Florida (FL) General Dentistry Physicians and Dentists
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Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, gingivitis, tooth decay, and cavities.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including dental extractions, dental implants, fillings, root canals, dental restoration, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, veneers, plaque removal, calculus removal (debridement), preventative home care education, and fluoride treatment.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including dental imaging and x-rays of the teeth and jaw.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has
6,656 practicing
general dentists. Broken out by city, general dentistry doctor density
in Callahan is 3,
in Cantonment is 3,
in Cape Canaveral is 1,
in Cape Coral is 31,
in Casselberry is 7,
in Celebration is 5,
in Chattahoochee is 1,
in Chiefland is 3,
in Chipley is 4,
in Citra is 2,
in Citrus Springs is 1,
in Clearwater is 93,
in Clermont is 22,
in Clewiston is 3,
in Cocoa is 8,
in Cocoa Beach is 9,
in Coconut Creek is 11,
in Coconut Grove is 3,
in Cooper City is 8,
in Coral Gables is 96,
in Coral Springs is 55,
in Crawfordville is 1,
in Crescent City is 1,
in Crestview is 12,
in Cross City is 4,
in Crystal River is 14,
and in Cutler Bay is 12.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital.
Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864.
Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18
and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.