Guide to dental procedures
Dental procedures help keep your teeth healthy. Learn about dental procedures to treat toothache, dental injuries, missing teeth and gum disease.
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Dental procedures and appliances
Dental procedures involve a dentist working on your mouth to address issues like injuries or infections. Dental appliances include items like braces or retainers, and can be used to correct a problem with your teeth.
Learn more about dental procedures and appliances using the links below.
Dental braces and retainers
Dental braces, aligners and retainers are used to improve the appearance of your teeth or to correct your bite - learn about the different options.
Dental bridge
A dental bridge permanently replaces missing teeth with false teeth. Learn about this procedure and how to care for your dental bridge.
Dental care
Dental care is essential to staying healthy. Find out how to keep your mouth healthy with good oral hygiene and dental check-ups.
Dental crown procedure
A dental crown covers an existing tooth. It can improve the way a decayed or broken tooth looks and functions. Learn about dental crown procedures.
Dental fillings
Dental fillings or tooth fillings are used to fill a hole or cavity in your tooth. Your dentist will choose the best filling material for your tooth.
Dental fissure sealants
Dental fissure sealants are put on your large teeth (molars) to reduce tooth decay. Learn more about getting dental fissure sealants.
Dental implant procedure
A dental implant is a device used to replace missing teeth. Find out how a titanium screw can replace the root of one or more of your teeth.
Dentures
Dentures are false teeth that you can wear to replace missing teeth. They can make eating and speaking easier. Find out what the procedure involves.
Orthodontic treatments
Orthodontic treatments are dental procedures that help straighten your teeth and correct problems with your bite. Read about orthodontic treatments.
Removing permanent teeth (child)
Teeth can sometimes cause serious problems and removing a tooth is usually a safe and effective way to prevent your child’s symptoms from coming back.
Removing wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth can cause serious problems. Removing a wisdom tooth is usually a safe and effective way to prevent your symptoms from coming back.
Root canal treatment
A root canal treatment can save an infected or damaged tooth. Find out how it works, the benefits and how you can prepare yourself.
Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening is a way to remove stains or discolouration from your teeth. Learn more about the safest ways to whiten your teeth.
Tooth extraction
There are several reasons why you may need to have a tooth pulled. Learn what to expect during and after the dental procedure tooth extraction.
Veneers
Veneers are thin coverings that can make your teeth look whiter and more regular. Find out about this procedure and how to care for your veneers.