27/05/2023
Do dentists practice what they know ?
Truth is that putting aligners or braces on teeth or doing root canal treatment does not make a doctor specialist.To be a specialist you have to study or get experience in a specific field for 3 years or more.
Dentistry covers a diverse group of professionals who provide specialized care in different areas. Learning about the different dental specialties can help you understand the importance of speciality care and how they benefit your oral health.
1-Endodontists: Root Canal & Dental Pulp Specialists
Why See a Specialist?
Most people who experience tooth pain start by seeing their general dentist. The most common causes of toothaches are cavities and gum disease. However, lingering pain, extreme sensitivity to hot and cold, discomfort while chewing, or a dull ache in the jaw can all be indicative of an endodontic problem. An endodontist's specialized focus and training means that these specialists are highly skilled at diagnosing dental pain and treating associated disorders.
2-Restorative Dentist:Specialized in
Restorative dental treatment typically includes :
-Filling
-Fixing missing or broken teeth
-Crown
-Dental Implant
-Dental Bridge
3-Orthodontists and Dentofacial Orthopedists:
Focuses on treating
- Misaligned teeth
-Crooked teeth
- Jaw misalignment (malocclusion) issues
-Fixing bite issues, such as an excessive overbite, underbite, or open bite
-Fix malocclusion-related problems and improve speech and chewing using different devices and treatments.
-Close gaps in teeth
-Straighten teeth
-Correct bad bites
-Align tooth tips
3- Pediatric Dentists: Children and Adolescent Dental Experts
Pediatric dentists offer the following services:
-Pediatric pulp therapy (baby tooth canal)
-Cavity fillings
-Stainless steel crowns (SSCs)
-Dental exams and teeth cleanings
-Tooth sealants
-Fluoride treatment
-Extractions
-Space maintainers
4-Periodontists: Gum Disease Experts
Periodontists offer the following services:
-Gingivitis treatment (teeth cleanings and prescription toothpaste for gum health)
-Periodontal disease treatment (scaling and root planing)
-Other soft-tissue procedures
-Gum surgery for cosmetics
-Gum grafts for gum recession
-Dental implants
-Bone grafts
5-Prosthodontists: Dental Restoration and Tooth Replacement Experts.
Prosthodontists also offer the following services:
-Teeth impressions and casts
-Dental crowns, including all-ceramic crowns, CAD-CAM systems, and full-cast crowns
-Partial or complete dentures
-Dental bridges
-Dental implants
-Maxillofacial prosthetics (teeth and other facial prosthetics)
6-Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Minor and Invasive Oral Surgery Specialists
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons offer the following services:
-Tooth extractions
-Facial reconstruction
- Dental implants
-Orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery)
-TMJD surgery
-Cleft lip and palate repair
-Wisdom teeth removal
-Oral cancer biopsies
-Sleep apnea surgery
-Reconstructive jaw surgery
7-Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist: Oral, Jaw, and Face Disease Experts
8- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist: Radiology Specialists
9-Anesthesiology – The specialty of dentistry that deals with the advanced use of general anesthesia, sedation and pain management to facilitate dental procedures.
10-Orofacial Pain – The specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face and associated regions.
11-Public Health Dentist: Oral Health Advocates
12-Oral medicine- to do clinical diagnosis.
Now think & find out that
Is My Dentist is just dentist or Specialist dentist ?