Crowns refer to individual caps on specific teeth. these may be all porcelain, or a combination of porcelain and metal. Generally, corwns are permanent, although patient diet, home care, and dental maintenance can have an effect on their longevity.

Root Canal Therapy becomes necessary if the nerves and blood vessels of a tooth have been irreparably damaged. Rather than extracting the tooth, a dentist may choose to save it by performing root canal treatment.

Bridges are multiple teeth connected together to form one chewing unit. They may be from three to more teeth in size. Typically, they are cemented in place and are generally permanent.

Veneers are laminated porcelain facings that are made in a dental lab and cemented over the front of your natural teeth. This procedure is especially attractive to people who have discolored teeth, but don't want to have their teeth prepared for conventional crowning.

Implants are titanium screws placed in your jawbone, usually by a periodontist, which provide a false root to place a new crown or bridge on. They replace broken or extracted teeth and are very effective in restoring natural looks and function.

Dentures both partial and full, are an affordable alternative to implants. The benefits are ease of production and relatively less expensive. The disadvantage include less chewing strength and an unnatural feel and taste.