Dentistry
Key Areas of Dentistry:
Preventive Dentistry: This involves regular check-ups, cleanings, and patient education on proper oral hygiene to prevent dental problems like cavities, gum disease, and enamel wear.
Restorative Dentistry: This area focuses on repairing damaged teeth or replacing missing ones. Procedures include fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Orthodontics: This specialty deals with correcting irregularities in the teeth and jaws. Braces, aligners, and retainers are common treatments used to align teeth properly.
Periodontics: Concerned with the health of the gums and the supporting structures of the teeth, periodontists treat conditions like gum disease and perform surgeries such as gum grafts.
Endodontics: This specialty is focused on the treatment of dental pulp and root canals. Endodontists perform root canal therapy to save infected or damaged teeth.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Surgeons in this field treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects in the head, neck, face, and jaws. Procedures can range from wisdom teeth removal to reconstructive surgeries.
Pediatric Dentistry: Pediatric dentists specialize in managing the dental health of children, addressing their unique needs as their teeth and jaws develop.
Cosmetic Dentistry: This field focuses on improving the appearance of teeth, gums, and bite. Common procedures include teeth whitening, veneers, and bonding.