Dentist-therapist: what does he treat and what problems should he be addressed with?

Unbearable toothache, sore gums and bad breath require urgent attention from a dentist so as not to aggravate an existing problem.

The initial appointment is carried out by dental therapists. This is a sought-after specialization, since these doctors treat common pathologies of the gums, teeth and oral tissues. A general dentist has a broader range of expertise than a highly specialized orthodontist or surgeon. Such dentists eliminate periodontitis and periodontal disease, relieve pathological changes in the functioning of the salivary glands, treat cheilitis and glossitis (inflammation of the lips and tongue)

A dental therapist not only fills root canals, treats gums or removes tartar. A dentist works to study problems in the maxillofacial area and develop new methods to overcome them.

What diseases does a dentist treat?

At our Dynasty family clinic, dentists practice an individual approach to each patient, depending on the type, origin and dynamics of the disease, and the level of pain threshold.

The main tasks solved by a dentist-therapist:

• Diagnosis and determination of the causes of inflammation, treatment of periodontal disease, periodontitis, periodontoma, gingivitis and periodontitis;
• Treatment and prevention of caries (removal of tartar by the dentist and filling of canals);
• Restoration of mechanical damage to teeth (cracks, chips);
• Elimination of diseases of non-carious origin (pigmentation/erosion or enamel hypoplasia, fluorosis, pulp opening, amelogenesis, root fractures, dentinogenesis, odontogenesis).

At the Dynasty clinic, the dentist-therapist also carries out aesthetic restoration, which allows you to solve all problems within one office, without the involvement of an orthopedist. Without leaving the therapist’s chair, you can restore the front side of the surface of your teeth in two hours using veneers and lumineers (onlays for a “Hollywood smile”) - painlessly, quickly and effectively.

What is the responsibility of a dentist?

The profession of dentist combines several specialized areas. Each specialist solves a specific range of problems.

Dentist-therapist

If you have a toothache or gum inflammation, the receptionist at the dental clinic will give you a referral to this particular specialist. A dentist-therapist deals with the prevention and treatment of diseases of the teeth and oral cavity:

• caries (damage to hard tooth tissues),
• pulpitis (inflammation of the neurovascular bundle located in the dental canal),
• periodontitis (inflammation of periodontal tissues surrounding the tooth root),
• gingivitis (inflammation of the gums).

A dental therapist is consulted if you need to put a filling, restore a tooth damaged as a result of mechanical trauma, remove dental plaque or whiten the enamel.

To clarify the diagnosis in therapeutic dentistry, methods of radiography, stomatoscopy (examination of the dentition using optical instruments), luminescent diagnostics, and electroodontodiagnostics (determining the degree of damage to the dental pulp by measuring its sensitivity) are used.

Dental surgeon

Surgical dentists:

• remove teeth that cannot be restored;
• perform a cystectomy - surgical removal of a dental cyst;
• perform operations on the maxillofacial joint, the purpose of which is to eliminate congenital or resulting defects;
• They are engaged in implanting into the jawbone the basis for implants necessary for further dental prosthetics.

To make a diagnosis and plan treatment measures in surgical dentistry, hardware methods of radiography, magnetic resonance and computed tomography are used.

Orthopedic dentist

Deals with the elimination of anatomical dental defects that arise due to the absence or partial destruction of one or more teeth. If the tooth needs to be restored, the orthopedic dentist installs a crown on it; otherwise, a removable or fixed prosthesis is placed, or a dental implant is implanted.

Dentist-orthodontist

This specialist specializes in correcting misaligned teeth. If the dentition is uneven, the distance between the teeth is too large, or, on the contrary, they grow, “climbing” onto each other - this is not only a cosmetic defect. An incorrect bite or crooked teeth can cause problems with chewing, speech and breathing, as well as cause the development of anatomical pathologies of the face. Alignment of the dental arch in most cases is carried out using braces - non-removable orthodontic devices.

Periodontist

A periodontist treats diseases of the tissues surrounding the teeth and ensuring their fixation in the jaw. Periodontal tissues include:

• gums,
• periodontal ligaments connecting the tooth root to the jaw bone,
• alveolar processes - spongy tissue in which the root of the tooth is located,
• Dental cement is a special bone tissue that covers the root of the tooth.

