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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

Plaque and its Effects Plaque and Tartar Plaque is a soft, sticky film with bacteria that constantly forms on teeth. It can cause tooth decay and gum disease. Plaque that…

Surgical Correction In some cases, surgery is needed to improve the function and appearance of a patient’s bite. This may be the case if skeletal problems with the upper or…