General Dentistry
General dentistry is the term we use for the most common dental procedures that we do for patients. Most of these treatments have to do with removing tooth decay and repairing the damage it has done to your smile.
General Dentistry includes procedures that most people have heard of, even if they have not had them done, such as crowns (caps), fillings, and root canal therapy. General dental care is also used to repair minor tooth damage due to accidents, such as chipping a tooth while eating. Addressing bad breath is also part of general dentistry!
Comfortable, Personalized and Affordable
Because these treatments are so common, many dental insurance plans cover a large part of the cost. If you have insurance, having general dentistry procedures covered by your insurer can be reassuring and helps motivate you to get the care you need. Insurance companies also know that if you don’t solve a dental problem early on it will only get more expensive later.
Connection Between Your Oral Health and Overall Health
There is a big connection between your oral health and your overall health. General dentistry can address some situations that may be linked to other health conditions. For example, dentists can assess problems with your jaw joint (TMD) or even spot signs of sleep apnoea or potential causes for migraines. So do not be surprised if we ask you about more than just your teeth and gums!
General Dentistry Includes Non-Invasive Actions
General dentistry also includes the non-invasive actions our dental team will take in the effort the keep you healthy and comfortable. Many diagnostic scans or examinations, such as those that look at your bite and how your teeth fit together (called occlusion by dentists) would be considered general dentistry. Local anaesthesia and light sedation are also common and apply to so many different dental care situations that they fall under this category.
General Dentistry Often Overlap Other Categories of Dentistry
While our general dental services do not necessarily include cosmetic or restorative treatments, many general dentistry procedures often complement these types of care. For example, if you are getting a full smile makeover, we may enhance the shape of your teeth using bonding to create a more uniform appearance. Every patient has unique dental needs and goals, which is why general dentistry treatments sometimes overlap with other areas of dental care.
All dentists get training in general dentistry when they are in dental school, even if they move on to specialise in a certain area of dentistry later on (such as cosmetic dentistry or orthodontics).
Preventing Dental Problems
Preventive dentistry is the area of dentistry concerned with preventing dental problems before they become costly, painful or both. A large part of preventive dentistry is patient education. This includes learning the proper at-home dental care, nutrition, etc. Another aspect of preventive dentistry is oral hygiene through regular dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, mouthguards and more.
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