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What Is General Dentistry: A Guide
General dentistry encompasses the full range of dental care services for patients in all age groups. A general dentist is dedicated to supporting patients with preventive care, routine check-ups, and helping to maintain a good standard of oral health.
General dentistry services offered will typically focus on preventing and diagnosing dental diseases. Dental treatment services may include:
Preventive Care:
- Routine check-ups: A regular check up with your general dentist is their opportunity to monitor your oral health, and allows for early detection of any potential problems with your teeth, whereby if needed, a treatment plan can be created to ensure any problems are treated immediately.
- A routine check-up may also see your general dentist give your teeth a professional clean to remove any build up of dental plaque, helping to prevent future problems.
- Dental x-rays: A routine check up may also include an x-ray to help further evaluate your dental health. An x-ray will mean your dentist can check your jawline and teeth alignment, as well as detect any cavities or potential bone loss.
Restorative dentistry:
In severe cases of missing or broken teeth, more complex dentistry services are likely required. However, for minor repairs or minor cosmetic teeth problems, a general dentist can usually support with restorative dental treatment, which includes:
- Fillings: Used to treat holes in your teeth, known as cavities, fillings can be placed by your general dentist in one quick and painless procedure.
- Tooth extractions: If you have a tooth that is severely damaged, a general dentist can remove it fairly quickly in one painless procedure. Typically, a dentist will only extract a tooth if absolutely necessary. To fill the missing gap, your dentist may recommend a treatment to fill this gap such as a dental bridge, crown, or implant.
- Dental crown: If a tooth has been heavily damaged then a filling may not be sufficient to fix the tooth. In these instances, your general dentist may opt to use a dental crown which can effectively cover the damaged tooth, helping to protect it from future decay and damage.
Cosmetic dentistry:
For many people, cosmetic dental treatments are the best option to restore your smile since they can conceal and restore damaged, misshapen or missing teeth. Treatments may include composite bonding, dental veneers, dental implants, and more. Many dentists, including our team at Robinsons Dental Practice are qualified to provide expert cosmetic dentistry.
Why General Dentistry Is Important
At Robinsons, we understand that your dental needs are individual to you so we take the time to understand your requirements and concerns. However, with an expert team of general dentists, it’s important for us to highlight why you should be visiting your dentist regularly.
- Long-lasting Oral Health: Maintaining good oral hygiene is vital to ensuring long-lasting health. Poor oral health can have a significant impact on your overall mental and physical well-being.
- Early Detection & Prevention: Seeing a general dentist is an opportunity for early detection of oral health problems, or preventing problems from becoming any more serious.
- Improve Your Smile & Confidence: A healthy and beautiful smile helps to boost your self-esteem and confidence, improving your overall mental well-being.
General dentistry services are vital to maintaining long-lasting oral health and overall well-being. Regular check-ups and following your dentist’s advice will ensure you continue to enjoy a healthy and happy smile.
Find out more about our team of expert dentists, or contact us today for more information about general dentistry services at Robinsons Dental Practice.