Orthodontist is concerned with the treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth. If your dentist says you need to see an orthodontist, it means you have some irregular dental development, missing teeth or other developmental abnormalities that are in need of correction. Chances are you will be fitted for braces, a frequently relied upon treatment designed to establish normal function and appearance of your teeth and jaws

Crohn’s causes inflammation of the digestive tract lining, which results in pain, gas, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and bloating. Given its chronic nature, the condition may lead to malnutrition, causing weight loss and exhaustion.

An oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is an oral surgeon who diagnoses and operates on disease, injuries and defects in the mouth, jaw and face, generally through surgical extraction and reconstruction.

An endodontist specialist takes care of you when you need a root canal normally when a general dentist refers you. However, that is not all endondontists do. An endondontist dentist also deal with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of other diseases and injuries to the pulp, which is the internal soft tissue of the tooth.

Oral and maxillofacial radiology is a type of specialist that helps to diagnose a wide variety of diseases in the head and neck through the use of  X-rays, computed tomographic investigations (CT scans), magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs), and other imaging technologies.

A dentist may be the only person you need to know in reference to your oral health. However there may come a time where you will need to see a specialist.  It is a good idea to make sure that your dental insurance plan provides some benefits with regards to having dental work done by a specialist.

Constipation can cause abdominal pain by putting pressure on the colon. When the bowel becomes backed up with waste, the pressure on the colon is increased, which may cause pain.

Food intolerances can make it so the body is unable to digest food materials, they are broken down by intestinal and stomach bacteria, which release gas in the process. When large amounts of undigested materials are present, a lot of gas is produced, causing pressure and pain.  Nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are other symptoms.

Often when shopping for dental insurance people are looking to get preventive dental care such as check ups and cleanings. Your twice a year basic cleaning is in dental terms called dental prophylaxis. Dental Prophylaxis is the scaling and polishing procedure performed to remove coronal plaque, calculus, and stains.

Teeth clenching is the clamping and pressing of the jaws and teeth together in centric occlusion, this is frequently associated with psychological stress or physical effort.

Occasionally stomach acids travel backward, moving up into the throat. This reflux almost always causes a burning sensation and accompanying pain. Acid reflux also causes abdominal symptoms, such as bloating or cramps.  Also acid reflux can damage your teeth over time. If you do have acid reflux make sure to let your dentist know this as well.