General Dentistry includes diagnoses, treatment, and management of your oral health. The procedure of root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, etc. is done by a dental specialist on teeth and gums to clean and prevent oral diseases. The dental clinic is often equipped with modern facilities to provide the best treatment and if required the dental surgeons can perform surgeries to relieve the conditions. Dentists diagnose and prevent oral diseases by providing routine examinations, treatments and preventive education to the community.
Why Is General Dentistry recommended?
Anxiety and financial concerns always tend to push people away from routine checkups and people only visit the dentist when the problems worsen. Routine checkups will help your doctor diagnose underlying oral health problems such as disease, tooth decay, and cancer. Dentists do a detailed inspection of the tissues of your lips, tongue, neck, jaw joints, mouth, teeth, and gums which detects the symptoms early, so there are better chances for its cure.
The highly skilled and experienced team of dentists here will take every measure to ensure that your treatment is smooth.
Who can perform general dentistry?
A student who has completed a five-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course, which includes four years of study and one year of internship, can practice as a dentist in India. The postgraduation, Master in Dental Surgery (MDS) is of 3 years duration. Routine examinations involve your doctor examining your mouth and taking X-rays to further evaluate your oral health. Doctors check the teeth alignment, cavities, the positioning of the jaw, and any abnormalities and bone loss. The routine checks won’t cost much of your time unless there is a need for further investigation.
What Are the Benefits and Risks?
The mouth is the entry point to your digestive and respiratory tracts. Without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can multiply which might lead to oral infections, like tooth decay and gum disease. Oral bacteria and the inflammation associated with a severe form of gum disease (periodontitis) are linked to certain diseases like endocarditis( inflammation of your inner lining of heart valves), heart disease, clogged arteries, stroke, pregnancy/ birth complications, pneumonia etc. Also, certain diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer’s, HIV, osteoporosis, etc. decline oral health tremendously, so routine visits to your dentists can help to catch the signs at the earliest.
However, there can be risks such as swelling, pain and bleeding after the extraction procedures which can be managed by medications. In rare cases, there can be bone exposure and infection or osteonecrosis(bone death), which requires further examinations and prescription of drugs.
Conclusion
It is advisable to consult the dentist twice a year and practice good oral hygiene daily for good oral health management. Limit sugary food and drinks, avoid tobacco and contact your dentist as soon as an oral health problem arises.
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Frequently Asked Questions about General Dentistry
Dentists are most often categorized into-General Dentists, pedodontists or Pediatric dentists, Orthodontists, Periodontists or Gum Specialists, Endodontists or Root Canal specialists, Oral pathologists or Oral Surgeons, and Prosthodontists.
The most common diseases that impact oral health include cavities, gum disease, and oral cancer.
It is recommended to visit the dentist at least once a year for an oral health checkup even if you practice good oral care at home.
