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Fields of Dentistry

There are many different types of dentists in the Santa Rosa area. Before you make your next appointment, make sure that you understand the different types of dental specialties that are available.

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Many dental professionals have a specialized area of practice, and some of them require a referral from a general health practitioner or general dentist. This is due to the fact that many fields of dentistry perform surgery that should only be practiced on a patient who needs that surgery. Cosmetic dentistry relates to boosting the physical appearance of the mouth (teeth and gum line), while other dentistry involve bone and palate structure, the jawline, and other facial areas.

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The following practices of dentistry are just a few of so many out there.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

These surgeons are trained to work on your mouth, jaws and face. They go through four years of dental school and then undergo four to seven years of training in a hospital or other type of medical facility. It prepares them to perform an assortment of surgeries that will repair the bones or tissues of your jaws, face or mouth.

Periodontists

These dentists treat gum disease. They go through dental school and need two more years of training after dental school. Their main focus is to help patients obtain and maintain healthy gums. There are eight types of dental specialties that are recognized by the American Dental Association, and periodontal specialists have this recognition.

When your dentist says that your gums aren’t healthy, he will work with the periodontist to treat your gums and make them healthier. They will suggest a treatment plan that helps you reach your goal, and they will interact with one during this time. Your Santa Rosa dentist refers you to a periodontist because he wants you to get healthier gums.

Endodontists

This type of dentist looks at, and treats tooth problems that are caused due to tooth pulp or periapical tissue damage.

He looks at your teeth and analyzes x-rays to tell if your pulps and tissues are strong and healthy. He recommends a treatment plan so that you are able to keep your teeth.

Prosthodontists

These dentists look at and determine what happens to your teeth once there is tooth loss and damaged tooth structure. They recommend treatment plans that will construct and correct the structures that your mouth, jaws and face need to function properly.

Pediatric Dentists

These dentists go through dental school and also two more years of training after dental school. This extra education readies them to treat children’s needs when it comes to dentistry. This could be things such as their development and behavior. Most dentists can treat children, but a pediatric dentist performs in a manner that caters specifically to children. This is seen the moment that you walk into his office, which is decorated in a manner that appeals to children. Consider using a pediatric dentist if your child requires special attention.

Orthodontists

This type of dentist knows how to treat problems that you may have with your teeth, jaws and mouth. With the use of tools such as braces and retainers, he can correct the positioning of your teeth and jawline.

People go to orthodontists for many different reasons. You might have tooth crowding or teeth that overlap. Or, maybe there is a problem with the jawline. All of these things could be a result of rotten teeth, the early loss of baby teeth, or injuries. These are also things that could be due to your family history.

Maybe your dentist or parents see one of the aforementioned problems and think that you need an orthodontist. This is a great option if you have concerns about the look of your smile due to misaligned or crooked teeth

