General Dentistry in California

Because of the influence of computers and lasers in dentistry, general dentistry as well as cosmetic dentistry has grown and flourished in recent years. Many general dentists have changed their approach to your dental care.

In our grandparents’ day, dental visits were reluctantly undertaken to fix a problem, often a painful problem. Now, because highly-trained cosmetic dentists are also offering general dentistry, the ballgame has changed. A dental visit is for preventing problems, at least as often as it fixes them.

Most dentists now take a preventive approach. General dentist Dr. Paul Coleman in San Diego, California is a good example of this change. He knew that the knowledge acquired in dental school was not enough to enable him to provide the high-quality care he wanted to provide.

He therefore enrolled in the Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies, where he completed many rigorous post-graduate courses. As an LVI graduate, he is now a far more qualified general dentist because of being trained in such things as:

· How to assess a person’s bite and jaw alignment and correct any defects in it

· Both sedation and sleep dentistry

· Using Invisalign as an alternative to metal braces

· Full mouth reconstruction

· The Pure Power Mouth Guard

· Dental implants

A general dentist with that sort of post-graduate training can approach your general dental care from a wider perspective. When he gives you a filling, it will not be an unsightly metal filling, but an invisible white filling that strengthens your teeth and also preserves your smile’s beauty.

When he treats your young ones, he will give them excellent information about how to care for their teeth and gums, because he believes that good dental health begins with good childhood habits, and prevention is always better than treatment.

If you come to him with questions, he will take the time to give you clear and informative answers because he believes that patient education is a top priority. He can advise you about store-bought dental products and which ones to avoid, about the accuracy of TV shows on dentistry, and which dental procedures would be best in your individual case.

Modern general dentistry offers far more choices than our grandparents ever had. Use of lasers has shortened procedures and recovery times after dental surgery, reduced discomfort, and reduced the risk of infection. Digital cameras provide instant images that you and your general dentist can discuss when planning your treatment.