Dental Procedures

Understanding common dental procedures can help you feel more informed and confident about your dental care. Explore treatments used to restore, protect, and improve your oral health.

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In this section:

Bonding & Veneers

Bonding and veneers make your teeth look better by changing their colour, shape or spacing.

Bridges

Bridges and dentures are 2 ways to restore a badly damaged tooth or replace a lost tooth.

Dentures

Dentures are artificial replacements for your natural teeth and gums.

Crowns

If your tooth is damaged but not lost, a crown (also called a cap) can be used to cover the damaged part of your tooth. A crown protects your tooth from further damage.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are used to replace missing roots and support replacement teeth.

Fillings

There are several different types of fillings that can be used to fill a cavity, but the final decision on which type of filling is placed in your mouth is yours alone.

Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is the process of removing the infected, injured or dead pulp from a tooth.

Teeth Whitening

Although teeth are not naturally meant to be completely white, many Canadians want a brighter smile. Responding to this desire, a wide range of "whitening" options has become available to consumers.

Care after Minor Oral Surgery

After minor oral surgery, you may have pain, bleeding and swelling. This section offers some advice on dealing with these problems.

Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatment uses braces or other appliances to put gentle pressure on your teeth and eventually move them into the right position. They can either be fixed or removable.

Because dentists believe the best teeth are your own teeth, modern dental offices perform many different dental procedures to make sure you keep your teeth.

Your dentist may recommend a treatment or procedure to restore or replace a tooth that has been lost or damaged or to improve the appearance, health and function of your teeth. Some of these procedures are straightforward, while others are more involved.

The information in this section has been provided to help you understand the different treatments and procedures available to keep your smile healthy.

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