Dental Treatments Explained
Cleaning, whitening, fillings, root canal, crowns, extractions, implants, veneers.
Cleaning and scaling
A professional cleaning removes plaque and tartar you cannot remove at home. Most people need it every 6 months.
Teeth whitening
Whitening uses safe bleaching gels to lighten tooth color. It does not fix cavities or damaged teeth.
Fillings
Fillings repair small to medium cavities and rebuild the tooth so you can chew normally again.
Root canal treatment
A root canal saves a tooth when the nerve inside is inflamed or infected. It usually removes the pain.
Dental crowns
A crown is a strong cap that covers a weakened tooth. It restores shape, strength, and appearance.
Tooth extraction
Extraction removes a tooth that cannot be saved. It is done under local anesthesia and is usually simpler than people expect.
Dental implants
An implant is a small titanium screw placed in the jaw to replace a missing tooth root, topped with a crown.
Veneers
Veneers are thin ceramic shells bonded to the front of teeth to change shape, color, or shape.