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A general dentist is an important part of your dental team. They are often the first to notice problems and can address many issues without referring to a specialist. A general dentist can handle emergency dentistry, children’s teeth, tooth extractions, root canals, and senior citizen’s dentistry. They are highly trained in all types of dentistry so they are the first one to see for exams and basic procedures. A general dentist will refer you to a specialist if your case is complex beyond their skills.
They get to know your family so they understand the genetics and unique dental issues of your family.
A general dentist can offer services more quickly than a specialist and can often remedy a problem in one visit.
Saves You Time and Money
All dentists start out the same. They get their education from dental school. Some who want to specialize take extended educational courses after medical school to go into their specialty. General dentists can do many of the same techniques as specialists but will refer you to a specialist if your case is more complex or if they don’t perform that specialty. Common specialists are endodontists, orthodontists, and periodontists.
