General dentistry involves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions that have to do with the teeth and gums; general dentistry treatments also encompass concerns affecting the jaws and the maxillofacial areas of the body. The main focus of general dentistry is preventative in nature, which means that its goal is to prevent more serious dental problems from arising, or in the diagnosis or treatment of dental problems in their earliest stages (to prevent further complications from arising).
What Is General Dentistry?
There are a number of general dentistry treatments or procedures that can be done for each member of the family, depending on each person’s specific dental health needs. Listed below are the most common general dentistry treatments that are used for a variety of dental health concerns.