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Fitchburg, Massachusetts is home to 32 practicing general dentists who have offices in 1 county and the zip code of 01420.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Fitchburg has a population of 40,045, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 general dentist for every 1,251 residents.
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According to 2005 Census estimates, Massachusetts has a population of 6,398,743. Of this population, 1,419,389 are under the age of 18 and 848,924 are at or above the age of 65.
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.
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.
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.
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