Dentfirst, PC

General Practice Dentistry

Dentfirst, PC is a General Practice Dentistry practice in Buford, GA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing and treating dieases of the mouth, gums, and teeth. General Practice Dentists at Dentfirst, PC perform oral health preventative procedures, diagnostics, and treatments. General Practice Dentistry is a medical specialty focused on dental and oral healthcare. Significant diseases and conditions treated at General Practice Dentistry practices include plaque buildup on the gums and teeth, cavities, tooth decay, and mouth trauma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by General Practice Dentistry practices include routine teeth cleanings, oral hygiene education, mouth x-rays, restoration procedures (like root canals, fillings, and crowns) as well as implant and denture delivery and maintenance.

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

Periodontics

Dentfirst, PC is a Periodontics practice in Buford, GA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating disease and disorders of oral bone structure and gums. Periodontists at Dentfirst, PC perform medical diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and bone disorders, screening for oral cancer, and placing and adjusting dental implants. Periodontics is a dental specialty focused on oral bone structure, gum health, and artificial dental implants. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Periodontics practices include gum disease, tooth loss, oral inflammation, oral cancer, tooth and jaw alignment, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, gingivitis, bleeding or sensitive gums, and cosmetic dental implants. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Periodontics practices include x-ray imaging, gum recession assessment, bite assessment, tooth scaling, root planing and debridement, oral cancer screening, TMJ disorder relief, oral health education, and dental implant placing.

That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.

Prosthodontics

Dentfirst, PC is a Prosthodontics practice in Buford, GA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in rehabilitating and restoring proper function of patients with missing or deficient teeth or oral and maxillofacial tissue. Prosthodontists at Dentfirst, PC perform tooth replacement, crown and implant placement, denture placement, and cosmetic oral surgery. Prosthodontics is a dental specialty dealing with the function, comfort, appearance, restoration, and maintenance of teeth and oral tissue. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Prosthodontics practices include missing or misaligned teeth, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, gum disease, and teeth lost due to illness or traumatic injury. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Prosthodontics practices include diagnostic imaging, tooth replacement, tooth alignment adjustment, crown and denture placement, installing bridgework, dental implants, oral surgery, dental care planning, and oral hygiene education.

That branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.