Dentists are doctors who provides diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases included cavities, gum problems, root canal etc. Their office is usually able to provide services like dental cleaning, diagnostic X rays.

Endodontics is the subspecialty of dentistry that focuses on issues related to and the health of the dental pulp. They differ from dentists in the fact that they only focus on the dental pulp, or the center of the tooth that is comprised of living tissue, instead of oral health as a whole. This field has grown considerably over the last decade, which has also advanced the field of dentistry. Endodontists treat many different illnesses and disorders related to the dental pulp.

Periodontics is subspecialty of dentistry that works with the structures that surround and that support the teeth. Therefore, dentists who specialize in this area may treat teeth and gum diseases. Since films of plaque build and grow on teeth over time, the teeth’s support system can suffer. One of the most common conditions this type of medicine handles is gingivitis. This common dental problem can lead to receding gums and other problems with the teeth over time.