Dental and Oral Health
Oral health is the state of the mouth, teeth and orofacial structures that enables individuals to perform essential functions such as eating, breathing and speaking, and encompasses psychosocial dimensions such as self-confidence, well-being and the ability to socialize and work without pain, discomfort and embarrassment. Oral health varies over the life course from early life to old age, is integral to general health and supports individuals in participating in society and achieving their potential.
Oral diseases encompass a range of diseases and conditions that include dental caries, periodontal (gum) disease, tooth loss, oral cancer, oro-dental trauma, noma and birth defects such as cleft lip and palate.
Some of the health problems that are diagnosed and treated at dental and oral health departments are:
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General dental treatments like crown, dental filling, tooth extraction, root canal treatment
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Special dental treatments like dental design, jaw tumor
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Orthodontics (braces treatments, clear aligners treatments)
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Implants
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Missing teeth treatments
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Periodontology (gingivitis, teeth cleaning/tartar treatment, curettage treatment, etc.)
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Pedodontics / Pediatric dentistry (fluoride application, pediatric orthodontics, placeholder treatment, etc.)
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Cosmetic dentistry like Hollywood smile, smile design, teeth whitening, zirconium crowns, porcelain veneers, etc.

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