A Dentist Gold Coast clinic is a place where dentists and other health professionals offer treatment. Some clinics are associated with university dental schools, while others serve an educational purpose or offer services to low-income patients.
These dental clinics often offer lower costs than private practices, especially for specialty care. Some clinics may even be run by medical professionals, such as government health offices.
Endodontics
Endodontics focuses on the tooth “pulp” (the soft tissue inside a tooth) and its related diseases and injuries. This is a specialization of dentistry that requires advanced training and skill.
This branch of dentistry aims to restore teeth without the need for extraction. Root canal therapy has saved many teeth that would otherwise have been extracted.
Unlike general dentists, endodontists have advanced training and skills in performing root canals and other treatments. They also have equipment and materials designed to make their procedures more comfortable and successful.
Oral Pathology
Oral pathology is a dental specialist’s specialty that focuses on diseases and disorders affecting the mouth, teeth, gums, mucosa (inner lining of the mouth), perioral skin, salivary glands, jaws, and facial muscles/joints.
It includes a number of conditions, such as blisters, a burning mouth, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), prescription drug reactions and oral manifestations of systemic diseases like Crohn’s disease.
Your dentist will check your mouth regularly for changes that might indicate an underlying problem. Some of these are minor, but others can be serious if left untreated.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a dental specialty that focuses on the alignment of the teeth and jaws. It is done using metal braces, retainers or invisible braces (Invisalign).
When your teeth are properly aligned and placed in their proper position, they become healthier as they absorb shock better than misaligned ones. This reduces the risk of cracking or chipping your teeth and jaw bones, both of which can lead to serious problems.
When your bite is not correct, it can also negatively impact your ability to chew food and speak properly. This can also cause unnecessary stress on your gums and jaw joints, which can lead to headaches, facial/neck pain or even TMJ.
Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric dentistry is a specialty within the field of dentistry that focuses on oral health for children. These dentists have additional training and experience in treating children from infants all the way up to teen years.
They also have a special understanding of child psychology which helps them to make your young patients comfortable during their dental appointments.
They are able to notice certain habits and quirks of your child that may affect their future oral health such as thumb sucking, pacifier use, teeth grinding, or mouth breathing and help you work with them to change these. This can save you a lot of money down the road!
Periodontics
Periodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on the treatment and prevention of diseases and problems with the gums, jawbones, and other supporting structures. This branch is also responsible for placing dental implants.
Gum disease is a serious oral health issue that can cause pain, bleeding, and even tooth loss if left untreated.
To treat gum disease, periodontists use a variety of methods to eliminate bacteria and toxins that are present in the gum tissue. This helps prevent the recurrence of infection and reduces discomfort for the patient.
Implant Dentistry
Dental implants provide a strong, stable and natural-looking replacement for missing teeth. They also help prevent bone loss, a common problem with other alternatives to replace teeth.
Dental implant placement is a procedure that involves removing a tooth or teeth, placing a titanium post in the jawbone, and placing a metal spacer called an abutment on top of the implant to support a replacement tooth (crown).
The entire process of placing a dental implant takes about two to six months. This healing period is critical because it allows for osseointegration, or attachment, between the implant and the bone.