To determine the functional state of the periodontium, research methods such as radiography, biomicroscopy, determination of autoflora of the oral mucosa, blood and urine tests are used.

Pediatric dentist

This type of medical care is aimed at the prevention and treatment of dental diseases in children and adolescents under 17 years of age. The condition of a child’s “temporary” teeth should be taken no less seriously than the condition of the permanent teeth. If baby teeth become unusable prematurely due to caries, this can negatively affect the formation of the dentition, in particular, the development of malocclusion. The pediatric dentist also corrects the dental arch using special onlays or braces.

Not only a person’s appearance, but also the condition of many organs and systems depends on the condition of their teeth. The correct choice of a specialized dentist is one of the conditions for the effectiveness of treatment and reducing its duration.

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When should you contact a dentist?

Soviet-era people do not like to visit dentists because they are frightened by the strong association with the “scary drill machine” and severe pain. In medical dentistry, therapists use modern methods and equipment to completely anesthetize the process.

A dental therapist will help in cases where:

• During hygienic cleaning of the oral cavity, bleeding is observed;
• The enamel of the teeth has changed shade;
• Eliminates the cause of the unpleasant odor;
• Damage to the oral mucosa requiring intervention by a therapist;
• There is a constant “aching” pain that intensifies when you press on the tooth;
• Carious cavities appeared in the surface of the teeth and they began to react sharply to cold/hot;
• The gums become swollen and red, or new growths appear on them. The dentist will determine the cause of the inflammation and prescribe treatment;
• Teeth receive mechanical damage or have congenital cosmetic defects;
• Constant “wandering” pain radiating to the ear or temple - the help of a dentist is required immediately.

Useful information: It is recommended to visit a dentist twice a year for a routine examination and teeth cleaning with specialized instruments. Using a laser, the dentist removes mineralized deposits on the surface of the teeth, along with pathogenic bacteria. The procedure even allows you to lighten the enamel a little.

Recommendations after removal

Regardless of the method by which the tooth was removed, in the first 2 days the patient must observe a special diet, activity and hygiene. This is necessary to preserve the blood clot in the wound, which helps maintain the sterility of bone tissue and promotes its regeneration.

In the first 48 hours after removal you cannot:

Failure to comply with these recommendations most often causes the clot to fall out of the socket and the development of alveolitis or bleeding.

After tooth extraction it is recommended:

• make oral baths from chamomile and sage decoctions (the decoction prepared according to the instructions is taken into the mouth and held there for 10 minutes, without rinsing or moving the tongue) 2-3 times a day;
• take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (especially after atypical removal, when the tissue is severely damaged and swelling occurs) - nimesulide, diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen, paracetamol, etc. (it is important that the medicine does not reduce blood clotting).

Sometimes patients need preliminary preparation for removal. People taking aspirin and other medications that impair blood clotting should stop taking them a week before the procedure. For those who suffer from increased excitability and anxiety, you can start taking valerian or motherwort 1-2 weeks before removal, having previously agreed with your dentist and your therapist.

Even if the removal was painless and quick, you should not ignore the doctor’s advice. The right approach to rehabilitation will help you avoid complications and recover faster.

Cost of dental services

The dentist provides a wide range of services, so prices depend on many factors: the type of disease and the complexity of its treatment; consumables and number of sessions with the dentist.

Basic cost of services:

• Professional cleaning – 170 rubles;
• Treatment of pulpitis and periodontitis – from 550 rubles;
• Elimination of caries – from 300 rubles;
• Chemical whitening of all teeth – 8,000 rubles.

The full list is in the price list on the website.

If you need professional dental help, our clinic offers the services of specialists with many years of experience.

Prices for tooth extraction

Useful recommendations for oral care from a dentist

The dentist promotes caries prevention and gives basic advice:

• Maintain good hygiene (brush your teeth after eating and floss);
• When brushing, do not forget about your tongue, because germs accumulate on it first;
• Limit your consumption of carbonated and coloring drinks, chips, candies and candies;
• Get a preventive examination at the dentist.

A dental therapist is able to prevent diseases and treat them at an early stage, which will help avoid many problems.

To make an appointment, call the phone numbers listed on the website or use the feedback form.

Pull a tooth out?

