What is Dentistry?

When you talk to someone, probably you look at their face, especially the mouth. We all like to eat, talk and smile without any pain. Dentists care for your teeth, mouth, and also care your general health. People think that dentistry means teeth– but remember your teeth are attached to yours mouth. Health and appearance of your teeth can influence your life.

Dentist need to involve more than just fillings of the teeth. Dentistry is a branch of medicine that cares your mouth for prevention and treatment of

• dental diseases
• tooth decay
• managing trauma
• screening for oral cancers
• orthodontics
• oral surgery

Gum disease is linked to stroke and diabetes too. Your daily dental hygiene is a preventive care and crucial.
Dental Treatments Involve with the Following Areas:

• Endodontics involves with tissue of the surrounding root of the tooth.

• Gums treatment involve with mucosal tissue which covers the jawbone.

• Halitosis treatment involve with bad breath.

• Oral surgery treatment involve with surgery to correct injuries in face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity.

• Orofacial pain treatment involve with diffusing pain throughout the mouth and face.

• Orthodontics treatment corrects irregularities of the teeth with the help of braces.

• Periodontics studies the structures those are supporting your teeth such as periodontal ligaments, gums and alveolar bone.

• Prosthodontics dentistry uses artificial devices like dentures and bridges for missing teeth. Those are TMJ (faulty arrangement of temporomandibular joint) and whitening (results in brighter smile)


What are the types of dentistry?

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry can enhance the patient's smile. Cosmetic dentistry helps to modify your the oral cavity. The procedure involves with whitening, bonding (dental composites for cracked teeth), veneers (closes gaps between teeth), enamel shaping (removal of tooth enamel), and gum lifts (reconfiguring gum lines).

Holistic Dentistry

Holistic dentistry is an alternative method to mainstream dentistry. It ensures your well-being through non-toxic materials that prevents dental diseases.

Implant Dentistry

Implant dentistry replaces lost teeth. Often, an artificial root is used for this procedure to hold a crown. Implant dentistry prevents bone loss and gum recession.

Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry is new one, and this procedure can minimize pain recovery.

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentistry is a field for infants, and children to diagnose and offer therapeutic treatment related to dental diseases.

Preventative Dentistry

Preventive dentistry guides you for better methods of sport safety, brushing and flossing and dieting.

Sedation Dentistry

Sedation Dentistry procedure involves local anesthetic and sedatives in varying degrees and methods to minimize pain.

Sleep Dentistry

Dental sleep is an anesthesiology practice which is useful for patients if they are suffering from anxiety with their treatment.

How can you select your dentist?

Dental diseases require an appropriate expert with specialties. Those who are licensed to practice are considered as dentists. Dental hygienists and dental technicians may support a dentist. So, before selecting a dentist, you should know the qualification of the dentist. The dentist should be specialized to treat your particular dental disease.