A Consumer's Guide to Dentistry

Content: 
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
How to Use A Consumer\'s Guide to Dentistry: Suggestions for Dentists and Dental Auxiliary Persons, Pages vii-viii, Gordon J. Christensen
CHAPTER 1 - How to Use This Book: Finding Solutions to Your Oral Problems, Pages 1-8
CHAPTER 2 - Divisions in Dentistry: Types of Dentists, Pages 9-20
CHAPTER 3 - Finding the Right Dentist: What to Consider in Your Choice of Dentists, Pages 21-23
CHAPTER 4 - Managed Care Programs in Dentistry: Managed Care, Pages 24-27
CHAPTER 5 - Controlling Pain in Dentistry: Pain Control, Pages 28-31
CHAPTER 6 - Infection Control in the Dental Office: Infection Control, Pages 32-36
CHAPTER 7 - Endodontics: Root Canals, Dead Teeth, Inside of Teeth, Pages 37-44
CHAPTER 8 - Esthetic Dentistry: Cosmetic Dentistry; Improving Your Smile, Pages 45-56
CHAPTER 9 - Oral Challenges of the Mature Person: Geriatric Dentistry, Pages 57-60
CHAPTER 10 - Implant Dentistry: Substitutes for Tooth Roots Placed into Your Jaw, Pages 61-73
CHAPTER 11 - Occlusion: Your Bite, Temporomandibular Joints, Temporomandibular Dysfunction, Pages 74-82
CHAPTER 12 - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine: Diseases and Surgery Related to the Oral and Facial Areas, Pages 83-98
CHAPTER 13 - Orthodontics: Straightening Teeth, Pages 99-112
CHAPTER 14 - Pediatric Dentistry: Dentistry for Children, Pages 113-128
CHAPTER 15 - Periodontics: Gums and Bone Surrounding Teeth, Pages 129-138
CHAPTER 16 - Prosthodontics, Fixed: Crowns (Caps) or Bridges Cemented Onto Teeth, Pages 139-154
CHAPTER 17 - Prosthodontics, Removable: Dentures Replacing All or Some Teeth, Pages 155-166
CHAPTER 18 - Restorative or Operative Dentistry: Fillings for Teeth, Pages 167-175
CHAPTER 19 - Preventing the Need for Dental Treatment: Protecting Against Future Problems, Pages 176-187
CHAPTER 20 - Additional Sources of Information, Pages 188-205
Index, Pages 207-214