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What is the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist?

Orthodontists are dental professionals that specialize in the treatment of teeth-related malocclusions. The treatment often includes a complex sequence of procedures to correct various root positions for teeth, usually by wearing special appliances. There are different methods used in case they want to straighten crooked or move misaligned teeth laterally, vertically, officially. Orthodontists may also be known as dental surgeons or oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Dentists focus on providing preventative services such as inspecting your mouth for signs of problems such as cavities and gum disease. They also provide relief from toothache pain with the use of numbing agents and discuss important factors that can affect your oral health including tobacco use and infrequent brushing. Dentists typically advocate good oral hygiene and give services related to: - Toothache: Sometimes a toothache is caused by a cavity. Dentists can help relieve pain and extract the infected tooth or pla...

Function of Dental Sealants

When teeth develop grooves, pits or fissures it becomes extremely difficult to clean them, which in turn leads to decay and decomposition. These pits on the surfaces of molars and premolars can be rectified with the help of slender plastic coatings called sealants. Sealants can essentially guard the tooth by creating a surface that is flat and free of cracks, and therefore very easy to clean. After getting the teeth covered, patients are normally advised to visit their dental expert on a regular basis to make sure these coatings remain intact.   In general, sealants can last for several years.  Procedure: It normally takes two minutes to apply the sealant onto the tooth. After being bonded properly, the unique sealing material is then hardened either by using an artificial light or naturally.   The hardening procedure depends on the kind of sealant used.  To ensure that these slender plastic coatings last for a longer duration of time it is import...