Dental Treatment and Procedures
By Lora Dodge, About.com Guide
The field of dentistry offers more options than ever---from fillings, root canals and crowns, to implants, orthodontics, and veneers. Though these procedures are all common, they still carry risks that you need to weigh when deciding which one is right for you.
Dental treatments can range from a simple filling to a surgical biopsy of a potentially cancerous lesion. Before you have dental treatment, learn about the procedure before your visit.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Being told that you need your wisdom teeth extracted can be very nerve-racking for many people. Learn why it's usually in your best interest to have your wisdom teeth extracted, how the procedure is performed, and how to prepare yourself before and after your wisdom teeth surgery.
Did you have your wisdom teeth extracted? Share your experience with wisdom teeth extraction.
- What Are Wisdom Teeth?
- Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?
- Why Are Wisdom Teeth Removed?
- How Are Wisdom Teeth Removed?
- Everything You Need to Know About Your Wisdom Teeth
Oral Surgery
Did you know that oral surgery is considered to be a rather common dental procedure? From a simple extraction to performing a biopsy, oral surgery is performed in the dental chair everyday.
- Get to Know Your Oral Surgeon
- What is a Biopsy?
- How To Prepare For Oral Surgery
- How To Recover After Oral Surgery
- Dental Implants
- Photo Gallery: Dental Implants
- What is a Dental Implant?
- Dental Implant Information From a Dentist
- What To Expect During a Dental Implant Surgery
- What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer
Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment does more than just straighten your teeth. Confidence, oral hygiene, quality of life - these are just a few aspects that are improved with orthodontic treatment.
Does your child need braces? Can I get braces? How do I fix my loose braces? If you are feeling overwhelmed with questions regarding braces and orthodontics, all of the answers you are looking for are found here.
- Do You Need Braces?
- What You Should and Shouldn't Eat With Braces
- What Are Your Favorite Braces Friendly Foods?
- My Braces Are Loose - What Should I Do?
Fillings
Dental fillings are a very common dental procedure that can range from very basic to extensive, all in the same appointment. Learn about the common types of dental fillings and why fillings are used in dentistry in the first place.
- Different Types of Fillings
- What Is a Cavity?
- Video: How Cavities Are Formed
- Silver or White Fillings - What Is Best?
- Are Silver Fillings Safe?
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is considered to be one of the most feared dental procedures - but it doesn't have to be. Begin your journey by learning about why root canal therapy is preformed, then explore exactly how the procedure is preformed from start to finish.
After you've had your root canal therapy preformed, share your experience with readers looking for information about root canal therapy.
