Dr. Becker’s general dental practice offers a wide range of treatments and services required by his patients.
Specialists
Over the past 36 years of practice he has completed nearly 3000 hours of continuing education in all aspects of dentistry. His standards of excellence and personal expectations in his performance of dental techniques are very high.
Although most treatment is performed by Dr. Becker personally, his patients have benefited by occasionally having their dental treatment integrated with other dental and medical specialists. This integration of treatment allows planning and sequencing of procedures to save patients’ time, money and improve treatment outcomes.
Below is a list of the various types of dental specialists Dr. Becker from time-to-time will refer a patient to for additional services.
Endodontist: A dentist who specializes in removing the inner tissues of the teeth and filling the inside of the tooth with inert material.
This involves cleaning, disinfecting and shaping the root canals using microscopes and digital measuring instruments. Treatment is painless and for most teeth involves only one appointment. The tooth then usually requires a crown on top of the tooth to strengthen the chewing surface.
Oral Surgeon: A dentist who specializes in removal of teeth, surgery of the bone and facial structures.
These dentists also remove tumors and pathologic lesions, place implants and perform cosmetic surgery procedures. They are highly trained in sedation and usually have operating suites in their offices.
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Periodontist: A dentist who specializes in the diseases of the gums, bone and root structures of the teeth.
They control disease through surgical and non-surgical techniques. Surgery is done when addition of bone or additional gum tissue is necessary. They are also involved in implant placement in the jaw bones.
They work with patients with advanced, chronic gum disease who desire to keep their natural teeth for a lifetime.
Pedodontist: Children’s dentistry is for children from newborn through the early teen years.
These dentists have offices that are tailored to this age group with smaller chairs, youthful ambiance and various types of gentle sedation to allow the exacting procedures of tooth repair to be done successfully. Many procedures are similar to those on adult teeth except done on a much smaller scale.
Orthodontist: Orthodontists are responsible for using wire and plastic appliances to move teeth and facial bones to align crowded teeth and correct other facial deformities.
People of nearly any age can be treated with orthodontics. Straightening the teeth can greatly enhance the ability of the restorative general dentist to achieve excellence in form, function and esthetics when crowns are repaired or replaced.
Airway and snoring management are additional benefits of adult orthodontics that can extend life and improve overall health.
Prosthodontist: A dentist who is trained to restore the missing structures of the mouth and face.
This involves use of dentures, crowns, and implants to rebuild soft tissues, bone and teeth to a nearly natural state of appearance after tooth loss.
Oral Medicine: A dentist who emphasizes identification of oral pathology and conditions in the head and neck including oral manifestations of systemic disease.
They can diagnose and treat lesions of the soft and hard tissues of the mouth and TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint). Headache and airway management-snoring treatment is also emphasized.
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Call Dr. Becker’s dental office in Shoreline, Washington at 206.542.4848 to get started on a path toward complete oral and dental health.
