Research your dental care provider

Finding solutions to dental health problems may not be as simple as a visit to the nearest dentist’s office. Oral health providers vary accordingly to type of dental problem and the specializations of oral healthcare practitioners or category of dentists.

A common misrepresentation of the word ‘dentist’ is that all the categories of oral health treatment and procedures can be performed by this one type of professional. On the contrary, there are a variety of oral healthcare providers such as general dentists, family dentists, cosmetic dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, and dental surgeons etc. to care for the different types of oral health concerns of any individual. Often, there are dental offices that provide the comprehensive oral healthcare required for any individual or family under one roof. Engage in researching about your dental health needs in order to identify the best-suited treatment center for your specific oral health concerns. This research should also include a scrutiny of the dentist’s educational qualifications, experience, and patient testimonials.

A general dentist is known as the primary dental care provider who helps manage and maintain good oral health through timely diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare advice. A general dentist would be able to provide overall oral health care needs including extractions, fillings, root canal filling, and devices such as crowns, veneers, and bridges. It is difficult to see the difference between a general dentist and family dentist; however, there are subtle differences. For example, a family dentist will provide dental care for family members of any age group from children to elderly. However, a general dentist may limit their practice to a certain age group only. Furthermore, both a family dentistry and a general dentistry focuses on the maintenance of oral hygiene and maintenance of good oral health practices while providing treatment and solutions to dental problems. An orthodontist is specialized in diagnosis and treatment of misaligned teeth and jaw structure. An orthodontist will be able to correct protruding teeth or crowded teeth, missing teeth and in general improve the alignment of teeth in both adults and children by using braces, retainers, and wires. A cosmetic dentist should be consulted when seeking a smile-make over or improvement to the appearance of the smile. A cosmetic dentist administers the treatment of stained teeth, restoring and reshaping chipped and broken teeth with devices such as veneers and crowns.

Restorative and cosmetic dentistry, TMJ/TMD, gum disease, sedation dentistry and oral surgery are all provided at Alex Bell Dental. Their friendly staff will make sure that you are comfortable with any procedure. They use cutting edge technology to meet the latest standards in dentistry and to provide high patient comfort. Read more on: Dentist Centerville.