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Jeff L.
Jeff L.
18:30 26 Jan 23
Excellent dentist, very professional and friendly team! Thank you!
Nicholas L.
Nicholas L.
02:20 13 Jan 23
Great experience and friendly staff highly recommend for dental care.
Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
23:54 16 Nov 22
I've been going to Dr. Frey for over 18 years. My dental care has been excellent.
Jann A.
Jann A.
17:33 21 Apr 22
Dr. Frey has been my dentist for years. He replaced eight of my front upper teeth with beautiful crowns! He is a committed professional that will honestly advise you on procedures you need, or more unusual, the procedures you don't or can delay. His staff is knowledgeable and friendly!
Dahye J.
Dahye J.
17:19 22 Sep 21
Fran S.
Fran S.
00:10 21 Sep 21
Warm reception from entry door through the whole office. Polite, pofessionals. Have been taken care of my dental care for a lot of years. Highly recommend them.
Clay S.
Clay S.
03:15 16 Sep 21
Pleasant, courteous, efficient Dentist and other staff.
Larry U.
Larry U.
21:59 17 Aug 21
makes going to dentist fun
Laura O.
Laura O.
02:31 13 Aug 21
PAUL B.
PAUL B.
01:20 06 May 21
My first dentures officially started today with castings. I anticipated it being uncomfortable and it was but this process was painless. Next stop the model.
Bette Rice V.
Bette Rice V.
22:14 02 Nov 20
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Mark Frey for many, many years and have had lots of basic dentistry as well as restorative and cosmetic dental work completed. He has walked me through each procedure, included me in the planning and provided painless treatment to give me teeth that make me proud to smile! Years ago when I was looking for a dentist (mine had retired) a good friend , who was a very committed periodontal hygienist, recommended him. I have never been disappointed. He stays current regarding the most current and effective dental treatment plans. His entire staff is amazing.....Angel, office manager; Bonnie, his right hand assistant; Aimee, his fabulous hygienist. I have total faith in this dental practice and would feel confident recommending them to anyone!
Lynn C.
Lynn C.
22:58 05 Oct 20
I felt very safe going back to see Dr. Frey at long last. And I really needed the visit as I knew I needed more than a cleaning appointment! They are wearing so much PPE that I am surprised that they can work efficiently, and there was air flowing through the room as well, and lots of hand sanitizer everywhere. And of course, they are very nice and friendly people and Dr. Frey is a great dentist!
Nancy N.
Nancy N.
22:40 24 Sep 20
I feel so comfortable because they are so caring and professional.
Cameron T.
Cameron T.
16:46 10 Aug 20
Amazing, love the place and the people.
Vince G.
Vince G.
21:19 09 Jul 20
Dr Frey does fantastic work and never tries to sell you services you don't need. 100% on the level. The hygienists are fantastic as well. I have some super sensitive spots on my teeth and a low threshold for pain and, despite that, Corrine always gets me through the cleaning with no stress. Angel at the front desk demonstrates great attention to detail in keeping your procedures on track and your billing straight. Even though I visited today, during the time of coronavirus, I felt safe due to their safety procedures.
Chelsey D.
Chelsey D.
22:39 27 Jun 20
Lindsey H.
Lindsey H.
00:49 18 Dec 18
I love this office. Dr. Frey is by far the best dentist I have ever seen. He is so gental, competent, and he makes you feel at ease. The office staff are all very friendly and wonderful, too! I have received great care from them. My temporary crown fell off and they squeezed me in and fixed it the very next day! I drive for three hours just to come to this office. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a great dentist.
K O.
K O.
23:58 24 Nov 18
I wrote below review 4 years ago. Last night my front tooth/crown fell out... 20 minutes after leaving a message on Dr Frey's emergency message line, he called me back and made an appt to fix my tooth at 10am today - Saturday - even tho office was closed & staff were enjoying their Thanksgiving weekend. Amazingly speedy service! Thank you once again for being an awesome, caring dentist!_________Awesome dentist & team. It's a comfort to have the assurance of quality, professional, state of the art dental care. I am always given careful, patient service and I can count on attention to detail. On top of this, it's a pleasure to see everyone here for routine visits. Thank you!
Jill M.
Jill M.
22:05 16 Nov 18
My daughter and I just had our first visits and we could not be happier. Everything was explained, the entire office was kind and there was no “upselling”. We were referred by a friend and I’ll be referring people too. Thank you!
Megan F.
Megan F.
17:30 08 Nov 18
5 stars! Great Dentist! My son used to have anxiety but today he was calm and relaxed! We are very happy!
Evan G.
Evan G.
21:08 06 Nov 18
Probably THE most together dental office I have ever visited. Quick, thorough, professional, friendly, really put me at ease. Their work is TOP notch. Two Thumbs up +.
Susie M.
Susie M.
19:09 24 Aug 18
I am serial tooth-grinder, and did a lot of damage. Dr. Frey and his amazing team reconstructed my smile. They have my highest recommendation.
HEIDI B
HEIDI B
04:53 15 May 18
This is a very relaxing atmosphere with excellent dental care. The staff is caring, knowledgeable and fun.
Jenna K.
Jenna K.
04:10 28 Mar 18
Dr Frey and his staff were compassionate and understanding about my dental history, very informative and explained my treatment plan perfectly. I’m excited to be a patient.
Penelope H.
Penelope H.
01:16 09 Mar 18
Radrodro V.
Radrodro V.
01:09 03 Nov 17
Very friendly staff and thank you Dr Frey for taking time to talk and explain things to me.
Kerri G.
Kerri G.
04:14 21 Jun 17
Always friendly and caring staff.
rhona K.
rhona K.
05:53 16 Mar 17
Its a place you always look forward for your next visit. Its that GOOD.
Eric B.
Eric B.
00:36 09 Mar 17
As good as it can be!
Hunter P.
Hunter P.
18:19 19 Jan 17
Donna R.
Donna R.
01:08 10 Nov 16
Dr. Frey, Bonnie and Angel were all wonderful! He is gentle and very competent. Definitely knows what he's doing!
Josephine B.
Josephine B.
22:46 08 Nov 16
Competent, caring, cheerful.
Norm C.
Norm C.
23:34 27 Jul 16
As usual, the doc is the best and so is the staff.However, maybe it's just me but I found it difficult to get to the "Review" portion.
Melba M.
Melba M.
21:20 07 Jun 16
I am hoping you make 5 star tooth repair as i do not know where to get any quality dental work here in sonoma calif.If you can e-mail me before 5 pm today it is tuesday my home number is 869-8095 my name is Melba an emergency
Elizabeth du P.
Elizabeth du P.
00:01 17 Jun 15
My 3- and 4-year-old boys just had their first visit and seemed to enjoy it!! (The prizes at the end were a big deal!) Thank you!!
Mary B.
Mary B.
00:55 14 Oct 14
I've had some terrible experiences at dental offices but I have yet to endure a bad one at Dr. Frey's. He recently fit me into a busy day when I had an emergency and as usual, showed me much compassion and gave me suggestions if the fix didn't work. So far so good. I'm always happy with the professional and pleasant staff, especially Angel and Aimee. I've recommended several people to Dr. Frey and will continue to do so as long as he has a practice.
Vaughn S.
Vaughn S.
11:38 23 Aug 13
Dr. Frey, Angel, Betty and the Whole Staff are great!!
Sophie F.
Sophie F.
06:09 18 Jul 13
Hillary R.
Hillary R.
04:00 12 Jul 13
Anet D.
Anet D.
16:35 02 Nov 12
Thank you, Dr. Frey, for seeing me right away when I broke a crown that was 20 years old and had been put in by a dentist in another city. I really appreciate that you worked through your lunch time to fix it. I value your skill and the way you take care of your patients. Thank you so much.
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