A general dentist can do it using local anesthesia.

A general dentist is your primary care dental provider.

While some general dentists perform this procedure, others frequently refer such cases to periodontists.

Each is a degree awarded upon graduation from a dental school after studying to become a general dentist.

Not sure if you need a general dentist, an orthodontist, or an endodontist?

A general dentist and an orthodontist, as needed.

Answer: The best thing to do is get a cleaning and have any residual stains looked at by your general dentist.

"We estimate that only about one-third of general dentists really take the time to really look for gum disease," says Low.

"As general dentists, we have become very talented at taking teeth out," he said.

In Singapore I was informed that all general dentists did the procedure.