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This is a doctor who specializes in correcting the shape or positions of all your teeth through orthodontia, or braces. The dentist will study your X-rays looking for cavities or other problems and ask if you have any questions about your teeth. Your dentist may also prescribe fluoride drops or tablets for you to take every day at home. Fluoride say: FLOOR-ide is a natural mineral that makes your teeth strong and helps prevent cavities.
At the dentist's office, a fluoride gel or foam will be applied to your teeth. Most dental offices offer fluoride treatments with flavoring, like bubblegum or grape. The fluoride treatment takes just a few minutes. The dental hygienist may tell you not to eat or drink anything including water for 30 minutes after the fluoride treatment.
If you have a cavity, you'll probably come back to the dentist's office for another visit. At that time, the dentist will give you a tiny shot of an anesthetic say: ah-nus-THEH-tik , a medicine that numbs the area around the tooth.
Then, the dentist removes the decayed part from your tooth with special dental tools. That area gets filled with material to keep your tooth strong and healthy, like tooth-colored or silver fillings. Your mouth may be numb for a little while after you leave the dentist's office, but the anesthetic will soon wear off and you'll be left with a beautiful smile!
When your checkup is over, the dentist may have a present for you! Usually, this is a free toothbrush or dental floss to use at home or some sugar-free gum. Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Does the Dentist Do? What Happens at the Dentist's Office? How Are Teeth Cleaned and Checked? How Does the Dentist Check for Cavities? What Are Fluoride Treatments? You may want to consider a career as a dentist! Dentistry involves the mouth, teeth, gums and related areas.
Some studies have shown that diseases relating to the teeth and gums can be indicative or indicators of some health issues. The health of the mouth is essential to the general overall health of the body and a dentist will encourage and assist their patients in maintaining a healthy mouth by regular cleaning and check-ups. A dentist performs many important duties in the maintenance of oral health. Check-ups are a major part of the job and are important for patients keeping on top of their oral care.
In addition to general check-ups, general dentistry involves basic treatments that can be done at a regular dental office. Such procedures might include filling a tooth, performing a minor surgical procedure such as a tooth extraction, and cleaning and polishing teeth. A dentist will encourage patients to practice good dental care by brushing and flossing and getting regular cleanings as these good habits can help prevent cavities and other tooth and gum diseases.
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