While orthodontics is a dental specialty, many general dentists offer orthodontic treatment alongside traditional dental services. This is due to the fact that the appearance and health of one's teeth are connected. A general dentist who offers orthodontic services will have the necessary training and education to address minor to moderate orthodontic treatment, allowing patients to achieve their dream smile with a trusted dental professional.
A general dentist is the most common type of dental professional, which is why they are known as a primary care dental professional. This type of dental professional can provide a variety of dental procedures for patients, including basic orthodontic treatment like clear aligners and retainers. However, if a patient needs to require a more complex orthodontic procedure, then the dentist will provide a referral to an orthodontist.
The most common type of orthodontic treatment general dentists will provide for their patients is braces, which include clear aligners. The list below includes some of the more common reasons a dental patient should consider making an appointment with a general dentist to find out and potentially undergo orthodontic treatment.
Dental patients who make an appointment with their general dentist in order to undergo orthodontic treatment will benefit from the fact that the dentist already understands everything there is to know about their overall mouth health. This means they can feel more confident about their general dentist's orthodontic recommendations and feel confident in their care as they undergo the orthodontic treatment. In addition, the patient already knows this dental professional and will not have to adjust to a new dental professional for them to receive the treatment they need.
When a general dentist decides to offer their patients orthodontic treatment options, they will need to undergo additional training to understand more about orthodontics. This additional orthodontic training allows them to learn how to offer their patients effective options that will improve the overall health of their mouth. General dentists often undergo training to offer the following orthodontic treatments:
Since general dentists are specifically trained to help their patients experience a healthy mouth, they understand how to take care of a patient's oral health during orthodontic treatment. This is why it is so important for patients to make regular dental appointments while undergoing orthodontics, as this allows the dentist to ensure that the patient's overall mouth health is at the level it should be.
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