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Topic: Dental procedures
Dental treatment
Modern techniques mean that dental and oral health treatment is almost always painless.
Dental fillings
The metal alloy in modern dental amalgam fillings has a low mercury content.
Dental sealants
A dental sealant is a coating that is applied onto the back permanent teeth to prevent tooth decay.
Teeth - cosmetic dentistry
Discoloured, chipped or missing teeth can affect self-confidence but cosmetic dentistry techniques can help.
Teeth - gapped teeth
Gapped front teeth in the upper jaw close by themselves in many cases
Teeth - orthodontics and orthodontic treatment
Orthodontics involves the use of a range of corrective devices, such as braces and plates, to encourage the teeth to align properly.
Teeth - root canal treatment
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure to replace a tooth's damaged or dead pulp with synthetic filling.
Teeth - wisdom teeth
Common problems associated with impacted wisdom teeth include gum infections and tooth decay.
