The dental plans listed on our site often also have a network of specialists set up should you need to have more than general dental work done. Depending on the plan you choose, you could receive 15-25 percent off all procedures performed by participating specialists. Below we have outlined some of the more common dental specialties and given an overview of the services they provide.
Orthodontist
An Orthodontist is the dental specialist associated with straightening crooked, rotated or mal-positioned teeth in children and adults with the use of fixed or removable braces.
Periodontist
A Periodontist is a specialist who deals with the soft tissue of the mouth and the supporting structures (bones) of the teeth. The Periodontist diagnoses and treats gingivitis (inflammation of the gingival tissue) as well as periodontitis (gingival tissue and bone disease) and bleeding of the gums.
Oral Surgeon
Oral surgeons specializes in oral surgery. In most cases, should you need a tooth extracted, your general doctor will send you to an Oral Surgeon. Oral surgery is usually performed while the patient is under local sedation. Most commonly, Oral Surgeons extract wisdom teeth and perform realignments of TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint, or the jaw joint).
Prosthodontist
The most common reason a person would need to see a Prosthodontist is to have a removable appliance added to your mouth to replace any missing teeth. Examples of removable appliances can include bridges, dentures and partials.
Pediatric Dentist
A Pediatric dentist specializes in the oral health of children from infancy through the adolescent years. During this growth spurt, special approaches are needed in dealing with their behavior and guiding their dental growth and development in order to avoid future dental problems.
Endodontist
Endodontists specialize in extensive root canals and root canal therapy. The two main objectives of root canal therapy are to clean out diseased tissue and bacteria from within the tooth and to completely fill the internal hollow root.
