Specialist Descriptions General Dentists provide a full range of services for the entire family. Endodontists specialize in diseases of the tooth pulp, performing such services as root canals. Oral Surgeons remove impacted teeth and repair fractures of the jaw and other damage to the bone structure around the mouth. Orthodontists correct misaligned teeth and jaws, usually by applying braces. Pediatric Dentists generally limit their practices to children and teenagers.
Periodontists treat diseases of the gums.
Prosthodontists generally specialize in replacing missing natural teeth with bridges and dentures. Oral Pathologists provide diagnosis of diseases of the mouth from study of tissue samples.