A sealant is a thin, plastic coating applied to the chewing surface of molars, premolars and any deep grooves (called pits and fissures) of teeth.
Fluoride is the most effective agent available to help prevent tooth decay.
Root amputation is a specialized dental procedure, whereby one root is removed from a multi-root tooth.
Third molars, commonly referred to as wisdom teeth, are usually the last four of 32 teeth to erupt (surface) in the mouth.
With a simple extraction, the dentist can safely remove the affected tooth without the need for major surgery.
A dental implant is essentially an artificial tooth root which is attached to the jaw bone.
The bone grafting procedure is an excellent way to replace lost bone tissue and encourage natural bone growth.
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances.
The objective of scaling and root planing is to remove etiologic agents which cause inflammation to the gingival (gum) tissue and surrounding bone.
Periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis and gum disease) is a common inflammatory condition that affects the supporting and surrounding soft tissues of the tooth, eventually affecting the jawbone itself in the disease’s most advanced stages.