Dental Procedures 101: What Can You Expect Dentist To Do?

Do you ever wonder what dentists are really capable of doing aside from being a source of your unresolved childhood fears? In all honesty, life is certainly less beautiful if there are no dentists to “scare” us once in a while. If you are having problems with an incorrect bite or if you are exhibiting an overbite due to the irregular growth of your teeth, a dentist may recommend you to have braces. Braces cost differently from one patient to another. The cost truly depends on the patient’s need. At the end of the day, there will always be a price to pay for beauty. 

Aside from braces, you can expect dentists to also perform wisdom tooth extraction. Like the need to wear braces, wisdom tooth extraction varies from one patient to another. If it seems like your wisdom tooth’s growth will affect the positions of your other teeth, then an extraction is necessary. This kind of procedure is mostly common among young adults because that is the time when wisdom teeth grow apparent. 

If for instance you lose some of your molars because of cavities, then dental implants may be recommended as well by your dentist.  If it seems like you cannot afford to have a gap in your teeth, then this kind of procedure may be the best fit for you. Of course, there are other alternatives to dental implants, but with the recent advances in technology today, dental implants are now easy to administer and execute. If your dentist advices you to have dental implant done, think about it first and ask for alternatives if you are not sold on the idea.

Other dental procedures that you can expect from dentists are root canals. A root canal is a procedure that may be discomforting and painful, but some patients have to go through it to save a tooth. Of course, there are anesthetics that can be administered to lower or totally eliminate the pain. 

Aside from these rather monumental dental procedures, you can also expect your dentists to perform relatively simpler treatments such as cleaning, prophylaxis, dental fillings, teeth whitening and extractions. Depending on the condition of your teeth, various dental procedures and treatments will be recommended.