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Dalton Family Dentistry, PC

Dentistry, Dental Anesthesiology, Endodontics, General Practice Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Languages: English

About Dalton Family Dentistry, PC

Dalton Family Dentistry, PC is a dentist practice located in Dalton, GA.

Our Facilities

Dalton Family Dentistry, PC has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since October 26, 2015 and its NPI number is 1609248988.

Book an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, please call (706) 270-5775.

Dentistry

Dalton Family Dentistry, PC is a Dentistry practice in Dalton, GA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosis and treatment of problems with patients' teeth, gums, lips, and jaw. Dentists at Dalton Family Dentistry, PC perform dental procedures focused on prevention of oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontal disease. Dentistry is a branch of medicine concerned with study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the oral cavity. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Dentistry practices include tooth cavities, gum disease, bad breath, tooth sensitivity, mouth sores, tooth erosion, and dental emergencies. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dentistry practices include dental examinations, filling cavities, removing tooth decay, repairing cracked teeth, performing root canals, and removing teeth.

A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

Dentists in Dalton, GA

Dental Anesthesiology

Dalton Family Dentistry, PC is a Dental Anesthesiology practice in Dalton, GA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in delivering anesthesia to help patients manage pain from dental procedures. Dental Anesthesiologists at Dalton Family Dentistry, PC perform local anesthesia, general anesthesia, and sedation. Dental Anesthesiology is the use of pain management medication in oral surgery and other dental procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Dental Anesthesiology practices include tooth decay, gum disease, injury, and tooth loss. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dental Anesthesiology practices include machinery to monitor vital signs and topical, gaseous, and intravenous anesthesia medication.

A dentist who has successfully completed an accredited postdoctoral anesthesiology residency training program for dentists of two or more years duration, in accord with Commission on Dental Accreditation's Standards for Dental Anesthesiology Residency Programs, and/or meets the eligibility requirements for examination by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.

Dental Anesthesiologists in Dalton, GA

Endodontics

Dalton Family Dentistry, PC is an Endodontics practice in Dalton, GA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions of the dental pulp (the soft tissue inside teeth). Endodontists at Dalton Family Dentistry, PC perform maintenance and treatment of dental pulp diseases or injuries. Endodontics is a dental specialty that maintains dental pulp health. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Endodontics practices include cavities, tooth cracks, dental abscesses, dental pulp stones, exposed dental pulp, and pulp necrosis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Endodontics practices include consultations, root canals, dental implants, and endodontic surgery.

The branch of dentistry that is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.

Endodontists in Dalton, GA

General Practice Dentistry

Dalton Family Dentistry, PC is a General Practice Dentistry practice in Dalton, 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 Dalton Family Dentistry, 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.

General Practice Dentists in Dalton, GA

Pediatric Dentistry

Dalton Family Dentistry, PC is a Pediatric Dentistry practice in Dalton, GA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating tooth, gum, and jaw disorders and injuries in children. Pediatric Dentists at Dalton Family Dentistry, PC perform oral health exams, preventative dental health education, wisdom teeth extraction, orthodontics, implant and crown placement, cavity repair, gum disease treatment, and dental injury care. Pediatric Dentistry is a dental specialty centered on promoting the oral health of young patients from infancy through their teen years. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Pediatric Dentistry practices include dental cavities, wisdom tooth impaction, bruxism (tooth grinding), improper bite and jaw alignment, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, gum disease, oral cancer, and injuries to the teeth, mouth, and gums. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatric Dentistry practices include diagnostic imaging, oral hygiene education, cavity repair, orthodontics, placing tooth implants, crowns, and orthodontics, diagnosing and treating tooth grinding, addressing gum disease, extracting impacted wisdom teeth, and treating tooth, tongue, and gum injury or infection.

An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

Pediatric Dentists in Dalton, GA

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.

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in Dalton, GA

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