This dental procedure is for patients of all ages. Whitening have 2 kinds, In-office whiteners usually take about 1-3 hours; the advantage is that the result is immediate, but, they are often more expensive. The at-home whiteners will show results after about 5-7 days and are recommended for use for 2 weeks. Any whitener may require a touch-up every couple of months depending on your eating and brushing habits and the natural color of your teeth.

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Tooth-Colored Filling (Composite bonding) is primarily indicated to restore defects in anterior teeth but also can be used in posterior teeth. These defects include decay, lost or broken fillings, and abrasion or erosion defects that occur near the gum line of the tooth. Composite bonding also is often indicated for elective cosmetic treatments that alter the form or color of teeth to improve esthetics. Frequently, this includes closing gaps or spaces that occur between anterior teeth or correction defects that appear on the front surfaces of the teeth

Before After Esthetic Modification with Composite Resin Filling

Dental bonding on the anterior or front teeth is an excellent method for repairing minor imperfections such as chips and stains. It can also be used to fill gaps between the teeth called diastemas which can brighten your smile quickly and easily.

In dental bonding, a composite resin material is applied to the tooth and then sculpted and shaped to cover damaged areas or to fill in gaps. This material comes in several shades so it can be matched to the natural color of your tooth. Bonding usually requires only one visit, so it is less time-consuming and less expensive than other tooth restoration methods.

Bonding is appropriate for correcting minor imperfections. If you have structural problems with a tooth or problems with multiple teeth, your dentist may recommend porcelain veneers or another tooth restoration procedure.

Before After Diastema Closure with Composite Resin

Ceramic inlays / onlays are tooth-colored filling for use in back teeth when a high degree of esthetics is desired. Ceramic inlays / onlays are glass-like porcelain-based fillings, fabricated outside of the mouth. These restorations have to be cemented in the tooth preparation with composite cement. Once cemented, ceramic inlays / onlays are strong and wear resistant. When done properly, they can provide years of excellent service.

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Before After Amalgam Replacement with Ceramic Inlays

Porcelain veneers are ceramic facings that primarily are bonded to the front surfaces of anterior teeth. The average thickness of a porcelain veneer is usually less than 0.75 mm. Porcelain veneers are primarily indicated for dark, malformed, or otherwise esthetically compromised anterior teeth.

Teeth that are crowded should not be treated with porcelain veneers, but rather malaligned teeth primarily should be treated with orthodontics. Teeth with large restorations also may not be suitable for porcelain veneers and may need to be treated with crown instead

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Dental prosthesis replaces missing natural teeth by putting false teeth or "dentures" which are divided in two categories, "fixed dentures" and "removable dentures".

A fixed denture which is called "Crown" indicated for patients with damaged tooth of the entire surface, but the root system has remained intact or heavily decayed tooth which is more likely to fracture and lose considerable tooth substance.
Crowns may be made from several different materials but the most common types are 'All-Ceramic Crown' and 'Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (P.F.M. Crown)'.

All-Ceramic Crown is preferable if the tooth is in a position that can be clearly seen or the patient is allergic to metals. Compared to P.F.M. Crown, All-Ceramic Crown yields a more beautiful natural look and goes better with the gum tissue.

While, Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown has been in wide use due to its durability and beauty, even though the metal crown can sometimes be visible at gum margin and the tooth color can be somewhat unnatural.

Before treatment, be sure to ask your dentist for the best treatment.

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Fixed dentures called "a bridge" indicated for patients with partial lost of natural teeth by connecting false teeth to the neighboring natural teeth which are strong enough to support the denture.

A bridge allows the dentist to replace lost teeth without the use of a denture or dental implant; although, the teeth next to the space have to be prepared in a similar way to a crown in order to accept the bridge.

Dental Bridges   Dental Prosthesis with Conventional Crown & Bridge

The other dental prosthesis is "removable dentures" which is indicated for patients with partial or fully lost of natural teeth and the remaining teeth are not strong enough to support the denture.

The denture may have a metal or plastic base.

Dental Implants are devices designed to replace missing tooth/teeth. The term dental implant usually refers to the component that is placed in upper or lower jawbone to substitute for the missing root or roots.

The implant is typically a cylindrical unit that, once placed, integrates with the surrounding bone. When the implant is securely integrated in the bone, crown or bridges can be attached to it to replace the missing tooth or teeth.

Implant-supported crown and bridges can be placed in areas where teeth are missing, thanks to the excellent biocompatibility and bone-integration capacity of available implant materials.

Dental Implants can be used to replace either front or back teeth in adult patients. Dental Implants are usually an alternative to fixed bridges or removable partial dentures. When a single tooth is missing and the teeth adjacent to the space are sound, the placement of single tooth implant prevents the need of cutting down the adjacent teeth to place a fixed bridge.

Dental implants are one of the best treatment alternatives for patients with single or multiple missing teeth. When properly places, implant-supported restorations can be esthetic, fully functional, comfortable, and long lasting.

