Orthodontics corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and periodontal disease. The benefits of orthodontic treatment include a healthier mouth, a more pleasing appearance, and teeth that are more likely to last a lifetime.

Periodontitis, or gum disease, is a common infection that damages the soft tissue and bone supporting the tooth. Without treatment, the bone around the teeth is slowly and progressively lost and eventually result in tooth loss. It may increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other health problems. Treatment includes maintaining good oral hygiene, scaling and root plaining and in some cases flap surgery is required.

Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, they allow your dentist to mount replacement teeth onto them. Because implants fuse to your jawbone, they provide stable support for artificial teeth. Dentures and bridges mounted to implants won't slip or shift in your mouth — an especially important benefit when eating and speaking.

A filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape. A dentist first removes the decayed tooth material, cleans the affected area, and then fills the cleaned out cavity with a filling material. It helps prevent further decay.

Both crowns and most bridges are fixed prosthetic devices that are cemented onto existing teeth or implants, and can only be removed by a dentist. A crown is used to entirely cover or "cap" a damaged tooth or an implant. Besides strengthening a damaged tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment. A bridge may be recommended if you're missing one or more teeth.

A root canal treatment is done to successfully remove the infected tissue and bacteria throughout the canal so that you are relieved of the severe pain. The goal of the procedure is to save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. Usually, root canals are recommended or needed when there is an infection deep within the tooth and the pulp inside the tooth becomes infected.

Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length.

Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone, If a tooth has been broken or damaged by decay, your dentist will try to fix it with a filling, crown or other treatment. Sometimes, though, there's too much damage for the tooth to be repaired. In this case, the tooth needs to be extracted.

Tooth whitening lightens teeth and helps to remove stains and discoloration. Whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental procedures because it can greatly improve how your teeth look.

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Two types of dentures are available - complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.