Many people often go years without a visit to the dentist, due to fear, budget issues or because they think their teeth don’t have any problems. Whatever the reason, visiting the dentist twice a year will do you and your smile a world of good.
General dentists provide a wide range of treatments and preventive services, from filling cavities to teeth whitening, and more. They offer dental care and trustworthy advice for your whole family.
Inflammation and pain in the tooth’s pulp can be quite severe, and getting relief from the pain and controlling infection in the pulp tissue may require root canal therapy or another treatment of the tooth’s soft tissue. Let’s dive deeper into endodontics and how an endodontist can help diagnose and treat your tooth pain.
After finishing dental school, these specialists train alongside other medical residents in emergency medicine, surgery and anesthesiology. They are experts in all parts of the face, mouth and jaws.
Orthodontists can straighten crooked teeth with braces—but they also do much more. These dentists use a variety of oral appliances to help give you a better-looking and more functional smile.
Your teeth are supported and sustained by healthy pink gum tissue… and that’s a periodontist’s area of expertise. These specialists treat gum disease, perform gum surgery—even place dental implants.
Prosthodontists have a keen understanding of all the factors that go into making a pleasing smile. If you need replacement teeth, these experts can help ensure that you get top-notch results.
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