Pocket Dentistry

Oral Anatomy Oral Anatomy Parts of the Oral Cavity Oral Health Checklist Clean teeth (free of plaque) No chipped, worn or broken teeth Pain-free teeth No decay or cavities No…

Crown Preparation and Placement Steps in placing a crown: 1. Your dentist prepares the tooth by removing its outer portion so the crown will fit. Any decay is also removed….

Implants Before and After Missing tooth Tooth replaced by a dental implant There are three general phases of implant treatment: • Implant placement: The dentist surgically places the implant into…

Typical Restorations (Fillings) Anterior (Front) Restorations These drawings show some of the positions where restorations are often needed. The type of material used depends partly on where the restoration is…

Orthodontic Treatment Orthodontics Malocclusion: Early Treatment Before treatment After treatment Malocclusion: Adolescent Treatment Before treatment After treatment Appliances Used During Growth and Development Crooked teeth and bite problems are often…

Cosmetic Options Cosmetic Options Whitening Before After Veneers Before After Combination Treatments #1 Before After Combination Treatments #2 Before After Combination Treatments #3 Before After

Tooth Decay Decay, Cavities and Restorations Progress of Tooth Decay Healthy teeth and roots without signs of decay. Early decay may not be easy for you to notice. Decay under…

Fixed Bridge Placement Missing tooth To replace a missing tooth with a conventional three-unit bridge, teeth next to the gap are reduced. The custom-made bridge is placed over the prepared…

Tooth Decay in Baby Teeth Tooth decay in infants and toddlers happens when teeth are in contact with sugary liquids often or for long periods of time. These liquids include…

Wisdom Teeth Different Types of Impactions An impaction is when a tooth is unable to erupt into the mouth because the tooth is blocked by another tooth or by bone…