Specialty Definitions
  General Dentists Provide a full range of services for the entire family.
 
  Endodontists Specialize in diseases of the tooth, performing such services as root canals.
 
  Oral Surgeons Remove teeth and repair fractures of the jaw and other damage to the jaw.
 
  Orthodontists Correct misaligned teeth through braces.
 
  Pediatric Dentists Generally limit their practices to children and teenagers.
 
  Periodontists Treat diseases of the gums.
 
  Prosthodontists Specialize in replacing missing natural teeth with bridges and dentures.