A General Dentist focus, ideally, is usually preventative. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you visit your dentist regularly, at least once every six months, to make sure you are keeping up with proper dental hygiene and that your normal functionality is intact. Regular checkups help prevent the development of serious dental problems that result in costly treatment. It’s important to see your Dentist regularly.
Dentists in Pembroke Pines, Florida who specialize in
General Dentistry
A General Dentist is a dental professional qualified to practice after graduating with a degree of either Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD), Bachelor of Dentistry (BDent), Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc), or Bachelor of Dental Surgery/Chirurgiae (BDS) or (BChD) or equivalent. To become a qualified dentist one must usually complete at least 4 years of college or University and then attend a 4 year postgraduate dental program.
A general dentist can provide the following services:
- Comprehensive Examination, Treatment Planning, and referral to specialists as needed
- Simple Root Canal Procedures
- Simple Crown (Caps) and Bridge Restorations
- Routine non surgical Gum Therapy
- Evaluation of the bite and the muscles of head and neck as well as TMJ and referral as necessary
- Direct (in office) and Indirect (lab fabricated) fillings.
- Simple Extractions