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Dental Encyclopedia

We agree with you -- learning about dentistry is fun! It can also be great for your dental health. Even if you already know about dental treatments such as root canals, dentures and implants, our articles offer up-to-date oral health information to help you make the best decisions about your dental care.

While your dentist will always be your best source for dental information, you can better understand your treatment options by doing your dentistry homework!

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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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Bone Regeneration

When left untreated, periodontal disease can wear away your jaw bone making non-surgical procedures ineffective. Bone regeneration can remedy this.

Computer-Generated Anesthesia

The Wand is a device used to adminster needle-free, computer-generated anesthesia. While it's not magic, patients who have a fear of needles might think it is!

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.

Dental Onlays

You may have heard of "partial dental crowns," which is another name for dental onlays. Dental onlays are used to restore large dental cavities found on or near a tooth's cusps.

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!

Diode Laser

Dentists who practice laser dentistry rely on the diode laser for both gum and teeth treatments. The diode laser can be used for root canals, teeth whitening and more!

Endodontic Retreatment

Dentists have been treating inner-tooth disease with root canal therapy for years. But five percent are ineffective and require an endodontic retreatment. Find out why.

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.

Gum Grafting

It's easy to see why periodontists stick to gum grafting: Gum grafting can eliminate tooth sensitivity, reshape unsightly gum lines and protect your teeth from disease!

Herbal Oral Sedation

Looking for an alternative to traditional oral sedation? Herbal oral sedation might be the perfect solution. But remember, herbal oral sedation is not a painkiller!

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.

Local Anesthesia

At some point in your lifetime of dental care you'll probably need local anesthesia. Local anesthesia protects you from feeling pain and even dental anxiety!

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.

Molar Endodontics

Think of molar endodontics as root canal therapy for your molar teeth -- the ones in the back of your mouth that are used for chewing. Find out what's involved in molar endodontics.

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!  

Oral Sedation

While most forms of sedation require a shot, oral sedation ushers in relaxation through a pill. With oral sedation, you'll get dental anxiety relief without having to go under.

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.

Porcelain Dental Braces

Adults often prefer porcelain dental braces because of their natural-like appearance. But porcelain dental braces may not be right for everyone. Find out why.

Removable Dental Appliances

If you have missing teeth, TMJ or snore, you could benefit from a removable dental appliance. Find out what types of removable dental appliances are available.

Retainer Therapy

Retainer therapy is used for more than just post-orthodontic dental care. If you have sleep apnea or TMJ, you could find relief with retainer therapy.

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.

Surgical Orthodontics

Traditional orthodontics, such as dental braces, straighten teeth. Surgical orthodontics straighten your jaws. Learn the basics of a typical surgical orthodontics treatment plan.

Vibraject

Anyone who doesn't think that modern dental technologies aren't inventive doesn't know about Vibraject! Vibraject is a device used to minimize the pain of needles.