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Under normal circumstances, every natural tooth contains a dental pulp, frequently referred to by patients as the "nerve" of the tooth. The dental pulp consists mainly of nerves and blood vessels. It is responsible for the tooth development and for maintaining its vitality once the tooth is formed.

If the dental pulp is irreversibly compromised by trauma, inflammation, or infection, it has to be removed to avoid pain and infection of the bone the tooth. This procedure is commonly called root canal treatment.

The dentist removes the dead or infected pulp from the tooth by drilling a hole in the top surface of the tooth. The spaces that originally contained the pulp, called root canals, are cleaned out with disinfectants and needle like fine instruments. The root canals are then dried and a rubber filling placed down the inside of the tooth. This is then sealed with a white filling material to prevent any bacteria entering.

A professional tooth cleaning happens in a doctor's office. When a dentist or dental hygienist cleans your teeth they remove soft and hard deposits from your teeth that cause cavities. The main reason of having your teeth cleaned is to prevent or delay the progression of gum diseases.

The frequency of professional teeth cleaning depends on the health of your teeth and gums, for example healthy children and adults should have their teeth cleaned at least once every year or two. If you're a smoker or have a tendency to get gum infections you should visit your dentist more often.

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Root planing is beneficial, as it stops gum disease from getting worse and can prevent tooth loss by cleaning the parts of teeth, which are below the gum-line and cannot be reached with a toothbrush or normal tooth cleaning, and removing plaque and tartar from the tooth roots.

This treatment is often performed under a local anesthetic and may require you to make more than one visit, depending on whether your mouth is treated in sections.

Although this treatment can help you to keep your mouth clean and healthy at home, you should not solely rely on this treatment for keeping your mouth healthy. However, it is important that you maintain a healthy mouth and repeat on a regular basis.

If you're diagnosed with periodontal disease, your periodontist may recommend periodontal surgery. Periodontal surgery is necessary when your periodontist determines that the tissue around your teeth is unhealthy and cannot be repaired with non-surgical treatment. Following are the four types of surgical treatments most commonly prescribed:

• Pocket Reduction Procedures
• Regenerative Procedures
• Crown Lengthening
• Soft Tissue Grafts

The choice of surgical technique depends on the type and severity of the disease and other conditions in your mouth.

Orthodontics is the correcting of tooth alignment and bite problems. It deals with the straightening of teeth and with fixing over or under bites.

Perfect smile should consist of straight teeth, be gap and overlap-free, and the top teeth should align with the bottom On average, orthodontic treatment tends to take about two to two and
a half years.

After a few initial assessment appointments, the orthodontist will glue metal or clear brackets to your teeth, held together by a wire. If you have an over or underbite, she may also assign headgear or a facebow to push or pull your jaw into place. Expect to see your orthodontist at least once a month, to have your braces checked and the wire holding your brackets together tightened. When the braces are removed, you will have to wear a retainer for a specified period of time to keep your new smile in place.

Before After Adjustment of Anterior Crowding with Orthodontic Treatment

Invisalign® is the invisible way to give you the beautiful straight teeth without metal wires or brackets.

It works through a series of clear, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So you can smile more during treatment as well as after. You can also eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are no problem.

Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.

Invisalign® has been proven effective in clinical research and in dental practices nationwide.

Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone.

Before doing the treatment, dentist or oral surgeon will ask about your medical and dental histories. He or she will take an x-ray of the area to help plan the best way to remove the tooth.

When a tooth is removed its neighboring teeth will tend to shift. Any alignment changes that do occur can have a major impact on your dental health. Removing tooth can lead to problems associated with chewing ability or jaw joint function. Additionally, changed alignment teeth can became traps for food or be harder to clean thoroughly.

Teeth are impacted when they fail to emerge through the gums, or emerge only partially, at the expected time.

Your wisdom teeth usually begin to erupt between the ages of 17 and 21. Because they are the last to emerge in the mouth, wisdom teeth are the most common teeth to become impacted. This may happen because a wisdom tooth is turned to the side, tilted or otherwise positioned incorrectly in the jaw. Wisdom teeth also become impacted when there is not enough room in the jaw or the mouth for them to emerge.

An impacted tooth can be painless, and you may not even realize it's there. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth tries to erupt, the overlying gum may swell and cause pain, which may also be felt in nearby teeth or the ear on that side. A partially erupted tooth can collect food and other debris, which can lead to gum swelling and an infection. If untreated, this infection can spread toward the throat or into the neck. Impacted teeth also can cause problems if they develop decay or if they push on the neighboring molar, which could lead to tooth movement or decay, as well as changes in the bite (the way the teeth come together).

Before extraction, your dentist will examine the area and take X-rays if needed. X-rays can show where your wisdom teeth are and if they are impacted.

After the surgery, your cheeks may swell, and you will find it difficult to eat some foods. Follow your dentist's or oral surgeon's instructions carefully to minimize problems and should take all your medications on schedule.