Dentistry

Dentistry is the area of medicine that focuses on the teeth, gums, and mouth. It is sometimes referred to as dental medicine and oral medicine. It entails the investigation, diagnosis, management, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases, disorders, and conditions.

When should I consult a dentist?

• An ongoing toothache.
• Ongoing headaches.
• Ongoing bleeding gums.
• A tooth that has been cracked or chipped.
• A tooth that is extremely loose or has been knocked out.
• An abscessed tooth or extreme swelling.
• A filling or crown is extremely loose or has fallen off.