By Arthur Kezian

There are many different types of dentists in your area. How do you know which dentist to visit? There are specialists who focus on a certain type of procedure, i.e. orthodontist, and there are also general dentists who provide different dental services and procedures.

Now you may be thinking, “What does a general dentist actually provide?” Well, here are some of the top procedures you can have with a general dentist:

Emergency Dentist

            Not all, but most general dentists also take on emergency cases. What does this mean? Well, if you are in discomfort or are having a lot of pain, a general dentist will be able to provide you with aid and alleviate or lessen your symptoms. Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS is a general dentist who also gives a lot of focus to emergency cases. This means they get priority scheduling and he has flexible hours to help his patients who might be in pain!

Cosmetic Dentist

            Many general dentists also focus on different aspects of cosmetic dentistry. This means if you want dental veneers, porcelain crowns, contouring, teeth whitening, white fillings, bondings, or even implant crowns, then a general dentist who also a cosmetic dentist can help you. Dr. Kezian has practiced cosmetic dentistry for over 30 years and keeps his office updated with the latest technological advancements to help his patients get the smile they want!

Root Canal Dentist

            General dentists also do root canal procedures! There are specialists who only focus on root canals, but general dentists also perform them. Depending on the type of root canal your dentist is dealing with, he or she will either complete the root canal at the office or, in more difficult cases, refer you to a specialist. Dr. Kezian does numerous root canals at his office and can even perform a root canal if it is needed as an emergency!

Pediatric Dentist

            General dentists usually focus on seeing adults, but many dentists also work with children. Check with your general dentist if he or she does pediatric dentistry. Dr. Kezian has many patients that visit the office with the family. This means he might be doing a filling on one of the parents in one room and doing a sealant on a child in another room. It is important to know if your general dentist is well experienced in working with children, so call and ask your dentist to find out more information.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777