A General dentist is your primary care dental provider. Who will diagnose, treat and manage your overall oral health care needs like gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, preventive education & more.
They usually focus on educating patients of all ages on proper oral care practices. Whether it is teaching a toddler proper brushing technique or to show an elderly patient the correct way to clean their dentures.
Your general dentist works with you to develop a customized dental hygiene plan that includes a dental examination, cleaning your teeth, X-ray and use of other diagnostic equipments to prevent, uncover and / or treat problems as soon as possible.
Your dentist may use a variety of restorative procedures for a comprehensive treatment plan that will help prevent decay or disease of your teeth, mouth, gums and tongue.
General dentists can also use restorative dentistry procedures to repair the defects caused by a tooth decay, trauma, defect or disease in the areas of your mouth.
They ensure that you and your family members have a positive, comfortable and personalized dental experience throughout and maintain good oral hygiene practices outside the dental office in their daily routines.