The diagnosis, the treatment and the prevention of problems with the mouth, the gums and the teeth will be done by a dentist. There are many specialist treatments available in dentistry. And it is for this reason that there are also many specialist dentists around.

Dentists will treat decay of the teeth and will also put in place precautionary treatments to halt or postpone the decay. The use of x-rays will be done to examine the total structure of the tooth and to prepare a diagnosis and treatment solution. They use sealants in the prevention of tooth decay. If you have broken or chipped teeth, they will fix that. Tooth fillings and root canal treatments can be done by this doctor.

The prescription of dentures, the making as well as the fitting of them can be done by this practitioner. Oral hygiene will be discussed with you and they will show you how to brush and floss your teeth correctly. This will all be done for the purpose of tooth decay prevention. If there is anything that he or she is unable to treat, they will refer you to the appropriate specialist.

If you display any form of gum disease, bone disease or other tissue deterioration, you will be referred to a periodontist. These specialists will treat gums that have become diseased due to inadequate oral care. They will restore the gum foundation that is necessary for you to have crowns, bridges or dentures done. If it is necessary, they are able to rebuild the gums or bones.

Prosthodontists deals with the repair of natural teeth. They also deal with the replacement of teeth that are missing. So their area of specialization is normally the use of artificial teeth which are dentures or implants. They also do crowns or caps. Their field of specialization will include fitting of bridgework. This is the procedure where either partial dentures are used or implants are used to fill the gaps.

Orthodontists specialize in resetting the teeth by the use of appliances. They will use retainers or braces to improve the function and look of the teeth. These are also used to aesthetically adjust the teeth for example to straighten crooked teeth.

Maxillofacial surgeons do oral surgery for a range of conditions. They will remove pieces of broken teeth from the jawbone. They also handle the removal of teeth that are buried in the gums. If there is the need for you to have your wisdom teeth removed, this will be done by this type of surgeon. This is the case particularly if the wisdom teeth are buried close to the nerve to ensure that there is not damage done to the nerve when the tooth is extracted. They will also assist with the preparation of the jaw to enable implants to be used. They also do surgery for resetting misplaced jaws. This is done for example for someone who has a jutting jaw and this causes complications with the placement of their teeth. They may not be able to chew properly as the upper and lower teeth will not be aligned.

Your dentist London Ontario will more than likely be able to offer you most of these procedures. He or she will however refer you if they feel uncomfortable about doing the treatment. This will normally happen if surgery is required.