Dentists, like doctors, have specializations. In today’s post, we will look at a few specialized dentists.

• Orthodontist
  An orthodontist is trained to treat malocclusions. Malocclusion refers to the misalignment of teeth. An orthodontist specializes in aligning and straitening your teeth. The one recommending you braces is likely to be an orthodontist.

• Pedodontist
  A pedodontist, also known as a pediatric dentist, is one who specializes in children’s dental care. He/she is trained to make a child comfortable by not only winning his/her confidence but assisting him/her in understanding the importance of dental health.

• Periodontist
  A periodontist is the one who takes care of what you have around your teeth – your gums. He/she is the one who will treat you when you develop a gum infection or a gum disease.

• Endodontist
  An endodontist is often the most dreaded dentist, though unreasonably. He/she specializes in root canal treatments. He/she rescues you when you develop an infection in teeth pulp.

• Prosthodontist
  A prosthodontist is the one who develops dentures for you when you lose teeth. He/she will help you continue normally with replacement teeth that not only look good but also function well.

While simple dental procedures do not require a specialist to treat, if you have a complex dental problem, ask for a specialized dentist at the dental clinic.

During your regular visits to the dentist, inquire about his/her specialization so that you can recommend your dentist to anyone who may need him/her. If you have children at home, make sure you have a pedodontist at the clinic you visit.

Happy smiling!

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