Understanding the Specialties

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
ProsthodontistMake additions to your mouth including dentures and bridges
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