When you go to the dentist for a professional exam and cleaning, it is the general dentist you are going to see. They will scan your mouth for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues. Some of these issues may include oral cancer or misaligned teeth. The dentist or their hygienist will clean your mouth, removing plaque and tartar that you may have missed during your at-home oral hygiene regimen. They will advise you on better techniques for brushing or recommend services they think may be needed.
For instance, if you have a chipped tooth, our dentist in Los Angeles may recommend fixing it with dental bonding. Dental bonding is a procedure the general dentist will likely do right there in their office. Other procedures our Los Angeles general dentist may perform are veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants, root canal therapy, TMJ therapy, or dentures. They may even perform oral surgery. It really depends on the dentist as to the services they offer their patients.