About
Dentists
Dentists diagnose, prevent,
and treat problems with teeth or mouth tissue. Dentists remove
decay, fill cavities, examine x rays, place protective plastic
sealants on children’s teeth, straighten teeth, and repair
fractured teeth.
Dentists also perform
corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum
diseases.
Dentists extract teeth and
make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing
teeth. Dentists provide instruction on diet, brushing,
flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental
care.
Dentists also administer
anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other
medications.
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