Saturday, December 20, 2008
Need A Dentist? How About A Specialist? Can't Decide?
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Not sure which dentist is right for you? Take a moment to read the definitions below and you'll know which dental provider best meets your needs.
DENTISTS
* General Dentist provides most areas of dental service including cleaning teeth and filling cavities.
* Pediatric Dentist specializes in children's dentistry.
* Cosmetic Dentist specializes in restorative dentistry. Please note that many if not most general dentists perform cosmetic dentistry.
SPECIALISTS
* Orthodontist specializes in correcting improperly positioned teeth, uses braces and other appliances to move teeth into proper position.
* Periodontist specializes in the treatment of gum disease.
* Oral Surgeon specializes in dental surgical procedures.
* Endodontist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseased tooth pulp. Performs root canal work (many general dentists also perform root canals).
* Prosthodontist specializes in crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Rejoicingly Ramadan too all!
Not sure which dentist is right for you? Take a moment to read the definitions below and you'll know which dental provider best meets your needs.
DENTISTS
* General Dentist provides most areas of dental service including cleaning teeth and filling cavities.
* Pediatric Dentist specializes in children's dentistry.
* Cosmetic Dentist specializes in restorative dentistry. Please note that many if not most general dentists perform cosmetic dentistry.
SPECIALISTS
* Orthodontist specializes in correcting improperly positioned teeth, uses braces and other appliances to move teeth into proper position.
* Periodontist specializes in the treatment of gum disease.
* Oral Surgeon specializes in dental surgical procedures.
* Endodontist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseased tooth pulp. Performs root canal work (many general dentists also perform root canals).
* Prosthodontist specializes in crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Rejoicingly Ramadan too all!
Posted by
Mike Kowalsky
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