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A dentist is a specialist in dentistry. Dentists are also known by another name i.e. dental surgeon. They are specialized in treating and preventing dental diseases, improving the irregularities related to the teeth and also help in preventing dental injuries. There are seven different types of dentist. They are orthodontist, general dentist, prosthodontist, periodontist, endodontist, oral surgeon and pedodontist.

The qualifications of dentist are as follows:

• The candidate must have completed their 10+2 with the science group i.e.(Chemistry, physics, biology) with at least 50% of marks
• The candidate must have qualified NEET examination in order to take admission in a good college
• After qualifying the NEET examination, the candidate must pursue a UG degree i.e. BDS. In the last year of the undergraduation, the candidate must also do a rotational internship
• After being undergraduate, the candidate can also start up the career by opening their clinic
• If the candidate want to be a specialist in a specific field of advanced dentistry, then they can pursue degree of MDS
• After pursuing the MDS, you can also do a course in diploma for gaining the mastery in advanced dentistry.

Firstly, the dentist assesses the patients. After assessing the dental disorder, the dentist starts diagnoses of the teeth, mouth and gums. After diagnosis, they start treatment of the disorder of the teeth, mouth and gums. Dentists also use various equipment such as brushes, X-ray machines, scalpels, drills, lasers and various other medical equipment for treating dental disorders.

The dentist assist in preventing the following diseases:

• Oral cancer
• Oral Thrush
• Halitosis
• Periodontal Disease
• Cleft Lip
• Tooth Decay
• Root Infection
• Receding Gums
• Bad Breath
• Gingivitis
• Enamel Erosion
• Tooth extraction.

The following are the common problems for which you should see the dentist:

• Bleeding gums
• Extreme swelling in the tooth
• Cracked tooth
• Headaches
• Toothache
• Loose tooth
• Missing teeth
• Sensitivity of the teeth
• Pain in the jaw
• Grinding of teeth
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth.

You should consult a dentist if you're having the following symptoms:

• Dry mouth
• Bleeding after brushing
• Loose teeth
• Pain in the teeth
• Mouth ulcers
• Pain while eating something
• Broken teeth
• Swelling in the cheeks
• Receding Gums
• Clicking of the jaw
• Swelling in the face
• Sores in the mouth
• Bad breath.

You should visit the dentist in the following conditions:

• If you're having stained tooth, then you should consult the dentist
• If you're having toothache, then you should visit the dentist
• If you're having the cracked tooth, then you must visit the dentist
• If you're having the gap in the teeth, then also you must visit the dentist
• If you're having the cavities, then you should see the dentist
• If you're suffering from the gum problems, then you should see the dentist
• If you're having crooked teeth, then also you should see the dentist.

Yes, dentists provide home consultations. It depends fully on the functional area of the dentist. There are various dentists who provide home consultations and there are many dentists who don't provide home consultations.

The cost to see a dentist in Mumbai may differ. The cost to see a dentist in Mumbai mainly ranges from INR 50 - 500.

Yes, a dentist can perform surgeries. Dentists mostly perform dental implants, tooth extraction, therapy of root canal etc.

You can find a dentist in Mumbai with the help of Lybrate ( www.lybrate.com ). You can also have a look at the ratings given by the patients. After checking the ratings, check on the details given about the dentist. You can even get information about dentists from your friends, relatives etc. living in Mumbai.

You can choose a dentist in Mumbai with the help of evaluating the performance of the dentist done in the past few years. You can also check the feedback given by patients by visiting on ( www.lybrate.com ) or you can also choose the dentist by checking his/her experience in the field of dentistry.