Tips to find the right dentist in Mumbai

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Tips to find the right dentist in Mumbai
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Finding the right dentist in India can be a tough
job, what with hundreds of dental clinics across
the length and breadth of the country. Visiting
the right dentist is important because a right
person can give you the right treatment for your
problem. If you thought that all dentists are the
same, think again! There are different types of
dentists for different types of oral and dental
problems and visiting a general dentist may not
always be the solution for your problem.
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Different types of dentists

• General dentists They are like general medical
  practitioners and do not hold specialisations.
• Oral pathologists They examine and cure diseases
  of the mouth and teeth.
• Periodontists They treat problems of the gums
  and surrounding areas.
• Orthodontists They specialise in teeth alignment
  and jaw positioning.
• Endodontists They specialise in pulp procedures
  and root canal treatments.
• Pedodontists They treat children, adolescents
  and young adults.
• Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons They specialise
  in tooth extraction, reconstruction and implants
• Prosthodontists They specialise in designing
  artificial teeth and dentures.
• Cosmetic dentists They specialise in
  reconstructing smiles through cosmetic procedures
• Public Health Dentists They advocate oral and
  dental care to people.

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If you are looking for a dentist in Mumbai, here
are a few tips that can help you find the right
person to cater to your dental requirements

• Ask for references
• Check with your friends and family for
  references.
• Check credentials and qualifications of the
  dentist Check if the dentist has the BDS degree
  from an authorised entity. Also check if he is a
  member of the IDA and ADA.
• Continued education Dentistry is constantly
  changing and every dentist needs to be updated
  with latest techniques to ensure that he delivers
  painless services to his patients. See if he is a
  part of continued education through journals,
  conferences, seminars etc.

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In case you are looking to get dental implants in
India, here are a few things you must do before
getting the surgery done

• Share information of any medical condition that
  you may have with your dentist. If you have
  diabetes, the dentist may give you antibiotics to
  prevent complications
• If you smoke or drink, you may have to quit these
  habits before the surgery for it to be
  successful.
• You may have to stay without eating food and
  drinking water for a few hours before and after
  the surgery.
• Ask a friend or family member to drive you back
  home after the surgery, because you will be
  drowsy from the sedatives.
• The best way to keep your teeth healthy and
  beautiful is to follow a dental hygiene routine
  and visit a dentist in Mumbai regularly