics. The holistic approach to orthodontics goes another step further: shifting the way the malocclusion is being addressed. Traditionally, the crooked teeth/bad bite/spacing/etc. are viewed as the primary problem(s) and alignment is the answer. The mindset shift …