A prosthodontist is a specialist in the field of aesthetic restoration and replacement of teeth, with the intention of improving your smile and bite, enhancing your quality of life where it comes to your teeth and jaw. A prosthodontist is also commonly known as a dental implant dentist.

There are many reasons why you want to see a prosthodontist, but before we take a look at these, let’s clear the air about the differences between the dentist that you see for a checkup, a cosmetic dentist, and a prosthodontist.