Q. I meant to ask during my daughters 15 month check up...but I totally forgot. She has around 10 teeth now. We did discuss cleaning them with a toothbrush but he made no mention of the dentist...
When do kids start going to the dentist?
When do kids start going to the dentist?
A. Depends on the dentist. Call the dentist you intend to use and ask them.
My dentist wants to see the kids at 2 years old. I've heard some dentist want to see the child after the first tooth, and some want to see them at 4 years old!
My dentist wants to see the kids at 2 years old. I've heard some dentist want to see the child after the first tooth, and some want to see them at 4 years old!
Does anyone know of a good pediatric dentist in the Dublin, Ohio area?
Q. We just moved here, and I need a good dentist for my kids. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!
A. Try to google it under pedodontist
Is it normal for a dentist to not allow parents to accompany their young children during an exam/dental work?
Q. We just started with a new Pediatric Dentist and they have a policy that states "parents are not allowed in the room with their child during an exam/dental work". Is this normal? I was very offended and ended up arguing with the dentist, before she allowed me in for the "first visit only". I'm not planning on going back... just wondering if this is normal?
A. It is normal but NOT right. They are afraid of parents judgement and reactions. Many doctors and dentists are like this because most parents freak out when kid starts crying. Most docs & dentists thing kids are imagining pain or overreacting so they make them suffer just because they can contrary to an adult who can say &^%$ this stop right now. Twice I have made the new parent mistake of letting a doctor or dentist have kid alone because they gave good speel about how it is better for kid. NEVER EVER again. Both times they basically abused the child with physical pain that was uncalled for. After raising 3 children into thier teens and 20's I can say all other times I was with them or could see them and there was never anytime that my presence prevented medical treatment from occuring or being efficeint. It is just docs being idiots and selfish wanting thier job easier at expense of child. Oh, and the majority of dentists STILL believe most pain is imagined. lol, go figure
What is the difference between a Orthodontics, Endodontics and Periodontics dentist?
Q. My regular dentist refer me to a Endodontics specialist to remove a crown but I thought that he will be able to remove it. Is it a difernet specialty in dentistry or what?
A. In California, a general dentist is licensed to do *all* specialty aspects of dentistry. (with the exception of sedation and general anesthesia) We can legally do braces, root canals, gum surgeries, wisdom tooth extractions, implants, or any other task that specialists do. However, not all general dentists have the training, equipment, experience, or comfort level to do these advanced procedures. What's more, the Dental Practice Act requires a general dentist to perform procedures at the same level as specialists. If a general dentist can't do a specialty procedure as well as a specialist, he/she has an ethical and moral obligation to refer.
Your dentist referred to a specialist because he is not comfortable treating your tooth. He doesn't want to take the risk of messing up and getting sued when he knows a specialist can do it faster, safer and better than him. It might cost you a little more, but you will probably get better treatment in the end.
FYI, here are the *legally recognized* dental specialties in California (and most states):
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY - (aka pedodontics, latin for "children's teeth") specializing in children. Behavior management (bratty or fearful kids) and sedation are emphasized.
ENDODONTICS - (from latin for "inside teeth") specializing in the root canal therapy and the surgical treatments when root canals fail. Emphasis on using microscopes and high tech treatment tools. The only specialty that still requires general dentistry experience before going to specialty school.
PERIODONTICS - (from latin "surrounding teeth") specializing in gum related treatments. Emphasis on gum surgeries and hygiene. Increasing emphasis on dental implants.
PROSTHODONTICS - (from latin "adding to teeth") specializing in false teeth through bridges, crowns, dentures, and increasingly, implants. Most commonly, prosthodontists do full mouth reconstructions. Occasionally, they create prosthetics for noses, lips or chins lost in accidents.
ORAL SURGERY - (aka oral maxillofacial surgery) specializing in surgeries and the sedation or anesthesia needed for them. Most frequently, they extract lots of wisdom teeth and premolars for braces. More and more emphasis on dental implants.
ORTHODONTICS - (from latin "straight teeth") specializing in braces, clear aligner therapy (Invisalign) and appliance therapy (headgear and active retainers). Emphasis is on straightening teeth.
