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Dentists - Alton, IL

We found 36 dentists in Alton, IL. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Benjamin J. Schlott, MD, DMD

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General Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

College, Alton, IL 62002

maxillofacial (jaw and face) surgery

Dr. Benjamin Schlott specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery and general dentistry and practices in Alton, IL. Dr. Schlott graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine.
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Dr. Kenneth Glenn Rawson, DMD

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Pediatric Dentistry

2800 College Avenue, Alton, IL

618-474-7291

Dr. Kenneth Rawson specializes in pediatric dentistry and practices in Alton, IL.
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James Joseph Reinersman, DMD

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General Dentistry

533 E 3rd Street, Alton, IL

618-462-2607

Dr. James Reinersman specializes in general dentistry and practices in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Morgan Ashley Emery Dooley, D.D.S.

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General Dentistry

2800 College Avenue, Alton, IL

618-474-7000

Dr. Morgan Dooley works as a general dentistry specialist in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Christopher Michael Carrow, D.M.D

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General Dentistry

2716 Corner Court, Alton, IL

618-465-6268

Dr. Christopher Carrow is a general dentistry specialist in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Kevin M. Chapel, DMD

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General Dentistry

4113 Humbert Road, Alton, IL

618-465-7777

Dr. Kevin Chapel works as a general dentistry specialist in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Sarah Barrow Modlin, D.M.D.

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General Dentistry

2800 College Avenue, Alton, IL

618-474-7000

Dr. Sarah Modlin is a general dentistry specialist in Chesterfield, MO.
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Dr. Scott Michael Wolter, D.M.D

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General Dentistry

1610 Washington Avenue, Alton, IL

618-462-7724

Dr. Scott Wolter specializes in general dentistry and practices in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Jennifer Michelle Rapini, DDS

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General Dentistry

2800 College Avenue, Alton, IL

580-371-2343

Dr. Jennifer Rapini practices general dentistry in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Nicholas Dane Ives, DMD

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General Dentistry

3430 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002

212-732-7400

Dr. Nicholas Ives works as a general dentistry specialist in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Roy Dale Bower, D.M.D.

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General Dentistry

2716 Corner Court, Alton, IL

618-465-6268

Dr. Roy Bower specializes in general dentistry and practices in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Timothy Joseph Pranger, D.M.D.

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General Dentistry

4119 Humbert Road, Alton, IL

618-465-8100

Dr. Timothy Pranger works as a general dentistry specialist in Alton, IL.
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Jonathan Noel Smiley, D.M.D

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General Dentistry

4119 Humbert Road, Alton, IL

618-465-8100

Dr. Jonathan Smiley practices general dentistry in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Thomas Dean Sotiropoulos, D.D.S.

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General Dentistry

2800 College Avenue, Alton, IL

618-474-7000

Dr. Thomas Sotiropoulos is a general dentistry specialist in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Brian Jospeh Oliveira, DDS

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General Dentistry

2800 College Avenue, Alton, IL

618-474-7164

Dr. Brian Oliveira works as a general dentistry specialist in Saint Louis, MO.
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Dr. Brian Ernest Waldman, D.M.D

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General Dentistry

1410 Seminary Street, Alton, IL

217-502-9780

Dr. Brian Waldman practices general dentistry in Alton, IL.

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What is Dentistry?

A dentist provides oral (mouth) health care, ranging from routine cleanings all the way to oral surgery. Dentistry is about more than just teeth: dentists also care for a patient's jaw, tongue, lips, and salivary glands; they even check for signs of disease in the head and neck.

A dentist has a number of jobs they perform to keep their patients healthy. They examine areas inside and around the mouth to look for unusual lumps or swelling that could indicate a problem, and they take biopsies if needed. They educate their patients not only about the daily care of their teeth and gums, but also about proper nutrition and not using tobacco. Of course, teeth are their main focus, and dentists know how to treat them right. A dentist can clean, repair, remove, replace, or reposition teeth in order to prevent and treat disease.

Some disorders of the mouth and teeth require special treatment and surgery. Although a general dentist can perform minor surgical procedures such as tooth extractions, when it comes to more specialized oral care, there are dentists who have chosen to focus their education and experience in certain areas. These subspecialties include:

Endodontics, the specialty that focuses on the pulp and nerves inside the tooth (endodontists often perform root canals)
Pediatric Dentistry, which is dental care specifically tailored towards children
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which deals with surgery of the jaws and lower face; this can include everything from trauma after an accident to removal of wisdom teeth
Prosthodontics, the specialty of replacing missing teeth or bone within the mouth with prosthetics, or manufactured parts
Orthodontics, which involves aligning the teeth and shaping the jaw using braces

The health of the mouth can be a strong indicator of overall health. Dentists teach you how to take good care of your teeth, and they keep your mouth healthy and comfortable.