Category: Treatment & Procedure Guides
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What To Do If My Wisdom Tooth Is Impacted?
The last four molars to grow in (sometime during young adulthood) are called wisdom teeth—and it is often wise to remove them. Find out why, and what’s involved.
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Root Canal Treatment for Kids: What You Need to Know
If baby teeth fall out eventually anyway, why would a dentist ever recommend root canal treatment for children? Plenty of good reasons, which you can read about here.
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Do I Need Gum Surgery?
When aggressive gum disease takes hold, it can cause serious problems in your mouth. Periodontal (gum) surgery can be an effective way to control the disease bacteria and prevent future problems.
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Do I Need Cosmetic Gum Surgery?
Gums that aren’t in proportion to the teeth can keep your smile from looking its best. If you have a “gummy smile” or look “long in the tooth,” cosmetic gum surgery can create a more balanced smile.
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What is an Endodontist?
Inflammation and pain in the tooth’s pulp can be quite severe, and getting relief from the pain and controlling infection in the pulp tissue may require root canal therapy or another treatment of the tooth’s soft tissue. Let’s dive deeper into endodontics and how an endodontist can help diagnose and treat your tooth pain.
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What is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon?
After finishing dental school, these specialists train alongside other medical residents in emergency medicine, surgery and anesthesiology. They are experts in all parts of the face, mouth and jaws.
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What is an Orthodontist?
Orthodontists can straighten crooked teeth with braces—but they also do much more. These dentists use a variety of oral appliances to help give you a better-looking and more functional smile.
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What is a Periodontist?
Your teeth are supported and sustained by healthy pink gum tissue… and that’s a periodontist’s area of expertise. These specialists treat gum disease, perform gum surgery—even place dental implants.
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What is a Prosthodontist?
Prosthodontists have a keen understanding of all the factors that go into making a pleasing smile. If you need replacement teeth, these experts can help ensure that you get top-notch results.
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What Is A Dental Bridge?
Dental bridgework is a time-tested way to replace one or more missing teeth, which relies on support from existing healthy teeth. Learn the ins and outs, pros and cons.