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…

Inlays and Onlays Inlays and onlays are often used to restore teeth that have been damaged by decay and wear. They are made in a dental office or lab and…

Mouth and Throat Cancer and Mouth Sores During each dental exam, your dentist will check your face, neck and mouth for lumps, red or white patches, and sore areas that…

Frenectomy and Tori Removal Frenectomy A frenum is a small band of tissue. Removal of the frenum, called a frenectomy, may be necessary if the frenum causes space between teeth….

Endodontic Surgery Apicoectomy Sometimes the infection does not go away even after root canal therapy. In these cases, an apicoectomy can be done to remove diseased tissue from the bony…

Gum Disease Treatment and Maintenance Deep Cleaning – Scaling and Root Planing Scaling removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line. Root planing smoothes the tooth root and helps…

Tooth Erosion Other Oral Conditions Tooth erosion happens when your enamel begins to wear away and exposes the soft, yellow layer of dentin beneath it. When the enamel on your…

Full Dentures Conventional Dentures Image ©Elesevier Inc. All rights reserved. If you are missing all of your teeth, your dentist may recommend dentures. Complete dentures are custom-made to fit your…

Root Canal (Endodontic) Therapy Healthy tooth and root Steps of Root Canal Therapy Tooth decay can cause an abscess (infection). The decay is removed and an opening is made through…