Types of dentists in New York City
In New York City, like in many other places, there are various types of dentists practicing within the field of dentistry. Here are the different types of New York dentists you can find:
Dental Hygienists specialize in preventive oral healthcare, providing services such as cleanings for teeth, examining oral cavities, taking x-rays, and giving advices to people on teeth washing to prevent dental diseases. These are people who help others keep their mouths always healthy thus preventing themselves from any dental diseases.
Dental Anesthesiologists: These are dental professionals who are highly skilled and trained in administering anesthesia and sedation during dental procedures. Their responsibility is to ensure that vital signs are monitored very carefully and the management of pain and anxiety levels will also be done to ensure that all patients are comfortable as well as safe while under this procedure.
Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentist): are experts in caring for the teeth of children and adolescents. Therefore they can give a better description of how children’s problems with teeth can be checked at an early stage so that they do not progress. Common dental problems among this age group would include caries and decay on the tooth surface. While taking care of children’s teeth, pediatric dentists play a role in various areas such as guiding their growth and development; preventing tooth decay by educating parents on how to limit sugar intake or poor eating habits that would encourage tooth decay; promoting the use of products which provide fluoride to prevent cavities and assisting with plaque control methods.
General Dentists: Primary dental care providers offer a wide range of routine dental services which include regular check-ups, cleanings, and fillings etc. They are the first point of contact for most patients and they provide comprehensive dental care also like taking preventative measures by fluoride application or dental sealants. They also advise patients about maintaining good oral hygiene by teaching them how to clean their mouths properly and giving them information on ways of preventing oral diseases such as cavities and gum infections.
Orthodontists: Orthodontists concentrate on diagnosing, correcting and preventing jaw and mouth irregularities due to the teeth. The main thing they are concerned with is straightening the misaligned teeth that sometimes are too large thus leading to bite issues. They employ braces, aligners or any other orthodontic appliance that may be needed for aligning the teeth perfectly in order to have a good alignment of both jaws. The main aim of their work is to improve both the physical appearance as well as the beautification of their patient’s smiles.
Periodontists specialize in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of periodontal (gum) diseases with a major emphasis on the health of the gum, supporting tissues as well as structures surrounding teeth. Conditions like gingivitis, and periodontitis among others are managed by periodontists. They also perform scaling, gum grafting and dental implant placement.
Endodontists: Endodontists specialize in the care of dental pulp and therapy for root canal problems. They diagnose and treat conditions affecting the innermost layer of the tooth which might have infections, inflammation and damage. Root canals are performed by endodontists to remove infected or injured pulps, clean root canals and seal to save the tooth.
Oral Surgeons: Oral surgeons, also known as oral and maxillofacial surgeons, are specialized in surgical operations which involve the mouth, jaws, and facial structures. They carry out intricately difficult extractions, placement of dental implants, and alignment of jaws and handling of situations such as facial trauma, oral pathology or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
Prosthodontists: Prosthodontists deal with the restoration and replacement of missing teeth and oral structures. They specialize in making and repairing missing teeth. They offer the design and fitting of dental prosthesis such as crowns, Denture Bridge or dental implants. Restorative and corrective function improvement form the major goal of Prosthodontists about missing or damaged teeth.