Operative
Dentistry
is the general
area of dentistry
that restores
the mouth to a
healthy condition
with
fillings, check
ups and x-rays
and general cleanings
and fluorides
enhanced with
instructions for
home care.
Endodontics
is root canal
treatment of badly
infected teeth
removing infection
so the tooth can
be restored
with a filling
post and crown.
Periodontics
involves the treatment
of chronic tissue
and bone loss
with deep root
scaling and sometimes
if involves a
surgical procedure
to restore the
mouth to a healthy
condition
Prosthodontics
is the field of
dentistry that
deals with the
replacement of
missing teeth,
badly broken teeth
and root canal
teeth with crowns
and bridges. This
area of dentistry
allows us to restore
the mouth to it’s
original function.
Orthodontics
is the straightening
of misaligned
teeth making them
straight for a
more beautiful
smile.
Pediatric
Dentistry
is the specialty
involved with
the treatment
of small children
or the problem
child usually
till the age of
eighteen
Oral &
Maxillofacial
Surgery
not only deals
with the extracting
of impacted wisdom
teeth or difficult
extractions but
involves surgical
procedures to
correct cleft
palates, hair
lips and injuries
caused by accidents.