Information center - Dental Care Topics

Each of the following topics offers a brief explanation of common dental terms, treatments and conditions. You should consult with your dental professional for a complete explanation of each topic.

A Bite of History
Children
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentures
Emergencies
Endodontics
High-Tech Dentistry
Home Dental Care
Implants

Oral Surgery
Orthodontics
Periodontal Disease
Preventive Care
Prosthodontics
Seniors
Sores and Bumps
Sports Dentistry
Women's

A Bite of History
A Bite Out of History #1
A Bite Out of History #2
A Bite Out of History #3
A Bite Out of History #4
Dental Trivia
Did you know?

Children
Are You Thumbing Your Mouth at Me?
Care of Primary Teeth (Baby Teeth or Deciduous Teeth)
Child's First Visit to the Dentist
Child Safety: Poisoning
Dental Health from Birth to Age 3
Handling Dental Emergencies
Preventing Tooth Decay
Preventive Dentistry: Toothbrushing
Safety Risk: Choking Hazard
The Developing Dentition: What to Expect

Cosmetic Dentistry
Getting the Point About Oral Piercing
On the Dark Side
Straighten Out and Smile Right
Whitening Your Smile

Dentures

Emergencies
Child Safety: Poisoning
Handling Dental Emergencies
Safety Risk: Choking Hazard
TMJ Problems: A Real Grind

Endodontics
Bring Them Back From the Dead with Root Canal Treatment
Postoperative Instructions
What is Root Canal Therapy?

High-Tech Dentistry
Air Abrasion
Cad-Cam
Digital Camera
Digital Radiography
Intraoral Camera
Lasers
The Wand
X-Rays: Yes or No?
We Believe in Infection Control

Home Dental Care
Flossing
Bad Breath and Low Carbs
Choosing a Toothpaste
Eating Right for Your Dental Health
Gum Chewing: Helpful or Harmful?
Halitosis! Pew!
Oral Cancer Screenings
Preventing Tooth Decay
Preventive Dentistry: Toothbrushing
To Floss or Not to Floss...That is the Question!
Tooth Brushing Simplified

Implants
Dental Implants: Frequently asked questions
Home Dental Instructions: How to take care of your implant restorations
What are Dental Implants?

Oral Surgery
Oral Cancer Screenings
Removal of diseased and impacted teeth
Dental implants
Facial trauma
Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Temporomandibuar joint disorders

Orthodontics
Are You Thumbing Your Mouth at Me?
Straighten Out and Smile Right
Invisible Braces

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Care
Are You Thumbing Your Mouth At Me
Child Safety: Poisoning
Child's First Visit to the Dentist
Choosing a Toothpaste
Eating Right for Your Dental Health
Getting the Point About Oral Piercing
Gum Chewing: Helpful or Harmful?
Halitosis: Pew!
Hygiene appointment
Oral Cancer Screenings
Preventing Gum Disease
Preventing Tooth Decay
Preventive Dentistry: Fluorides
Preventive Dentistry: Sealants
Preventive Dentistry: Toothbrushing
Safety Risk: Choking Hazard
Smoking and Your Mouth
Snoring: Can You Do Anything About It?
The Development Dentition: What to Expect
TMJ Problems: A Real Grind
To Floss or Not to Floss...That is the Question!
We Believe in Infection Control!
Your first visit
X-Rays: Yes or No?

Prosthodontics
Restoring Damaged Teeth

Seniors
Eating Right for Your Oral Health
What are Dental Implants?

Sores and Bumps
Is Your Sore Cantankerous?
Preventing Gum Disease

Sports Dentistry
Athletic Mouthguards for Protection and Performance
Handling Dental Emergencies

Women's
Child Safety: Poisoning
Eating Right for Your Oral Health
Pregnancy and Oral Health
Preventing Gum Disease
Preventing Tooth Decay
Preventive Dentistry: Toothbrushing
Safety Risk: Choking Hazard
The Development Dentition: What to Expect
TMJ Problems: A Real Grind