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In our time, dentistry has become a fairly branched industry. There are no longer just dentists. Now each of them has its own specialization. Now you can get an appointment with an orthodontist, a surgeon, a therapist, even a prosthetist. But what is the difference between these professions?
Brief information
Dentistry is one of the ways of medical care to the population. It, in turn, is divided into several independent areas. We are talking about orthodontics, surgery, orthopedics. At the head of these branches is the therapeutic base. That is, every specialist in the dental field receives this qualification. Only in the future, after completing basic studies, does it become possible to deepen one’s knowledge, becoming a narrow specialist. So in addition become more qualified doctors. The therapeutic direction in dentistry is currently the most popular, in demand and well-known.
Field of activity
Therapist is a general practitioner. His duties include the diagnosis of ailments, the treatment of certain groups of them, the management of patients in the recovery period.
The therapist is the doctor to whom patients first of all turn when the slightest alarming signs of damage to the dental elements appear. Often this specialist prescribes therapy.
The responsibilities of the therapist also include the diagnosis and treatment of carious lesions of the oral cavity. That is, this specialist is also engaged in the fight against acquired pathological processes in the mineralized part of the teeth.
What does a specialist treat?
First of all, the doctor deals with caries. This pathology is provoked by the negative influence of acids that are secreted by bacteria. It has been proven that bad addictions, excessive love for sweets greatly aggravate the process. Caries is a serious disease, but its consequences are even more serious. They are also handled by this specialist. This is about:
- pulpit;
- periodontitis;
- brush
Pulpitis is an inflammatory lesion of the nerve elements of the tooth. Often occurs in the terminal stages of caries. The main cause of the process is soft tissue damage. An extremely intense aching soreness testifies to the lesion, which intensifies at times when you press on the aching tooth. To combat the disease, a complete cleaning of the canals from nerve endings and high-quality work on filling the tooth will be required.
Periodontitis is a serious complication. This is a severe form of destruction of the connection between the dental element itself and its process. Due to this connection, the tooth is actually kept in place. Pathology often occurs against the background of caries, but it can be a complication of banal tooth damage.
Periostitis has a more common name – flux. This is an inflammatory process of the periosteal zone of the dental element. Often occurs when soft tissues are infected. Often occurs after improper therapy of pulpitis. Only pumping out suppuration can improve the condition.
Dental cysts are the most serious lesion, the result of neglect of one’s own health. In the most neglected cases, a purulent accumulation develops in the gum pocket. The therapy is extremely complex, requiring surgical intervention.
Price issue
The therapeutic direction in modern dentistry is the most common. The price policy of dental treatment varies greatly, so it is impossible to name the exact prices of the therapist. So, the reception of a specialist in a state institution, his examination is often not paid. More serious interventions will require some symbolic payment for additional accessories (for anesthesia, a picture, for a high-quality filling).
There are specialists in private offices and clinics. The disadvantage of this service is the requirement to pay for the slightest services. But patients will be pleasantly pleased with the conditions of the rooms, comfortable environment, no queues.
Problem prevention
The duties of a specialist also include conducting preventive examinations. They are held every six months for early detection and timely treatment of dental ailments. Also during these examinations it is possible to carry out professional cleaning of the teeth from plaque. The optimal frequency is at least once a year, since dental deposits are an ideal environment for the progression of infectious processes.
How to prepare for a visit
Before visiting the dentist, you need to thoroughly clean your mouth. It is important to eat well, because after a series of manipulations it is forbidden to eat.
At the reception, you should tell in person about all the sensations, complaints. Only knowing all aspects of the disease, you can effectively defeat it.
helpful hints
Better to do prevention than cure. In order to prevent the disease, you should follow a number of simple recommendations. Among them: clean the tooth surface at least 2 times a day, clean the tongue too, because a lot of bacteria accumulate on it, limit the intake of sweets, soda, regularly visit the dentist for prevention.
By following simple rules, it is possible to forget about toothache and serious medical manipulations for treatment.