Oral Health Center
Treatment & Care
Dental health treatments and tooth care range from braces to dentures, implants, crowns, fluoride, and whiteners. Find out more about dental treatment and care here.
Treatment
From strips to gels to trays, there are many tooth whitening options out there. Find out who responds best to whitening, who should avoid it, and what each option involves.
Two types of dentures are available -- complete and partial. Which is appropriate when? Are there alternatives to dentures? Find out more about dentures, their cost and more.
Braces and retainers: How can they help your teeth? Do braces hurt? Are there choices when it comes to braces? Find out what you want to know here.
Dental bonding uses a tooth-colored resin and a special light to improve your smile. Learn the pros and cons of this procedure, when it’s appropriate, how long bonding material lasts, and more.
Composites, gold and silver, and indirect fillings: Get the toothy facts on how fillings are done, your options for filling materials, and their pros and cons.
Wisdom teeth often have to go. How do you know if your wisdom teeth need to be removed? How are they removed and what should you do during the first 24 hours? Find out.
Lasers aren’t yet widely used, but some dentists treat tooth decay and gum disease with them. Learn how lasers work, other conditions they treat, and the pros and cons of their use.
Learn about various dental treatment options.
Air abrasion is a drill-less technique used by some dentists to remove tooth decay. Is air abrasion painless? Get the facts, and learn how air abrasion works, its pros and cons, and more.
Get tips for dry mouth treatment, how you can manage dry mouth, and suggestions for minimizing the irritation associated with the condition.
Recontouring or reshaping teeth changes a tooth’s length, shape, or surface. Who should consider recontouring? What does the procedure involve, and what are its risks? Find out.
Grills (sometimes called Grillz) are decorative tooth covers made of gold or silver that snap over one or more of their teeth. Are they safe? Do your teeth need special care afterward? Find out.
Care
Want to improve your smile? See what braces, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, bridges, gum reshaping -- or even a complete dental makeover -- can do for your smile.
Not sure if you need a general dentist, an orthodontist, or an endodontist? This article breaks down the differences between the specialties so you know the kind of care you need.
Brushing is only part of dental health. There’s more to consider: fluoride, snacking, examining your mouth. Learn the nine steps to take to keep your teeth and gums in top shape.
What makes a good toothbrush? Are there advantages to powering up with electric toothbrushes? How should you pick a toothpaste? Get these and other dental care questions answered here.
With a myriad of toothbrush, toothpaste, rinse, and other choices out there, how should you spend your dental dollars? Get expert advice on finding the best dental products for you.
Most people don’t brush and floss correctly. See how it should be done with these video tips.
Proper care can keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your life. How should you take care of them? These four tips for tooth and gum care show how.
What is fluoride? At what age is it most critical? If you drink bottled water, are you getting enough? Learn more about fluoride: the forms it takes, its risks, and more.
From flossing and brushing tips to coping with problems and foods to avoid, get hints for keeping your mouth healthy while you wear braces or retainers.
What’s the best way to remove and clean dentures? Will you ever need to replace them? How often should you visit the dentist when you have dentures? Get tips on these and more.
From a chipped tooth to a broken wire in your braces, do you know how to handle a dental emergency? Get tips on coping with 11 common dental problems here.

