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The following information on oral health topics from the ADA will provide you with information and resources about various issues related to you and your family's oral health care. Select from the category listing or choose from the alphabetical listing to find a specific topic.

Bridges Bridges help maintain the shape of your face, as well as alleviating the stress in your bite by replacing missing teeth. Learn more [+] Cosmetic Dentistry With dentistry's many advances, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth. You now have choices that can help you smile with confidence. Learn more [+] Crowns A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. It can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't enough tooth left, attach a bridge, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that's already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. Learn more [+] Dentures If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, complete dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. You’ll be able to eat and speak—things that people often take for granted until their natural teeth are lost. Learn more [+] Dental Filling Options Dental researchers are continuing their often decades-long work developing materials, such as ceramics and polymer compounds that look more like natural teeth. Patients today have several choices when it comes to selecting materials to repair missing, worn, damaged or decayed teeth. Learn more [+] Implants Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture. Integration of the implants into your jaw also helps your replacement teeth feel more natural and some people also find the secure fit more comfortable than conventional substitutes. Learn more [+] Mouthguards Use a mouthguard during any activity that could result in a blow to the face or mouth. A properly fitted mouthguard can help prevent broken teeth and injuries to the lips, tongue, face or jaw. Have a custom mouthguard made specifically for you. Learn more [+] Partial Dentures Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases, which are connected by metal framework. Learn more [+] Root Canal Treatment Most of the time, a root canal is a relatively simple procedure with little or no discomfort involving one to three visits. Best of all, it can save your tooth and your smile! Learn more [+] Sealants Dental sealants act as a barrier, protecting the teeth against decay-causing bacteria. The sealants are usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most often. Learn more [+] Tooth Extractions When having an extraction, today's modern procedures and follow up care as recommended by your dentist are there to provide you the patient great benefit and comfort. Learn more [+] Tooth Whitening Treatments Everybody loves a bright white smile, and there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the look of yours. Learn more [+] Veneers A veneer placed on top of your teeth can correct nature's mistake or the results of an injury and help you have a beautiful smile. Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth. Learn more [+]