General dentists not only provide essential preventative care, which includes regularly scheduled cleanings, routine dental exams, regular x-rays, and an assessment of your overall oral and gum health, but can also perform cavity removals, root canals, and dental crowns. They are also qualified to provide services including teeth whitening, veneers, tooth extraction, and denture fitting. Many general dentists can install braces or offer Invisalign to their patients as well, so all dental care can be done under one roof by someone you already know and with whom you already have an established relationship and comfort level.  General dentists will also often be trained in pediatric and geriatric dentistry, meaning that they are qualified to perform any procedures that are more frequently required for those age groups.