Dental Health Services Dental health doesn’t only encompass work that your general dentist will do. There are a variety of different oral health care professionals who have specialized education to enable them to help you in specific ways. A brief list of them below. For more in depth descriptions of each item, go here. Cosmetic Dentistry - The combination of clinical dental treatment and aesthetic treatment. Endodontist - Specialize in root canals. Holistic Dentist - Considers the entire well being of the individual. It focuses on the individuals innate ability to heal themselves. Laser Dentistry - Microorganisms are eliminated at the surgical site and treatment of periodontal disease is more successful. Oral Surgeon - Defects, injuries and aesthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws and face. Orthodontist - Braces and other corrective appliances which aid in bringing the teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment. Pediatric Dentist - Oral health of infants and children. Periodontist - Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of periodontal disease. Prosthodontist - Dentures, partial dentures, and bridges.
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