Treatments and procedures

How preparation, communication, prevention and an individual care plan can make dental visits safer and more manageable for people with special needs.

A natural-looking smile depends on teeth, gums, lips, facial proportions and health. Learn how OrthoDental plans aesthetic treatment as a whole.

Learn which mouth changes need prompt assessment, the main oral cancer risk factors and what happens during a routine soft-tissue examination.

See the usual sequence for baby and permanent teeth, what variation is normal, how to ease teething and when a child should see a dentist.

Understand when an apicoectomy may help save a root-treated tooth, how the procedure works, recovery, alternatives and when to seek advice.

Canker sores are painful ulcers on the oral mucosa or tongue that most people experience. Although they are not contagious and usually heal within two weeks, they can significantly affect quality of life. Read more.