Many people are worried about going to the dentist. Whether they have experienced actual bad service from a dentist or they have been conditioned to believe that dentists are not trustworthy, their anxiety is definitely real. Because of that anxiety, many people avoid going to the dentist; paradoxically, avoiding the dentist out of fear actually makes your eventual trip to the dentist more uncomfortable. If you avoid general dentistry for small problems, they will eventually become big problems. It will be much more expensive and uncomfortable to deal with a large problem.
Routine Cleanings
Routine cleanings are without a doubt the most common form of general dentistry in DC. A routine cleaning usually means that a hygienist cleans your teeth of plaque and stains that have built up on your teeth. Also, the hygienist will likely brush and polish your teeth. You will also get an x-ray of your teeth so that the doctor can look at your molars and below the gumline. Routine cleanings are not the only treatment that is common to DC general dentistry.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are also a common aspect of general dentistry. An implant is actually a two-step process that replaces missing teeth. Your dentist will make a small incision in your gumline and plant an anchor. After the incision has healed, you will go back to your dentist who will then attach your new tooth or teeth to the anchor. A dental implant can replace one or more missing teeth in your mouth.
Sealants
In the past, most cavities were filled with some kind of filling that was typically metal. Now, many dentists will clean the cavity and then seal it. It is much faster than filling your teeth; also, it arrests the progress of a cavity more effectively than a filling.
These are only a few of the most common aspects of general dentistry.
