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Oral Health Made Simple: Your Prescription For Knowledge
 PREVENT PROBLEMS
Small BoxAll About Cavities
Small BoxBrushing and Flossing
Small BoxFluoride
Small BoxMouth-Healthy Eating
Small BoxSealants
Small BoxTaking Care of Your Teeth
Small BoxTobacco
Small BoxYour Dental Visit
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 CONDITIONS
Small BoxBad Breath
Small BoxCavities
Small BoxCold Sores
Small BoxDry Mouth
Small BoxImpacted Tooth
Small BoxSensitive Teeth
Small BoxTMJ
Small BoxTooth Discoloration
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 TREATMENTS
Small BoxCrowns
Small BoxDentures
Small BoxFillings: The Basics
Small BoxGum Surgery
Small BoxImplants
Small BoxRoot Canal Treatment
Small BoxScaling and Root Planing
Small BoxWhitening
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 GENERAL TOPICS
Small BoxControlling Pain
Small BoxCosmetic Dentistry
Small BoxEmergencies
Small BoxFill, Repair, Replace
Small BoxKids And Teens
Small BoxOral Health and Your Body
Small BoxOrthodontics
Small BoxPeriodontics
Small BoxSeniors
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Step 1 Prevent ProblemsSimplestepsPrevent Problems
Step 2 Understand ConditionsSimplestepsUnderstand Conditions
Step 3 Explore TreatmentsSimplestepsExplore Treatments

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Brighten that smile. Cosmetic dentistry offers several options, including tooth whitening, veneers, onlays and inlays and composite bonding.
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Considering Cosmetic Dentistryarrow pointing right
Everyone would like to have a perfect smile, but nature is rarely so accommodating. Here's what to think about if you're considering cosmetic dentistry.
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Recontouringarrow pointing right
Dental recontouring involves the removal of small amounts of tooth enamel in order to change the length, shape or surface contours of a tooth.
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Whiteningarrow pointing right
Tooth whitening is a procedure that lightens teeth and helps remove stains and discoloration.
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Whiter Teeth: What Works?arrow pointing right
You don't have to be born with perfect teeth to have a bright smile. Tooth whitening, or bleaching, can erase stains and discoloration that occur naturally over time.
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Bondingarrow pointing right
Bonding is a procedure that uses a tooth-colored composite resin (plastic) to repair a tooth.
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Smile Makeovers: Cosmetic Dentistry Todayarrow pointing right
Armed with newer materials, dentists now have a wide variety of ways to improve smiles. They can close gaps, fix chips, improve color and even make crooked teeth appear straighter.
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Veneersarrow pointing right
Veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic or resin material that are bonded to the fronts or backs of the teeth.
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Additional Resourcesarrow pointing right
Organizations and agencies to contact for more information.
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Inlays And Onlaysarrow pointing right
Inlays or onlays are used when not enough tooth structure remains to support a filling, but the tooth is not so severely damaged that it needs a crown.
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