Finding the right dentist can help keep you and your teeth healthy for a lifetime.
Dentists diagnose and treat problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth, along with giving advice and administering care to help prevent future problems. They provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. They remove tooth decay, fill cavities, examine x-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth, straighten teeth, and repair fractured teeth.
They also perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. Dentists extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. They also administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
Dentists use a variety of equipment, including x-ray machines, drills, mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels. Lasers, digital scanners, and other computer technologies also may be used.
Dentists wear masks, gloves, and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
Dentists may employ and supervise dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, and receptionists.
Most dentists are general practitioners, handling a variety of dental needs.
In summary, the dentist can add to your quality of life by making sure that you and your teeth are always healthy.
For a dentist office that services Houston's Memorial, Tanglewood, Bunker Hill, Hedwig Village, Spring Valley, Piney Point areas be sure to check our Memorial Telephone Directory.
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