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Where does my general family dentist fit in?
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• Does my dentist have to refer me? • I thought braces were just for kids...do you also see adults? • What should I expect during my first visit? What is an Orthodontist?: Orthodontics is a special area of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, pre
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Is it required that I be referred by my family dentist to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wyatt?
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No. Many patients who have concerns about their health and appearance and want to be evaluated as to the need for orthodontic care take the initiative themselves to schedule an initial examination.
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What is the best way to clean and care for my dentures?
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Use commercially available powders, tablets or toothpaste to clean your dentures, and a good quality denture brush. Also, hold your dentures over a water-filled sink or over a folded towel while cleaning them; should you drop your dentures, they'll b
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IS IT REQUIRED THAT I BE REFERRED BY MY FAMILY DENTIST TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DR. DREW?
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No. Many patients who have concerns about their health and appearance and want to be evaluated as to the need for orthodontic care take the initiative themselves to schedule an initial examination.
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IS IT REQUIRED THAT I BE REFERRED BY MY FAMILY DENTIST TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DR. CRISE?
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No. Many patients have concerns about their health and appearance and want to be evaluated as to the need for orthodontic care. These patients take the initiative themselves to schedule an initial examination.
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What is the difference between a paediatric dentist and a family dentist?
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A paediatric dentist has had two or more years of speciality training following dental school and limits his or her practice to treating children only. A paediatric dentist is dedicated to providing dental care for children from birth through to 18 y
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What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and family dentist ?
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Pediatric dentists are the pediatricians of dentistry. A pediatric dentist has two to three years specialty training following dental school and limits his/her practice to treating children only. Pediatric dentists are primary and specialty oral care
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What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a regular family dentist?
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You should think of pediatric dentists as the pediatricians of dentistry. A pediatric dentist has two to three years of additional specialty training after dental school. During this time they focus only on the unique needs of infants, children and a
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Is it required that my family dentist schedule my appointment with Dr. Harfield or Dr. French?
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No, it is not. Many of our patients are referred by their family dentist, yet many patients schedule an examination themselves.
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Are sealants visible?
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Upon close examination sealants can be seen. Sealants can be clear, white, or slightly tinted. Because they are used only on the back teeth, sealants cannot be seen when a child talks or smiles.
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