Veneers offer a transformative solution for teeth that are heavily stained, misshapen, or crooked, enhancing their appearance by placing a thin layer on the affected surfaces.These thin pieces, crafted from porcelain or plastic, are bonded [...]

Whitening procedures have proven highly successful in restoring the smiles of individuals with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.As the outer layer of enamel wears away due to aging, or factors like caffeine and tobacco, the [...]

The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay. Even regular brushing sometimes misses some of these intricate structures on the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Enter sealants, which are thin [...]

Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing. The procedure begins [...]

Root canals are intricate passageways branching off from beneath the tooth's surface, extending vertically downward to the tip of the root.Each tooth typically has between one and four root canals. Infections affecting the pulp, the [...]

If you lose one or more permanent teeth, an indentation may result in the gums and jawbone where the tooth used to be. When no longer holding a tooth in place, the jawbone recedes and [...]

Newer kinds of fillings made from composite resins and porcelain can restore unsightly fillings; many people are surprised how natural these kinds of filling materials can make a tooth once covered by the old-fashioned silver [...]

Fixed bridges and implants are often used to replace missing teeth and to correct some kinds of bite problems. Crowns and bridges are the most effective procedure for replacing missing teeth or bite problems.

When facial reconstruction, including procedures involving the oral cavity, is called for, a specialist is needed. Surgical procedures of the neck and head area are performed by a maxillofacial surgeon. Common maxillofacial procedures include denture-related [...]

People who grind their teeth may develop a significant jaw problem, which, if left untreated, can negatively impact the teeth, gums, and mouth's bone structures.A common jaw disorder often arises from issues with the temporomandibular [...]

Invisalign's® invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners will give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. And best of all, no one can tell you're wearing them. Invisalign® is great for adults and teenagers. What [...]

In the era before dental implants, dentures stood as the sole alternative for replacing missing teeth.Implants, innovative synthetic structures, are strategically positioned in the natural tooth's root area. Serving as a stable foundation, they anchor [...]

Soft tissue grafts are sometimes performed to treat gum disease, or correct other abnormalities. The procedure involves taking gum tissue from the palate or another donor source to cover an exposed root in order to [...]

Your bone and gum tissue should fit snugly around your teeth like a turtleneck. When you have periodontal disease, this supporting tissue and bone is destroyed, forming "pockets" around the teeth. Over time, these pockets [...]

General Procedure When restorative measures such as root canal therapy, crowns, or fillings prove insufficient to save a tooth, extraction may become necessary.Modern tooth extraction procedures are considerably less painful, thanks to the use of [...]

Many people inherit the problem of excessive or uneven gums. An aesthetic surgical procedure called a gum lift can be used to correct this problem.