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You may go to the FAQ page to get generic answers to common dental health questions such as:

What is a root canal?
Do I need to have my wisdom teeth extracted?
Are silver fillings dangerous?

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If you are more of a visual person you may like to explore the photo gallery.

Here you can find photos and radiographs (X-RAYS) of common treatments and disorders. You can see before, during and after photos of common procedures like crown preparations, veneers, and implants.

WARNING SOME OF THESE IMAGES ARE SLIGHTLY GRAPHIC DO NOT USE IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO MEDICAL IMAGES.

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Glossary of Dental Terms

If you are curious about dental terminology or to decipher what your dentist is talking about when he says you need some type of treatment such as: “you need Scaling and root planning (SCRP)” or “you need an Occlusal filling on number 30”, you may look under the glossary tab for plain English definitions to commonly used dental terms.

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We want to be your online source for dental opinions, dental health questions, and dental referrals. Our goal is to help you get the dental information you need so you can get the best dental care possible.

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