Published September 2026

What's on my treatment plan?

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What usually happens

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18 and upAdult check-up cycle
  1. Exam
  2. Full X-rays
  3. Cleaning
  4. Bitewings
  5. Fluoride
  6. Exam again
See the journey
18 and upThe order a treatment plan is done inSee the journey18 and upRoot canal and crownSee the journey18 and upExtraction, implant and crownSee the journey10 to 18Full braces or aligners, start to retainerSee the journey
Check-ups and X-raysThe look, the pictures and the tests that come before any treatment is planned.Cleanings and gum careRegular cleanings, fluoride and sealants, and the deeper work for gums that have pulled away.FillingsRepairing a cavity, from a single surface to a lab-made piece cemented in.CrownsA cap over the whole tooth, and the build-up work that gives it something to hold.Root canalsTreating the nerve inside a tooth so the tooth itself can stay.Extractions and wisdom teethTaking a tooth out, from a straightforward lift to a wisdom tooth under bone.Implants and bridgesFixed ways to fill a gap: implants, bridges, and the bone work that supports them.DenturesRemovable teeth for one jaw or a few gaps, and the repairs and relines that follow.Braces and alignersMoving teeth into line, holding them there, and saving space for the ones still coming.Whitening and cosmeticChanging how teeth look rather than how they work.Sedation and comfortNumbing, gas, sedation, and the extra help that makes a visit manageable.Emergency visitsSame-day care for pain, swelling, or a tooth that has been knocked out.Mouthguards and appliancesCustom guards and splints worn at night, during sport, or to rest the jaw.Jaw and mouth surgerySurgery on the jaws and the soft tissue, from a small biopsy to hospital work.For childrenThe versions written for baby teeth and growing mouths.
Dental procedures in plain English | TruthMolar