What is restorative dentistry?
Dr. Ansarian march 22, 2013 most people are overwhelmed and a bit intimidated by the thought of going to the dentist. Whether it is due to the lengthy period of time since their last dental exam or anxiety about the condition of their teeth and gums, information about common dental procedures can quell the butterflies and make your next experience at the dentist go more smoothly. Keivan ansarian, dds of ansarian dental care in toronto downtown has been practicing family dentistry for almost 30 years and is credentialed to answer any questions you may have about common dental procedures and advanced
read more →Helps to Maintain Healthy Teeth and Gums
Gum disease is the inflammation or infection of the gums and underlying bone. Your gums provide a seal, which protects your teeth and roots from bacteria. Bacteria below the gumline left undisturbed, will form deposits called calculus, which harbor more destructive bacteria. This can lead to periodontal disease. Seeing your dentist for regular dental hygiene care can remove these deposits and harmful bacteria helping you to maintain healthy gums and supporting bone. Periodontal disease can cause gum swelling, bad breath, bleeding, infection, and bone loss. A tooth with little bone to support it will become loose. Removal of a loose
read more →Role Of A General Dentist
A general dentist is able to perform all the same treatments as a specialist dentist. However, a general dentist may not have necessarily performed the extra-curricular course of study required for them to be registered in the role of a specialist. So, regardless of how long your dentist has been performing all of the dental procedures – and they may have been performing them for 25 years or more – they will not be registered as a specialist in any particular area of dentistry. Your specialist, however, is a specialist in one particular area of dentistry only, and they do not perform general dentistry. Both dentists and orthodontists are dental professionals. However, they have different roles. A dentist is trained in general dental treatment, from dental fillings to professional cleanings, extractions, teeth whitening and root canals. On the other hand, orthodontists have a more specialised work area; they are only concerned with the treatment and prevention of orthodontic problems in children and adults. However, this does not mean that orthodontists cannot practice general dentistry. However, they focus more on orthodontic treatment. There are a few key differences between an oral surgeon, a dentist and an orthodontist and these
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