Wednesday, January 5, 2011

What are dentists?

Dentist is a doctor who has studied dentistry. A family dentist should be consulted regularly to have healthy teeth. He is a true guide to all your dental problems. Extraction of the tooth becomes compulsory if your teeth get infected or severely broken. Cosmetic dentistry is recommended if you have stained or protruded teeth. A dentist will refer you to get cosmetic surgery if gap between your teeth increases. A good dentist can advice you the right treatment for any kind of problem that you have in your teeth. Root canal is advised if you have pain in the tooth on eating something cold.

Dental problems are very silent problems and you get to know about a dental problem only after an infection has arisen in the tooth. Never neglect a dental problem as it can be very bothersome if the infection gets deep rooted. A family dentist can always check your teeth and guide you on the type of treatment that should be done for your tooth problem.

A dental doctor should be consulted immediately if you have pain in your tooth on eating something sweet or applying pressure on your teeth as these are symptoms of tooth decay or a cavity in the tooth. A cavity needs a proper filling that can only be done by him. Bad breath also needs treatment as it indicates infection in the teeth. Bleeding gums are also a problem of the teeth. 

Pain or sensitivity on eating cold things is also an indication of an infection in the tooth and this could be a nerve infection. Proper medication by a dental specialist is the right treatment for this kind of an infection. If medication does not help, then you can get root canal done from a dentist. If a pimple occurs near the gum of the infected tooth, then infection needs to be treated as soon as possible. 

A regular six monthly check up by a good dentist is always advisable as this helps you to keep your teeth healthy and free from infection. You should find a dentist in your city and visit him regularly. Prevention is always better than cure. Getting the right indication for a tooth problem is always good as it helps save time and money for the patient. Brushing teeth twice daily is the best and the most hygienic way to keep your teeth healthy for a long time.