Treatment journeys
What happens next, in what order
How a chain of procedures usually goes, from the first visit to what comes after. Plain English, step by step.
36 journeys, each one animated and told step by step.
Adults
From routine check-ups to root canals, implants and dentures, in the order offices usually do them.
Adult check-up cycle18 and up6 stepsWhat usually happens next at a routine adult dental visit and how often it repeats.See the journeyThe order a treatment plan is done in18 and up8 stepsHow an office usually sequences a long list of dental work, so the order on your plan makes sense.See the journeyRoot canal and crown18 and up8 stepsWhat usually happens after a root canal, from the first exam through the crown that protects the tooth.See the journeyExtraction, implant and crown18 and up7 stepsWhat usually happens from losing a tooth to a finished implant crown, month by month.See the journeyFull braces or aligners, start to retainer10 to 185 stepsWhat usually happens for your child from the first orthodontic consult through braces coming off and the retainer.See the journeyBraces or aligners as an adult18 and up5 stepsWhat usually happens for an adult getting braces or clear aligners, from the consult to the retainer.See the journeyWisdom teeth10 to 184 stepsWhat usually happens with wisdom teeth for your child or yourself, from the first panoramic x-ray to the follow-up visit.See the journeyGum disease, deep cleaning to maintenance18 and up4 stepsWhat usually happens after a deep cleaning, from the numbers coming down to years of maintenance visits.See the journeyExtraction and bridge18 and up5 stepsWhat usually happens from an extraction to a finished bridge, and how the bridge is cleaned afterward.See the journeyLosing most or all teeth, dentures and implant dentures18 and up5 stepsWhat usually happens from a full set of extractions to finished dentures, and the three end states patients choose between.See the journeyOld filling or cracked tooth to a crown18 and up2 stepsWhat usually happens when an old filling or a cracked tooth needs more than a filling can give.See the journeyTooth abscess (adult)18 and up4 stepsWhat usually happens at an emergency visit for a tooth abscess, and the two paths after it drains.See the journeyFront teeth makeover18 and up3 stepsWhat usually happens across a front-teeth makeover, and the order whitening comes in.See the journeyRoot canal that did not settle18 and up3 stepsWhat usually happens when a root canal does not settle, and the two ways it is fixed.See the journeyPartial denture for a few missing teeth18 and up5 stepsWhat usually happens getting a partial denture, from any extractions needed first to the finished piece.See the journeyTooth broken to the gum line: crown lengthening then crown18 and up5 stepsWhat usually happens when a tooth breaks at the gum line, from crown lengthening to the finished crown.See the journeyTeen check-up cycle and second-molar sealants10 to 186 stepsWhat usually happens at your child's teen check-up, and when second-molar sealants and fluoride are added.See the journeyUpper back tooth implant with a sinus lift18 and up1 stepWhat usually happens when an upper back tooth implant needs a sinus lift first.See the journeyReceding gums and a gum graft18 and up5 stepsWhat usually happens getting a gum graft, from the exam to years of gum maintenance after.See the journeyStuck (impacted) canine10 to 186 stepsWhat usually happens for your child when a canine tooth is stuck, from locating it to bringing it into line.See the journeyTeen front tooth injury, nerve dies later10 to 186 stepsWhat usually happens when your child's front tooth injury settles, then the nerve dies months or years later.See the journeyGrinding, worn teeth and a nightguard18 and up3 stepsWhat usually happens getting fitted for a nightguard, from the exam to the fitting adjustment.See the journeySnoring or sleep apnea appliance18 and up4 stepsWhat usually happens fitting a dental appliance for snoring or sleep apnea, once a medical sleep study has been done.See the journey
Children
From the first visit by age one through braces, sealants and wisdom teeth.
Cavity in a baby molar2 to 73 stepsWhat usually happens for your child when a baby molar has a cavity, and the three sizes offices treat it by.See the journeyOrthodontic check at seven and phase one7 to 103 stepsWhat usually happens at your child's first orthodontic check, and what phase one braces are for.See the journeyRoutine check-up cycle for a young child2 to 76 stepsWhat usually happens at your child's regular check-up, and when x-rays are added.See the journeyFirst dental visit by age one0 to 25 stepsWhat usually happens at your child's first dental visit, and how often it repeats.See the journeyFirst adult molars and sealants7 to 105 stepsWhat usually happens when your child's first adult molars come in, and why sealants go on them.See the journeyBaby tooth out early and a space maintainer2 to 75 stepsWhat usually happens for your child after a baby tooth comes out early, and what a space maintainer does.See the journeyTreatment under laughing gas, sedation or anesthesia2 to 71 stepWhat usually happens when your child's dental work is done under laughing gas, sedation, or general anesthesia.See the journeyBaby tooth abscess2 to 73 stepsWhat usually happens for your child at an emergency visit for a baby tooth abscess.See the journeyKnocked-out or broken adult front tooth (child)7 to 103 stepsWhat usually happens for your child after a front tooth is chipped or knocked out, and the follow-up checks after.See the journeyCavity in a brand-new adult molar7 to 103 stepsWhat usually happens when your child's brand-new adult molar has a cavity, and why an unfinished root changes the plan.See the journeyAdult tooth coming in behind a baby tooth7 to 103 stepsWhat usually happens for your child when an adult tooth grows in behind a baby tooth that has not fallen out.See the journeyEarly cavities on baby teeth (under three)0 to 25 stepsWhat usually happens for your child when a cavity is found on a baby tooth under age three.See the journeyLip or tongue tie release0 to 24 stepsWhat usually happens for your child around a lip or tongue tie release, from the exam to the follow-up.See the journey