general dentist

Regular dental practitioner

A general dentist is a dental professional who provides routine oral care—cleanings, fillings, extractions, and preventive treatment.

Unlike specialists such as orthodontists or oral surgeons, general dentists handle the broad range of everyday dental needs: My general dentist referred me to a periodontist for the gum surgery.

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