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What is General Dentistry?

Dental treatment for persons of all ages is mostly provided by general dentists. A typical appointment to your family dentist will likely include a comprehensive examination of your mouth (including teeth, gums, and other tissues), a professional cleaning, and a talk about your dental (and overall) health.

If tooth decay is discovered during your examination, you will almost certainly need a filling in the affected tooth. However, while these procedures are frequent, they are far from the only services provided by your general dentist.

What Do General Dentists Do?

Unlike specialists, who focus on a specific component of dentistry, general dentists offer a wide range of procedures that are critical to your long-term health, including:

Preventive services — these aid in the maintenance of good oral health by preventing disease from taking hold in your mouth. Preventive checkups (including diagnostic images e.g. x-rays) and expert dental cleanings are essential. Your general dentist may provide you with specific recommendations for improving your at-home oral hygiene as well as preventive measures.

Restorative Services — when a problem is discovered, your dentist will make certain that you receive prompt and proper treatment. The removal of tooth decay and placement of a filling in the afflicted tooth is perhaps the most common (and extremely effective) dental restoration. But that isn’t the only restoration service offered by general dentists. They provide a location where you can go if you have a broken, loosened, or knocked-out tooth that requires immediate attention. The reasons of tooth pain and periodontal disease can be diagnosed and treated by general dentists. They may also provide missing tooth treatments, crowns or bridgework, and denture fittings.

Overall Health Concerns — your dental health is a reflection of your overall health in many ways. Some oral abnormalities can be a sign of problems elsewhere in your body, and vice versa. Untreated oral infections, for example, can result in poorer diabetic control, a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and pregnancy difficulties. General dentists are educated to recognize these and other disorders and, if necessary, provide treatment or referrals. Obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially fatal disorder that can be treated with an oral appliance, is one area of particular attention. Nutritional counseling, cigarette cessation help, and general health and wellness information are all available from general dentists.

H-Town Dental is happy to operate three dental offices in the greater Houston area under one brand: East Houston, Magnolia, and Bellaire. We combine personal service with cost-effective, cutting-edge dental care for patients of all ages. Email or call us today to set up an appointment with one of our dentists in Houston. We also offer other services such as dentures, dental implants, porcelain crowns, teeth whitening and emergency dental services around Houston.