You might think that removing a tooth will solve all the problems - no tooth, no problem. But this is a big misconception. There will be many more problems! Nature does not tolerate emptiness, and if, for example, a tooth is missing on the lower jaw, the two neighboring ones will definitely tilt, and the upper tooth will creep down. In this case, implantation and prosthetics are necessary.

Before prosthetics, it is necessary to carry out a complete sanitation of the oral cavity, which means that you will face large treatment costs in a shorter period of time.

Sometimes people come to us with a request to remove a tooth, based on immediate savings of time and money. Although upon examination it turns out that the tooth can be cured, with high quality and with a guarantee.

The vast majority of hardcore lovers of “no treatment” are young people aged 17–30. At this age, they rarely think about the consequences.

Where to find a qualified dental surgeon in Ivanteevka?

To receive professional dental care, contact the Sanident clinic, one of the largest dentists in Ivanteyevka. Our prices for dental treatment and quality of service will pleasantly surprise you. We employ experienced specialists who use innovative treatment methods that allow the patient to save even the most damaged teeth. Our doctors also carry out effective treatment of periodontal disease and other aesthetic operations in the field of periodontology.

You can find the Sanident comprehensive dental clinic at the following addresses:

Ivanteevka, st. Novoselki, 4 (Ivanteevka railway station); Shchelkovo, st. Central, 80 (railway station Voronok).

Pediatric dentistry: how an orthodontist treats

A pediatric orthodontist chooses a treatment method only after a complete examination of the patient. When making a decision, the doctor takes into account:

• child's age;
• type of bite - milk, permanent, replaceable;
• orthodontic pathology - anomalies of teeth, dentition, bite.

The most popular correction methods:

• myogymnastics (myotherapy) - a course of special exercises aimed at strengthening the muscles of the maxillofacial area;
• surgical method - necessary to eliminate pronounced deformations of the bite, jaw rows, dental sequences;
• hardware therapy - the use of fixed and removable structures to correct the bite or individual units.

Tools used

If a simple elimination requires only two main tools - forceps and an elevator, then in the case of a complex elimination everything is a little different and much more auxiliary devices are required. The instruments are specially developed for dental surgery, which allows all manipulations to be performed without causing severe harm (the level of mechanical damage is minimized).

To extract a molar or premolar, forceps, a bur, an excavator or an elevator are used, and during surgery a scalpel, hammer, scissors, and chisel are used. Let's take a closer look at what the role is and in what situations each of the tools is used.

• forceps. They are used in situations where the coronal part has been preserved and the roots are located in such a way that they can be grasped with an instrument. The specialist sets the axis of the crown to align with the axis of the forceps. For each group of teeth, forceps of a certain shape are designed, having a working part - cheeks, handles, lock;
• elevator. It is used in relation to molars (particularly the eighth) and premolars in the upper jaw. If necessary, using this instrument, the dental surgeon loosens the tooth (or its remains) along with the root, after which it is dislocated with forceps and removed from the gums;
• excavator. According to the principle of operation, it is similar to an elevator; it is used for deep fractures of a molar or premolar. It has an angular working surface, making it easy to penetrate into the hole;
• bit. It is used to eliminate the outer wall of the alveolar process. It is often necessary in a situation where a tooth breaks off and it is not possible to get it out using an elevator or excavator;
• hammer. Its help is resorted to in cases where a tooth is removed using a chisel. The dentist places the instrument in the area between the root and the hole, and at this time his assistant, using a hammer, makes several blows to this area;
• scalpel. Often, complex removal requires making a small incision with minimal trauma. For this purpose, a scalpel is used;
• drill. A drill is usually used during separation, removal of multi-rooted teeth, or removal of bone tissue surrounding a molar or premolar. In such situations, the dental tissue is sawed and removed piece by piece. This is not a simple procedure; it requires sufficient qualifications of a specialist. It is more advisable to resort to it if the root canals have already been previously filled or when the last molar is growing incorrectly (in a horizontal position).

A-Medic dentistry practices complex tooth extraction in Moscow. Qualified specialists work here. For high-quality removal during surgical intervention, the above-described instruments are used. Additionally, the clinic provides all necessary manipulations and services: hemostatic sponge, anesthesia (conduction, infiltration, application), preparation, dressing (using Trichopolum or Alvogil), removal and application of sutures. To make an appointment, just call the numbers provided or fill out an application on the clinic’s official website, after which the administrator will contact you.