Dental Clinic

Dental medicine, or dentistry, focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and treating conditions and disorders affecting the teeth, gums, jaws, and oral cavity. Dentists, also called dental surgeons or dental practitioners, specialize in providing oral healthcare services to patients of all ages, primarily emphasizing maintaining oral health and preventing dental diseases.

Critical aspects of dental medicine include:

1. Preventive dentistry: Dentists promote good oral hygiene practices, such as regular brushing, flossing, and dental cleanings, to prevent dental caries (cavities), gum disease, and other oral health problems. They also provide preventive treatments such as fluoride applications and dental sealants to protect teeth from decay.
2. Diagnostic dentistry: Dentists use various diagnostic tools and techniques, including dental examinations, X-rays, and other imaging studies, to assess the oral health of patients, detect dental problems, and develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
3. Restorative dentistry: Dentists restore damaged or decayed teeth using restorative procedures such as dental fillings, crowns, bridges, and dental implants. These treatments aim to repair tooth structure, restore function, and enhance the smile’s appearance.
4. Endodontics: Endodontists diagnose and treat dental pulp and root canal disorders. They perform root canal therapy to remove infected or inflamed pulp tissue from the tooth’s interior, relieving pain and preserving the tooth.
5. Periodontics: Periodontists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases (periodontal diseases) and other conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums, periodontal ligaments, and alveolar bone. They perform treatments such as scaling, gum surgery, and dental implant placement.
6. Prosthodontics: Prosthodontists specialize in restoring and replacing missing teeth and oral structures. They design and fabricate dental prostheses such as dentures, bridges, crowns, and dental implants to restore function, improve aesthetics, and enhance patients’ quality of life.
7. Orthodontics: Orthodontists focus on diagnosing and treating malocclusions (improper bites) and misaligned teeth. They provide orthodontic treatments such as braces, clear aligners (e.g., Invisalign), and other appliances to straighten teeth, correct bite problems, and improve oral function and aesthetics.
8. Oral and maxillofacial surgery: Oral surgeons specialize in surgical procedures involving the mouth, jaws, and facial structures. They perform extractions, dental implant placement, corrective jaw surgery, treatment of facial trauma, and other complex surgical procedures.