General Dentistry
General Dentistry in South Edmonton
General dentistry is the branch of dentistry which is most concerned with prevention of illness or disease in the mouth. These dentists are typically the first to assess your needs and/or concerns, since referrals to a specialist are provided only when a general dentist is unable to provide the particular procedures required. The good news is general dentists are highly capable and can offer an array of treatments and procedures to meet the needs of their clients. They are not restricted in who they can treat, so patients of all ages can be seen by a general dentist.

How Often Should I See a Dentist?
Prevention
Your dentist is interested in the quality of your bite and is likely to ask about nighttime grinding or teeth clenching while assessing your jaw movement and alignment. If there are signs of concern, such as pain when eating, clicking or popping of the jaw, overdevelopment of the jaw muscles or signs of wear on the teeth your dentist may recommend a nightguard to mitigate the damage being done unconsciously while you sleep. Similarly, if you are active in contact sports your general dentist can customize a sport guard to protect your teeth while you play!
General Health
Cosmetic Dental Procedures?
Restoration
Other procedures routinely provided by your general dentist also includes root canals. Root canals allow a diseased tooth to avoid extraction by removing the inner nerve and pulp tissue. A special product called gutta percha is applied to fill the inner tooth. If a tooth breaks, or if a root canal has jeopardized the strength of the natural tooth, a crown may be installed over the tooth to provide added protection. When a false tooth is required to fill the space left behind by a lost tooth, your general dentist can customize a false tooth and anchor it to its adjacent tooth or teeth. This is referred to as a bridge, and it has the added benefit of maintaining appropriate space between teeth to reduce drifting. If you are in need of more than one artificial tooth, your general dentist can offer a variety of denture options.
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