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How Does an Oral Health Therapist Differ from a Dentist?

June 28, 2024
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Your oral health therapist in Katoomba addresses basic restorative dentistry like fillings and is keenly interested in preventing oral health conditions like tooth decay, gum disease and gingivitis. The oral health therapist may provide nutritional information and advice for at-home dental care. They often perform checks and cleans and monitor your periodontal health.

Your dentist in Katoomba takes a specialised or specific approach to your dental care, providing advanced treatment, dental surgery, orthodontic treatment, cosmetic dentistry procedures and so much more.

The dentist and oral health therapist work together on your behalf and share common goals for your future oral health.

Treatments Provided by an Oral Health Therapist

  • Comprehensive Dental Exams and Cleans — You should see your oral health therapist once or twice yearly to help maintain optimal oral health.
  • Nutrition Counseling — For better or worse, nutrition impacts your oral health. Your oral health therapist can help you make informed dietary choices for healthier teeth and gums.  
  • Oral Hygiene Counseling — Your oral health therapist can recommend specific brushing and flossing techniques or products to help you maintain your teeth and gum health between checks and cleans.
  • Cavity Treatment — Oral health therapists can provide basic restorations, like treating tooth decay.
  • Periodontal Health Monitoring — Your dentist and oral health therapist pay close attention to your periodontal health to guard against gum disease.

Treatments Provided by Your Dentist

  • General Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontal Treatment
  • Dental Laser Surgery
  • Dental Surgery
  • Prosthetic Placement
  • Emergency Dentistry
  • Tooth Replacement
  • Extractions
  • All Other Advanced Care

Your dentist and oral health therapist share information and always work together to help keep your smile healthy.

To Learn More, We Welcome Your Call

If it’s time for your dental check-up and teeth clean or if you have questions for the dentist or oral health therapist, a team member is standing by to chat with you today. We encourage you to ask about our current dental specials and exclusive in-house savings plan.

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