General Dentistry

General dentists are the primary dental care providers for patients of all ages. They can treat you and your entire family and care for your overall oral health. This is crucial to your total health. Your general dentist takes responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and overall coordination of services to meet your oral health needs. If you need a specialized dental procedure performed, your general dentist may work with other dentists to make sure you get the care you need.

The general dentist is the dentist that a person will see most often. They are the ones that will help an individual with the overall care of their teeth and gums. It is always a good idea to see your general dentist twice a year or every six months. This will allow them to monitor your teeth and gums and discover any problems that may need to be taken care of.

When you see the general dentist you can expect them to do several things.

Evaluate the health of your teeth and gums – This can be done through visual inspection and through other tests

X-ray the teeth – These can spot any abnormalities that may develop on the teeth and gums

Perform minor procedures – If a cavity is detected a general dentist is qualified to correct it. The earlier that a cavity is discovered, the easier it is to fix.

Perform more complex procedures – When cavity has developed too far, it may be necessary for more extensive procedures to repair it. General dentists can perform root canals and place crowns to help with more serious issues.

General Dentistry deals with:

1. Routine Dental Checkups

2. Wisdom tooth removal

3. Dental Restorations

4. Dental Cleaning