ORAL PATHOLOGY - specializing in identifying diseases of the mouth such as oral cancer or autoimmune disorders. Spend most of their time looking at slides sent in from the oral surgeons. Do not work directly with patients.
PUBLIC HEALTH - specializing in epidemiology and government programs to help the population's dental health, particularly the poor.
Here are commonly used but legally *unrecognized* dental specialties:
1. Implantology - I don't see this one becoming a legally recognized specialty because too many other specialties want in on implants.
2. Family Dentistry
3. Cosmetic Dentistry - most of it technically falls under prosthodontics
4. Anesthesiology - mainly because the rich oral surgeons keep blocking their recognition.
5. TMD - not a legal specialty, but there are some very good doctors out there who have put a great deal of time and study on TMD. There are also a lot of quacks here, too.
6. Sports Dentistry
7. Holistic dentistry - very popular in Hawaii. In California, many holistic dentistry fundamentals (removal of all silver fillings to cure non-dental diseases) are considered malpractice.
8. Forensic dentistry - like anesthesiology, this is IMO a valid specialty with many great practitioners, it just hasn't been legally recognized yet.
Dentists in legally recognized specialties get a certificate from their state, permission to advertise themselves as a specialist, and justification to charge higher fees than general dentists. Because specialists usually give up the right to practice general dentistry, they get referrals from general dentists.
I hope that this completely answers your question. If not, visit my website and contact me through there.
Your dentist referred to a specialist because he is not comfortable treating your tooth. He doesn't want to take the risk of messing up and getting sued when he knows a specialist can do it faster, safer and better than him. It might cost you a little more, but you will probably get better treatment in the end.
FYI, here are the *legally recognized* dental specialties in California (and most states):
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY - (aka pedodontics, latin for "children's teeth") specializing in children. Behavior management (bratty or fearful kids) and sedation are emphasized.
ENDODONTICS - (from latin for "inside teeth") specializing in the root canal therapy and the surgical treatments when root canals fail. Emphasis on using microscopes and high tech treatment tools. The only specialty that still requires general dentistry experience before going to specialty school.
PERIODONTICS - (from latin "surrounding teeth") specializing in gum related treatments. Emphasis on gum surgeries and hygiene. Increasing emphasis on dental implants.
PROSTHODONTICS - (from latin "adding to teeth") specializing in false teeth through bridges, crowns, dentures, and increasingly, implants. Most commonly, prosthodontists do full mouth reconstructions. Occasionally, they create prosthetics for noses, lips or chins lost in accidents.
ORAL SURGERY - (aka oral maxillofacial surgery) specializing in surgeries and the sedation or anesthesia needed for them. Most frequently, they extract lots of wisdom teeth and premolars for braces. More and more emphasis on dental implants.
ORTHODONTICS - (from latin "straight teeth") specializing in braces, clear aligner therapy (Invisalign) and appliance therapy (headgear and active retainers). Emphasis is on straightening teeth.
ORAL PATHOLOGY - specializing in identifying diseases of the mouth such as oral cancer or autoimmune disorders. Spend most of their time looking at slides sent in from the oral surgeons. Do not work directly with patients.
PUBLIC HEALTH - specializing in epidemiology and government programs to help the population's dental health, particularly the poor.
Here are commonly used but legally *unrecognized* dental specialties:
1. Implantology - I don't see this one becoming a legally recognized specialty because too many other specialties want in on implants.
2. Family Dentistry
3. Cosmetic Dentistry - most of it technically falls under prosthodontics
4. Anesthesiology - mainly because the rich oral surgeons keep blocking their recognition.
5. TMD - not a legal specialty, but there are some very good doctors out there who have put a great deal of time and study on TMD. There are also a lot of quacks here, too.
6. Sports Dentistry
7. Holistic dentistry - very popular in Hawaii. In California, many holistic dentistry fundamentals (removal of all silver fillings to cure non-dental diseases) are considered malpractice.
8. Forensic dentistry - like anesthesiology, this is IMO a valid specialty with many great practitioners, it just hasn't been legally recognized yet.
Dentists in legally recognized specialties get a certificate from their state, permission to advertise themselves as a specialist, and justification to charge higher fees than general dentists. Because specialists usually give up the right to practice general dentistry, they get referrals from general dentists.
I hope that this completely answers your question. If not, visit my website and contact me through there.
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