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General dentistry is the term we use for the most common dental procedures that we do for patients. Most of these treatments have to do with removing tooth decay and repairing the damage it has done to your smile.
Because these treatments are so common, many dental insurance plans cover a large part of the cost. That’s why you will see them listed near the top of the list of benefits on your insurance plan. If you have insurance, having general dentistry procedures covered by your insurer can be reassuring and helps motivate you to get the care you need. Insurance companies also know that if you don’t solve a dental problem early on it will only get more expensive later.
While our general dental services don’t necessarily include cosmetic or restorative treatments, many times general dentistry treatments get bundled up with cosmetic or restorative care treatment plans.
For example, if you’re getting a full smile makeover, we may change the position of your teeth with aligners and make their shape more uniform using bonding. Nobody has the same dental situation or dental care goals. That’s why many general dentistry treatments seem to overlap with other categories
All dentists get training in general dentistry when they’re in dental school, even if they move on to specialize in a certain area of dentistry later on (such as cosmetic dentistry or orthodontics).
Depending on where you live or the certifications they have earned, some dental hygienists can perform certain parts of a general dental procedure (helping to size crowns, for example).
General dentistry also includes the non-invasive actions our dental team will take in the effort the keep you healthy and comfortable. Many diagnostic scans or examinations, such as those that look at your bite and how your teeth fit together (called occlusion by dentists) would be considered general dentistry. Local anaesthesia and light sedation are also common andp apply to so many different dental care situations that they fall under this category.
Preventive dentistry is the area of dentistry concerned with preventing dental problems before they become costly, painful or both. A large part of preventive dentistry is patient education. This includes learning the proper at-home dental care, nutrition, etc. Another aspect of preventive dentistry is oral hygiene through regular dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, mouthguards and more.
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