When is it time to see a dental specialist?
While general dentists can treat a variety of issues, some conditions require a higher level of expertise, and this is when dental specialists can intervene. Dental specialists receive additional education and training and then practice in a defined area, such as orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, or pediatric dentistry.
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