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Topic: Dental procedures
Dental treatment
Modern techniques mean that dental and oral health treatment is almost always painless.
Dental fillings
Dental fillings are used to repair worn, decayed or damaged teeth.
Dental sealants (fissure sealants)
A dental sealant is a coating applied to the permanent back 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
In many cases, a gap between the upper front teeth will close by itself.
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
Wisdom teeth that may cause problems are best taken out sooner rather than later.
