Because there are so many general dentists in Los Angeles, many choose to focus on a specific audience, such as children (pediatric dentistry). But you may become confused about what services other types of dentists are actually making available to you, especially if you read the promotional materials for Los Angeles dentists. All of the categories that follow are merely areas of focus that, like pediatric dentistry, have to do with the type of people a Los Angeles dental practice is trying to specifically serve. This is, after all, an age of specialization, and it just makes good sense for dentists in Los Angeles to be responsive to needs of different types of patients. The same approach for choosing a dentist cannot be used successfully in many other areas of the state of California - especially rural areas, where one or just a few dentists may be trying to serve the needs of an entire county. (That's why plans for a second dental school in the state were recently launched.)
To help you sort through your
confusion if you live in Los Angeles, the categories most often used by general
dentists in the area are defined below. These definitions are provided to assist
you in making the best choice possible for your circumstances. The definitions
are informal; most being neither formally defined by the American Dental
Association nor by the CA Dental Board. Except where indicated in the
definitions, there are no specific regulations that govern them. The CA Dental
Board requires that all general dentists in Los Angeles meet certain guidelines, and general
dentists in Los Angeles may opt to call themselves any of the following (except
where additional requirements apply and have been noted below). In Los Angeles,
using the first four categories - if they are applicable to your needs - is one
of the quickest ways to narrow the field of 2500 dentists significantly. If you
have needs for Sedation Dentistry in Los Angeles, you will narrow the field even more quickly
-Cosmetic Dentistry - Dentists who
perform work that is primarily aesthetic in nature - in other words, they
provide services that will enhance your smile.
-Sedation Dentistry - Los Angeles Dentists who provide additional sedation services (beyond the "standard" anesthetics used by most general dentists) to help manage anxiety and sensitivity to pain. Effective in 2009, the CA Dental Board now regulates the administration of sedation by general dentists - requiring both special training and experience for those who provide sedation services. There are different levels of sedation permits. Most patients who experience anxiety or have sensitivity to pain can be served by the level known as Oral Conscious Sedation.
-Implant Dentistry - Dentists in Los Angeles who provide dental implants (replacements for your natural teeth), which are an alternative to dentures and bridges, or may be used in conjunction with them to provide greater stability and/or an improved, more natural appearance.
-Comprehensive Dentistry - Los Angeles Dentists who are interested in being full-service providers for their patients - sparing the patient/family from frequent referrals to specialists. Their services may include cosmetic and implant dentistry services, orthodontic services, and periodontal treatments - in addition of preventive dentistry services. These dentists may have more extensive training in order to offer the broader range of services. (Check the experience.) In addition to convenience, they offer an ongoing and full understanding of the patient (needs, preferences, expectations, general health) to make all aspects of dental care more customized and easier for patients. This is a relatively new type of practice in Los Angeles, although rapidly gaining popularity.
-Preventive Dentistry - Dentists in Los Angeles who focus on the preservation of healthy teeth and gums and the prevention of cavities and oral disease. All general dentists have training in preventive dentistry, as well as restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, etc.) needed to preserve oral health. Preventive dental care is more likely to be at least partially covered by dental insurance, while cosmetic dentistry services often are not.
-Family Dentistry - Los Angeles Dentists whose focus is on treating patients of all ages (as opposed to pediatric dentists). Family dentists often place primary focus on providing preventive dentistry services, rather than cosmetic dentistry services.
It is responsible for ensuring their children practice good dental hygiene.
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