Dentistry is the branch of medical science that studies, diagnosis the condition of oral cavity,mainly focuses on dentition but oral mucosa, tissues problem, jaw and facial portion are also one of its important sector that it focuses on.
Dentistry deals form normal checkup to surgical operation. The commonly practiced dentistry treatment includes regular check up, teeth filling, scaling, whitening, teeth extraction, preventing decay, root planning etc.
Dentistry is also one of the important parts of your overall body health. You must not neglect the dental problem considering it minor as it may leads to cancer. Thus one must be aware about dental hygiene and have to consult for dental assistant or dental technician.
Dentists also encourage prevention of oral diseases through proper hygiene and regular, twice-yearly, checkups for professional cleaning and evaluation. Conditions in the oral cavity may be indicative of systemic diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, or cancer. Many studies have also shown that gum disease is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and preterm birth. The concept that oral health can have an impact on systemic health and disease is referred to as “oral-systemic health”.