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Who is a People's Dentist?

A general dentist or a people's dentist are the main providers of dental care to people of all ages. A people's dentist is the one who examines your teeth, treats your general conditions, and places a strong emphasis on oral health and hygiene. They help people avoid the progression of oral diseases. 

What do they do?

Unlike specialists, a general dentist or people's dentists provide a myriad of services in one room:

• Preventive services: They guide you to improve your at-home oral hygiene. They conduct regular dental care and examine your teeth to prevent any drastic changes. 
• Restorative Services:To restore teeth, many procedures are required. A general dentist can operate and treat you. They can do tooth implant, filling, treating gum diseases, etc. 
• Cosmetic Procedures: A people's dentist also excels in performing cosmetic procedures. A perfect smile requires procedures such as teeth whitening, veneers, dental bonding, dentures, etc. A generic dentist can do all these tasks without any delay. 
• Overall Health Concerns:Any treatment requires examination and calculation of the whole body's health. A generic dentist takes note of everything before proceeding to operate you. They are experts in dealing with patients who suffer from other medical conditions too. 

What are the Qualifications of a people's dentist?

They have proper medical training before they start practice in an office. A complete dental course is required to become a general dentist. They are required to hold a license to practice dentistry from state licensing boards. Some dentists have the initials D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine) following their names, while others have D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery). In addition to their training, some general dentists receive special training in particular areas—such as implant placement, cosmetic procedures, or other therapies.

When do you need to visit a dentist?

One should visit a dentist every six months. However, it depends on your circumstances. If you face any irregularity, pain, or issue, visit a dentist immediately. 

Our team of dentists leads by Dr. Ronald F. Jacob, D.M.D., offers you world-class dental care at Palm Coast, Florida.