Dental Specialties

When your dental care requires an outside specialist, the Doctors and staff at Southern Heights Dental can refer you to one of our core group of trusted dental specialist affiliates. The following descriptions explain the spectrum of dental specialties available.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

• Specializes in surgeries of the mouth, face and jaws.
• Provides a wide range of procedures including, but not limited to:
  wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, jaw and reconstructive surgery.

Periodontist

• Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of gum conditions and periodontal disease.

Endodontist

• Provides root canal treatment and prescribes a method of care to prevent tooth loss.

Prosthodontist

• Examines and diagnoses disabilities caused by loss of teeth and supporting structures.
• Provides and executes treatment plans for the construction of corrective prostheses that restore proper function and esthetics to the mouth, face and jaw.

Pediatric Dentist

• Caters specifically to children.
• Specializes in the management and treatment of a child’s developing teeth, oral health and any special needs.

Orthodontist

• Specializes in the correction of crooked teeth through braces or invisible aligners (Invisalign).
• Addresses problems such as crowded or overlapping teeth or problems with jaw growth and alignment.
• Provides straight teeth to patients of all ages - children, teens and adults.