General Dentistry Services involve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of disorders, conditions and illnesses related to our oral health.
A general dentist is your go-to source for all the basic services related to general maintenance and our oral hygiene. They might also work in tandem with you to develop a customized dental care plan for you incorporating oral examinations, cleansing and scaling of teeth, X-rays and other treatments to ensure that your teeth are healthy and free of problems.
But what are the different types of general services offered in dentistry? Let’s find out:
Endodontics:
Endodontics refers to the study of the dental pulp and its treatment. An endodontist is a dental care specialist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of tooth pain and performing root canal treatment.
Orthodontics:
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with the improper positioning of our teeth in the mouth. Overbite, Under bite and overcrowding of teeth are common issues that are dealt with in this branch of dentistry along with crooked teeth and misalignment of the jaw. Orthodontics is also useful in cosmetic dental procedures if the patient is willing to have an improved smile
Pedodontics:
Also known as Pediatric dentistry, pedodontics is the dentistry of children’s teeth. A pedodontist deals with extensive concerns related to prevention of oral health in children. They instruct on the inclusion of proper diet, use of fluoride and other important tips on dental hygiene at a young age. A pedodontist also has basic knowledge of child psychology and understands their behavioral patterns.
Periodontics:
Periodontists specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases and oral inflammation. They are also experts at dental implantations and know the ins and out of extensive care for the gum.
Prosthodontics:
This is the dentistry dealing with the visual aesthetics of our smile as well as the prevention, maintenance and restoration of oral structure for proper functioning.