Specialties and Dentist Definitions

There are various specialties in dentistry, and often an office will focus on one field or another. The following is a list of different types of dentists, as well as examples of the procedures applicable to each sector of the oral health field.

• Cosmetic Dentist (Click here for a Boston Cosmetic Dentist)
  • Concentrates on the appearance of each patient’s smile
  • Procedures include: porcelain veneers, teeth whitening

• Endodontist (Click here for a Boston Endodontic Dentist)
  • Treats diseases in the pulp or root of a tooth
  • Procedures include: root canals

• General Dentist (Click here for a Boston General Dentist)
  • Treats the routine needs in your oral health
  • Procedures include: semi-annual cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges

• Oral Surgeon (Click here for a Boston Oral Surgeon)
  • Treats with surgery what the other fields cannot
  • Procedures include: teeth extraction

• Orthodontist (Click here for a Boston Orthodontic Dentist)
  • Deals with the alignment of teeth
  • Procedures include: braces, retainers

• Pediatric Dentist (Click here for a Boston Cosmetic Dentist)
  • Performs general dentistry for children, from their first visit to the dentist through adolescence

• Periodontist (Click here for a Boston Cosmetic Dentist)
  • Treats the tissue surrounding teeth, focusing on diseases in the gums
  • Procedures include: periodontal surgery