Which dentist should I see?

You cannot be a good specialist in all areas of life. For example, a good cardiac surgeon cannot also be an excellent orthopaedic surgeon. This is precisely why medicine is divided into different specialities, and when necessary, doctors work together to provide a centralised approach to patient health. All dentists are divided into different specialists: General dentist. General dentists are like a general practitioner who checks your health annually and, when necessary, places fillings or refers you to a specialist. Periodontist. A specialist who focuses on the treatment of gum diseases. Endodontist. A specialist who focuses on root canal treatment. Implantologist. A specialist who can remove damaged teeth, place implants and then attach artificial crowns to them. Oral and maxillofacial surgeon. A specialist who performs minor surgical procedures in the oral cavity. For example, tooth extractions, gum and bone grafting, implant placement and frenectomy. Paediatric dentist. A specialist who treats teeth exclusively in children. Orthodontist. A specialist who treats dental alignment disorders. Implantologist. A specialist who can remove damaged teeth, place implants and then attach artificial crowns to them.