Having tooth ache is not the nicest thing to have as it can make one feel truly under the weather. Going to the dentist is also rather frightening as not all dentists are gentle and do not have much of a bedside manner. At all of the Atlanta DDS each dentist will do their utmost to ensure that one is comfortable and at ease.

Dentistry is the study of the prevention, treatment, diagnosis as well as sorting out any disorders or conditions of the oral cavity of the mouth. They mainly deal with teeth but will also know the structures and tissues dealing with the face and jaw area. The new term that is being used is the medical speciality of stomatology.

While still in high school it is advisable to take science as well as maths and enrolling in a college prep class could be an advantage. The subjects for college should include algebra, biology, chemistry and liberal arts. Once in college it is not that important to major in science but it is very important that the pre dental science requirements be completed. Some other courses once in college should be on biochemistry, physics, biology as well as organic and inorganic chemistry.

In some of the medical professions doctors are not allowed to prescribe drugs but all dentists are cleared and can prescribe sedatives as well as antibiotics to their patients in helping to clear up any problems. Each and every dentist will encourage their patients to visit at least twice a year or every six months. This will be for checkups as well as any cleaning and evaluations that one might need.

Later Pierre Fauchard who was a French surgeon published another book and was named the father of modern dentistry as it described the oral structure and functions as well as therapeutic and operation techniques and construction. In 1746 Clause Mouton discovered that the gold crown can be changed to enamel which made the appearance of fillings much more appealing. Fifteen years later the first medically trained dentist arrived in America from England and set up his practise.

They can be found at 1201 Peachtree Street in Suite 1515 and they are open Mondays through to Fridays from eight in the morning. The closing times do vary depending on the day and Tuesday is their late start days so don't pitch up early for the appointment and have to wait around. One is encouraged to either call or email them if there are any questions that need to be answered.

They use only the best state of the art technologies and these allow them to be able to pick up any problems at an early stage and to be able to treat any issues with precision. Some of their services will include sinus lifts, crowns, neuromuscular therapy or massage therapy as well as sealants, invisalign and implant restoration. They are able to also use digital X-rays, digital imaging, velscope screening as well as being able to use the intra-oral camera.

The twentieth century bought on the first aesthetic named Novocain as well as the invention of lost wax. In 1911 the first US Army Dental corps was established and two years later the Fones Clinic opened its doors. From then on the leaps and bounds of dentistry have evolved to what it is today.