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WHAT YOU NEED | WHO YOU NEED | WHAT THEY DO |
| For that painful feeling in your tooth to go away | Endodontist | Take care of everything to do with nerves inside the tooth |
| A reminder that flossing daily is important | General Dentist | Take care of your teeth so that you don't have all these other problems |
| To get those pesky wisdom teeth out | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | From broken jaws to impacted teeth, they take care of difficult extractions |
| To figure out what that strange spot on your gums is | Oral Pathologist | Test and treat oral diseases, including cancer |
| A smile like a movie star | Orthodontist | Straighten every tooth through the power of braces and retainers |
| Someone to check on your six month old's new teeth | Pediatric Dentist | Provide a full range of care for kids through adolescence |
| For your gums to stop bleeding | Periodontist | Take care of all things gum related and replace missing teeth with implants |
| Dentures that look like the real thing | Prosthodontist | Make additions to your mouth including dentures and bridges |
Charlotte magazine Staff
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