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Broken Tooth

Repairing a broken tooth will not only save your smile, it can also save your tooth! If you have a broken tooth, see your dentist. If you don't, find out how to keep it that way.

Chipped Tooth

A chipped tooth can lead to a chip on your shoulder when it comes to your smile. Only a dentist can tell if there's more damage to a chipped tooth than meets the eye.

Dental Braces

Dental braces have evolved so much that you may not recognize them -- or see them at all! Today's dental braces are designed to improve your comfort without sacrificing your style.

Dental Implants

Want to replace missing teeth and never have to think about it again? With permanent dental implants, your smile can look great again -- or even better than before!

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers pack a lot of power into a thin ceramic shell. In just one visit you can transform chipped, discolored and crooked teeth with dental veneers!

Regular Dental Visits

Skipping out on regular dental visits may save time but it could cost you money in the long run. With regular dental visits, your dentist can catch problems before they escalate.

Root Canals

Root canals have some nerve; that's why it's important to protect them with root canal therapy. Fortunately, modern root canal treatments are now virtually pain-free!

Tooth Extractions

In most cases, your dentist works to save your teeth not extract them. But if your teeth are broken or you don't have room for wisdom teeth, a tooth extraction may be unavoidable.

Toothache

Who knew a toothache could cause so much distress? Whether your discomfort is mild or severe, a visit to your dentist can help make a toothache become less of a pain.

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Colored Retainers

Colored retainers can turn your orthodontic blahs into "aahs." From glow-in-the-dark and neon to tropical, colored retainers are a hit with adults and teens alike!

Conscious Sedation

Need help feeling relaxed during your dental visit? Ask your dentist about conscious sedation -- a mild form of sedation that doesn't put you under.

DentiPatch®

DentiPatch is a revolutionary form of needle-free anesthesia. Unlike topical numbing gels, DentiPatch penetrates deep into the gums and lasts for about 45 minutes!

Digital Radiography

Digital radiography, or digital X-rays are more comfortable and emit less radiation than traditional X-rays. And with digital X-rays, you and your dentist can see the results in minutes!

GALILEOS 3-D Imaging System

Want more precise, more natural-looking dental implants? With the GALILEOS 3-D imaging system, you can have just that. GALILEOS takes high-quality images with less radiation.

Geneva 2000™ Dentures

Clinical studies have shown that eight out of ten patients chose Geneva 2000 Smile Design Dentures over standard dentures. Find out what makes Geneva 2000 Dentures so special.

Gold Braces

Who says dental braces have to look unattractive? With gold braces, you can add a little somethin'-somethin' to your smile. Find out why gold braces are a solid option.

Laser Surgery

Laser surgery does more with less: It uses a beam of light to clear away bacteria and infection so that patients experience less discomfort and fewer post-op complications.

MDI Dental Implants

Some things are meant to float; dentures aren't one of them. Find out how MDI dental implants, or mini dental implants, can keep your lower dentures in place.

Mini Braces

Mini braces are exactly what they sound like: small dental braces. Popular with both adults and teens, mini braces are about 30 percent smaller than traditional metal braces.

Non-Surgical Bite Correction

A misaligned bite (malocclusion) might seem like it requires oral surgery, but it's not so. In fact, many dentists use different types of non-surgical bite correction to fix "bad bites."

NTI Appliance

Prone to migraines? Teeth grinding or teeth clenching could be the cause, and an NTI appliance could be the cure. An NTI appliance works to suppress clenching!

Orthodontic Retainers

Orthodontic retainers prevent your teeth from shifting once your dental braces are removed. Find out what types of orthodontic retainers are available.

Panorex X-ray

Ever heard of a full-mouth X-ray? That's the generic name for a Panorex X-ray. Panorex X-rays produce panoramic images of your teeth.

PerioLase®

You may never welcome gum treatments with open arms, but PerioLase laser periodontal therapy may help you embrace it. PerioLase LPT cuts time and discomfort -- not your gums.

Power Teeth Whitening

Before you buy a take-home whitening system, consider a power teeth whitening procedure first. Power teeth whitening procedures are fast, effective and long-lasting!

Removable Dental Braces

Traditional dental braces are fixed and usually made of metal. With removable braces, you can take your braces off whenever you eat, drink, brush or floss!

Same-Day Denture Repair

It's never a good time to damage your dentures. But with same-day denture repair, you may be able to get chipped or broken teeth and other repairs done in a day!

Sedation Dentists

If you have dental anxiety, consider choosing a sedation dentist. Sedation dentists receive special training and certification in a variety of sedation dentistry therapies.

Spring Retainers

Had dental braces but didn't wear your retainer? Consider spring retainers! Spring retainers can help shift your teeth back into place after six months.

Straight Wire Braces

Considering dental braces? Straight wire braces may be one of your options. Straight wire braces use a flexible metal wire to shift your teeth into a straighter position.