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 root canal treatments.

Orthodontist

The one recommending you braces is probably the orthodontist. An orthodontist takes care of the alignment of teeth. He/she is trained to treat malocclusions. He/she specializes in giving your teeth the right shape.

Pedodontist

The dentist treating your child is the pedodontist or the pediatric dentist. He/she specializes in children’s dental care. Children are generally wary of going to a dentist. The pedodontist is trained to win children’s confidence and make them comfortable. If you would like your child to understand the importance of dental health at an early age, take her to the pediatric dentist.

Periodontist

The periodontist is the one who treats you if you develop infections or other problems in your gums. He/she treats you for the gum diseases – gingivitis and periodontitis.

Prosthodontist

The one developing dentures for you is the prosthodontist. He/she is the one who will come to your rescue when you lose teeth. He/she provides you with replacement teeth that look good and function properly.

The next time you read those letters below your dentist’s name, find out what his/her specialization is. You will definitely get an amused smile in response. A happy dentist will definitely make your dental visit happier than usual.

Happy smiling!

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