What is the difference between orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics?

Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics are two very similar words that people often confuse as the same thing. However, they are different fields with different responsibilities.

The difference between the two is that orthodontics specifically deals with correcting the misalignment of teeth by using braces. On the other hand, orthopaedic treatment improves the skeletal structure of the face and jaw.