What Is Dentistry?

 

Dentistry, also called oral medicine and dental medicine, is a division of medicine which includes the study, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and care of dental diseases, disorders, and problems. Dentists are trained to provide services in the field of diagnosing and treating dental diseases, disorders, and problems. The scope of work of dentists is quite broad and they can specialize in almost any dental field. For example, they may specialize in pediatric dentistry or orthodontics. Pediatric dentistry is concerned with the treatment and prevention of dental disorders common to children and they also deal with the training of dental children and their parents.

Orthodontics deals with disorders of the jaw and head, which can cause difficulty in chewing and speaking. It mainly deals with the teaching of braces to keep the jaws in proper alignment. A person suffering from orthodontic problems can obtain treatment by a dentist. If a person's teeth are too decayed, they may get treated through root canal treatment. Braces and other appliances are sometimes used for treating the dental problems associated with jaw abnormalities, such as dental implants.

Dental prosthetics are used to treat dental problems resulting from trauma or accidents. The prosthetic is custom-made and its structure is based on the patient's dental needs. Some of the dental prosthetics include dentures, bridges, retainers, gum shields, crowns, and implant-supported prosthesis. Patients may prefer dentures or retainers over artificial teeth because these devices allow them to eat and talk normally. If they want to replace their missing teeth, they can opt for denture bridges, denture retainers, or artificial teeth.