This is crucial to your total health. Your general dentist takes responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and overall coordination of services to meet your oral health needs. If you need a specialised dental procedure performed, your general dentist may work with other dentists to make sure you get the care you need. A general dentist is someone who is concerned with the care and maintenance of your teeth.

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He or she will place an emphasis on preventative care as well as undertaking ‘restorative treatments’. This preventative approach includes 6 monthly check ups and dental cleaning. Many general dentists are also able to undertake cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry which is concerned with improving the appearance of your teeth, and your smile. It is usually carried out for reasons of personal enhancement as compared to a medical ‘need’. It is an ‘elective’ treatment in that it is something you choose to do rather than an essential requirement.