General dentistry is a branch dentistry that treats with the overall health mouth
, especially of the teeth and gums. You should consider visits to the dentist an important factor in your overall health. Check ups, hygienic cleaning and annual inspections are usually a typical part of most people's lives.
Cosmetic procedures cannot be performed until necessary general dentistry procedures are complete and your dentist can determine that your mouth is in good health. Even if cosmetic dentistry is not in your plans, keeping an optimum level of health within your mouth is certainly of paramount importance.
Taking Care of Basic Oral Hygiene
Dentists are fully capable of helping you maintain and treat basic dental problems including:
Cavities
Cleaning
General Dentistry
After annual check-ups, the most common general dentistry procedures that are treated are cavities. Cavities develop when enamel becomes compromised due to inconsistent brushing and the consumption of fatty and sugary foods than leave bacteria to build up into plaque. Fillings are now generally made of a tooth coloured material so that the also perform in an aesthetic fashion as well as in functionality.
Improper brushing and poor dental hygiene also lead to gum disease, and eventually periodontitis. Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissue that supports your teeth which can lead to your teeth falling out if not treated at an early stage. Gum disease first grows in the sulcus, the v-shaped crevice between the teeth and the gums. Treatment of gum disease is another general dentistry practice performed by cosmetic dentists.