WHAT IS AN ORTHODONTIST?
An orthodontist is a dentist who prevents and treats mouth, teeth, and jaw problems for patients of all ages. Using many oral devices, an orthodontist helps straighten a patient’s teeth by correcting the way the jaws line up. Some of these devices are braces and retainers, but modern options include clear braces that makes it convenient and simple for you at work or at school.
SO WHY WOULD YOU GO TO THE ORTHODONTIST?
Our dental team is concerned with the development and alignment of your teeth, because often they see a problem with your teeth or jaws during examination. If left untreated, the misalignment of the teeth can worsen over time. The longer the issue is left untreated, the more complicated your unique dental situation can become.
WHAT IS A PEDIATRIC DENTIST?
A paediatric dentist is a dentist with additional years of training beyond dental school to focus on the needs of children teeth. The additional training brings attention on the management and treatment of issues particular to children. Many of these issues concerns the particular rapidly growing teeth in your children. In particular, the development of teeth gives rise to many issues that might not be as relevant to adults with mature teeth.
WHAT IS AN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) are dentists who specializes in the surgery of the mouth, face, and jaws. After initial four years of dental school, these dentists receive additional four to seven years of education that hones their dental knowledge with hospital-based surgical and medical training. This prepares our OMS to perform a wide range of procedures – including all types of surgery of both the soft tissues and the bone of the mouth, face, and jaws.
WHAT ARE OTHER SPECIALITIES?
WHAT IS A PERIODONTIST?
Periodontists are dentists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal (gum) disease. They have had extensive training with two additional years of study after dental school. As specialists they devote their time, energy and skill to helping patients care for their gums. A periodontist is one of the eight dental specialists recognized by the American Dental Association.
WHY ARE WE REFERRING YOU TO A PERIODONTIST?
Your dentist has determined that your gums require special attention. The periodontist and dentist work together as a team to provide you with the highest level of care. They will combine their experience to recommend the best treatment available to you while keeping each other informed on your progress. By referring you to the specialist, your dentist is showing a strong commitment to your dental health.
WHAT IS AN ENDODONTIST?
The Endodontist examines, diagnoses and treats diseases and destructive processes, including injuries and abnormalities of dental pulps and periapical tissues of the teeth.
Endodontists examine patients and interpret radiographs and pulp tests to determine pulp vitality and periapical tissue condition. They evaluate their findings and prescribe a method of treatment to prevent loss of teeth.
WHAT IS A PROSTHODONTIST?
The prosthodontist examines and diagnoses disabilities caused by loss of teeth and supporting structures. They formulate and execute treatment plans for the construction of corrective prostheses to restore proper function and aesthetics of the mouth, face, and jaw.