PERSONAL DENTISTThe following list is a guide of the general areas your personal dentist operates in. General dentists are legally allowed to perform procedures in any of the following disciplines, however, each dentist normally operates in their own comfort level, after which the help of a specialist is sought. It is normally at the discretion of your personal dentist to determine whether a specialist is needed or not, and it is not usually recommended to attempt to see a specialist without first being referred by your personal dentist.
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ESTHETIC DENTISTRY: Tooth whitening, Bleaching , Veneers: Want your teeth whiter, need veneers, tooth colored fillings? ENDODONTICS: Root canals: Why teeth need root canals, when do they need them, what is entailed, will it hurt before, during, or after the procedure, do they ever fail, how will my tooth function? ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY: Extractions, Implants, Biopsies: Do my wisdom teeth really have to be removed, when should they be addressed, is it safe, will I be put to sleep, do I need that biopsy?
ORTHODONTICS: Braces, Retainers, Extrusions: Who needs braces, how long do I need to wear my retainer, how about Invisilign?
PEDIATRICS: Childrens Dentist: When does my child need to see the dentist, why are his/her teeth so dark, do the baby teeth need to be removed if the permanents are coming in behind them?
PERIODONTICS: Gum disease, Bone Loss, Implants, Crown Lengthening: Is gum disease for real, what causes it, can it be reversed, do I need surgery?
PROSTHODONTICS: Crowns and Bridges, Dentures, Partial Dentures, Implants: Do I really need all of those crowns??
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY: Fillings, Cavities, Amalgams, Composites, Inlays, Onlays: How come I keep getting cavities, amalgams or composites, fillings or crowns? RADIOGRAPHS: Dental xrays, radiographs: Why they are taken, how often do they need to be taken, radiation exposure, pregnant patients TMJ: The Temporomandibular Joint. Clicking, Popping, Treatments
DENTAL MEDICATIONS: Antibiotic Premedication , Pain medication , Antianxiety Medications , Nitrous Oxide , Information on any drug, dental or otherwise . TOOTHACHES : Possible Causes, Tests the dentist does, Treatments. TOOTH INJURIES : Tooth fractures, displaced teeth, mandible fractures.
NOTE: DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE IS IN NO WAY INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE OR RECOMMEND TREATMENT FOR ANY PATIENT CONCERNS. IT IS THE RECOMMENDATION OF THIS WEBSITE TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL DENTAL CARE AT THE ONSET OF ANY DENTAL CONCERNS. It is impossible to accurately diagnose any situation without gathering a proper medical history, dental history, history of the problem or ailment, radiographs as needed, and doing a proper clinical exam. The information contained in this website was intended for individuals to be better informed of possible dental procedures, and to subsequently be less anxious when seeking dental care. Furthermore, the information is merely the OPINION of the writers, and not necessarily based on evidence most current in the literature. Because of this, this site is not intended to hold discussions on the merit of one study versus another, nor is it intended to be a literature review of any sort. Like the site states several times, if you ask ten dentists the same question, you may get ten different answers. Your personal dentist may not agree with anything contained in this site, or s/he may agree with everything in this site. Dental professionals are more than welcome to peruse the site, but again, it is only based on opinion, and not necessarily the consensus standard of care.
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