Dentistry with Country Lakes Family Dental

What Can Your DENTIST

DO FOR YOU

by Dr. Matt Artho, Owner of Country Lakes Family Dental photography by Your Candid Memories (YourCandidMemories.com)

Igrew up in West Texas, and most anyone from there is aware of the unique mineral content of water. My town was specifically known as “The Town without a Toothache” because the excess of fluoride in the water resulted in a decreased incidence of tooth decay.

cases. On the other hand, dental specialties were born from general dental procedures, so your family dentist may provide some specialty services at the same standard of care, for example Coincidentally for me, my dentist would 2016 a Texas Court ruled that dentists implants, root canals, or treating children. clean my teeth on Saturdays when his who don’t practice one of the nine hygienist was on a break. As a result, a specialties recognized by the ADA may It may be advantageous to have your cleaning was about the still advertise as “specialists” family dentist treat these situations to extent of my dental visit, so ...SO YOUR FAMILY in Texas if they meet avoid higher fees or over-treatment almost my childhood perception of dentists is that they simply “cleaned teeth.” DENTIST MAY PROVIDE SOME SPECIALTY SERVICES AT THE SAME certain conditions. An example of this is the term “cosmetic dentist.” in the same way you would not visit a cardiologist to take your blood pressure. The best way to determine if you or your The truth is my dentist was STANDARD OF CARE... Even though most dental child requires specialized treatment is more than qualified in this care in this age focuses to visit your family dentist to determine aspect of my oral health. So, you may ask on improving overall esthetics, no if a specialist is recommended. Always yourself what dental treatment should dental specialty is recognized by that have the conversation with your dentist to you expect from your family dentist, and specific title. understand their level of education and to what extent is your dentist qualified to provide certain types of treatment? I raise these concerns because on January 21, To be clear, a dental specialty recognized by the ADA is one that typically requires graduation from a post-graduate residency. Therefore, specialists are capable of treating advanced dental comfort with specific procedures.

Maintaining a lasting relationship with your family dentist is invaluable in caring for you oral health and ensuring many happy smiles.

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