Download or read book A Consumer's Guide to Dentistry - E-Book written by Gordon J. Christensen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2001-09-27 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written specifically for the dental patient, this resource provides practical information about dental health and treatment options. Readers can access easy-to-understand information about solutions to their dental problems and about how to maintain a healthy smile for life. - Author is incredibly well-known and respected within the field - Comprehensive coverage of pertinent topics includes: types of dentists, root canals, oral surgery, orthodontics, crowns and bridges, implants, temporomandibular dysfunction, and dentures. - New chapters provide timely information about managed care, pain control, infection control and dental care for the elderly. - Each condition also features a photograph and treatment alternatives