General dentistry involves the assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the mouth and jaw area. It is performed by general dentists. Let’s look into the details to learn about this dentistry.
General dentistry is a combination of preventive and restorative dentistry, including X-rays, teeth cleaning, etc. It not only offers a variety of procedures and treatments but also treats patients of all ages.
Oral surgery, restorative surgery, and basic oral care treatment are collectively considered general dentistry. The most common type of general dentistry services are:
General dentistry offers the following types of services to their patients:
Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry involves routine dental checkups in which your dentist conducts a routine dental exam to search for any cavities or symptoms of tooth decay. If the patient is positive for the decay, they would recommend direct or indirect restoration.
Direct restoration involves restoring inside of the mouth, such as cavity filling, and is completed in just one visit. On the other hand, indirect restoration includes the material used to enhance the appearance of your teeth or smile. Two dental visits are required for this procedure.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is growing relatively faster, unlike other dentistries. Patients avail of cosmetic dentistry procedures mainly to improve the appearance of their smile. And a beautiful smile means an increase in confidence level and improvement in the overall appearance. It includes procedures like porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, etc.
Preventive Dentistry
Preventive dentistry involves oral care to maintain overall dental health. It includes regular dental checkups and good oral habits like brushing, flossing, and having a healthy balanced diet. In this dentistry, the dentist recommends taking care of the teeth from childhood to prevent severe dental problems as an adult.
Our dentist Dr. Davis and his dental experts at West Reno Dental offer complete general dentistry services. For more information and appointments, call us at (775) 323-4054, book online, or visit us at 9680 S. McCarran Blvd., Reno, NV 89523.
9680 S McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89523
Phone: (775) 323-4054
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9680 S McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89523
