01Cavities

Fillings

A filling repairs a tooth damaged by decay, so it is strong and healthy again.

What it is: Removing the decay and filling the space, usually with tooth-colored material.
Who it helps: Anyone with a cavity or a small crack.
What to expect: Usually one visit, with the area numbed first.

02Repair and replace

Crowns and bridges

A crown is a cap that covers and protects a weak or broken tooth. A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by attaching to the teeth on either side.

What it is: Custom-made caps (crowns) and fixed replacement teeth (bridges).
Who it helps: People with cracked, worn or heavily filled teeth, or a gap from a missing tooth.
What to expect: Usually two visits: one to prepare, one to fit the final crown or bridge.

Dental implants →

03Save the tooth

Root canal therapy

When the nerve inside a tooth is infected or badly inflamed, a root canal removes the infection and saves the tooth instead of pulling it.

What it is: Cleaning out the inside of the tooth and sealing it, often followed by a crown.
Who it helps: People with deep decay, a cracked tooth or a lasting toothache.
What to expect: The tooth is numbed. Most people say it feels like a long filling.

Toothaches →

04Replace

Dental implants

A dental implant replaces a missing tooth with a post set in the jaw and a crown on top. It is the longest-lasting tooth replacement available today.

What it is: A permanent replacement for one or more missing teeth.
Who it helps: Adults missing a tooth, or denture wearers who want a more secure fit.
What to expect: Several visits over a few months while the implant heals in place.

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Dentures and partials →

05When needed

Extractions

Sometimes a tooth is too damaged or decayed to save. Removing it protects the teeth and gums around it.

What it is: Gently removing a tooth that cannot be repaired.
Who it helps: People with a badly broken or decayed tooth.
What to expect: The area is numbed first. We talk through replacement options before and after.

Replacement options →

Restorative dentistry: fix it, keep it working.

Fillings

Crowns and bridges

Root canal therapy

Dental implants

Extractions

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