General Dentistry

To lead a happy, satisfying life, having a healthy and beautiful smile is also important. It can enhance numerous aspects of your life, including your overall health, happiness, and state of mind too. Therefore, it is important to take care of your dental health the same way you care for your overall body's health.

To maintain good dental health, it is recommended to do a dental checkup at least once every six months. Hence, it is good to have a good relationship with your dental provider, and it's crucial to find a dentist who can meet your needs. 

General dentists provide services connected with the general maintenance of dental hygiene and tooth health. It focuses on the prevention, identification, and treatment of general dental problems. Some of the general dental services are:

General Dentistry Services

Preventive Services

As it says, 'Prevention is better than cure,' preventive dental services stop a disease before it occurs in your mouth. Preventive services include regular dental exams and professional teeth cleanings. During your dental checkup visits, your general dentist will also give you instructions to improve your at-home dental hygiene practices. He might also recommend preventive treatments for you, for instance, sealants if necessary.

Restorative Services

Restorative services are offered when a dental issue or problem happens in your mouth. When you approach your general dentist after having a dental issue, he will make sure you obtain appropriate and timely treatment. The most common dental restoration involves removing tooth decay and putting a filling in the affected tooth. General dentists also diagnose and treat the sources of periodontal disease or tooth pain. They also provide treatments for missing teeth, place crowns, and fit you with dentures.

Overall Health Issues

Your dental health is a reflection of your general health. Some dental issues might indicate problems in other areas of your body and vice versa. For instance, if a dental infection is left untreated for long, it can result in poor diabetes control, create complications during pregnancy, and increase cardiovascular illness. Your general dentist can identify these and other problems and provide suitable treatment or referral if needed.