It’s possible that a badly damaged tooth would need to be extracted. For orthodontic care, permanent teeth will also need to be removed.

Teeth whitening is the method of bleaching the teeth to make them whiter. Teeth whitening will not make the teeth completely white, but it will lighten them by many shades. Teeth whitening in the conventional sense entails multiple visits to the dentist as well as treatments at home wearing a mouthguard containing bleaching gel. The whole procedure takes a few months. Laser whitening, also known as power whitening, is a newer treatment that takes about an hour and is performed at the dentist’s office. Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure, so it’s usually only done privately.

Veneers are modern tooth coverings that conceal a discolored (rather than a broken) tooth.

The front of the tooth is drilled away a little to match a veneer.

After taking an impression, a thin layer of porcelain is added to the front of the tooth (similar to how a false fingernail is applied).

If you can demonstrate a clinical need for veneers, they are usually only available privately.

Dental braces are appliances that are used to straighten or align teeth and direct them to their proper position. Wires, brackets, and bands make up their structure. Braces assist with tooth alignment, jaw correction, chewing enhancement, and smile aesthetics. Your dentist is the best person to ask for care options and modalities that are suitable for your particular dentition.

Preventive dentistry is the discipline of looking after the gums and teeth and practicing good oral hygiene to keep them safe. Cavities, gum infections, enamel wear, tooth loss, and other problems are all avoided. We have become more susceptible to oral diseases as a result of years of processed diet, so preserving them has become extremely necessary. Oral disease prevention has become simpler due to advances in dentistry. Oral hygiene should be practiced starting at a young age. Brushing and flossing twice a day is the most basic type of preventative dentistry. Another means of avoiding oral diseases is to see a dentist every six months. The preventive dentistry protocol benefits children the most because it helps their newly grown adult teeth to come in strong and healthy. Preventive dentistry seeks to stop dental diseases from starting and progressing, as well as limit their complications and provide recovery.