Mar 14 2011
Almost half of the population have misaligned teeth so if you’re one of them, you have plenty of company. In fact, a whole profession has grown inside dentistry to deal with this problem, you have probably heard of orthodontists. They are the professionals who diagnose and treat misaligned teeth, sometimes for health reasons and [...]
Dec 16 2010
There are many terms used in dentistry that most lay people are unaware off. Terms such as orthodontics and periodontics are used to define specific areas of dentistry. Orthodontics involves the treatment of teeth that are crowded or misaligned. Accelerated orthodontics then is treating these conditions using techniques that arrive at finished result earlier than [...]
Jun 12 2010
Not many know that dentistry, like other branches of medicine, has specializations. Do you know there is a special dentist for root canal treatments? Do you know there is a special dentist for your child? Do you know what your dentist is specialized in? Let’s have a look at the specialists at your dental clinic. [...]
Jul 11 2009
Have you ever wondered what those letters below your dentist’s name signify? Dentists specialize in various domains in dentistry. Let’s look at five specialists in the field.
Endodontist
Diagnosed with an infection in your dental pulp or another root canal problem? The one treating you is the endodontist. Considered the most dreaded dentist, an endodontist specializes in [...]
Oct 22 2008
Who is an 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.
Who is a Pedodontist?
A pedodontist, also known as a pediatric dentist, is one who specializes in children’s dental care. [...]