This is a treatment for people who have many damaged or missing teeth. With All-on-4®, the teeth in your upper or lower jaw are replaced with a prosthesis. It's held in place with four permanent implants. All-on-4 gives you a new smile in one day.

This procedure creates healthy new bone in your jaw. It fills an area of lost bone, or it makes a weak part of your jaw stronger. It's also used to create a solid base for dental implants.

If your smile isn't quite what it could be, your dentist may recommend braces. Braces use constant pressure to slowly change the position of your teeth. Braces can correct a wide range of problems. They can straighten crooked teeth. They can move teeth to prevent crowding. And, they can correct the alignment of your bite.

We all know it's important to brush our teeth every day. Good brushing habits are a key part of good oral hygiene. To make sure you're getting your teeth as clean as they can be, follow these steps.

If you've lost a tooth, or even a few teeth next to each other, a dental bridge can fill in the gap. A bridge is a device that is permanently implanted in your mouth. It replaces the teeth you've lost. And it keeps your other teeth from moving out of position.

This is a cap that is permanently placed over your tooth. It's designed to cover and protect it. A crown can strengthen a tooth that's weak or damaged. It restores a decayed tooth's appearance. It can be used to attach a bridge, or to cover a dental implant or a tooth that has been treated with a root canal.

It's important to see your dentist regularly. Dental exams help us find and take care of small problems before they become major issues. Let's take a few minutes to learn more about these exams.

A filling is a simple repair for a cavity in a tooth. It fills the hole. It keeps bacteria from entering your tooth and causing more decay. Let's look at a few types of dental fillings.

This is a type of artificial tooth. It's held in place by a metal post that's surgically embedded in your jawbone. A dental implant can look and perform just like a real tooth.

If your dentist needs to adjust your teeth, create a dental implant or fit you for dentures, you may need to have a dental impression made. That's a mold of your teeth and gums. Your dentist may take an impression of just a few of your teeth, or all of them.

If you've lost one or more teeth, or if you need to have a tooth pulled, you should learn about the options for restoring your smile. Here are a few common ways to replace missing teeth.

This is a way of getting images of the inside of your teeth and jaws. It relies on X-rays, which are a form of electromagnetic radiation. X-ray imaging lets your dentist see problems that aren't easy to see during a regular exam.

Losing your teeth makes it hard to eat and talk. Your face may sag, which makes you look older than you are. Dentures can help. They replace your natural teeth. You'll be able to chew foods again. And, they give you back your smile.

We all know proper brushing and flossing promotes good oral health. But did you know what you eat and drink can be as important to your teeth as your oral care routine? Unhealthy foods and drinks raise your risk for tooth decay. So let's learn about good dietary choices, and some things you should avoid.

Flossing is an essential part of good oral hygiene. But not everyone knows how to floss the right way. Follow these steps to make sure you're flossing properly.

This chemical compound, also called "sodium fluoride," helps strengthen your bones and teeth. It's found in your teeth's hard outer layer (called the "enamel"). Throughout your life, your body uses fluoride to repair your teeth's enamel. Fluoride helps prevent cavities.

This is a full denture that attaches to implants in your jaw. It's most commonly used for the lower jaw, but it's used for the upper jaw, too.

If you want a more beautiful smile but you don't like the look of traditional braces, invisible braces may be right for you. They straighten your teeth without being so noticeable. Here are a few options.

If you have sleep apnea, it's important to follow your treatment plan. That's because sleep apnea is a serious disorder. If you don't manage it properly, you can have serious complications. It can be fatal. Here are a few things you should think about.

This procedure prepares your tooth for a dental crown. It's helpful for a tooth that has lost so much of its natural crown that it can't support a dental crown. Most often, it's done on a tooth that has already had a root canal.

If you've lost a tooth, or even a few teeth next to each other, a removable partial denture can fill in the gap. It's a prosthetic device that's made to fit comfortably in your mouth. And you can take it out at night and for cleaning.

This procedure treats an infection deep inside your tooth, in the soft tissue called "pulp." A root canal can save even a badly damaged tooth. Your root canal may be done by your general dentist, but more complicated cases are often done by a specialist. And you may need to schedule more than one visit.

"This treatment for gum disease removes plaque above and below the gum line. It cleans out pockets of plaque that you can't reach with brushing and flossing. It helps your gums heal, and may prevent tooth loss. "

Dental sealant is a protective coating that keeps harmful plaque from touching your teeth. When sealant is put on several of your teeth, we say you have "sealants." Sealants help slow down or prevent tooth decay.

This bone grafting procedure is done immediately after you have a tooth pulled. It helps keep your jaw from losing bone mass. This is important, because as your jaw loses bone, your teeth can shift out of place. This can make future corrective work more difficult.

For a smile that lasts a lifetime, it's important to take care of your teeth. Let's learn about some things you can do every day to keep your teeth healthy and strong.

If you aren't happy with with the color of your teeth, you may want to try teeth whitening. We also call it "bleaching." You can have your teeth whitened by a dentist. You can also do it at home. Professional whitening is the safest method, and will often give you the best results. But home kits can give good results, too.

If you aren't happy with with the color of your teeth, you may want to have your dentist whiten them. Teeth whitening (we also call it "bleaching") is safe and effective. It can give you a much more brilliant smile.

If you have a tooth that's badly damaged, decayed or that is crowding your other teeth, your dentist may recommend removing it. We call this "extraction." It's a common dental procedure.

These are false fronts for your teeth. They're bonded to your teeth, so they don't come off. If you have teeth that are poorly shaped, misaligned, damaged, stained or decayed, veneers can give you a beautiful smile.

If you have one or more wisdom teeth that are causing problems in your mouth, you may need to have them removed. We call it "extraction." Sometimes extraction can be done by a dentist, but sometimes you may need to go to an oral surgeon.